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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Grape Juice Or Wine? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,398 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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    The Call Of A Father Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2020
     | 3,412 views

    In God’s Call of the Father for disciple and instruction, He presents it through 1) The Negative Command (Ephesians 6:4a) 2) The Positive Command (Ephesians 6:4b).

    Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. (ESV). One surprising factor to some that has been reported during this quarantine is an increased involvement in family elements from men in general and fathers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Great American Culture War: Religious Liberty, Gay Rights, Naturalism & The Christian Faith

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 2,289 views

    The United States once again finds herself at a crossroads. The lines have been drawn. The shots have been fired. The culture war seems to rage on endlessly. Left vs. right. Liberal vs. Conservative. Secular vs. Christian.

    The United States once again finds herself at a crossroads. The lines have been drawn. The shots have been fired. The culture war seems to rage on endlessly. Left vs. right. Liberal vs. Conservative. Secular vs. Christian. These are some of the most difficult and muddy issues to delve into. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Feast Of Victory

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,672 views

    sermon on the importance and efficacy of the Real Presence in the Lord’s Supper

    The Feast of Victory What comes to your mind when you hear the word “feast”? I tend to think of a big table of about 10 to 15 people, all seated around a huge turkey, with cranberries and mashed potatoes. There’s nothing like the smell and the taste of freshly cooked meat between your teeth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Developing A Christmas Focus Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    Two ways for Christians to develop a focus of Jesus at Christmas.

    “Developing a Christmas Focus” December 11, 2005 Introduction: Today we are looking at an important aspect of Christmas and that is focus. So often it is easy to get caught up in the day to day routine of December. Christmas parties, shopping, and decorating take an enormous amount of time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Heaven Like? Part 2 - Not Just Spiritual Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,129 views

    Is heaven strictly spiritual with no physical manifestation? No, the Bible speaks of heaven as both a spiritual and earthly kingdom. This has huge implications as to how we live our lives by following Jesus right now.

    The Burning Question What Is Heaven Like? Part 2 February 17, 2008 Various Scriptures Alright, we are looking at some burning questions and have begun with “What is heaven Like?” First of all, we noted that there is a key to these questions and all burning questions. Humility is that key. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Looking For Loopholes Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    One of the ways we can be a bad Christian is by not keeping our word.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are so many traps out there for us to fall into aren’t there. • We have been spending the past 4 weeks looking at 8 ways we can be a bad Christian. • I believe that the value of this series is that we can look at some of the mistakes of the past and learn from them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judgment Is A Tough Measuring Stick Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 18, 2017
     | 6,415 views

    Discernment, Love, Others, Self-Examination

    JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Judgment Is a Tough Measuring Stick Matthew 7:1-6 (p. 679) April 23, 2017 Introduction: When Jesus says, “Do not judge or you too will be judged,” it’s important to understand what He meant. Look at the context of where this takes place. Jesus is saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Transfiguration

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,709 views

    The transfiguration answers the question: "Who is Jesus?" It also helps us to see that the Kingdom of Heaven is not out there for when we die, but right here, right now for when we live.

    I remember a time when I had misplaced my good pen and I was looking for it everywhere. I looked in drawers. I looked under things, behind things and in things. I looked on the floor, but it was nowhere. And then I found it. I was holding it in my mouth the whole time. That is the way that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church And The Temple Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,134 views

    We are the Church and we are the Temple. The Church is not a building we come to. The Church is people, people called out of darkness. We do not come to a Temple to offer animal sacrifices. We come together as the Church to offer ourselves to God.

    SERMON TITLE- “The Temple and The Church” SERMON SERIES or OCCASION- Final Words DATE- July 26, 2015 LOCATION- Shelbyville Christian Church INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- (Quoted from Barna Group “Americans divided on the importance of Church) What, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God, Government And You

    Contributed by Gary Kelly on May 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,671 views

    Godly principles regarding leadership and submission.

    God, Government and You How many of you are ‘rule-keepers’? • When you see a rule do you try to do everything possible to not break it? How many of you are ‘rule-breakers’? • When you’re faced with a rule, …. • do you find yourself wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    God's Judgement #1 Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020
     | 2,291 views

    Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 7:20-25. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

    Sermon Series “Exodus” 7:20-25 “God’s Judgement #1” Pastor John Bright Exodus 7 “20 And Moses and Aaron did so, just as the Lord commanded. So he lifted up the rod and struck the waters that were in the river, in the sight of Pharaoh and in the sight of his servants. And all the waters that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Judgement #2 Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020
     | 1,978 views

    Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 9:1-7. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

    Sermon Series “Exodus” 9:1-7 “God’s Judgement #2” Pastor John Bright Exodus 9 “Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and tell him, ‘Thus says the Lord God of the Hebrews: “Let My people go, that they may serve Me. 2 For if you refuse to let them go, and still hold them, 3 behold, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Good Friday 2020 - For God So Greatly Loved The World

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 8, 2020
     | 2,708 views

    This is an interactive service of dialog, Scripture and music focusing on the cross and on the fact that God sent Jesus for everyone of the people involved in that one 24 hour period that changed the world forever.

    This is not so much a sermon but an entire service of dialog, Scripture and music all mixed together. It is of a limited "cast" due to the nature of broadcasting on FB Live. Only two people needed if one can play a guitar or other instrument. All music is Public Domain so licensing is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Devil Knows More Than You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 636 views

    This sermon explores understanding God's divine word, seeking spiritual growth through scripture, and discerning truth amidst deception, guided by the teachings of Acts 10:40-41.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we come together to marvel at the boundless love of our Lord. It is here, in this sacred communion, that we find solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance. It is here that we gather as brothers and sisters under the loving gaze of our Heavenly ...read more

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