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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why Do We Take Communion Every Week? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,376 views

    The message examines the scriptural and historical precedents for weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper.

    A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m not really sure why, but I suppose you cut the ends off of the meat so that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Without Obedience Is Dead

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,057 views

    To help better understand the importance of faith and obedience

    PP2005 FAITH WITHOUT OBEDIENCE IS DEAD Hebrews 11:8-10; Text verse Vs. 8; 1 Samuel 15:22. INTRODUCTION: Turn first to Genesis 12:1, and we will read verses 1-4 in this chapter of God’s Word in conjunction with what we have already read. The world would have never heard about Abraham had he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 10, 2023
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     | 2,300 views

    Help my congregation to understand the power of compassion.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am truly blessed to be standing here before you today, as we gather in unity and fellowship to share in the Word of God. Today, we are going to embark on a journey through the pages of the Bible, specifically focusing on the book of Jonah. Our ...read more

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    Article #3 - The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,182 views

    This third sermon on the Nazarene Articles of Faith explores scriptures related to the Holy Spirit.

    Article of Faith #3 - The Holy Spirit Date: Sunday, June 20, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Today, we continue our study on the Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene, helping us to more fully understand the teachings of the Bible in matters of faith and doctrine. It is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Except

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019
     | 4,178 views

    Several Scriptures that contain the word "except" are pulled out and examined.

    EXCEPT I. DEFINING EXCEPT A. Webster's Concise Dictionary Except --- 1. To leave or take out; exclude; omit. 2. To object; take exception; with to. With the exception of; save; but. 1. Informal But for the fact that; only 2. Archaic Unless B. Old Testament ---Hebrew 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Millennial Reign Of Christ, Parts 1 & 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 15, 2023
     | 1,969 views

    A Premillennial Biblical Understanding of Revelation 20:1-6

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are now in a powerful point in the study of Revelation as we look tonight at the Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ. This is a promised Kingdom from God that the world has attempted to imitate and the now ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Death To Self

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,059 views

    This work reveals, from scripture, the need to die to ourselves and live life for others.

    DEATH TO SELF Aaron Johnson “Die out to self” the old man with the bad breath and thick eyebrows shouted as he pounded his fist through my back. It is the close of a hot, muggy camp meeting night. There is a crowd of people shouting and crying kneeling in the sawdust around the altar. After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "What About Judging Others?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,433 views

    Scripture has much to say about judging others. Should we refuse to decline to make any assessment of others since non of us is perfect? What does scripture say?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 17, 2005 “What About Judging Others?” Matthew 7:1-12 James 4:11, 12 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture when Jesus said “judge not” was He wanting his disciples to close their eyes to all evil and error? Did he intend that managers forgo critical ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Worship - What Is Necessary?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,783 views

    Discussion of the fact that much of what we use in worship isn't mandated by Scripture: pulpits, crosses on the wall, buildings, even sermons and music. So what is necessary, according to Scripture?

    Worship – What is Necessary? Various Scriptures July 25, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today’s service is going to be a bit different. But I’m guessing you’ve already figured that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Faith, Rewards And Duty (October 5, 2025 Version)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 30, 2025
     | 749 views

    This passage of scripture presents us with three things, faith, rewards and duty. If we forget about the sin warning that Jesus gives to us in this scripture, then our ingredients for true discipleship will be incomplete.

    FAITH, REWARDS AND DUTY Text: Luke 17:(1-4) 5 – 10 Luke 17:5-10  The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"  (6)  The Lord replied, "If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    6 Prayers

    Contributed by Douglas Mcculley on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,955 views

    Praying the scriptures: Taking prayers from the Bible and using them in our prayers.

    6 Prayers Prayer points for those learning how to pray. email: doug@commonjourney.com ++++++++++++ Monday Heb 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Heb 4:16 Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Call To Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,924 views

    Few understand the biblical teaching on fellowship seeing it as a social time. We need to understand what it means to have fellowship with Christ and with His church.

    The Call to Fellowship 1 Corinthians 1:9-10 One of the most troubled churches in apostolic times was the Corinthian Church. They were plagued with a myriad of problems in the church including: divisions, arrogance, sexual immorality, incest, litigation, doctrinal error, abuse of the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible Is The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,908 views

    In this Scripture we see one of the strongest statements there is for the authenticity, the wealth and the power of the Bible

    Intro: During the Great Depression, there was a man named Yates who lived in Texas and owned a sheep ranch. But his financial situation was so strained he knew it was only a matter of time before he lost everything. -Every day Yates and his family did all they could to keep food on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doctrine Is Important Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,183 views

    This message is intended to help us understand doctrine is important and that how we understand the doctrines of the Bible influences how we live.

    DOCTRINE IS IMPORTANT 1 Timothy 1:3-5 INTRODUCTION: A. We live in troublesome times: not just as a nation but as the church 1. People are asking all kinds of questions: a. Is Jesus the only way to heaven? b. Are tongues still operable? c. Are heaven and Hell real places? d. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In The Midst Of Hardships

    Contributed by Tony Cheng on Dec 13, 2013
     | 7,158 views

    We can understand that many people are facing a lot of hardships nowadays. But it is difficult to understand why there are hardship during the first Christmas!

    HOPE IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS (Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 2:13-15) Shall we bow down before our LORD to ask Him to bless our worship this morning: Dear Heavenly Father, grant us listening hearts, unity of minds, and humble hearts, for we want to worship You. May You be honored this morning. In JESUS' ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational