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  • Sandeep Samson avatar

    The Two Non-Negotiable Tenets Of True Christianity – Forgiveness And Reconciliation! Series

    Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 21, 2025
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    Forgiveness and reconciliation are indeed central tenets of Christian teachings, rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Here’s a deeper look at why they are considered non-negotiable for a true Christian

    Forgiveness 1. Biblical Foundation: Jesus emphasized forgiveness repeatedly. In the Lord’s Prayer, He taught, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). He also said, “If you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Caught In The Trap Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 1, 2006
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    Unforgiveness is a trap that we’ve all been caught in at one time or another. This series attempts to help people find release people from the trap.

    Caught in the Trap Series: Escaping the Trap of Forgiveness July 16, 2006 Last week I told you to prepare yourself for an eye-opening confrontation with truth, and I introduced you to this humble mechanical marvel called a ‘mouse-trap’ (actually this is a rat-trap). I demonstrated for you how ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    A Homily For Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 17, 2020
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    The Jews ask at Passover: :what is the most important day of they year? How does the Christian answer this?

    A Homily for Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service “And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12) We have now come to the evening we celebrate the greatest gift ever given. We remember on this holy evening the birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim White avatar

    The Battle Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013
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    Spiritual warfare in the Church can be won by the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony and not loving life more than the cause. Some insights on the Battle of the Church and the need for unity.

    The Battle of the Church 1 Corinthians 1:10-13. Satan attacks the Christian, the family, and the Church. Efforts to defeat Satan in the family and Church will have little effect unless the battle of the mind is experiencing victory. However, when God’s people walk with Him, we find peace in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 3: Peter Confesses Jesus Is God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2008
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    This week we continue our series with an examination of Peter’s Confession, Role, and Rebuke.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3: Peter confesses Jesus is God February 3, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shall Not Prevail

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
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    Jesus has given us the victory, let's act like it.

    Today we are going to analyze something that all of us know. Today we are going to examine the church. With this I am not saying that we will be talking about this church or congregation, but we will be analyzing the foundation of Christ's church. We will be analyzing not only the base but also the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have We Made God In Our Image? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 19, 2008
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    The LORD does not like to share his position as God with other wannabes. So he declares his uniqueness as the only God to his people and warns them not to imagine him in any other way.

    HAVE WE MADE GOD IN OUR IMAGE? Few things in life make a father prouder than when his son resembles him. There is a feeling of connection and ownership when others see your expressions and physical features in your son’s face. Sometimes the son isn’t so excited to resemble “Dad” but I think ol’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Good Church Or A Great Church

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004
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    What does it take to make a church a great church?

    The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church, The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 23, 2012
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    We are the body of Christ but what makes us a healthy body?

    The Church, The Body of Christ The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Things Not To Be Forgotten

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2007
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    A sermon on Psalm 144:1. Delivered for Veteran’s Day! (Outline adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s Treasury of David Pg. # 372 Volume 3)

    Sermon for 11/11/2007- Veteran’s Day Psalm 144:1 Introduction: Play video called Iraq: A Soldier’s Story of Faith from Bluefish.com WBTU: A. Our Scripture this morning comes from Psalm 144:1. Read it. B. What does this have to do with us? (2 Tim 2:3 NIV) Endure hardship with us like a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stony Ground 1 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 5,531 views

    The Parable of the Sower

    The Parable of the Sower – 5 “Stony Ground 1” Mark 4:16-17 “These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness; and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when tribulation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transforming Your Relationships Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2014
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    In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us wisdom for transforming our relationships from shallow and superficial to deep and meaningful.

    TRANSFORMATION #2: TRANSFORMING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS INTRO TO TOPIC: Two weeks ago we started a new series in the Sermon on the Mount, looking at the greatest message ever preached by Jesus. OPENING TEXT: “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Fool Straining At The Eye Of The Needle - Take Note And Learn Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022
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    Jesus gave a parable of the rich man whose soul God required one night. He was called a fool because he worked hard for treasures but was poverty-stricken for God. We examine treasure in heaven and faithfulness.

    THE FOOL STRAINING AT THE EYE OF THE NEEDLE - TAKE NOTE AND LEARN THE INTRODUCTION {{Luke 12:20 but God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is required of you, and now who will own what you have prepared?’}} - In verse 20 why did God call him a fool? Well there is one thing we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    The Day Peter Was An Idiot: Missing The Necessity Of The Cross

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020
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    The sermon is when Peter rebuked Jesus for suggesting he would die on the cross. Proper 17, Year A

    The Day Peter Was An Idiot: Missing The Necessity of the Cross Proper 17 – Matthew 16:21-28 Intro: Since February of this year, the People’s Republic of China has removed and destroyed over 900 crosses from Christian churches. If that wasn’t enough, to display a cross on a place of worship is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Purpose Of Church Discipline: An Exposition Of Matthew 18:15-20

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 28, 2020
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    There is much need for discipline in the Church.

    The Purpose of Church Discipline: an Exposition of Matthew 18:15-20 When one looks at the word “discipline” we see the word “discipline.” To be a disciple is to submit one’s self to the discipline of the master. In the church, the Master is Jesus Christ who is mater also of heaven and earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible