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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Teachings Of Titus #7

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 2,045 views

    We all understand why Paul wrote to Titus and dealt with relationships in the church.

    This has always been a problem in the church. But when we get to the third chapter of Titus, Paul starts to talk to him about salvation, and this becomes a little confusing. WHY DID PAUL TALK TO TITUS ABOUT SALVATION? Why? Paul wanted to make sure that Titus preached sound doctrine concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Ever Happened To Hell?

    Contributed by Steve Klink on Aug 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,189 views

    Heaven or Hell? (Yes Hell is real) The choice is ours.

    WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO HELL? Text: I Thess. 5:9 “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I have been wanting to speak on this topic for many years. In fact, waaay back in the beginning of my ministry I created a sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 3 - How God Gets Us There Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    How does God get us to the abundant life? He takes us through a process in which we play a vital part.

    Advance to the Abundant Life Part 3 - How God Gets Us There John 15:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 19, 2007 *It’s back to school time! One of my favorite back-to-school stories came from Pennsylvania mother, Susan Moser. A few weeks into the new school year, Susan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Intepret Difficult Passages

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    How to Intepret Difficult Passages

    How To Deal With Problems In the Bible 1. Believe that the Bible is the word of God without error, completely true, and entirely inspired by God. Once you approach the scriptures with this presupposition it is just a matter of time before you will see that there are no contradictions, errors, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Major In Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 26, 2012
     | 6,748 views

    So Jesus is superior. What difference does it make?

    “The Road to a Better Life: Major in Perseverance” Hebrews 10:11-25 They were having a hard time deciding. Should they follow the old, familiar, comfortable religion or the new, unfamiliar religion? Should they follow the Jewish faith or the Christian faith? It was a tough, emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 14,451 views

    This exploration of Jabez’s prayer is an invitation to deeper Christian discipleship, beginning with a prayer for the Lord to draw us closer.

    Luanne Oleas presented the following story in Reader’s Digest: When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and many hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn’t name ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Waiting On God's Sovereignity

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    Life can make us very insecure, but if we trust the Lord we can rely on His eternal plan for us. God’s sovereignity is our comfort during stressful times.

    WAITING ON GOD’S SOVEREIGNITY Andrea was a nice girl with a huge secret. One day we were talking and she expressed a desire to share with me what ate at her heart for years. It was one of those secrets that no one ever wants to discuss or share with another person. As we sat there, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Article 26. The Church (Part1 Nature) Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,873 views

    This sermon unpacks the nature of the Church

    Article 26: The True Nature of the Church. Over the next three weeks we are going to be unpacking the doctrine of the Church we will be looking at the true nature of the Church ~ The Marks of the Church ~ and the true purpose of the Church. Today we are looking at the Nature of the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Greatest Gift Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,831 views

    A message for mothers and about mothers and the family

    A Mother’s Greatest Gift 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children In The Kingdom Of God: Lessons From The Life Of Samuel

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,075 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT CHILDREN IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD DRAWING LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF SAMUEL AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PRAYER 2. PROMISE 3. PROGRESS 4. PRODUCTIVITY 5. PLEASING NATURE 6. PRESENCE OF GOD 7. PROPHET

    CHILDREN IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD: LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF SAMUEL ******************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. PRAYER 2. PROMISE 3. PROGRESS 4. PRODUCTIVITY 5. PLEASING NATURE 6. PRESENCE OF GOD 7. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fullness Of Time.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 9, 2014
     | 6,536 views

    Summary: As a New Year starts, where has all the time gone, but more importantly what is in front of us. Can the simple dates of the Lords birth give us hope. Let us see!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 1st January 2012 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: As a New Year starts, where has all the time gone, but more importantly what is in front of us. Can the simple dates ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Daniel 1: Living In A Strange Land Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
     | 7,523 views

    How can we thrive in an ungodly environment? 1) Stand up for who we are, 2) Excel in what we do. In exile, Daniel was excelled, without losing his identity.

    LIVING IN A STRANGE LAND—Daniel 1, 1 Peter 2:9-12 Read Daniel 1:1-20. ***My first days in a college dorm were a rude awakening, for a guy who had led a pretty sheltered life. Bob Dylan was blasting out, “Lay, Lady, Lay” on the stereo down the hall. (Yes, I am ancient!) The Beatles were singing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living A Legacy Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Ryan Reed on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,808 views

    In order to ‘Live a Legacy of Faith’ we need to have a better grasp of faith in our lives; its definition, development, demand, design, & duty.

    Text: Hebrews 10:35-39 Introduction: 1. In April 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell and opened their parachutes. On the film shown on the telecast, as the final ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Three Simple Steps

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,827 views

    Parenting is one of the most difficult experiences of our lives. By understanding the early life of Timothy we can discover "Three Simple Steps" that will help lead our families toward Christ and His grace.

    Three Simple Steps Acts 16:1-5 Mother’s Day Sermon, 2014 by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are We In Christ?

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 22, 2024
     | 1,588 views

    If we want to communicate the Gospel to anyone, they will want to see how this Gospel, which we say is so important, impacts our daily lives. How can we explain it? Do we know what changes God has made in us? Today's verse is a very good starting point for each one of us.

    WHO ARE WE IN CHRIST? READING 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! INTRODUCTION If we want to communicate the Gospel to anyone, they will want to see how this Gospel, which we say is so important, impacts our daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God