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  • John Gaston avatar

    What Is Sin? Series

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 12, 2021
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     | 4,943 views

    Does sin still matter? A USA Today article asked, “Is Sin Dead?” The Pope said the world is losing the notion of sin. We look at the nature of sin, the problems it brings, and the only real solution to it.

    THE SUMMER OF SIN, PART 1 “WHAT IS SIN?” Jer. 2:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE ANSWER IS SIMPLER THAN YOU THINK 1. An engineer, a psychologist, and a theologian were hunting in the wilds of Northern Canada. They came across a isolated cabin, and decided to check it out. Inside was normal except ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unashamed

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 14, 2021
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    Why is it that we can express our love and devotions to our Lord Jesus when together with the church, but fail to do so when we are going on with our daily lives?

    Alba 6-13-2021 UNASHAMED Romans 1:16-17 I remember the decision when I chose to become a Christian. I was nine years old. We didn't have children's church in those days, so I attended church with my parents from the time I was born. Somehow, the minister's messages began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ingredients Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021
     | 2,970 views

    Preaching a different message is not a minor defect. This is not a trivial matter for Paul says if you alter the engine of the Gospel, then you will go to hell at the end of time.

    You’ve Got the Time is taking 28 minutes a day to listen to the New Testament on mp3. You’ll cover the entire New Testament in just forty days. 28 minutes a day for forty days – it’s just that simple. And if you’re behind in your reading/listening, do as Dori did in the movie, Finding Nemo, “Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Salvation Army In The 21st Century: Five Battlefronts We Face

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 21, 2021
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    God is on the move! As we rally in The Salvation Army to build our base of soldiers, to enlist troops to fight on the frontlines of the battlefields of this world

    God is on the move! As we rally in The Salvation Army to build our base of soldiers, to enlist troops to fight on the frontlines of the battlefields of this world, with the cross of Jesus Christ as our banner, we gather our troops, across the frontlines of the salvation war, gathered in foxholes ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Sovereignty Of God Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 27, 2021
     | 4,340 views

    God created it all, he has absolute authority and right to rule over it all. All Scripture references are from the NASB

    Jeremiah 18:1-10 VIDEO [THE POTTER’S HOUSE] Available in SermonCentral under video illustrations. God is the Potter, we are the clay. When we consider the rule of God, His sovereignty, the concept of the relationship between a potter and the clay he molds must be understood. But man tends to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Advent Of Christ Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 28, 2021
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    Advent is a celebration of hope concerning the arrival of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This message looks at the meaning of Advent by discussing the symbolism of the Advent wreath and the multi-colored candles.

    I have entitled our message this morning “The Advent of Christ.” This coming Wednesday evening we will be decorating the Christmas tree in preparation for the Christmas season. In many churches across America, decorating the sanctuary, which is sometimes called “Hanging the Greens,” is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Loves (Maybe Just One:)

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 31, 2020
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     | 4,974 views

    God loves us. He calls us to love each other in the same way. He also designs us to love and appreciate beauty, and to live beautifully.

    Bhakti, the Beloved, & Beauty-The Three Loves (k, Maybe just 1) Valentine's Day? :) I began a previous message saying God is probably angry at you. Today I’d like to talk about why. Love. Love is powerful. Song of Songs of Solomon 8 Place me like a seal over your heart, like a ...read more

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    "I Know That My Redeemer Lives…”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 1, 2020
     | 8,244 views

    During his terrible trials, Job became conscious, by way of revelation, that he had always had a heavenly friend in heaven who would stand up for him, and be his Advocate and Intercessor. It was the Preincarnate Jesus, his Redeemer!

    “I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES…” Job 19:25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Humor about Pastors 1. RENEGADE SONG LEADER a. Having just preached a passionate sermon on the dangers gossip and tale-bearing, the pastor turned over the pulpit to the song leader for the closing hymn. b. The song ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Retraction Movement (Lesson 1) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 15, 2020
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     | 3,969 views

    To establish that the Holy Spirit predicted a “departure from the faith” that resulted in religious apostasy and the rise of denominational institutions throughout the world. This lesson describes the failures of the Reformation Movement, and the successes of the Restoration Movement.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Retraction Movement Remarks. 1. This is lesson one, in our sermon-series of the theme: “The Departure from the Faith.” It should be noted that Paul begins our lesson by describing “the retraction movement” or “the departure from the faith!” It should also be noted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truth For Troubled Times (Coronavirus) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 17, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,413 views

    In troubled and uncertian times, 1 John 5 provides us with 5 truths of which we can be certain: our promise, our prayers, our protector, our place, and our Prince!

    Truth for Troubled Times Scott R. Bayles, preacher Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/14/2020 We are living in very uncertain times. Everywhere I turn—in print, on the news, or on social media—everyone is talking about this coronavirus. Fears are rising all around the world. People who have never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Do Born-Again Christians Still Have A Sinful Nature?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 25, 2020
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     | 7,767 views

    There is a belief that the old sinful nature is eradicated the moment a person becomes a Born-Again Christian and that they now have only one wholly sanctified nature.

    There is a belief that the old sinful nature is eradicated the moment a person becomes a Born-Again Christian and that they now have only one wholly sanctified nature. It is believed that one way to view "nature" is to understand it as a "capacity" within the Born-Again ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Filling The Longing Heart

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,440 views

    People carry deep longings in their hearts. Only Jesus can fill those longings. We must tell longing people about Jesus.

    Here is this woman. She shows up at the village well at the sixth hour. That’s noon, the hottest part of the day. The other women came that morning, when it was cooler. But she couldn’t come then. She didn’t want to see them. Really, she didn’t want them to see her. It would be too painful. Why? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Manner In Which We Are To Pray

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022
     | 1,380 views

    Many times we will select a small passage of scripture from the Bible for our devotional reading each day.

    However, just picking a verse or two can be very dangerous. That is, we may not receive all the blessings from the scripture we may select. We must read more to discover the context of the passage. For example, one passage that is often taken out of context is what is commonly called the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is A Remnant

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,394 views

    Our scripture for today tells us that God always has a remnant, a solid core of believers who trust and serve Him. And He has a purpose for each one to fulfill.

    Alba 4-3-2022 THERE IS A REMNANT Romans 11:1-10 Ajai Prakash, minister at The Well in North Liberty, Iowa, told how there was a lone tree in the farmer’s field near his home. He said it remained a mystery. Acres of trees had been cut down so the farmer could grow corn. But one tree remained ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Battling With A Bad Attitude

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
     | 4,417 views

    Today I want to preach about people that none of us like to be around. I’m talking about people with a BAD ATTITUDE.

    The reason we do not want to be around such people is because they are miserable and they make everyone around them miserable. Illus: A guy named Matt received a parrot for his birthday. The parrot was fully-grown, with a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every other word was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist