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  • Coz von avatar

    How Old Is The Earth Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 16, 2016
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     | 5,485 views

    some scientists claim to have discovered fossils of simple life that are 3,465 million years old. In sharp contrast, the Bible indicates that God created the various forms of life just a few thousand years ago during Creation week! Which is it?

    Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the kings of the dinosaurs, is said to have lived 66 million years ago, and some scientists claim to have discovered fossils of simple life that are 3,465 million years old. In sharp contrast, the Bible indicates that God created the various forms of life just a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Such Thing As A Comfortable Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,386 views

    Sometimes we like to pad the cross so that people aren’t accidental hurt by its sharp edges. Now it is okay to do this with our methods, but we must never pad the message. We must always represent the reality of the Cross of Jesus Christ is about.

    No Such Thing As A Comfortable Cross Text: 1 Cor 1:20-25 Intro: This evening I would like to bring you a message entitled “No Such Thing As A Comfortable Cross” I am taking the thoughts I am sharing from a article I read earlier this week by Victor Knowles entitled “Cutting Corners of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 4 - Killing The Imago Dei: Answering The Questions Of Relativism & Secular Humanism Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 4, 2019
     | 2,425 views

    Part 4 based on the book by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale: Secular humanism believes we can look to human advancement for justice, peace, and the end of suffering. In sharp contrast, Christianity teaches that the only way for us to truly live is to remove ourselves from the equation.

    Humanism (also known as progressivism) is based on relativism and the idea that human advancement is the solution to injustice, war, and suffering. Like most worldly reasoning or false teachings in the church, there some truth in this reasoning. The Christian and Biblical world-view that God uses ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Love And Hate Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2023
     | 1,161 views

    In Mark 14, Mark places the themes of love and hate alongside each other to create a sharp contrast. The hatred of the Jewish leaders, is followed by Mary’s loving act, which is followed by Judas’ betrayal. These stories challenge us to examine our feelings and actions toward Jesus.

    Introduction A. I heard the true story of a woman who took a number of children to see a movie. 1. Before going into the seating area, they stopped at the concession stand and the woman offered to buy popcorn for the children to share. 2. One of the children objected declaring, “I hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anticipation: Meeting Jesus In The In-Between Times - 12 Of 14 Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021
     | 2,052 views

    The period between Easter and Pentecost is divided into two distinct periods, punctuated by the Ascension of Jesus at the end of forty days. The final ten days were given a sharp focus by the final command of Jesus to wait. Those ten days were certainly an "in-between time."

    May 17, 1998 John 14:23-29; Acts 16:9-15 The period between Easter and Pentecost is divided into two distinct periods, punctuated by the Ascension of Jesus at the end of forty days. The final ten days were given a sharp focus by the final command of Jesus to wait in Jerusalem for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Exclusive Claims Of The Inclusive Jesus

    Contributed by Benjamin Sharpe on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,615 views

    An apologetic sermon defending the assertion that Jesus is God’s unique provision for salvation.

    The Exclusive Claims of the Inclusive Jesus John 14:1-11 INTRODUCTION: You know that I teach OT and NT at our local college. Being in that setting enables me to encounter a lot of different people and to get a sense of the way people inside as well as outside the church think. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Benjamin Sharpe on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 14,167 views

    God has a specific goal and purpose for his Church and for each individual Christian. Satan’s intention is to cause the Church and the individual Christian to deviate from that destiny and, in so doing, to thwart the will and design of God.

    Luke 4:1-13 Living With Purpose The temptation of Jesus was for the purpose of distracting him from his ultimate goal and purpose in life. And that goal, that destiny, was to go to the cross as the atoning sacrifice for humanity. Satan’s intent in the wilderness was to defeat God’s purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Remembering Your Sacrifice

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 6,263 views

    Special sermon for 9-11 honoring Police and Firefighers. Remembering their sacrifice, remembering the sacrifice of Christ, and remembering to lay down your life as a living sacrifice.

    Title: Remembering Your Sacrifice 09/08/02 West Side Text: Romans 8:35-39 A.M. Service Purpose: Special service honoring our local Police and Firefighters. A 9-11 Sunday Morning Service. May be used at any ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Don't Be Afraid, Remember The Lord

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,353 views

    Patriotic sermon used for Memorial Day, or modifed for other patriotic events. Deals with issues still worth fighting for as Christians. Interesting statistical illustration of all those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

    Title: Don’t Be Afraid, Remember the Lord 05/26/02 West Side Text: Nehemiah 4:14,20 A.M. Service Purpose: Memorial Day sermon dealing with those issues that are worth fighting for as a Christian. *************************************************************** Introduction “So to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Will You Find When You Look For Jesus?

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    Finding the meaning of the empty tomb. In my darkness, would God’s presence break through? How can I celebrate Easter, when I’m living Good Friday. Out of the ashes of life, you can still find Jesus. These questions are answered as we look for the mes

    Title: What Will You Find When You Look For Jesus?04/20/03 West Side Text: Matthew 28:1-10 A.M. Service ~ Easter Sunday Purpose: To find the meaning of the empty tomb *******************************************************Introduction Did you see the story on CNN this past Sunday of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Let Us Rejoice, For He Has Come Series

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    A worship sermon for Christmas emphasizing the idea of "O Come Let Us Adore Him."

    Title: Let Us Rejoice, For He Has Come 12/23/01 West Side Text: Luke 2:8-14 A.M. Service Purpose: Christmas Sunday sermon dealing with the idea of worship. ************************************************************* Introduction: Christmas Robert Fulghum in It Was On Fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What's The One Thing?

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 34,862 views

    Jesus said to Martha, "There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it..." What’s the One Thing? Includes illustration of Jason, a young man in special education that changed the life of his teacher. "Welcome, friend

    Title: What’s the One Thing? 09/03/06 West Side Text: Luke 10:38-42 A.M. Service Purpose: A Labor Day message dealing with how we should “Be Still” before the Lord ******************************************************* Introduction: Jason’s Praying Pencils How a student gave his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It's All About Relationships Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,182 views

    In the opening verses of Galatians 4, Paul shares about our relationship with God and our relationship with others. How do they relate? How important our relationships to God?

    Galatians 4:1-16 It’s All about Relationships Ben Hooper was born in Newport, Tennessee in 1870 He was born out of wedlock , to Sarah Wade. As a result, He had a tough childhood, being taunted by others. In his early school years , his Grandfather died, and his mother was forced to place Ben ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking The Tightrope Of Christian Liberty Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,808 views

    What is the purpose of our freedom in Christ? How does our relationship in Christ relate to our relationship with others? What struggles do we has christians have against the flesh ? against the law?

    Walking the Tightrope of Christian Liberty Galathians 5:13-26 Introduction If you have ever been to the circus, you can recall the tightrope walker on the platform high above the crowd, it sometimes seemed that she could almost touch the top of the circus tent. In front of her was this silver ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank You Lord Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,369 views

    This morning we will Conclude our mini- series by look at giving Thanks to God. We will look at Several scripture passages this morning and discover some specfic things we can thank God for.

    Thanksgiving 2006 Sermon # 3 0f 3 Nov. 26th 2006 AM Most of us know the story of the first Thanksgiving—at least, we know the Pilgrim version. But how many of us know the Indian viewpoint? No, I’m not talking about some revisionist, p.c. version of history. I’m talking about the amazing story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist