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  • Ian Hyde avatar

    Actions Speak Louder Than Words

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 29, 2020
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     | 6,352 views

    Evangelical Christianity often struggles with the words of James 2 when he declares things like "faith without works is dead," and "Abraham was justified by works." This sermon reconciles his meaning to that of Paul and demonstrates genuine faith is always expressed in works.

    GHOSTS IN A CULTURE'S PAST During my Sophomore year of college at Wartburg College – a Lutheran school in Northeast Iowa, I had the privilege of taking a class which took us to Germany for a month to tour sites associated with the Reformation, as we learned about the history of the movement ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Coping With The Coronavirus

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 30, 2020
    based on 7 ratings
     | 56,459 views

    In the midst of our problems, let’s pause, pivot and praise God!

    Coping with the Coronavirus Psalm 46 Rev. Brian Bill March 28-29, 2020 In the sermon I preached in the days right after 9/11, I referenced a question from former NATO Supreme Commander General Wesley Clark after the towers tumbled and parts of the Pentagon were pulverized. Here’s what he asked: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leave The Old Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 6, 2020
     | 3,379 views

    The worldly life is 1) Intellectually futile (Ephesians 4:17), 2) Ignorant of God’s truth (Ephesians 4:18), 3) Spiritually and morally callused (Ephesians 4:19a), and 4) Depraved in mind (Ephesians 4:19b).

    Ephesians 4:17-19 [17] Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. [18] They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    What Judas Missed-12

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 17, 2019
     | 2,240 views

    12 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

    WHAT JUDAS MISSED(discarded/threw away)-XII—John 14:1-11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Grief? Little Benny & his Daddy were standing in front of the lion's cage at the zoo. Benny's father was explaining how ferocious & strong lions are, & Benny was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Commitment: Separating The Doers From The Dreamers

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020
     | 7,452 views

    Today we will be looking at the topic of Commitment. The essence of commitment is expressed in the words of Ruth to her mother-in-law Naomi...

    Today we will be looking at the topic of Commitment. The essence of commitment is expressed in the words of Ruth to her mother-in-law Naomi: "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What It Means To Live Free In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 12, 2020
     | 6,292 views

    Living free in Jesus Christ means: 1. We can be ruled by God's righteousness (vs. 14-18). 2. We get a brand-new beginning (vs. 19). 3. We get holy shame for our sins (vs. 20-21). 4. We get a holy harvest (vs. 22). 5. We have God's greatest gift (vs. 23).

    What It Means to Live Free in Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 6:14-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 26, 2016 (Revised December 12, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 6:14. Remember that in the first 5 chapters, Paul made the most compelling case ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Evangelism 101 - Part 2 - Having Favor With Men Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020
     | 2,642 views

    Today we will be looking at the topic of “favor.”

    Today we will be looking at the topic of “favor.” Why have we chosen to include a message on the topic of favor in a series on outreach and evangelism? The answer to this question can be found in the Book of Acts where God connects favor with the addition of people to the early church. Acts 2:46 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Some Questions Worth Asking

    Contributed by John White on Feb 4, 2020
     | 3,736 views

    A basic need for security is a part of the human condition. Men spend lifetimes planning and preparing to purchase a place and position of real security at the end of their days. It is commonly understood that a sense of security is one of a woman’s strongest emotional needs.

    SOME QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING I John 5:1-13 “Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. For this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Need A Spiritual Marriage Counselor?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 17, 2020
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     | 3,173 views

    This sermon is dedicated to understanding the Church of Ephesus - 1. God Called them to be Match Makers 2. God called for some Spiritual Enrichment Marriage Counselors

    Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7; Matthew 22:36-40 Theme: First Love Sermon: Do You Need A Spiritual Marriage Counselor? INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I hope you are enjoying your walk with the LORD this morning. I also hope you are relishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 2, 2020
     | 5,327 views

    In the second half of Romans 14, Paul challenges the Christians at Rome to not put any stumbling blocks in front of other believers, but to do only what leads to building others up.

    A. The story is told of a rabbi was at odds with his congregation. 1. The president of the synagogue said, “Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle this dispute once and for all.” 2. So the rabbi, the president and the ten elders met together to discuss the issue, but the rabbi soon discovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Demonstrating Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2020
     | 7,876 views

    Serve one another, even your enemies, and so demonstrate that you follow Jesus.

    Robert Holmes, in his book God’s Man, describes a man who went home with his friend for dinner. The man was impressed by the way his friend entered the house, asked his wife how her day went, and told her she looked pretty. Then, after they embraced, she served dinner. After they ate, the husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fundamentals Of Following Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 23, 2020
     | 5,664 views

    Jesus reminds us: 1. Of His commandment for Christians to love one another (vs. 17). 2. Of the cost of following Him (vs. 18-27). 3. Of His comfort for us (vs. 26).

    Fundamentals of Following Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 15:17-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 27, 2017 (Revised March 23, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 15. It never ceases to amaze me that God devoted over a fourth of John's Gospel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Why Do Churches Disagree With One Another?

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 11, 2019
     | 9,343 views

    Churches disagree because of dispersion, doctrine, depravity, division, disputes, disagreement and devotion.

    Why Do Churches Disagree with One Another? Rev. Brian Bill June 8-9, 2019 A man came up to another man who was leaning on a rail overlooking a flooded river (sound familiar?) so he decided to ask him some questions. “Are you a Christian or a non-Christian?” He said, “I’m a Christian.” “Me, too, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John White avatar

    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by John White on Jul 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,889 views

    There can be no doubt about the sort of mind the Christian should have. Christ-like motives, attitudes, thoughts, purpose and priorities can only prevail in a Christ-like mind.

    The Mind Of Christ Philippians 2:5-13 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus; Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Our Hiding Place

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2019
     | 10,674 views

    A study in Psalm Psalm 27: 1 – 14

    Psalm 27: 1 – 14 He Is our Hiding Place A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel