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  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Why Can't We All Just Get Along? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 10, 2009
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    Euodia and Syntche will forever be remembered for not getting along in the church at Philippi. What did Paul have to say about Church members in conflict?

    “WHY CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?” To many of us the L. A. riots of several years ago were just a news story. A score of people were killed and several thousand were injured in the ensuing fights that erupted over a racially charged situation. The African-American community in L.A. correctly ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Why Are The Lost , Lost.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Aug 27, 2007
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    While we discuss amongst ourselves the answer is obvious, why are the lost . lost and how do we reach them

    Why are the lost , lost . What a good question to ask . In over 2000 years of The Word being taught , preached about , televised , missioned , and spread by every virtual means known to man why then do we still have lost people in the world . When the automobile came into existence around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Riley Turner avatar

    We Must Break Down The Walls

    Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 26, 2001
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    If the Body of Christ is ever to be the true example of reconciliation that God wants us to be, we must break down the walls of racial, ethnic, and cultural segregation that currently exist within the church.

    (This sermon was preached at a Unity Workshop at the Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ in Sheffield, AL, held in September of 2000. The Sterling church is predominately African American; however, they have been moving toward becoming a more racially mixed church. Following this sermon, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    We Need Each Other Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2020
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    What does it mean to be the Body of Christ? Why would God refer to us that way?

    OPEN: Centuries ago in Europe, a wealthy nobleman decided to build a church bldg. for the mountain village that he’d grown up in. Everybody, in the village was excited, but no one was permitted to see the plans, or the inside of the church building until it was finished. Finally, the day arrived, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Why Trust Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 20, 2013
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    We do what we do because Jesus says so!!!

    Many of you have heard the saying “Jesus said it, I believe it, that settles it!” Not a bad statement! But as we will discover in our passage today, we are to simply say, and live with this statement: Jesus said it, that settles it! My prayer, as we learn more about Jesus today, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can We Contain Our Anger, Or Should We?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 12, 2014
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    Why did Jesus get so angry in the temple when legal trading of animals was necessary as part of the ceremony. Look for the anger which resulted from the corruption hidden in the name of God.

    Title: Can we contain our anger, or should we? Word Count: 1546 Tabs: Lent 3, Anger, Rage, Corruption Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 Summary: Why did Jesus get so angry in the temple when legal trading of animals was necessary as part of the ceremony. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Is It Okay To Question God? Series

    Contributed by Dan Appel on Mar 6, 2009
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    God wants us to question Him and to ask why He does what He does.

    1. Introduction a. This week we start an adventure b. 8 Weeks on the really big questions people are asking today - i. Questions about God and life and how the two are related ii. Can I trust the Bible? iii. Is there an afterlife? Do all roads lead to heaven? iv. Does God exist? ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • David Spiegel avatar

    Why Are You Laughing? Series

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Oct 23, 2018
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     | 9,673 views

    Sometimes we scoff at the idea of the miraculous things God desires to do in our lives! We shouldn't be shocked at God's favor and His doing the impossible! Doubting God is never a “laughing matter”! Doubt is a poison we should do our best to avoid!

    Why Are You Laughing? Continuing with the series, “Questions?” • First week, “Did God Really Say…?” • Second week, “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” • Both of these were questions asked in opposition to God’s plan and purpose This week, we are going to look a little closer at a question that was asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    I Am From Above

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 21, 2018
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    How We See Jesus, How We See Other People

    I AM - I AM from Above May 27, 2018 John 8:12-23 (p. 746) Introduction: [For the 15 years I ministered in Louisville I had the privilege of being on WJIE the Christian radio station 3 times a day doing a “Ministry Minute.” 60 seconds of encouragement, scripture, or just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Why Behave In Church? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2022
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    The last three verses of 1 Timothy 3 are power-packed with incentive to conduct ourselves in a proper manner. Why should we behave? We should behave because of what the church is and who Christ is.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday a young child was “acting up” during the morning worship service and the child’s parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew, but they were losing the battle. 1. Finally, the mother took the little fellow by the hand and walked sternly up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John White avatar

    Why Preach The Gospel?

    Contributed by John White on Aug 24, 2018
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    Biblical reasons we are called and compelled ti preach the gospe.

    WHY PREACH THE GOSPEL? I Corinthians 1:17-23a “ For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning God's Eternal Existence Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,089 views

    God describes Himself in human functions so we can understand, distinguish, and interpret God to others.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Elmer Towns, a human author, wrote this book in the first person, with God as the speaker describing Himself. Is that acceptable? 2. Be careful you don’t belittle God, or minimize Him by making God less than Almighty, the Holy One. “You thought that I was altogether like you” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Why Praise God? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 11, 2019
     | 3,658 views

    Why should we praise god and how often should we be doing it?

    Last week we learned about Godly Leader/Judge Deborah, Israel’s Army Commander Barak, and a special woman Jael who decided to take the life of an evil person Sisera who was the commander of the Army who went against Israel. Today we will read the praises to God of Deborah and Barak. Open your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Glory Of God In His Being Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
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     | 3,209 views

    God is worthy of praise simply for who He is

    The Glory of God Series April 13th 2008 The Glory of God: In His Being Man was made to give glory to God. Of all of the things in this world nothing or no one is more deserving of glory than God. So over the next few weeks we are going to be looking at the glory of God found in His different ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Owens avatar

    We Have A Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,545 views

    We Christians know who we are and why we are here and where we are going. God has given us both general purposes and specific purposes to live for.

    A. One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotsman demonstrated the new game of golf to President Ulysses Grant. 1. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, the Scotsman took a mighty swing. 2. The club hit the ground and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard, while the ball sat waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ