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  • Jim Bennett avatar

    Obergefell V. Hodges: Supremely Wrong

    Contributed by Jim Bennett on Jun 27, 2015
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    An examination of what HAS changed, what HAS NOT changed, and what NEEDS to change in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to force same-sex marriage on the American people.

    I want to address three matters in this message with regard to the Supreme Court’s supremely satanic decision in Obergefell v. Hodges: What has changed, what hasn’t changed, and what must change. First of all, what has changed? For one thing, this nation. Obergefell v. Hodges is new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Freedom: America's Greatness Is Established In America's Faith

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 30, 2015
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    The rise of Christianity in the West propelled Western nations to great advances in science, economics and politics. This Christian foundation is the basis for America's freedom and greatness, and is in great danger as America turns away from God.

    This week, America celebrates 239 years of political independence. But Freedom is more threatened now than at any time since the General Howe nearly defeated Washington’s army on the shores of Long Island in 1776. Friday’s ruling by the US Supreme Court is not ultimately about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confident In Christ? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 23, 2019
     | 3,188 views

    How we live our lives on this earth is a measure of our faith and confidence in Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

    PTL! Through sermoncentral.com our messages from Hebrews alone has had so far about 15000 views from all over the world! Our top viewers last week are from the USA, Philippines, South Africa, India, Nigeria, Kenya, Canada, England, Ghana, Romania, Zambia, Australia, Zimbabwe, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tweets From God (Part 5: Jude) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 29, 2021
     | 2,870 views

    If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet? The Bible contains five short, one-chapter books. In the last one, Jude, God speaks to us about defending, developing, and distributing our faith.

    Tweets from God: Jude Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/12/2016 A few weeks ago I began a series I’m calling Tweets from God. What we’re doing is going through the five shortest books of the Bible. Each of these books is a single chapter and can be read in less than three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Recipe For Success Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,996 views

    This is part 2... Joseph is our example of how to be successful under trials and temptations

    Recipe for Success Genesis 39:7-10 Last week I started a two part sermon series called Recipes from The Book… the Bible The Bible is truly God’s recipe book for happiness, success, joy, purity, eternal life, etc Last week we looked at the Recipe for Disaster, and our example was King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 239 ratings
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    The greatest test of any spiritual leader is the test of temptation. In this final message of the eight part series this sermon examines the keys to overcoming temptation.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART EIGHT “THE TEST OF LEADERSHIP” Matthew 4:1-11 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. [2] After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. [3] The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consenting Adultery Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 1, 2008
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     | 13,106 views

    Don’t just roll over on this one and say w/ the masses, “Just be safe.” Or, “If you can’t be good, then be careful!” There is no sex safer than sex within God’s plan, marriage! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Consenting Adultery Exodus 20:14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ConsentingAdultery.html The 1631 edition of the KJV had a misprint. Some would call it minor...just one little word accidentally missed by the typesetter. He left out the word ‘not’ in our text today, reading “Thou shalt commit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ambushed By Unfaithfulness

    Contributed by Jason Seger on Feb 16, 2012
     | 4,863 views

    David was an experienced military leader. He knew that he had to keep his guard up on the battle field, but was ambushed at home in his palace because he didn’t realize an enemy of a different kind was lying in wait for him. He never saw it coming, bu

    Ambushed by Unfaithfulness Scripture Text: 2nd Samuel 11:1-4 Introduction: Do these words sound familiar? “Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her, so long as you both shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Speaking For The Kingdom?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 7, 2019
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    The Bible says we are ambassadors for Christ. An ambassador speaks for the one he or she represents. Are you speaking for the kingdom of God?

    We’re going to begin in Matthew 4 but I want to read again, the first two paragraphs of a prophecy that Pastor read a couple of weeks ago. It’s title “Climb Higher and Believe Me.” “I simply want My body to believe Me. I want those who are Mine, to take My Word as if they know nothing else, (Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fight Off What Comes Naturally (Idolatry)

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 8, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    Doing what comes naturally will not lead us in the direction of drawing closer to God. Naturally we have a bent away from the things of God.

    Fight Off What Comes Naturally Exodus 20:1-21 1 Peter 2:9-12 3/6/2020 Some things that come naturally to us can prove deadly if we give ourselves over to them. Have you ever been driving and got sleepy at night. You do things to fight off that natural desire to sleep. You may open ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hope Is Alive

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015
     | 4,637 views

    The President of Kenya warned President Obama not to talk about the recent decision to allow same sex marriage in the United States.

    Message: Jesus warned us that the Last Days would be like the days of Noah. People would be lost, willfully disobedient to God, refusing to turn to Him in repentance. Sadly we seem to be living in just such a world. Apart from Israel and Jesus church the rest of the world is in rebellion toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tackling The Problem Areas In Marriage Without Attacking Each Other Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on May 24, 2022
     | 1,388 views

    Dealing with the top five problems areas in a marriage, communication, sex, money, inlaws, and children and learning to attack the problem and not the person

    NOTES THE LANGUAGE OF MARRIAGE SERIES – Part 1 Dr. Tom Bartlett May 15, 2022 Matthew 12:25 (NLT) 25Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, “Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart.” Typical Problem Areas in Marriage · ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dead Or Alive

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    This message is part of an 8 sermon series on the book of James. Taken from James 1:13-18, this message focuses on the problem of temptation and sin.

    Dead or Alive James 1:13-18 CHCC: October 10, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Illustration: One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What You Talking About Willis

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,822 views

    In the narrative between Eve and the serpent, we see the importance of God's word.

    What you talking about Willis Genesis 2:16&17, 3:1-7 Intro: Back in the 80’s, there was a television show called Different Strokes. The star of the show was a child named Gary Coleman. In this show, two black children were adopted by a rich white man because their mother who was his maid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rewired By Christ Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 625 views

    This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation, and how through His example and strength, we can also overcome our own trials and temptations, leading lives that inspire and give hope to others.

    Hello church! Today we are going to see that overcoming temptation is possible in our lives. I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel my hardwiring is a little messed up. Did God make me this way on purpose? Because I struggle. I worry. I try to change and get better and sometimes I get so ...read more

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