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  • David Owens avatar

    Truth And Consequences Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 26, 2023
     | 3,067 views

    John the Baptizer experienced severe consequences for standing for God's truth. In this interlude in Mark's Gospel we learn the lesson that discipleship is costly and we learn about people's different reactions to the truth.

    A. How many of you remember the show “Truth or Consequences”? 1. Anyone who remembers the show is either old or is a radio and TV history buff. 2. “Truth or Consequences” was a long-running wild and wacky game show. 3. It was on the radio from 1940 to 1957 and was on TV from 1950 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evangelism And Football Series

    Contributed by William Jones on Oct 21, 2023
     | 2,183 views

    This morning we continue our study in Acts and we will be looking at Acts 17:16-31. In Our passage we see Paul and his band of missionaries and evangelist continue to share God’s Good News with the lost and continue to be persecuted for it

    Evangelism and Football By Paul Dietz Evangelism and Football We are now in the midst of one the hottest seasons of the year. No, I'm not talking about the weather and its accompanying temperatures. After all we have just finished having our two weeks of “summer” this past week and autumn is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Return To Civility: 9 Do Not Lie Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2024
     | 753 views

    lies, distortion, exaggeration. They are all they same. This message looks at why we lie and the damage those lies can cause to others and to us.

    I think that if we were honest today, we’d all agree that there is a feeling of violation that happens when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take almost anything except deceit. It was Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Disempowering Powerbrokers Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 27, 2024
     | 809 views

    Through this letter we are being equipped to be those who have a biblical character and action - and warned against being a powerbroker.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 3 John 1-14 “Disempowering Power-Brokers” John the Apostle is well into his 90’s – yet he hasn’t retired. John’s ministry is based in Ephesus from where he gives apostolic oversight, and pastoral leadership, to a group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,378 views

    Do you ever question those who are in positions of spiritual authority over you? Do you ever question God? Maybe you should.

    13, November 2005 Dakota Community Church Questions Do these quotes sound familiar? “Children should be seen and not heard.” “Because I’m your father and I said so; that’s why.” Most of us were raised with the idea that it is somehow wrong to question authority. The Church where I became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    God's Purpose In Marriage

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 23, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,739 views

    God has a purpose behind the institution of marriage. If you are going to have a happy marriage you should know this purpose.

    (This sermon is prepared by Jolour Regencia, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." (Gen. 2:24) Background: The Provision for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ's Gifts To The Church

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,438 views

    Christ’s Gifts to the Church 1) Come in different packages 2) Help us grow stronger; 3) Keep us working together

    Do any of you know what will happen in six months? Today is the 25th of June, which means that in six months it will be the 25th of December: Christmas! If you’ve already noted that Christmas is only six months away, you’re probably the kind of person that can’t stand having to wait to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Humble Confessions Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    Humility is key to bringing about or being part of spiritual change.

    ***Open with modern day Noah movie clip*** Listen to that last line again. “The creator, from Adam to Noah to now, is still scouring the earth looking for one man or one woman that can actually see past their own nose, to see a world that is in desperate need and do something about it!” From ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sound Doctrine & Secure Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 5, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,844 views

    Part 10 of a series in the 119 Psalm

    Sound Doctrine and Secure Fellowship Part 10 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: May 18, 2003 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119: 73-80 Introduction It seems as if I have been repeating myself over and over again in one particular aspect of this study, but I believe I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Only Way To Heaven: True Or False? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    Part 2 of the series, The Truth About Jesus Christ.

    Yesterday was April Fool’s Day. How many of you were fooled by an April Fool’s Day joke? [My best April Fool’s joke] There’s a website called museumofhoaxes.com that lists “The Top 100 April Fool’s Day Hoaxes of All Time.” The Swiss Spaghetti Harvest: In 1957, the respected BBC news show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ye Seperate

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,407 views

    We are living and acting too much like the world to the point that the world thinks we as Christians are one of them.

    Background: This Corinthian letter us used by the Apostle Paul to give counsel and instruction on important issues of the Christian faith and conduct. It also reveals serious problems facing the young church not long after its foundation in the middle of the first century. Interestingly enough, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,382 views

    How do we forgive?

    I would like to begin this morning with a very troubling verse of Scripture. "If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." -- Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) Does this mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefits Of God's Gift Of Creativity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,580 views

    Our Creator has given us creative energies and abilities that He wants us to use to help expand His kingdom and righteousness. Many non-christians think Christians are boring and stuck in their worn out traditional ways of doing things. God gave Daniel ex

    Creativity Daniel’s Bright Idea – Daniel 1 Creativity = to invent, to come up with a new way of presenting ideas, concepts and useful things. Creative people have a way of always keeping life interesting, innovative and invigorating. Our Creator has given us creative energies and abilities ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contagious

    Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    This sermon is to let believers know that there is a contagious spirit in the church that will cause the people of God to fall into the sin of rebelliousness.

    This sermon is to get people in general to understand that there is a contagious spirit operating in the atmosphere. I did this particular sermon at a Youth Anniversary, but I feel this sermon is for all ages of living. The word contagious is define this way; a widely spreaded epidemic. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Solid Ground

    Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,177 views

    The Wise Man built his house upon the rock.

    On Solid Ground Matthew 7:13-27 "Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. [14] "For the gate is small, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist