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  • Rev. Richard Norman avatar

    The Foundation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
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    We can ask ourselves questions like, “Why do I exist.” With that questioning nature, we must ask at times, “why does the Church Exist?” It is not enough just to say “to glorify God.” While this is true, there is so much more to the question; “What is

    The Foundation 1 Cor. 3:10-15 Part 2 THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH During this past week I have either handed to you or e-mailed you a list of questions. If some how I was not able to get one to you there are copies here to take home. (If you are listening to this message on the web site, you can go ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Speak Lord, I Am Listening

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012
     | 14,322 views

    Today we’ll be reflecting on how important “listening” is when it comes to our relationship with God and to what the Corinthians were not hearing.

    1 Samuel 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 6:(9-18) 19-20; 10:13 1 Kings 8:27 One activity that human beings really aren’t very good at is listening. It’s surprising, really. There doesn’t seem to be much to the art of listening – you just sit there and nod your head at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Broad Shoulders Of Christ

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 18, 2021
     | 3,608 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

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Should Christians Be Fighting A Culture War?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
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     | 4,477 views

    Have you ever heard the phrase "the culture war?" It's a blanket phrase that describes the various cultural "conflicts" between perhaps more conservative and more liberal beliefs in real world society.

    Have you ever heard the phrase "the culture war?" It's a blanket phrase that describes the various cultural "conflicts" between perhaps more conservative and more liberal beliefs in real world society. Images come to mind of the the battle over Christmas, yard signs that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God's Design For Marriage: Defending The Biblical View

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
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     | 2,908 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
     | 4,168 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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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025
     | 248 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 19, 2024
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     | 977 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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  • Michael Stover avatar

    Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 3,798 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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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,649 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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    Dedication

    Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,512 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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    Parable Of The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,085 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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    Bread Of Life And True Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,891 views

    There can be no contradiction between the art of celebration and the full and engaged participation of the Church in worship.

    April 27, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis There is an incredible richness and flow in this sixth chapter of John’s Gospel that is so full of meaning that we must meditate on it over and over again. He begins with eating earthly bread, the miracle of the loaves and fishes, and the people misunderstand. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Judging Actions, Not Interior Dispositions Of Others Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,263 views

    We may not judge the internal disposition of others, but we can judge the evil of what they want to do to society, especially against marriage.

    March 9, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis How many times in recent years has this phrase of Jesus’s, “Judge not, lest ye be judged” been shoved into the faces of faithful Christians who are protesting the murder of the innocent, the perversion of the sacred union of husband and wife, or some other of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What The Love Of God Looks Like Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,805 views

    There is a distinct difference between the way God loves and the way we love, His love is unconditional and full of grace and forgiveness.

    We have over the last 5-6 weeks tried to illustrate what love is, and our need to display it through our daily living I have attempted to challenge us to love as God has prescribed Created to love. What love does. Loves evidence. What love looks like. I believe sincerely that we choose whether or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church