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    Move God To Move The Church

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    Learn how to move God to change things.

    THE BELIEVERS PRAYER Purpose: To learn about the believers prayer. What was it about their prayer that moved God. When a doctoral student at Princeton asked, “What is there left in the world for original dissertation research?” Albert Einstein replied, “Find out about prayer. Somebody must ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let's Worship

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,336 views

    Our lives are to be joyful expressions of worship

    Psalm 95 Let’s Worship Woodlawn Baptist Church August 5, 2007 In Matthew 15:8-9, Jesus said, “This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoreth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me…” I pray to God He would never have to say those words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reason To Believe

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 22, 2014
     | 4,927 views

    Is there sufficient evidence to believe that the gospel is true, and if there is, what will you do about it?

    A Reason To Believe Acts 15:12-28 At the Wisconsin State Capital, the atheist group, Freedom from Religion put up a display featuring this sign: “Nobody died for our sins, Jesus is a myth.” This is just the latest in the now popular assaults against Christians. This organization ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parenting Lessons From The Lord’s Prayer

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 15, 2011
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,293 views

    In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus is not only teaching us the model on how to pray but also how to be a good parent

    (Notice to reader: For the second time, I was again touch and bless by the Daily Devotional, Purpose driven connection by Rick Warren. This time about parenting. For this reason, I am posting this lesson on this account. All credit to the original writer and the glory always belong to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Supernatural Or Superficial

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021
     | 1,424 views

    When we go into a building filled with people we never know who might be among us.

    Illus: Years ago, Dr. Odell Belger, pastor of First Baptist Church of Lykeland, went into a restaurant to get a cup of coffee. This particular restaurant had a lunchroom and a counter that you could sit at to eat your meal. He saw a man that he knew sitting at the counter, the seat beside him was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching From Philippians #6

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,291 views

    In this passage of scripture, Paul talks to the Philippian Christians about salvation. That may seem strange because these people said they were Believers.

    A good pastor deals with the subject of salvation for two reasons: (1) He knows it is a possibility that many are deceived about their salvation. The Lord Himself dealt with this deception in Matthew 7:22-23, we read, “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Supernatural Or Superficial

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 9, 2022
     | 1,753 views

    When we go into a building filled with people we never know who might be among us.

    Illus: Years ago, Dr. Odell Belger, pastor of Lykesland First Baptist Church in Columbia, SC, went into a restaurant to get a cup of coffee. This particular restaurant had a lunchroom and a counter that you could sit at to eat your meal. He saw a man that he knew sitting at the counter, the seat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eschatology 14 Of 16 The Great White Throne Judgment

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 12, 2022
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     | 2,111 views

    Today we want to look again at the Great White Throne Judgment. This is going to be the most fearsome time in the life of a lost person.

    • We can look through our history books and we can see where men have gone through some horrible times, and we rejoice that we did not have to live during those tragic times. • We can look in our Bible and see a period of time known as the Great Tribulation, that is yet to come. The Bible says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Problems In The Church That Must Be Stopped Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,490 views

    A sermon examining certain troubles in the church that must be addressed.

    Problems In The Church That Must Be Stopped Titus 1:10-16 Jesus is patient, forgiving, compassionate and merciful and for that we are thankful. But scripture proves that there are some things that He will not tolerate. In John Chapter 2, as the Passover drew nigh, Jesus and His disciples went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching From Philippians #6

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,748 views

    In this passage of scripture, Paul talks to the Philippian Christians about salvation. That may seem strange because these people said they were Believers.

    A good pastor deals with the subject of salvation for two reasons: (1) He knows it is a possibility that many are deceived about their salvation. The Lord Himself dealt with this deception in Matthew 7:22-23, we read, “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting And Trusting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,400 views

    This sermon encourages believers to hold onto hope, trust in God's timing, and honor God through faithful living, as exemplified by the prophet Habakkuk.

    Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, what a privilege it is to gather together in this sacred space, under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to delve ...read more

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    Does Our Message Matter?

    Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Jun 29, 2010
     | 2,441 views

    An insightful look at the importance the resurrection of Christ means in our daily lives from 1 Corinthians 15. Presented to a chapel audience at Tennessee Temple University.

    I. The Message (v. 1-9) A. Christ’s death B. Christ’s burial C. Christ’s resurrection D. Christ’s appearances II. The Meaning (vv.10-13) A. God’s grace (vv. 10-11) B. Our future resurrection (vv. 12-13) III. The Implication: Without the resurrection, our faith is in vain (vv. 14-19) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Walked Not Uprightly (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,387 views

    To establish that Paul rebuked Peter for walking not uprightly before the church. When men from James came to Antioch, Peter withdrew and separated himself from eating with the Gentiles, for fear of the circumcision. This same fear exists today, among believers and leaders in the Lord’s church.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Rebuke 2. Paul’s Reason 3. Paul’s Resolve Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “He walked not uprightly.” This sermon deals with an important truth to be heard again by the church, and maybe for the first time the religious world. There may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Slip

    Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,479 views

    Many lose interest once the "new" wears off.

    Hebrews 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 1. It is possible to have the word lose importance in our lives. 2. As a teenager I would watch the Top 40 songs. There might be a song in the Top 10 for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 6,852 views

    Lettin’ it shine.....

    INTRODUCTION. A. Matthew 5:16 tells us that we, as Christians, are to let our lights shine before men. B. Mankind is under condemnation. They would rather remain in darkness than come into the light of Christ, because their deeds are evil (John 3:19). C. But Christ is the "light ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational