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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    You Cannot Silence What Is Just And Right

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
     | 1,519 views

    Jesus healed on the Sabbath. Where in the Bible does it say that you cannot do that? The question of what you can and cannot do and when is the debate.

    It is the Sabbath, and Yeshua went to the synagogue as all pious Hebrews did in His day. Mark’s author sets up the event by telling us that “they” were watching Him, observing what Yeshua was going to do. Why are they watching Him? At this point in the Gospel, the leaders of the various sects of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Grape Juice Or Wine? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,565 views

    Wine should be served for communion.

    Scripture Six weeks ago I concluded The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I called Challenges Christians Face. Today, I would like to pick up on one issue regarding the use of grape juice or wine in communion. Paul addressed the issue of communion in chapter 11. He rebuked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Study The Ministry Of Jesus Christ_part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 12, 2008
     | 4,074 views

    The third of four reasons Luke suggests to study the ministry of Jesus Christ - to gain a perfect understanding of His life, death, and resurrection.

    TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25; LUKE 1:1-4 Introduction: As we continue studying the reasons for examining the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, we discover Luke’s desire for us to have a perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    The Measure Of Success

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012
     | 5,494 views

    This is the third in a three sermon series taken from Wayne Schmidt's book, "Ministry Velocity: The Power for Leadership Momentum" as it related to our church moving from a rented facility into a dedicated worship facility.

    The Measure of Success Scripture: Joshua 4 What is success? When does it happen? When can we say we have been successful? Two weeks ago, we talked about momentum and how momentum is developed by creating a God-focused movement. And if we create among us, a God-focused movement, how do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ten Things I See In '99

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009
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     | 3,284 views

    Ten things to look forward to in the coming year, as the new Millennium draws closer.

    TEN THINGS I SEE IN ‘99 By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION 1. I SEE THE NEW MILLENNIUM AS A SENSE OF DESTINY. I am not one of those “crazies” that predicts that the Lord will come in the Year 2000 because we don’t know when the Lord is coming. He said, “But of that day and that hour knoweth no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The One Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 5, 2010
     | 5,582 views

    Thoughts about the power of Christ on Resurrection Sunday, and who He was, and what He did for us.

    Text: Luke 7:11-23, Title: The One, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/4/10, AM A. Opening illustration: The Babi prophecy of the coming one, Bahá'u'lláh, see below B. Background to passage: Jesus has been ministering in Galilee, given the Sermon on the Plain, then traveled through several of the towns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fixing Your Kingdom Focus Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,529 views

    This is the first in a series of two sermons on “Fixing Your Focus” from Hebrews 12 which has to do with the Kingdom of God from The Exchanged Life perspective.

    How is your focus this morning? Can you focus your sight on what this crocheted sign says? Can you see what it says? What does it read? JESUS ! You’re right. Now, how many of you cannot focus on that & don’t see the letters JESUS? Well, to see it you simply need to fix your focus. The truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. avatar

    The Unlocking Of The Heart: When Divine Light Meets Our Inner Vault

    Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Oct 13, 2025
     | 171 views

    This sermon explores 2 Corinthians 4:6, showing how God’s light enters our hidden places—not to shame, but to heal, restore, and transform. Learn practical steps for moving from darkness to wholeness through the grace of Christ.

    Grace and peace to you, my brothers and sisters. There is a phrase we hear often, a poetic and hopeful idea: "light over darkness." It sounds beautiful, it sounds victorious, until that very light meets the places we all keep locked away. The human heart, in its quiet complexity, can ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Draws Humans To Christ And His Church?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2020
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     | 2,092 views

    Christians the world over will reimagine a world that is based on the teachings of Christ and the Church.

    Tuesday of the third week of Easter 2020 Whenever authorities take exception to a popular movement, and try to stamp it out, if the movement is actually doing good they end up squishing it out all over the place. A few days ago our reading from the Acts of the Apostles featured the warning of Reb ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A New Phase Of Life

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 15, 2011
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     | 6,301 views

    Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Our graduates are entering a new phase of life acknowledging their past accomplishments & thereby initiating their significant work yet to be accomplished.

    A NEW PHASE Of LIFE—Joshua 24:14-28 Attention: Graduates of High School & Community College Need: If you work without serving God, then you’ve chosen your god & your god is you! Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Freemasonry?

    Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 9,535 views

    What does the Bible have to say to the Christian man who would consider being involved in Masonry?

    "What Does the Bible Say About Freemasonry?" 9/19/99 WHAT IS FREEMASONRY? FOR EXAMPLE: ENTERED APPRENTICE RITUAL [BL] The candidate enters, blindfolded, with a 6’ rope ["cable tow"] around his neck. He stands before the "Worshipful Master" who has the point of a sword at his bare left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    To Give Or Not To Give?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 251 ratings
     | 59,799 views

    Giving is not the question for the Christian. It is a rule by which we live.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Reasons To Stay

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    Stay put in marriage.

    Title: Reasons to Stay Text: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 Truth: Stay put in marriage. Aim: I want to give reasons to strengthen their resolve to remain married. INTRODUCTION Jon & Kate Plus 8 is TLC’s, The Learning Channel, most watched program. It has followed the life of Jon and Kate Gosselin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Peace Of Mind In A World Of Anxieties And Animosities-Part-5 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,941 views

    Two thousand years have passed since the Crucifixion and resurrection Day, yet the Bible account enables us to visualize the event with a great deal of accuracy. As we gaze up at the death and resurrection, we realize that it is only because Jesus was wil

    Peace of Mind in a World of Anxieties and Animosities-Part-5 CHRIST -CENTERED LIVING BRINGS PEACE We continue with the 5th and the last part of our study about “Peace of Mind in a World of Anxieties and Animosities” for this our text is taken from the Gospel of John chapter fourteen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Zechariah's Song Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 24,359 views

    Christmas is about praising God and proclaiming that the Savior has come at last.

    Title: Zechariah’s Song Text: Luke 1:67-79 Truth: Christmas is about praising God and proclaiming that the Savior has come at last. Aim: To follow John’s example to use Christmas to point people to Jesus. Life ?: How does John’s example point people to Jesus? INTRODUCTION Isaac Watts was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist