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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2011
     | 3,760 views

    1 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru a accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. How do the faithful recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

    ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-I—1Timothy 1:1-2 In order to fill the shoes of the faithful, one must first recognize his/her authority. The greeting of the letter is contained in :1-2: It contains the Writer, Recipient, the Authority by which it is sent, & Blessings. Paul approached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Main Thing

    Contributed by Cleveland B. Bishop on Sep 6, 2011
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     | 5,051 views

    “The Main Thing” is a sermon which assumes you have placed your faith in Jesus the Christ as your Savior & Lord and eagerly desire to live a life that is pleasing to God. It is also for those who want to know what true Christianity is really all about.

    THE MAIN THING C. Bishop For the [true] love of God is this: that we do His commands [keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and teaching]. And these orders of His are not irksome (burdensome, oppressive, or grievous). 1 John 5:3 (AMP) I want to impress on your mind that God says we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Succeed In Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2011
    based on 37 ratings
     | 57,588 views

    God says He will guide & direct us. He will led us into a balanced life & proper decisions. The big question though is will we obey God's will if He reveals it to us? Trusting & obeying is what is absolutely necessary to be guided by God.

    PROVERBS 3: 5 & 6 HOW TO SUCCEED IN LIFE [Jeremiah 10:23-24] [This text has a special place in my heart. Since 1977 it has been one of my life verses. I have not always been fully obedient to its injunction, but when I have the promise that He shall direct my paths has proven true.] Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Life Together Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014
     | 9,869 views

    In Christian community we find the encouragement and support to press on the higher calling of Jesus.

    Doing Life Together Text: Gal. 6:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Christian community is like the Christian's sanctification. It is a gift of God which we cannot claim. Only God knows the real state of our fellowship, of our sanctification. What may appear weak and trifling to us may be great ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Now Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014
     | 7,086 views

    Since we are free in Christ we need to make the most of that freedom.

    What Now? Text: Gal. 5:13-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: There were many dilemma’s at the end of the Civil War. How do we rebuild the country? How do we heal the deep wounds that tore the nation apart for four bloody years? For the now free slaves the dilemma was now that we are free what ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #3 Series

    Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014
     | 6,046 views

    This is an on-going expository study of the Book of Romans, verse by verse

    Book of Romans Study Lesson # 3 By Rev. James May Romans 1:13 – 22 In continuing to express his desire to go to Rome to be a blessing to the saints of God in that city, Paul begins now to explain why he hasn’t been there before and why this is the appointed time for him to go. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lord... Save Me!

    Contributed by Russell M Rillie on Aug 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,544 views

    We all have been in distress at one time or another. Troubles come to distract us from keeping our eyes on Jesus. This sermon focuses on what happens when we lose our focus and have very little faith. I pray it blesses you.

    Lord…Save ME! St. Matthew 14:22-30 By Pastor Russell M. Rillie Wednesday, August 14, 2014 The Midday Session of the 36th Annual International Holy Convocation of Deliverance Temple Restoration Ministries – Bishop R.D. Graves ~ Chief Prelate The Gathering Place, Raleigh, NC Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Unity We Share In Christ Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014
     | 8,882 views

    Paul goes over the things it's time for in the church at Corinth and by implication, the things that should be our priority as well.

    Introduction: 1. A pastor was retiring after 25 years in his church. As he was clearing out the bedroom in the parsonage he found a small bowl containing 5 eggs and $1,000. Baffled he asked his wife, “Darling, what is this little basket under the bed with the 5 eggs and $1,000 in it?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Clearly

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 6, 2014
     | 4,851 views

    We who are believers, have a great promise in this passage that God will give us the victory over evil and over the schemes of the Devil.

    SEEING CLEARLY REVELATION 12-18; REVELATION 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION… It’s Not the End of the World (p) I’d like you to imagine that this has been your morning: You awake to discover your alarm failed to go off and so you wake up late to get ready for work. In your rush out of bed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    8 Steps To Spiritual Living

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,561 views

    This was a Bible Class lesson I taught on how to live a spiritual life. The 8 steps to spiritual living

    8 Steps to Spiritual Living By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Isaiah 28:9-10 “Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Diagnosing The Reason For God’s Wrath Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,661 views

    This passage answers three important questions about God's wrath: 1) What is it? 2) How is it revealed? 3) Why do we deserve it?

    A week ago Friday, a man went to the emergency room at a Dallas hospital with flu like symptoms. Even though he told a nurse that he had recently returned from Liberia, the hospital sent him home. Two days later, after his symptoms continued to worsen, that same man was finally admitted to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2014
     | 4,531 views

    In this sermon, we explore two questions: What is Biblical Authority? and How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who ran into an acquaintance and they began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2013
     | 3,019 views

    3 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

    The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-III—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: Song: 'Same Love' by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis topped out as one of Billboard’s #1 song in the summer of 2013. Portions of it were Written by Mary Lambert(a known lesbian) as 'She Keeps Me Warm.' A sampling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Destroys Relationships

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,068 views

    This sermon demonstrates how poor communication on both parts, can destroy relationships. We must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

    What Builds Relationships and What Destroys Them 40 Days of Community Part 3 October Joshua 22:1-15 James 1:18-25 Joshua|James 22|1:7|19-22|1:18|21 October 6th 2013 We are in week three of our series of 40 Days Of Building Community. In our first message we saw that we need each other just to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living Close To God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,745 views

    This Psalm brings together belief and be behaviour in an unbreakable partnership. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Question Asked (vs 1) • Who may dwell in your sanctuary? (1a) • Who may live on your holy hill? (1b) (B). The Question Answered (vs 2-5) • Right Conduct (vs 2a) • Right speaking (vs 2b-3) • Right relationships with others (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren