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  • Michael Bell avatar

    Who Put Jesus On The Cross?

    Contributed by Michael Bell on Apr 15, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,787 views

    GOD WOULD HAVE YOU SOLVE THE MOST IMPORTANT MURDER MYSTERY OF ALL TIME - that is, the MURDER of Jesus Christ.

    INTRO ¶ - There is no FREEDOM of the PRESS in China. Most if not all of us have followed the continuing saga of the airplane collision & the subsequent detaining of 24 military personnel...The governmentally controlled Chinese media’s officially sanctioned story has been that we took aggressive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Dilemma

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,180 views

    Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

    [Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do You Love Me?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    What are the conditions under which the disciples "loved" Jesus and how does that relate to our loving him?

    Do You Love Me? John 21: 1 - 19 Intro: How many times have you had someone very special to you ask one of the following questions? How much do you love me? Why do you love me? Do you love me? --- My favorite response to the last questions is, “You mean today?” That usually puts an end not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Study Of The Letter Of First John –the Testimony Of God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,652 views

    When John writes of the “love of God” he is literally referring to one’s “love for God. “Love for God” is expressed when one keeps God’s commands.

    1 John 5:1-12 A police officer pulled over a driver and informed him that he was speeding. Just then, his wife, who was seated next to him, said, “I told you; you have to drive slowly until you get a license!” The policeman, surprised, exclaimed, “Were you driving without a license?” His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A One-Woman Man?

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 17,605 views

    Engage yourself in this explanation and application of I Timothy 3:2 and 3:12 nnd come to grips with the phrase “...husband of one wife...”

    As we look at what is required to lead the church of God, today we examine a very interesting phrase. It is found in I Timothy 3:2 & 3:12, and it has sparked debate for many years. The phrase is this: “...husband of one wife...” Allow me today to take you mentally through the text first, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Divine Words Grow With The One Who Reads Them Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2012
     | 3,169 views

    The culture of death cannot win true arguments with the Truth, so they change the topic. But if we study the Scriptures with faith, they become more and more our prayer.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Lent Verbum Domini The wicked and adulterous generation that our culture has become is heartily in favor of the words of Jesus here–it’s about the only ones they ever quote–“Judge not, and you will not be judged.” They believe that if one loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In Good Conscience – During Coronavirus Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,347 views

    Many are confused with what to do with public gatherings and places of worship during this present crisis. Romans 13:1-5 is God's Devine sanction of government and the Christian’s responsibility to those in authority.

    In Good Conscience – During Coronavirus Doing What Is Right This teaching is not meant to be a full exposition on what God is doing in this present pestilence and is only a short textual teaching of the truths found in Romans 13:1-5. Many are confused with what to do with public ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    The Springs Of Life

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,564 views

    I scratch my head at times and wonder what happened to the Nineties? We all must face the fact that time keeps marching on. Where you and I are concerned LIFE is measured by time.

    "The Springs Of Life" Prov 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. There are different type of messages that are preached. Some can be placed under the heading of Expository, Analogy, Textual, Topical, Question Method, etc. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,924 views

    We live in a World of many troubles, trials and tribulations. Seems like one problem after another. It seems as if the dark cloud will never go away.

    “The BeAtitudes” 9/24/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Matt 5:1-12 “1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Paul And His Greeting To The Roman Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 2, 2024
     | 1,019 views

    Paul warmly greets the church he would one day see face to face, but as a prisoner.

    1:1. “Paul.” We first meet him on the Damascus Road. But his life is told in other parts of the book of Acts, and the epistles. Circumcised the 8th day. Sent to Jerusalem to study eventually under Gamaliel, the grandson of Hillel, the most famous rabbi of Jewish history, except for Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Sears avatar

    Come And See Series

    Contributed by John Sears on May 16, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,884 views

    A Mother's Day message about passing along the story of faith starting with our family.

    Title: Come and See Introduction As a Christian father and follower of Jesus one of my greatest concerns is my family’s faith. It is my hope that when my time ends on earth and their time ends here on earth that I will get to see them again in eternity. And I dare say, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Design Is Crucial Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,159 views

    This is the third sermon in a series that brings NASCAR along side spiritual truths in order to challenge God’s people in my care to live holy lives on purpose and by design.

    Bible Text: 1 Timothy 4:9-16 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Design Is Crucial Topic: Christian Living Theme: Holy Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to live holy lives on purpose and by design Response: Individuals prompted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    A Confident Step Of Faith

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Nov 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    This is a short summary of numerous apologetical reasons to trust the Bible and Jesus Christ - it is a summary of numerous other resources and a short but hard hitting perspective on taking a confident step of faith (some of the notes are similar to the "

    Why Believe in Jesus Thanks so much for having us!!!
 I’m so excited about all God is doing here, I am praying for you guys! Keep up the fight. 
 Get ready for a lot of info in a short period of time. 
 BIG NOTE: I’ll be using a ton of info from a ton of people today. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Unity In The Church: Antioch To Help Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2017
     | 5,766 views

    The Antioch Christians saved up and assisted the Judean Christians when the famine struck. Paul and Barnabas were chosen to take the offering to Jerusalem.

    May 29, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.4: The Unity in the Church: Antioch to Help Jerusalem (11:27-30) Note: The Revised Standard Version is used throughout, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    What Kind Of Wisdom? Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,251 views

    There are really only two kinds of wisdom. Which kind do you have?

    James 3:13-18 What Kind of Wisdom? ATTENTION: Charles Steinmetz designed the generators for Henry Ford’s automobile plants. One day those generators ground to a halt. Not one of Ford’s engineers could get them up and running again. Ford contacted Steinmetz, who came, tinkered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist