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  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Negative Expression Of True Religion

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 23, 2008
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    Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response to the needs of othe

    The Negative Expression of True Religion Titus 2:11-14 Intro Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Is Enemy Of The Best

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2014
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    Choosing what is best is often counter-intuitive. Christians are responsible to choose what is best.

    “Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he said. But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sue Your Own Mother! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009
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    Our relationship with God can require a strained relationship with others when we take sin seriously and need to avoid it.

    I was watching an old movie on television and I heard a line that I’d missed before. The villain of this comedy was talking on the phone and said something like: “Sure, I know what kind of low-down person would sue his own mother, but we’re not talking about me!” It caught me off-guard and I had ...read more

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    Marriage PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    To explore the concept of marriage as a sacred institution designed by God, focusing on the covenant, blessing, and responsibility of marriage.

    Good morning, family! Today, we'll be diving deep into the book of Genesis, exploring the sacred institution of marriage as outlined by God Himself in this holy book. Our discussion will revolve around the Covenant of Marriage, the Blessing of Marriage, and the Responsibility of Marriage. As we ...read more

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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Chronos: Galatians 4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022
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    Full Freedom come as a result of Christ’s love for us and our response or action

    This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Women In Ministry

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 28, 2019
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    This was in response to a question about 1 Timothy 2 and the Wesleyan Churches stand on women in ministry

    Her name was Antoinette Brown and she would become a part of history. Antoinette was a committed abolitionist, a campaigner for temperance, and an advocate for women’s rights. Miss Brown was a popular lecturer at reform conventions nationwide and she also pastored a Congregational church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Grace And Praying For The Lost Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 20, 2011
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    Believers have a responsibility to pray for and work toward sharing God’s love with unbelievers.

    Romans 10:1-13 Introduction: A. Consider your prayer life? Do you ever spend time praying for those who don’t know Christ? B. This may include work acquaintances, friends, family members and even spouses and children. C. And if salvation is all of God, what good does it do for us to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Joseph (Earthly Father Of Jesus) - Husband Of Mary Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, was a man of righteousness, obedience, faith, and humility. Though he played a background role, his impact was crucial in God’s redemptive plan.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JOSEPH (EARTHLY FATHER OF JESUS) - HUSBAND OF MARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 1:18-25 "Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife." (Matthew 1:24) Supporting Texts: Luke 1:26-27, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
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    We as Christians have to understand that blessings go responsibilities. Those in the kingdom have a responsibility to function as salt and light to the world. The purpose of discipleship is to bring stability, wholeness, and the knowledge of God to al

    Teaching about Salt and Light Mt 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. Mt 5:14 You are the light of the world—like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    It Wasn't Me!

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 14, 2008
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    When we fail to take responsibility for our own mistakes, we fail to recognize that we too are sinners. By taking responsibility for our actions, we repent and receive the gift of forgiveness.

    It wasn’t me! Exodus 32:15-26 Introduction Dorthy Sayer wrote in “The divine ‘scheme of things,” as Christianity understands it, is at once extremely elastic and extremely rigid. It is elastic, in that it includes a large measure of liberty for the creature; it is rigid in that it includes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2014
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    Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness.

    2 PETER 1: 8-15 [Our Precious Faith Series] LIFE AND DEATH [Matthew 25:21¨C23] Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness (CIT). Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Lindsey avatar

    Running From God Series

    Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Aug 7, 2023
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    The prophet Jonah is an interesting study, for his response to God’s call upon his life often mirrors our response when God calls upon us to be obedient to Him.

    “RUNNING FROM GOD” JONAH 1:1-17 The prophet Jonah is an interesting study, for his response to God’s call upon his life often mirrors our response when God calls upon us to be obedient to Him. The Book of Jonah contains four chapters. Each chapter describes Jonah’s struggle to submit to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Expects His People To Give Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Mar 7, 2016
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    Sermon Series geared towards a Christian's responsibility to support the ministry of the church through our tithing.

    “God Expects His People to Give” Malachi 3: 6-12 February 7, 2016 Intro: A homeless man was looking for a handout one day in a picturesque old English village. He was hungry almost to the point of fainting, when he stopped by a pub called “The Inn of St. George and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Robb avatar

    Building An Altar Or A House

    Contributed by David Robb on Mar 14, 2008
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    A contrasting look at Abraham and Lot’s response upon parting company in the land of Canaan.

    Building an ALTAR or a HOUSE Genesis 12:1, 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Separate (Gen 13:12 NIV) Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. (Gen 13:18 NIV) So Abram moved his tents and went to live near the great trees of Mamre ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Marriage Matters Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 14, 2024
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     | 3,527 views

    If you want your marriage to matter, live out your role and responsibilities.

    Marriage Matters Rev. Brian Bill Ephesians 5:21-33 April 13-14, 2024 I heard about what happened at a golden wedding anniversary party for a couple. The husband was very moved by the occasion and wanted to share his feelings with his wife. She was hard of hearing, however, and often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist