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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Counting The Righteous

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,344 views

    Does one bad apple really spoil the bunch? Can one good apple redeem the bad bunch?

    There is in our culture an ancient yet conventional piece of wisdom. It is so ancient that it was part of the teachings of ancient Israel, but it is so conventional, that it was taught to all of us by our grade school and Sunday school teachers. Our 3rd grade teacher probably put it to us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why So Many Translations

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,958 views

    We have lots of bible translations to choose from. That’s good and bad. It is good that the Bible is available. But so many translations creates lots of confusion. Let’s try to make sense out of this.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Why So Many Bible Translations? Scripture Reading: Neh 8:1-11 Introduction: 1. The Problem So many choices: At least twenty-five different English translations of the entire Bible and approximately ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Fills Our Hearts With Joy

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,564 views

    Is it possible to experience great joy in the midst of sufferings?

    "But the angel said to them, ’Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people’" (Luke 2:10, NIV). Is it possible for God’s people to experience great joy in the midst of difficulty and pain? We read in God’s Word, "Do not fear..." (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Donuts & Demons

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    Fasting isn’t a tool to strong arm God into aligning with our will and prayers, but a discipline to strengthen us whereby we become more aligned with God’s will and power as we pray.

    I. INTRODUCTION - Turn To Matthew 17:14-21 A. I Want To Preach On Subject Of Fasting: Its Problems & Possibilities 1. Don’t like fasting? I don’t either 2. Don’t fast much? I don’t either 3. Sounds boring, but I want to preach it in a way you’ve never heard before B. Google Search: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Cross

    Contributed by David Butcher on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,686 views

    The importance of the cross in the life of the believer TODAY. Especially in the light of opposition in the UK to this Christian symbol

    Galatians 6:11-18 NLT 11 Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. 12 Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching that the cross of Christ alone can save. 13 And even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Angels Belong In The Outfield Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,949 views

    A sermon about the placement of a people in the hierarchy of Creation.

    Today we live in a profoundly spiritual culture. Now when I say spiritual, I do not necessarily mean that we are talking about Christianity, but rather that there seems to be a new cult or group starting every day. Some people are seeking meaning and direction in life. Others are simply looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,909 views

    Paul is informing the church how to live as a Christian, not only as individuals, but as a group.

    Christian Living: Phil. 4:1-9 Intro – There’s not much context here besides to know that Paul is writing to the church at Philippi. He’s writing from prison and Paul loves this church. He really looooves this church! We know that in ch.3 Paul was urging the church to know their secure by grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Essentials Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,093 views

    Exposition of Nehemiah 2:9-20 about Nehemiah’s journey to Jerusalem and the first part of gathering the troops and casting the vision

    Text: Nehemiah 2:9-20, Title: Leadership Essentials, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/9/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Read the quotes about leadership on p. 27-28 of Sanders’ Spiritual Leadership down through Truman’s quote. B. Background to passage: Four months after this intense burden for the kingdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pass The Salt, Please!

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,531 views

    Our influence in the world is not to be contained or limited to the wall of a Church and not being used to impact the world around us.

    Sermon Text: Matt 5:13 (Believers Are Salt and Light) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. Plot Outline: This film contains not only some incredible surf ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacred Vows Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,136 views

    Sermon #5 in the Nehemiah Series from chapter 10 deals with the four vows made by the people of Israel after listening to the reading of the Law.

    #5 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah chapters 10-12 Sacred Vows CHCC: June 1, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Nehemiah 10 is a chapter about Sacred Vows. If you’ve been keeping up with this series on the book of Nehemiah, you know that for over 100 years Jewish Exiles had been returning from Babylon to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leadership Defined

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    Jesus outlines to His disciples just what it takes to become a leader and to hold a high position in a church.

    Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. (21) "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." (22) "You don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasure Giving

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    This sermon shows how our giving is received and honored by the Lord...

    TREASURE GIVING TEXT: Matthew 6:16-33 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: By examining the gospels, we learn that the secret to success is threefold: (1) if we want to be successful in the eyes of God, we must first answer Christ’s call for our lives. (2) Because of what God has given us, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anything, Everything And Nothing Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,101 views

    The message examines the relationship of Christianity to the postmodern culture.

    America finds itself in the middle of a revolution in thinking which is greatly impacting virtually every aspect of life. The term used to describe our present culture is “postmodern.” If you look very closely you will soon discover that this mindset is the guiding spirit of our times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worship: The Creator Or His Creatures

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,680 views

    Idolaters worship the things God made rather than God Himself. Is there anything you feel you cannot live without? Is there any priority greater than God? Do you have a dream you would sacrifice everything to realize? Does God take first place? Do you wor

    Opening illustration: Video depicting idol worship (downloaded and edited to reduce duration) ~ puts shame to our worship of the living God. Let us turn to Romans 1 and check out the kind of worship Paul was talking to the Romans about. Apparently this kind of worship was not new, it had gone on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Declaration Of Dependence

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,653 views

    While we celebrate Independence Day we need to remember that we are a dependent people that rely on Christ for forgiveness of sin and eternal life.

    INTRODUCTION We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th with cookouts, festivals, parties, bands playing, family reunions and of course fireworks. The 4th of July is a significant day in the history of our country because on July 4th 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist