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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Death - The Journey Of No Return Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 17, 2022
     | 3,537 views

    This sermon focuses on denial of death by our culture and what should be the embracing of death by Christians.

    (Opens with song “O Death” from the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”.) If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to open them up, we will be looking at John 11:25-26. It is going to take us a while to get there, but we will eventually get there. If you have been here for a while, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Signs And The Will Of God

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 16, 2015
     | 5,046 views

    Gideon & His Fleece - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Negatives: • Gideon already knew God’s will. • Gideon’s fleece setting was evidence of his distrust, not his faith. • Fleece setting is dictating to God. • Fleece setting doesn’t really solve the problem. The Positives: • We ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Your Legacy Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2014
     | 5,971 views

    The goal of time management according to Jesus and His parables is to use your time wisely and not waste it on the wrong thing. We need to be focused on the Kingdom of Heaven/The Kingdom of God. We need to build on its foundation the rock which is Jesus.

    Video Illustration to open series: Your Time Is Right Now Our new theme for this next quarter centers on this question, “How are you using your time?” Theme: Time Management Introduction to the new theme: Benjamin Franklin said, “Do you love life? Then do not squander time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Or Lust Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 4, 2015
     | 6,457 views

    When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you choose?

    Sermon: “Rooted in Love not Lust” Series: Rooted - Youth Group Opening Video: Sermoncentral.com “Love Defined” Hands on Illustration: 2 tablets have youth write Gods definition of love and how he describes it and the world’s definition of love on separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Child Is Born, A Son Is Given Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2014
     | 9,461 views

    Exploring reasons for the birth of the Christ.

    “To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] Can any text be more intimately associated with Christmas than the text now before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    I Am Destined Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014
     | 5,955 views

    Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians

    I Am Destined Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - January 19, 2014 Introduction Do you have hope? I don't mean simply hope about what you might do today or tomorrow....I mean ultimate hope. Do you know your ultimate destiny? > That is what I believe God wants to speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis King avatar

    Christian Views Embracing Lgbtqia+ Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 23, 2023
     | 1,776 views

    I think too few Christians are willing to embrace gays with open arms and hearts, as we should, but also, too many gays seethe and release their anger on anyone is not willing to endorse or affirm their dissenting lifestyles.

    Christian Views Embracing LGBTQIA+ Allow me to start this brief essay off with the NIV Bible verse of Romans 2:1, You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 12, 2021
     | 2,095 views

    1) The Foretelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:10-11a), 2) The Founding of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:11b-12a) 3) The Forthtelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12b), and 4) The Fathoming of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12c).

    1 Peter 1:10-12 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories.12 It ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Lord's Priority For Unity In His Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 11, 2022
     | 2,732 views

    Jesus shows us: 1. The purpose of our unity (vs. 14-15). 2. The process for our unity (vs. 15-17). 3. The power of our unity (vs. 18-20).

    The Lord's Priority for Unity in His Church The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:14-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 11, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 18, as we focus on the Lord's Church. The church is mentioned over a hundred times in the New Testament. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Direct Evidence That Proves The Historicity Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 9, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 619 views

    You may not like the answer....

    You may not like the answer, but it is - NO! There is no direct empirical evidence (i.e., primary or reliable secondary sources) or absolute proof that Jesus existed. Unfortunately, to the chagrin of atheists and agnostics, there is no audio or video evidence of any person alive today who was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Romans Aints To Saints Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 28, 2024
     | 594 views

    The book lays out the path from being an ain’t to becoming a saint. The key is the Spirit of God and obedience to the Word of God.

    Series: Never seen before in 2024 Thesis: To see or experience something we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024! Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John 3:16 Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 23, 2024
     | 2,499 views

    When John wrote these words, Jews would have thought God would love only the righteous. But the Bible doesn’t say God loves good-looking people. The Bible doesn’t say God loves rich and successful people.

    Think with me about some of the most famous sayings in history. Martin Luther King Jr said famously, “I have a dream…” John Fitzgerald Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” Perhaps there is no more famous sentence anywhere than John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    How Teachable Are You?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 18,533 views

    When you are through learning from others you are through! God wants us all to have a teachable spirit!

    How Teachable Are You? Opening Illustration: One child wrote a letter to God. Dear God, I read your book and I like it. Did you write any others? I would like to write a book someday with the same kind of stories. Where did you get your ideas? Best Wishes, Sarah Thesis: When you are through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    'saints" Romans Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,170 views

    Paul tells us in Romans 1 that we are called to be saints. A saint is an individual who has 7 spiritual qualities.

    “Saints” – Romans Part 1 Opening Illustration: Almena Your Words from Blue Fish TV – This clip talks about the willingness on our part to give God all of our lives! Thesis: Paul tells us in Romans 1 that we are called to be saints. A saint is an individual who has 7 spiritual qualities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    One Voice Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,573 views

    1) One Voice in Ridicule (Nehemiah 4:1-3), 2) One Voice in Response (Nehemiah 4:4-6), & 3) One Voice in Reaction (Nehemiah 4:7-14)

    On 31 October 1517, Martin Luther wrote to Albrecht, Archbishop of Mainz and Magdeburg, protesting the sale of indulgences. Luther objected to a saying attributed to Johann Tetzel that "As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs." He insisted that, since forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Other