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  • Tim Byrd avatar

    When We All Get To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,574 views

    Week 12 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 12 “When We All Get To Heaven” Date: August 28, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 4:4-11 Introduction Since we did not have any music tonight let me begin by reading this Hymn (#514) Chapters 4-5, the church is in heaven and these chapters describe what is taking place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Word

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,404 views

    WE have the most powerful book in the whole world, the only catch is that we have to read it.

    Hebrew 4:12-13 The Power of the Word Introduction What is I were to tell you that there was this new product that could entertain you, increase your life, answer your questions, comfort you, build you up, and make you a better person. I’m sure that you would all be rushing to Wal-Mart to buy it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Essential Equipment - The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002
    based on 421 ratings
     | 33,875 views

    Why should I need the Bible to teach, rebuke, correct and train myself? I’m pretty sure I know the difference between right and wrong without it. Isn’t that OK?

    OPEN: In Washington D.C. there is a building called the "National Institute of Standards and Technology." This facility is responsible for storing perfect samples of weights and measurements. They have what are called “prototypes” of pound weights and kilograms. Measuring rods for feet, yards and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Homosexuality And The Bible Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,425 views

    What does scripture say about homosexuality and how do we hate the sin, but love the sinner.

    SEX AND THE CITY Lesson 3 Homosexuality and the Bible Rom. 1:18-32 August 29, 2004 SEX AND THE CITY. MORE THAN A T.V., IT’S A PHILOSOPHY. PERHAPS EVEN A RELIGION. ONE OF THE DEFINITIONS OF RELIGION IS: A CAUSE, PRINCIPLE OR SYSTEM OF BELIEFS HELD TO WITH ARDOR (EXTREME VIGOR) AND FAITH. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Should I Believe The Bible Is God's Word? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,320 views

    To help people have a strengthened confidence in the Bible and an increased awareness of why this is so important.

    For 40 years, Gallup has been asking America its view of the Bible, and over that period of time, there has been an interesting trend. While more people now say they believe the Bible is God’s inspired word, the same group of people also say that it isn’t meant to be taken literally. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Davaughn Cox avatar

    We Are Not Here Long

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 4, 2014
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    This message will come from Psalm 39 verse number 5.

    Sermon text: You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Each man's life is but a breath. In this text we must realize and notice these three things: 1. We are only here for a little while. 2. God knows how long we will live. 3. We should live ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Don't Miss The Point

    Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021
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    Why do we even bother coming to church? It's a common question! Now after COVID we have more church available online than every before. This sermon will journey through the Bible to answer the question of WHY we gather together for service.

    DON’T MISS THE POINT Interesting time we are living in! Meme – Congrats you have defeated Jumanji, Welcome to the Oregon Trail! Laughed! 2020 – Covid-19 – quarantine – Churches embracing technology, LIVE Streaming Church service – more people than ever before have access to local church service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Wisdom: Why Do We Fear God?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
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    The scriptures read "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Wisdom is something we desperately need in our world. We need it today especially. We need it as the body of Christ on Earth.

    The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. -Psalm 111:10 NIV The scriptures read "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Wisdom is something we desperately need in our world. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How Will Your Epitaph Read?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2015
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    Life is preparation for death. How you administer your life now determines God's response to you and your place in the world to come.

    “Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases. For when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not go down after him. For though, while he lives, he counts himself blessed —and though you get praise when you do well for yourself— ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 28, 2016
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    As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus. We see nativity scenes and we read about the shepherds and the wise men. But do we stop to consider all the reasons why he came?

    WHY DID JESUS COME? INTRODUCTION: As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus into the world. We see manger scenes depicting the baby Jesus with his mom and earthly father. We hear about the shepherds and the wise men. It was the most exciting news ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Ministry Teams And Serving Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 4,166 views

    A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part four focuses on why we have people serve and do ministry.

    [SIMPSONS VIDEO] -it’s been a few weeks, but if you remember, we are spending the fist Drink Deeps of the year looking at why we do what we do, taking a look at church in general, but specifically here at Fire & Water and looking at why we do the things we do. -because for many people, church is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Messiah Who Reads The Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 24, 2010
     | 4,439 views

    Our words are a litmus test of the condition of our hearts.

    A Messiah Who Reads the Heart Text: Matt. 12:33-37 Introduction 1. Illustration: My wife Tina is an internal auditor for T. Marzetti. When she walks into a plant to do an audit she can tell a lot about that plant by what she sees. If she finds that the financials, employment records, inventory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why We Believe What We Believe About Baptism

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 4, 2014
     | 4,226 views

    Consider what we believe: 1. About the method of baptism. 2. About the meaning of baptism. 3. About the motive for baptism.

    Why We Believe What We Believe about Baptism Matthew 3:13-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 9, 2013 *Baptism is a big deal in Ukraine. Most churches don't have a baptistery, and the winters are very cold, so they only get to baptize once or twice a year. On those days the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 4, 2016
     | 9,464 views

    Let us purpose our hearts to give Gods word the Bible the proper place in our lives and in our homes and let us pray the Lord will bless us as we make it the light we follow as we make our way along the path the Lord has called us each to walk

    The Bible Way 2 Timothy 3:14 -17 KJV 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chad Wright avatar

    We Are Justified Freely By God's Grace

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 6,846 views

    This is a Lutheran Reformation sermon that reminds us what the Reformation was about and is about in our lives.

    Today is the day of the Church year that we celebrate the Reformation. To some people, this day may just be a glorified pep rally, thinking to themselves, “U- Rah, Rah, Lutherans!” To others it might be nothing more than a day where we once again tediously reflect on the history of the Lutheran ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran