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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 12, 2025
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    Theme: Redemption – Salvation – Born Again Title: What does it mean to be Born Again? What does it mean to be Born Again into the Kingdom of God?

    Scripture: John 3:1-15; Ezekiel 36:25-27; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 3:18 Theme: Redemption – Salvation – Born Again Title: What does it mean to be Born Again? What does it mean to be Born Again into the Kingdom of God? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The God Of All Comfort

    Contributed by Robert Brent on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    God’s comfort can be a present reality to all who suffer.

    “The God Of All Comfort” [2 Corinthians 1:3-7] Everybody likes to be comfortable.... Thermapedic mattress $2500.00.... This book begins with a doxology..... about suffering and comfort. The Greek word rendered comfort/consolation is found 10 times in these verses. The word tribulation thilipsis ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    "would Jesus Allow Women To Speak In Church?"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 13, 2023
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    This sermon looks at the passage, "Women Should Be Silent In The Church" What Did Paul mean when he wrote this phrase

    Would Jesus Allow Women To Speak In Church? 1 Corinthians 14:26-35 Bridge City Church 8/11/2023 Jesus is to be our role model in everything in the life of the church and outside of the church. Jesus was the greatest liberator of women from all walks of life that the world has ever known. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Were You Chosen? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2015
     | 6,874 views

    1) Why God Chooses (Ephesians 1:3), 2) When God Chooses (Ephesians 1:4), 3) For What did God Choose (Ephesians 1:5-6)

    There is a point in any group athletic competition when teams are chosen. Sometimes they are chosen by tryouts where coaches make the final selection. In impromptu games, there are often more casual methods. Sometimes captains are selected, and they pick the teams. Other times random numbers are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why Do We Do This?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012
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    Celebration message, after an evangelisttic outreach. Examines the reason we do what we do.

    WHY DO WE DO THIS? Well, yesterday was a big day. It was the culmination of a great deal of work, months of preparation and not a small investment. At the day’s end, over 300 people had visited the property. The question however is not about how many people attended. The question is not, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Why Call Ye Me Lord

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 3, 2011
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     | 5,183 views

    why call theLord Lordand do not his will.

    Why call ye me Lord? Luke 6;46And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Ye call me master-----------and obey me not Romans 6;6Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,578 views

    This sermon examines the suffering of Jesus Christ under Pontius Pilate.

    He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means that Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Lewis avatar

    Why Was Jesus Born?

    Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 29,719 views

    The Purpose and Reason for the Coming of the Christ Child to the Earth. Why did he Come into the World? Why was He Born a Baby in the Little Town of Bethlehem? There are Many Ideas and Philosophical Answers that men propose but God Clearly tells us i

    WHY WAS JESUS BORN? John 1:1-4, 14, 18 Christians Rejoice at Christmas. Rejoicing at Christmas, though, has nothing to do with Bells ringing, Snow on the ground, Presents under the tree, or Visits by Santa. The True Joy of Christmas is found in knowing that Jesus is Born, and Brings A Message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christ Crucified Is God's Power!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 22, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,327 views

    Why did that accident happen? If God is so good why didn't He step in & keep it from happening? God has the power to do it, doesn't He? If He has the power, then why didn't He? Does God really care about us?

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 A. I thank God for this congregation for what you mean to me & for the privilege I have of serving here. I hope that you realize what a special blessing we have to be with each other, & to worship the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    If God Is So Good Why Do I Feel So Bad? Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,352 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT IF GOD IS SO GOOD, WHY DO I FEEL SO BAD? Sunday April 30, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Intro. A. Today we are beginning a new sermon series called “You Asked For It.” These are sermons on subjects that you have requested. I am very excited about sharing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Let God Be God

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,337 views

    Let Go and Let God is sage advice for any Christian. Our strength comes not from controlling God, but from allowing God to be who God is, powerful, wise, loving, and forgiving.

    Psalm 23 “Let God Be God” INTRODUCTION Role playing—the art of acting out a different player in life than ourselves—has been used for years to enable people to see life from a different perspective. In Psalm 23 the writer takes on a very different perspective. He views the world and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Where Does The Joy Come From?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,077 views

    It is one of the toughest questions a believer can ask: "How do I find joy in trials?" The only answer is in the words of our great God

    Passage: James 1:1-8 Intro: In terms of trouble in this life, it’s not a question of if, but when. 1. each one of us can tell story after story of trouble, great and small PP Car accident pictures Il) funny insurance stories 2. not everyone gets rich, not everyone gets famous, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God’s Process Of The Forgiving Sin.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 20, 2017
     | 3,491 views

    The story of the woman at the well tells us why we must confess our sins to the Lord, and why we must believe that we are instantly forgiven, and free from the condemnation to ourselves.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr on the 26th March 2017 (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries, (It is a revised version of an older sermon but for a larger congregation). Exodus 17:1-7 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 “Please join me in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Cross Purposes 2: Suffering For Us Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 7,469 views

    On the cross, 1) Christ joined in our suffering, 2) Christ bore the results of our sin, 3) Christ gives us hope when we suffer

    CROSS PURPOSES 2: SUFFERING FOR US Suffering is a fact of life. People get sick, and die. Some endure constant pain or loss of abilities. Some feel the ache of loneliness or loss. Some are bullied, abused, abandoned, or enslaved. The world is a place of suffering. War, disease, natural disasters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tony Grant avatar

    Where Is God Now?

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,805 views

    God uses people and processes to work toward the end of suffering; God uses us.

    Where is God Now? Exodus 3:13-15 04/17/05 2423 words 13 But Moses said to God, "If I come to the Israelites and say to them, ’The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ’What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?" 14 God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." He said further, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed