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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    God's Design For Marriage: Defending The Biblical View

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
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     | 2,834 views

    Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way:

    Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way: “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2022
     | 4,084 views

    If Christians really love Jesus, why is there so much hurt in the church? Jesus confronted the hypocrisy of religious people and desires that his disciples walk in love.

    INTRODUCTION • In our new series, Hot Topics, we will dig into six tough topics that people inside and outside the church often think about (even if we don't ask about them out loud!): • If Christians love Jesus, why is there so much hypocrisy in the church? • How can we trust the Bible? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where God Lives

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2015
     | 3,580 views

    When we are in Christ and Christ is in us, God takes up residence within us.

    Title: Where God Lives Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Thesis: When we are in Christ, God takes up residence within us. Introduction The United States of America has often been referred to as a “melting pot” where people from many different countries, races, and religions, all hoping to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Broad Shoulders Of Christ

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 18, 2021
     | 3,447 views

    The Lord's Shoulders are broad enough to bear whatever we face. We can roll our burdens on Him.

    The Broad Shoulders of Christ Introduction: The prophet Isaiah has so many wonderful insights into the suffering of our Lord and the glory that follows. Isaiah 53:4-6 KJV "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Not For Sale, Trade, Or Compromise: My Birthright

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,292 views

    We must take our stand as Christians and not barter our consecration, our morals, our faith in the supernatural God, or compromise on the rapture. We have a great inheritance coming; don't lose it!

    NOT FOR SALE, TRADE, OR COMPROMISE: MY BIRTHRIGHT 1 Kgs. 21:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A four-year-old boy accompanied his expectant mother to the doctor’s office. When the mother heaved a sigh and clutched her stomach, her son looked alarmed. "Mommy, what is it?" He asked. 2. "The baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Herod Killed By An Angel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2017
     | 9,841 views

    Many heathen kings claimed and received Divine honors, but it was far more horribly impious when Herod accepted such idolatrous honors without rebuking the blasphemy, for he knew the word and worship of the living and true God. And such men as Herod....

    July 11, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.4: Herod Killed By an Angel (12:22-23) Scripture (Acts 12:22-23; KJV) 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025
     | 178 views

    Now we look into how paganism was sanctioned in the church. It happened under Emperor Constantine who married church and State. Pergamum means married twice. This Part considers much that Constantine did in making the mustard tree a monstrosity.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 2 of 4 We continue from Part 1 and learn what the Parable of the Mustard Seed really means. The accepted meaning of the parable is not consistent with the scriptures as we began to see in the first Part. {{Matthew 13:31-32 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Raise It Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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     | 933 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' righteous anger in the temple, His prophetic words about resurrection, and His justification for His actions, inspiring us to live godly lives.

    Good morning, dear friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather together in the glorious presence of our Lord, under the shelter of His love and grace, to seek His wisdom and to understand His Word more deeply. Isn't it a blessing to be here, in the house of God, where we can freely ...read more

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    Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 3,750 views

    Who wants to be rich? Rather, who doesn’t want to be rich! Each person of the Godhead has deposited infinite wealth into your spiritual bank account.

    I. Blessings from God the Father (4-6) A. He has selected us (4) 1. Doctrine of Election 2. Election refers to people a. John 15:16, “You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you” b. God’s grace makes us willing to respond B. He has adopted us (5) 1. Doctrine of Predestination 2. Predestination ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedication

    Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,460 views

    This is a Devo about how we as christians have to dedicate ourselves to christ.

    Dedication I. Intro. A. 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,555 views

    Actions that produce joy.

    Jesus said, "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." So far as the sacred record of the life of Christ is concerned, the only time Jesus spoke of His joy was as He was approaching Gethsemane. That seems a strange time to talk of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    The mustard seed is not the smallest seed on earth, but it is the smallest of the garden herbs. Yet it outgrew them all.

    PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED Matthew 13:31-32 INTRO: As we have seen before, Jesus used parables in His teaching to show His followers a comparison to His heavenly kingdom. The parable of the mustard seed shows how the kingdom is like the mustard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparation For Easter

    Contributed by Carol Patterson on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,482 views

    Having our hearts ready for Easter, will make Easter special.

    March 16, 2008 “Preparation for Easter” Matthew 21:1-10 Crowds on Palm Sunday Jesus allowed the parade He fervently prepared His disciples I. Worship A. Following the crowd B. What constitutes “real” worship? 1. Intimacy with the Savior 2. Enjoyment of serving a. Service not a burden or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week 1 The Down Side Of Worship: Preparation! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 3,828 views

    Preparation is essential to real worship!

    Isaiah 6:1 “In the year that King Uzziah died…” (NIV) King Uzziah life was characterized by Four Distinctives: 1. 2 Kings 15:3 2. 2 Chronicles 26:5 3. 2 Chronicles 26:5,8 4. 2 Chronicles 26: 19-20 Preparation is essential to real worship! How do we prepare ourselves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord!

    Contributed by Edward Tatro on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,756 views

    Hope for the season of Advent.

    We hear this acclamation every Advent, but do we really know how to prepare the way of the Lord? Advent they say is a “mini-Lent,” a time of examining ourselves in preparation for celebrating the Sacred birth of our Redeemer. It is a time of fasting and serving our brothers and sisters of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican