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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The First Evangelistic Sermon

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 11, 2023
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    The fall of humanity as recorded in Genesis 3 shows the consequences of rebellion but also the promise of redemption from a merciful God who desires that no one perish, but that everyone would come to Him for everlasting life.

    The first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis are an authentic record of the beginning of the universe and the world. It is the work of Almighty God and is a testimony to logic, rationality, meaning, purpose, and the precise design of what we know as science. Within the first two chapters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    How Should Fathers Raise Their Children Rightly?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 15, 2023
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    Raising children today is more complicated, not only because they live in an era of modern technology or a digital era in which everything is computerized, but because we compete with the world of entertainment, public schools, and even governments who have and propagate values different from ours.

    Raising children today is more complicated, not only because they live in an era of modern technology or a digital era in which everything is computerized, but because we compete with the world of entertainment, public schools, and even governments who have and propagate values different from ours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Confidence In Prayer: Aligning With God's Will 1 John 5:14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2024
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     | 785 views

    1 John 5:14 is a powerful reminder that our prayers are not just words spoken into the air but a conversation with a God who hears us.

    Confidence in Prayer: Aligning with God's Will 1 John 5:14 Introduction: Today, we delve into a crucial aspect of our Christian life—prayer. Our foundational verse is 1 John 5:14 (NLT), which says, “And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    1 And 2 Samuel: The Calling Of Three Great Men, What Is God’s Will For You? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 16, 2025
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    Books 1 and 2 of Samuel recount a time in history and of God's narrative of redemption. Three man called and their responses to their individual calls. God's will how do we respond?

    1 and 2 Samuel a fly over, and a look at calling. What is God’s will for you? 1 Samuel 3:8-10. The following gives an understanding of the two books of Samuel, this is not my work but is well worth listening to, it comes from Biblies.net. I will tell you when I am speaking my own words soon. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: Salvation Through Jesus Christ Acts 4:12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 26, 2024
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     | 907 views

    Acts 4:12 encapsulates the core message of the Gospel and the foundation of our faith

    Transformed by Truth: Salvation through Jesus Christ Acts 4:12 Introduction: Today, we are going to delve into a powerful and transformative truth found in Acts 4:12. This verse encapsulates the core message of the Gospel and the foundation of our faith. Let's read this verse together from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Nice Preaching Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 2, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
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    God requires church leaders to correct those whose teaching does not align with the gospel.

    Scripture Introduction It seems that many congregations will tolerate unbiblical preaching as long as the pastor is not rude or mean or sharp with them. Most pastors lose their jobs pretty quickly if they cannot figure out how to preach nicely to the church. So our passage this morning shocks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Commitment To Follow Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
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    To fully follow God requires commitment that is rooted in God’s Grace and Power.

    The story is told of visitor from another part of what once was the Soviet Union to the Moscow Circus. As part of the circus performance a beautiful lion tamer would have a lion come to her and then put his paws around her and muzzle her with affection. The visitor exclaimed, “What so great about ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Call

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000
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    Aspects and response to the calling of God.

    (Partially adapted from the Thompson Chain outlines) INTRODUCTION. A. Read text. B. We were all someone else before we were Christians. C. When we accepted Christ, we began to change. D. God has promised to conform us to Christ’s image. E. This is sometimes a slow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ordination Charge To The Church

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 254 ratings
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    Charge for responsibility of church to the ordainee.

    Ordination Charge to the Church 1st Thessalonians 5:12 & 13 Intro: God has called certain men to the ministry. They have at least one of the ministry gifts. Today you have requested the ordination of one of these called men. Core: Just as Paul’s charge to the man of God is seen in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "It's Not About Moving On Up"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 26,587 views

    The call, responsibilities and blessings of discipleship.

    Mark 10:35-45 “It’s Not About Moving On Up” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I was talking with a colleague of mine this past week about the United Methodist appointive system. We both agreed that, in our opinions, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Pastors: Leading As Shepherds

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 158 ratings
     | 39,021 views

    Three responsibilities of pastor / shepherds.

    God’s Glorious Church Pastors: Leading as Shepherds Ephesians 4:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church March 20, 2005 Introduction A survey was recently done as one group set out in search of the perfect pastor. Many people responded, and today I want to share the results with you. According to this study, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Are We "Left Behind" In Our Understanding?

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,336 views

    A response to the movie, "Left Behind".

    ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? By Gerry Pratt ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? Copyright 2001 By Gerry Pratt Are We “Left Behind” In Our Understanding? Published by: PEPCO ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Final Exhortation And Encouragement Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,687 views

    The Christian’s responsibility to the church.

    Like a parent giving out final words of caution to their child as they leave the house, the Hebrew writer in chapter 13 closes his letter with some important words of exhortation and encouragement. Just because these words are included last does not mean that we should dismiss them as mere ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K George avatar

    A Renewed Passion

    Contributed by K George on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,358 views

    A short response to The Passion of Christ.

    A Renewed Passion It started out as an evening of fun and entertainment. The van was filled with a pastor and her congregation, going to see the biggest Christian film of possibly our lifetime. We were excited and anticipating a spectacular film. The story of our Lord, rightly portrayed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Taking The Initiative To Reconcile" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,111 views

    Whose responsibility is it if reconciliation is to happen?

    Last time we spoke of the role of forgiveness in reconciliation. We said that without forgiveness, reconciliation is not possible. For reconciliation results with the offended person forgives and the offending person repents. Forgiveness + Repentance = Reconciliation Our reconciliation with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist