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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Our Heavenly Father Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022
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    Jesus shocked the religious leaders of His day by claiming that He had a Father/Son relationship with the God whose name they feared even to pronounce.

    Our Heavenly Father The Old Testament provides us with many names and titles for God, the New Testament reveals Him most fully. Jesus shocked the religious leaders of His day by claiming that He had a Father/Son relationship with the God whose name they feared even to pronounce. Jesus invited His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Necessity For Godly Fathers-2(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 29, 2023
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    2 of 3. The prophet Malachi linked the importance of godly fathers to a positive outcome for mankind’s existence. Godly fathers are vital to our existence. But What makes godly fathers so vital? 3 validations that godly fathers are vital for our very existence.

    The NECESSITY For GODLY FATHERS-II—Malachi 4:5-6(:4-6) Attention/Need: Dad’s Surprise A mother & a daughter are shopping in the mall, when the mother eyes an expensive fur coat. The mother turns to her daughter & says, “This year, I think that I’m going to buy my own present. That way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Necessity For Godly Fathers-3(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 4, 2023
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    3 of 3. The prophet Malachi linked the importance of godly fathers to a positive outcome for mankind’s existence. Godly fathers are vital to our existence. But What makes godly fathers so vital? 3 validations that godly fathers are vital for our very existence.

    The NECESSITY For GODLY FATHERS-III—Malachi 4:6(:4-6) Attention: Adaptation: The proud father brought home a backyard swing set for his children & immediately started to assemble it with all the neighborhood children anxiously waiting to play on it. After too long a time of reading the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022
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    This sermon addresses the reality that Jesus fasted so we should fast. Jesus understood the importance of fasting when it came to spiritual warfare, and he also understood the importance of fasting when it came to intimacy with God. It is a spiritual practice that still has validity for today.

    Good morning. We are continuing our series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. A series that is based on the extended passage known as the Sermon on the Mount. The past few weeks, we have been looking at chapter 6 that really speaks of the obstacles to living life in the kingdom. A few weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Terry Jones avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 3, 2006
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     | 2,357 views

    Part 4 of the Series The Da Vinci Code Faith, Fact or Fiction. In this message Dr. Jones explores the reliability of Scripture as a defense to many of the claims made in Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code.

    Can Scripture Be Trusted Series - The Da Vinci Code Faith, Fact or Fiction Text: Luke 1:1-4 Leigh Tebing, Dan Brown’s fictional British Historian, had this to say about Holy Scripture: “’The Bible did not arrive by fax from heaven.’ The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Assurance(2023)-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2023
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    1 of 2. Luke assured Theophilus of the validity of his faith, because his faith was based on fact. Likewise, readers of Luke’s gospel can be certain of their faith. But What historical assurances are offered/gained thru Luke’s Gospel? Luke’s Assurance offers us Historical...

    ASSURANCE-I—Luke 1:1-4 ATTENTION: A couple was asked to dinner by a new friend. When they sat down at the table, they noticed that the dishes appeared to be dirty. It was so obvious that they even asked the hostess, “Were these dishes washed?”, as they rubbed my fingers over the surface of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving, Caring Christians

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002
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    If we are children of God - if we claim to follow Jesus - then when we see a need we will do something. We must be loving, caring Christians.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want you to hear the cry of Jeremiah, the O.T. prophet, as he looks at the ruins of the city of Jerusalem. In the book of Lamentations, chapter 1, vs’s 1,8,11-12, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Hays avatar

    It Ain't Always So!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 150 ratings
     | 12,161 views

    Just because it walks like a duck and quakes like a duck doesn't mean that it is always a duck. So it is with those who claim to be followers of Jesus.

    "It Ain't Always So!" Acts 10 He walked into the room to receive the coveted award for community involvement. He had worked in neighborhoods across the city and God had blessed his efforts. He compassionately reached out to the marginalized and those that had been written off by the vast majority ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Stidham avatar

    Mind-Boggling Stuff Series

    Contributed by Timothy Stidham on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,517 views

    Evidence from brain science supports the Psalmist’s claim that God made us, seeks us, and offers us eternal life & moral guidance.

    1. Review of Current "physicalist" theories about the intelligence, computers, and the brain. -Show critiques from Case for a Creator- current "intelligent design" scientists & theorists 2. There is "something more" to what we are and what we need. We are made in God’s image- able to have thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Righteousness

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    This chapter is perhaps one of the greatest chapters in the Bible on salvation by faith alone. Many religious groups claim to believe in salvation by faith, but not in salvation by faith alone.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: James Dobson said, "When I went to my old high school in Texas I found my tennis trophies thrown away in the trash heap to make room for new ones in the trophy case. It made me realize that all human accomplishments are really nothing but trash that will not stand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Power Of Commitment

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,273 views

    Why do you suppose there are close to 159 million people in America who claim to be Christians and yet the Church is not making more of a moral and spiritual impact?

    I. The Appeal to Commitment (v. 1a) A. We Respond to an Appeal B. We Respond in Appreciation, II. The Act of Commitment (vv. 1b-2a) A. It is a Permanent Sacrifice B. It is a Personal Sacrifice C. It is a Practical Sacrifice. III. The Assignments of Commitment (v. 2) A. The Christian is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Inglis avatar

    Citizenship Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Phil Inglis on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,376 views

    The Kingdom of God promises blessings are available to us NOW! We are all able to affirm our citizenship of the kingdom of God and claim the promises of that Kingdom today.

    Today is Australia Day, today is the day that we celebrate our citizenship of this great country and also welcome new citizens into our fellowship. I don’t know whether you have seen this on the news but the Prime Minister, in an attempt to drum up nationalistic and patriotic sentiment has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus Is Inclusive

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2012
     | 8,250 views

    Jesus claims in this reading that to be a disciple one needs to be inclusive to all. Jesus was inclusive and calls us to be inclusive. The sermons teaches us the dangers of not being inclusive.

    "Jesus is Inclusive" Mark 9:38-50 1. Our text starts out with the idea of who is included and those excluded • Our text says Mark 9:38"Teacher," said John, "we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    I Am The Truth Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,585 views

    Everyone is interested in the truth, what is the truth and how do we know it's true? Jesus made the claim that He is the Truth, but what does that mean?

    6 years ago Al Gore was celebrated for his quasi-documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” Almost fifty years after the event people are still looking for the truth surrounding the assassination of John Kennedy and the suicide of Marilyn Munroe, there are those who are convinced that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Problem With Relying On Your Heart When Judging Right And Wrong

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 5, 2013
     | 2,409 views

    A look at the danger that comes with claiming that our conscience is the ultimate arbiter of right and wrong. We have traded blush on our cheeks for a shrug of our shoulders.

    GETTING RID OF SHAME: We frequently trade blushing for shrugging. - Jeremiah 8:12. - This is such a rich phrase here in verse 12 – they don’t even know how to blush. - Sometimes we act like the heart and conscience will always be a reliable artiber of what’s right and wrong, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist