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  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Build The Temple, That I May Take Pleasure In It And Be Glorified

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 6,489 views

    Today I want to speak to you about God’s blessings. But before proceeding, we must define what a blessing from God is.

    Today I want to speak to you about God’s blessings. But before proceeding, we must define what a blessing from God is. The word blessing, as it relates to a blessing from God, is defined as follows: “a thing conducive to happiness or welfare.”[1] This is why on other occasions, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Costly Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,962 views

    Equating the conditions of salvation with the conditions of discipleship is a sure path to confusion. This sermon explains Christ’s demands of costly commitment to be his disciple, experience his greatest blessings and be rewarded in heaven.

    Costly Discipleship Sermon 4 in the series, “Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation” Chuck Sligh / September 4, 2010 TEXT: John 8:31 – “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.” INTRODUCTION Illus. – A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Discipline Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 1, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,965 views

    We conclude our lesson about the discipline of immoral church members by looking at the extent of discipline.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the discipline of church members engaged in blatant and unrepentant sin. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Concerning The Collection - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,570 views

    This sermon examines the next three of eight principles "concerning the collection."

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Last week I began a sermon Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four messages on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Prayer Of Love And Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 17, 2011
     | 6,025 views

    Paul loved the church in Philippi deeply, but why? What were his reasons for having such affection for them? He spells out three reasons in his prayer in chapter 1:3-11

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 14, 2011 Date Preached: July 17, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: A Prayer of Love & Encouragement Sermon Text: Philippians 1:3-11 [ESV] ETS: Paul loved the believers in Philippi, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Took Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 24, 2011
     | 5,474 views

    What Does It mean to carry cross.

    Luke 9:23-25-Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anatomy Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011
     | 6,717 views

    Responding to the faithfulness of the servant

    This SIGN was recently spotted in the airport lounge of an INDIAN airport (slide): We request all passengers not to hand over their mobile phones / personal belongings to any member of our staff. If any passenger may choose to do so, it will be at their own risk as to the cost and consequences ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Triune Marriage Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011
     | 5,298 views

    Just as the church is made one with God through Jesus Christ, man and women are made one through Christ. Christian marriage consists of three people: husband, wife, and Jesus.

    Many preachers would probably prefer to avoid today's passage if at all possible. The idea of submission isn't particularly popular in today's world. In fact, when the Southern Baptist Convention issued a newly revised declaration in June of 1998 that included a special section on marriage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Matt.24:1-30 # 6 Prophecy The Olivet Discoarse

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 4, 2011
     | 4,229 views

    The temple of Jerusalem in the days consisted of the entire sacred enclosure, which included many buildings, balconies, & courts, there were appointed places for the men of Israel, and other sections for the women, and also for the Gentiles, and that of t

    Matt.24:1-30 # 6 PROPHECY THE OLIVET DISCOARSE 7-30-11 As we continue to think on Prophecy let me say that the temple of Jerusalem in the days we’re dealing with today, consisted of the entire sacred enclosure, which included many buildings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Son Is The Messiah? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    As the Messiah, Jesus is the incarnate Son of the Living God.

    Whose Son Is the Messiah? Text: Matt. 22:41-46 Introduction 1. Many people have attempted to come to grips with the question who was Jesus? a. "I am of course a skeptic about the divinity of Christ and a scorner of the notion that there is a God who cares how we are or what we do" - Kurt Vonnegut ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    The Fourfold Function Of The Church

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,796 views

    We need to relearn what being the church of Jesus Christ is all about.

    August 14, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: The Church Title: I Will Build My Church -The Fourfold Function of the Church Last week we finished a five part series on the Great Commission. If you stop and think about it the whole purpose of the Great Commission is for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Concerning The Collection - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,886 views

    In the previous message we looked at the first of eight principles "concerning the collection." In today's message we look at the next three of eight principles "concerning the collection."

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Last week I began a sermon Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four messages on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    We're At War Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,130 views

    A basic look to help a church realize we are in a spiritual war.

    Revelation 12:1-5, 7-8, 17 We’re at War! May 20, 2012 The call comes in . . . we’re at war! What will you do? How will you react? What will you wear?! How will you defend yourself and your loved ones? Will you defend them or pretend like everything’s okay? What will you do? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before And After

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,890 views

    Pictures the believer before beiing filled with the Holy Spirit and after being filled

    “Before and After” Text Acts 9:1-22 How many of you have seen the pictures in the paper, in the Weight Loss Ads, the before picture, and then so many weeks, or years later - we see the After Picture. Of course the after picture is supposed to look a lot better than the before ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Take A Risk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,752 views

    By faith, do what others cannot do and live a life pleasing to God: fear God more than you fear anybody else; forsake whatever this world has to offer; and follow the Lord to victory in your own life.

    On Memorial Day, our thoughts often turn to those who have passed away, especially to those who gave their lives serving our country. They risked everything so we could have the freedoms we enjoy today. If you served in the military at any time, would you please stand, so we can express our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free