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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    False Teachers?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 1, 2024
     | 568 views

    Jesus warns us about listening/following false messiahs. How can we determine if our pastor is following the truth of the Bible?

    False teachers? Luke 6:46 – 49 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 6:46 “aWhy do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 “aEveryone who comes to Me and hears My words and 1acts on them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 he is like a man building a house, who 1dug deep and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Dealing With The Lost (2a Of 3)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
     | 1,503 views

    Again, we will look at THE CHURCH dealing with the LOST.

    Illus: Thinking of the church reminds me of the painter who was hired to paint the outside of the local church. First he waited until it was a bright sunny day to start the job. Then he went out and bought all the paint that he thought he would need, and started to get to work. All was going well ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership—part 1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 1 of a 4-part sermon.

    FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS—Luke 9:37-45 Intro: Call Matthew & Ellinor to front of church to explain what happened during trip... Our trip back home from N.C./Matthew(14) & Ellinor(8) in back seat/Ellinor talking incessantly—Obnoxious/Matthew insults & pushes/Like response from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did Paul Participate In Festivals?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,814 views

    Paul gives us insights into why he participated in religious festivals for the sake of the kingdom of God.

    Why Did Paul Participate in Festivals? (Acts 20:13-16) 1. Why do you suppose that Paul was in such a hurry to get to the festival of Pentecost in Jerusalem in this passage? Illustration:Experience comes from what we have done. Wisdom comes from what we have done badly. Theodore Levitt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defeating Covid Boredom In 2021

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2020
     | 3,552 views

    When you are bored, you have lost interest; the way to counter that is to develop interests. This means being proactive, intentionally planning ways to reduce boredom, but we want to do this from a Biblical worldview.

    Defeating COVID Boredom in 2021 (topical) 1. Many people have not struggled much with boredom because they are social and involved in church, clubs, and community organizations. With the lockdown and long-term restrictions, however, things have changed. My friends in the ballroom dance club cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Loneliness (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,374 views

    This sermon explains the signs of loneliness and how to deal with it biblically.

    Illustration: A lonely grandmother eavesdrops on the conversation of a teenager who was dating in the park. Girl: "You don't love me?" Boy: "I do!" Girl: "We've been dating for four months. What's the proof?" Boy: "ABCDEFG." Girl: "What's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Wise Parents Of Gen Z

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,879 views

    Raising children today is more complicated. When we were little, we lived in an era that was not much different from when our parents grew up. But today, our children live in a vastly different 'world' from when we were little.

    Raising children today is more complicated. When we were little, we lived in an era that was not much different from when our parents grew up. But today, our children live in a vastly different 'world' from when we were little. We also compete with the world of entertainment, public ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rethinking Community

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2016
     | 6,108 views

    Do Christians have a Christ-given responsibility towards the marginalized?

    Intro Our world has many marginalized people. The socially excluded lack access to housing, employment, healthcare, civic participation, and legal protection. Second class citizenship leads to poverty, crime, suicide, and drug addiction. The solution begins with something that Jesus taught, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Goals In Counseling For Those Facing Human Crisis

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,358 views

    Goals in Counseling For those Facing Human Crisis

    Goals in Counseling For those Facing Human Crisis 1. Aim to help the counselees find the solution for their problems in Jesus Christ and the scriptures. All needs can be met through His power, His love, His provisions, His word, His promises, and His comforting Spirit. Without Jesus Christ there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Communicate Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,903 views

    Communicate how the innovation will meet a genuine felt need of the people. Demonstrate how the change will meet some immediate needs as well as holding promise for long term needs. Distinguish between needs and wants. Some people may want to own a new Pe

    HOW TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE 1. Communicate a respect for the people’s traditions, culture, and appreciation for its leaders. Express your desire to see that the people receive the maximum benefits both in the short range and the long range. Benefits should include not only monetary, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Wrong With Gambling Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,701 views

    Shows what is wrong with gambling in our society

    Title: What’s wrong with gambling Theme: Text: Exodus 20:17, Gambling- 1) a valuable consideration, mutually risked in the hope of 2) winning a significant prize, which is awarded 3) not primarily for skill or ability but largely by the caprice of chance. In just a little over a month from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Quest For Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    Christians today have both a negative and a positive role in society. The negative role is to restrain evil. The positive role is to spread the Gospel and do good works.

    1. The first purpose God has for the church today is preservation 2. The second purpose God has for the church today is propagation MATTHEW 5:13-16 I’ve got a book at home called Seven Men Who Rule the World from the Grave. Some of the names might not ring a bell. Names like Julius Wellhausen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happily Starving Series

    Contributed by Ed Seay on Jul 9, 2013
     | 3,896 views

    A sermon on the Fourth Beatitude.

    “Happily Starving” Matthew 5:6 Shiny Happy People I. Holy Scripture A. Matthew 5:6 i. Happy are people who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because they will be fed until they are full. (CEB) ii. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Pastor And His Job

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 3,424 views

    Many ministers have entered the ministry because it seemed as if it would be an easy job

    After they got into the ministry, they soon found out that things are not as easy as they look, and they left the ministry and found themselves a job where they could make more money and have less headaches. Illus: After George W. Bush won the presidency in 2004, he immediately took on a campaign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battling The Three Fears Of Captivity.

    Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    Battling the three fears of captivity will give you the faith and the courage to step out in to the promised land and believe the unbelievable once again.

    Title: Battling the three fears of Captivity. Jeremiah 29:10-14 So many of us are stuck in the captivity of life that we have not been able to see clearly let alone hear from God. You see when we search the scriptures for hope and future Jeremiah 29:11-14 comes to mind immediately. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal