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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Danger Of Falling Asleep During A Sermon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 24, 2025
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    Acts 20:1-12 shows us how God encourages his people.

    Introduction Henry T. Mahan, former pastor of the 13th Street Baptist Church in Ashland, KY, said: “Persecution and opposition ought to encourage rather than discourage us, for we are faithfully warned by our Lord that the natural man and the religionist will not receive the gospel of the grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Easter Is Dangerous!

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Apr 13, 2006
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    Easter from the viewpoint of Caiaphas, demonstrating that it would be better for obstinant rebels if Christ had not been raised from the dead. The fact of Easter requires us to repent and turn to Christ

    Matthew 28:11-15 This is all most inconvenient, not to mention dangerous! I don’t know what the Romans will make of all this. They only put me in power as High Priest to keep the country in order and to stop things like this happening. If that Jesus had kept to carpentry none of this would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Walking In Dark Places

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 19, 2004
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    We have a great deal of work to do, a long journey to go; it is time to be stirring.

    Running in Dark Places. Walking in Honesty. 1Th 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. How many today are running in Dark Places, you know, the places that you wouldn’t want the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sacred Name Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 25, 2006
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    The more we hallow (value)the name of God, the more love of God flows through us.

    THE SACRED NAME (Exodus 20:1-7) If you have ever taken a “Dale Carnegie Course” on how to win friends and influence people, you know that one technique is to get the person’s name right: it’s pronounced Ione, not IonE or IonA; no Parry is spelled with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Pilate's Dilemma

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 11, 2006
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    What was Pilate to do with the Christ? That really was his dilemma. What was he to do with this man? In the end, Pilate made his decision to condemn an innocent man to death and allow the crowds and the chief priests to have their ways.

    PILATE’S DILEMMA MARK 15:1-15 INTRODUCTION... READ MARK 15:1-15 I. THE PRIESTS (verses 1-11) We find that in the dilemma of Pilate he had the chief priests and elders and the teachers of the law pulling at him in certain directions. Pilate correctly percieved that these religious leaders handed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Questioning God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 28, 2005
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    Have you "said no" to God in something He has made plain to you that He wants? It isn’t too late. Have you "said yes," and not followed through? It’s not too late to regroup.

    The greatest thing God will give you is your freedom in Jesus Christ. It’s a promise from the Father, and His promises don’t wither or fade - they last forever! This morning’s text is all about God’s will, and people that obey, or don’t. That is a simple truth everyone can understand. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Overcoming Obstacles Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 14, 2003
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    Courage, confidence, and deep faith help us overcome life’s obstacles.

    Sermon for 2 Pent Yr B, 22/06/2003 1 Sam 17:32-49; 2 Cor 6:1-13; Mk 4:35-41 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s first lesson is perhaps one of the most popular biblical stories—especially among Sunday School children. Although some today would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sometimes Only A Party Will Do

    Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002
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    Fellowship is fine, but the miraculous joy of Easter requires something more.

    Please note: The “Party Rules” herein referred to are taken in large part (and without permission) from P.J. O’Rourke’s Modern Manners, Chapter 19: Real Parties. We still tell the story in my family of how my great-grandfather and my great-grandmother -- Dad Benson and Mama Benson -- John and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Guy Caley avatar

    A New Creation Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 30, 2002
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    Paul concludes his letter to the Galatians with an emphasis on the central theme of the Gospel: The Cross. Relating the Cross to the False Teachers, Himself, and all Believers.

    The government of Polish Prime Minister Jaruzelski had ordered crucifixes removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public institutions. Catholic bishops attacked the ban that had stirred waves of anger and resentment all across Poland. Ultimately ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    7 Up

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006
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    I Know that the title of my message sounds like a famous Soft Drink. You know there slogan - "We are the Un-cola". Why not be a Un-Person? Be different that the rest of the World.

    Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------- 7 UP Rom 13:9-14 Rom 13:9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    I Want You To Know Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007
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    Paul wanted the church to know, then and now, that if we remain in Christ, our trials will actually serve to "Advance the "Gospel".

    INTRODUCTION A. Series of Phlippians 1. Book of Joy but misleading and should be “Joy Amidst Trial” 2. Paul (Acts 16.16) after expelling a demon spirit from a slave girl who made her masters money from her ability as a fortune teller, was arrested. a. Owners accused him of inciting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Thankful For The Home

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jul 24, 2009
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    God’s plan for the home is the only one that will work.

    Joshua was determined in his declaration. "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    Nine Signs Of The 2nd Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011
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    The signs that point to the soon return of Christ

    NINE SIGNS OF THE 2nd COMING OF JESUS 5/20/2011 Matt 24:3-14 3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Unbelief And Opposition

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012
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    We are going to look at unbelief and opposition to Christ. It’s a lesson that needs to be studied in detail. How tragic it is that religious positions sometimes become political. How tragic it is that men reject Christ for the things of this world. How

    Tonight we are going to look at unbelief and opposition to Christ. John 11: 47-57 gives a good lesson on this. It’s a lesson that needs to be studied in detail. Let’s begin in v. 47. READ v. 47. Jesus has just raised Lazarus from the dead. Scripture tells us that some believed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Encouraging Conflict Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 24, 2008
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    Exposition of Acts 15:1-5 about the conflict over how the gentiles get saved

    Text: Acts 15:1-5, Title: Encouraging Conflict, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/3/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Wycliffe died in 1384 of apoplexy, but the Council of Constance declared Wycliffe (on 4 May 1415) a heretic, decreed that his books be burned and his remains be exhumed, burned, and the ashes cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist