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  • Luskey Green avatar

    Part Five: Keep Christ The Core Distinctive Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 10, 2006
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    Understand the critical difference between a secular church and the church of the Christ.

    Introduction To begin this morning, let us read a few passages of scripture. I would like you to look for a common thread of thought that connects these writings. Are you ready? John 8:31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pilgrims Should Make Progress

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Oct 8, 2007
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     | 4,437 views

    The Rubik’s Cube of the Bible presents principles of spiritual progress.

    Hebrews 6:1-8 Shiloh Bible Church Pilgrims Should Make Progress Introduction The Rubik’s Cube. [Play with the Cube.] Have you ever tried to solve the Rubik’s Cube? It’s a challenge! The Cube was invented in 1974 by a Hungarian man named Erno Rubik. The object of the game is to arrange the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Promised Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 1, 2015
     | 12,434 views

    From Jephthah the Gilead we learn an important lesson: Keeping Your Promises-- Even When It Costs You

    You Promised! The book of Judges (chapters l0—12) includes a strange story about keeping your promises and not breaking your vows. It’s the story of Jephthah the Gileadite—a most unusual hero. The Bible says, “Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior. His father was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    God Speaks - Are You Listening? Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 37,823 views

    Ears to hear the voice of the Spirit

    God Speaks - Are you listening? Intro. – ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder (AD/HD) is mostly an organic problem which tends to run in families. It is characterized by the inability to sustain focused attention. This checklist rates the following behaviors which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Can I Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 2,633 views

    Message as COVID 19 lockdowns began. In answer to the question: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting?

    Question to be asked: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting? What a week this has been! We came back from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    "What’s That On My Head?” Head Covering

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024
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    How do the instructions Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 11 on head coverings apply to us today in the church and what was the point of the discussion?

    “What’s That On My Head?” Head Covering Judges 13:1-5 Acts 18:1-18: 1 Corinthians 1:1-16 Genesis 1:27-30 Genesis 2:18-23 How do the instructions Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 11 on head coverings apply to us today in the church and what was the point of the discussion? Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Journey Through The Desert Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,452 views

    First of six messages leading to Easter. We all are tempted – even Jesus. There is not a one of us who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t – From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. From birth to death we will always be hounded b

    Journey through the Desert Matthew 4:1-11 (NCV) 4 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 Jesus ate nothing for forty days and nights. After this, he was very hungry. 3 The devil came to Jesus to tempt him, saying, “If you are the Son of God, tell these rocks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Headship Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012
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    What is the relationship between men and women?

    Introduction We’ve come back to 1 Corinthians after a long layoff. Where did we stop? The apostle Paul was concerned with practices that amounted to idolatry. Believers were participating in the pagan temple feasts. Paul warns them that, whether or not they think of themselves as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prophets And Prophecy: Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 16, 2013
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    Romans 12 contains some of the Gifts given by the Spirit of God in order to edify the Body and bring Glory to God. The first listed in Romans 12:6, Prophecy, has often been the center of Christian debate.

    "Prophets and Prophecy" Romans 12:6 We have been putting all the puzzle pieces together of those believers in Christ who are called out of the world, to live and serve together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus, My Decision For Baptism Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 14, 2022
     | 1,931 views

    Philip was doing a great work in Samaria when the Holy Spirit sent him on what seemed a strange mission: go to Gaza, a desert region, and then get into a chariot. He obeyed, an Ethiopian official believed, and followed the Lord in baptism.

    Foreword: Full disclosure, I am a Southern Baptist and present this message from that perspective. Water baptism is part of the Great Commission (Matthew 28, Mark 16, e.g.) and is mentioned in connection with belief and with becoming a disciple. It is readily admitted there are others who hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jess Bousa avatar

    The Reflective Christian

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,869 views

    Life can be narrowed down to two outcomes, either you will live life as a reflection of God or a shadow of this world, when people see you what do they see?

    It is strange how life works out sometimes. Sometimes people, who show the greatest potential, fizzle out and nothing ever really comes of them. And other times people who never really seem to have it all together, end up beating the odds, and actually make something of themselves. For instance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Abuse Of Tongues

    Contributed by George Rennau on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,684 views

    If God can’t trust us to function in this most basic gift correctly he is not going to give us anything more...

    THE ABUSE OF TONGUES I Cor. 14:1-25 As Pentecostals we tend to look upon 1 Cor 12 and 14 as instruction for Pentecostal worship The reality is that it is really correction not instruction. The problem that needed correction was their unbridled use of tongues in church which is specifically ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Owooooo... I Mean Baaa Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 16,290 views

    How do you tell the wolves from the sheep?

    ILLUSTRATION: Years ago, the "Glory Barn," led by Hobart Freeman, was a wondrous experience. His church had established a beautiful auditorium inside a refurbished barn. It was packed - even on Sunday nights - as people left their communities and traveled 30 to 100 miles to attend and hear this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Great Is Your Name

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,896 views

    “All things that the Father has are mine. Therefore I said that He will take of mine and declare it to you” John 16:15.

    Theme: How great is Your Name Text: Pr. 8:22-31; Rom. 5:1-5; Jn. 16:12-15 Today is Trinity Sunday - the day we celebrate the Holy Trinity of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. We can only understand this revelation, as the Scriptures teach us, when the Spirit, who is identical with Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    It's Not The Baptist's Church Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013
     | 3,688 views

    All witnessing points to Jesus and away from ourselves

    It’s Not the Baptist’s Church John 3:22-36 Rev. Mark A. Barber Last Week, we saw how Nicodemus was witnessed to by Jesus who knows the hearts of all people. The whole gospel is a witness to the person and work of Christ. We saw in the earlier sermon “How to be a Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible