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  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Slave To Sin Or Slave To Righteousness

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,485 views

    Simon the Sorcerer showed wrong understanding and wrong motivation in his desire to purchase the gift of the Spirit. Some times bad examples make good teachers.

    Luke is a story-teller, a narrator, a writer of historical biography. Paul, in his letters, provides guidance and encouragement through mostly through direct teaching—exposing false teachings and explaining right understanding. Luke, in his gospel and in Acts, provides guidance and encouragement ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ultimate Wilderness Guide

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 15, 2023
     | 1,026 views

    Lack of belief is a sin because if you don't understand that reunion with God is the purpose of life, you will wind up lost. Literally.

    I was 8 years old when my family moved to Brazil. Everything changed: language, food, customs, weather. And one of the things that I at least did not expect was the absence of school buses. If Dad couldn’t take us we had to take public transportation: a taxi, a tram, a bus. We usually took a city ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Do You Say The Lord Is?

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 17, 2023
     | 1,448 views

    The Lord I serve is omnipotent (All-powerful) and omnipresent (Present everywhere), the Son of the living God. He is the living God! You read the Scriptures, who do you say the Lord is?

    This question is part of a conversation between Jesus and His disciples. Jesus wanted to know their thoughts on what the people were thinking. It was at a time when many people were still confused and wondering about who Jesus was and why He was there. Remember the people were looking for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Under Jesus' Wings

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,508 views

    A sermon on Psalm 36:7-9 (Material adapted from Maclaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture Volume 4; pgs. 238- 252 "What Men Find Beneath the Wings of God")

    Introduction: Some people hate the Psalms, but I love them. Bring out some Psalms around Thanksgiving WBTU: This is an encouraging section in Psalm 36:5-9. It talks about the wonderful attributes of God. God’s love reaches to the heavens. How priceless is God’s unfailing love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    1 Peter 3:15

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 5, 2017
     | 5,371 views

    This is a sermon on 1 Peter 3:15 and the need for Scripture memorization in order to be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have in Jesus Christ.

    Please open your Bibles to 1 Peter 3:8-18 which we will read in a few minutes. Suffering for doing good NIV Suffering for righteousness’ sake ESV When you are wronged ISV Suffering for doing right NRSV/CEV To be sure, no one likes suffering. Suffering is unpleasant. We usually think of suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Saved For All Time

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 6, 2025
     | 455 views

    True believers are eternally secure in Christ, not because of their grip on Him—but because of His grip on them. Yet Scripture calls us to examine our faith and persevere as proof of genuine salvation.

    Saved for all Time July 6, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: True believers are eternally secure in Christ, not because of their grip on Him—but because of His grip on them. Yet Scripture calls us to examine our faith and persevere as proof of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness – Part 2 – You Be Holy Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 1,638 views

    In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. Teaching sheet at end of sermon.

    "Holiness – Part 2 – You be Holy" 2 Peter 1:2-4 Pastor John Bright 2 Peter 1 “2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How God Reveals Himself

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2022
     | 1,991 views

    Does God reveal Himself in the Bible? How do we understand the Bible? How was the Bible composed? Let's look at the Bible as special revelation.

    Does God reveal Himself in the Bible? How do we understand the Bible? How was the Bible composed? Studying God’s revelation of Himself in the Bible is called bibliology. How God Reveals Himself God reveals Himself to humans in various ways, generally in His creation and specially in other ways. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What For?

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,003 views

    What God has done for us and how we understand it. Then what do we do after we received Gods precious gift?

    Our text today offers us an opportunity to explore what we, as God’s children, have done with his words and how we understand them. The "What for?" question. That is to see what is expected of us after we know Him as Savior. We can start out with a wonderful based Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thieves And Robbers In The Temple Series

    Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 30, 2019
     | 4,817 views

    One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the younger son who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen.

    Illustrations for Biblical Preaching Prodigal Son One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the younger son who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen. Dr. J. Vernon McGee once asked, “Do you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 17, 2020
     | 9,049 views

    If we keep walking past “obvious unseen” people, and we keep doing “obvious unseen” actions, and we keep treating Scripture as an “obvious unseen” we will join the rich man.

    Message Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus Let’s turn in the Scriptures to Luke 16:19-31 Read With this parable fresh in our minds let’s start with some very important statements. The rich man is not in hell just because he is rich. The poor man is not at Abraham’s side just because he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Justified By Faith, Or By Works?

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,038 views

    This difficult chapter of the Bible is not hard to understand if you ask a simple question. James says we are justified by our works, not just by faith. But justified BEFORE WHOM?

    James 2:1-5, 8-10, 14-26 Pentecost 17B Rev. Charles F. Degner 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3If you show ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    His Personality Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 28,549 views

    Many people have problems understanding God’s Spirit. Is He a "He"? Is He part of a "trinity"? Does He even have a purpose in my life?

    OPEN: A missionary named Herbert Jackson who told of being given car that wouldn’t start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them give his car push to get it started. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,451 views

    When you come to church, who are you looking for? When you open the scriptures, who do you see? When was the last time you personally met with the Jesus of the Bible?

    Last week, we spoke about God’s offer and our response to either walk in darkness or walk in His light. Today in John 1 we see some questions posed to who Jesus is in reality. So who is Jesus? According to the Bible, Jesus is God, the second Person of the Trinity - He always was and is. He never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abundant Grace

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,370 views

    Throughout our lives on earth, we as humanity will face troubles and trials, pain and heartache, that we don’t understand, but God’s Grace is sufficient.

    Scripture Setting: 2nd Samuel 9 I. INTRODUCTION: In the book of 2nd Samuel, we read of a time, when the news was spreading throughout the countryside, “Prince Jonathan and King Saul are both dead and David is now King!” When the news of their deaths reached Jonathan’s home, it not only brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational