Canon Series
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 16, 2014
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1) Pondering of the Words (Revelation 22:18a), 2) Proliferation of the Words (Revelation 22:18b), 3) Purging of the Words (Revelation 22:19)
Suppose that you became a Christian in the second century A.D. You’ve heard the story of a divine being who died on a cross and rose from the dead. Through baptism, you’ve openly identified yourself with his followers. Now, you want to learn more about this deity. Yet you quickly ...read more
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Denomination: Other
Pure Religion
Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 3, 2015
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To establish that “pure religion” is not a feeling, but a faithful service to others by those who live daily to remain pure and unspotted from the world. Pure religion has it origin from the Word of God; not from the words of men!
INTRODUCTIONOutline.1. Perceived Religions2. Pure Religion 3. Practices of ReligionRemarks.1. James speaks of “pure religion” that which is undefiled, what it is not; what it is; and what are it practices. He writes: “If any man among you seems to be religious, and ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Fires Of Anger Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 30, 2015
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God hates it when we lose our temper. But how do we stop doing that? What does God tell us we can do to get rid of our anger?
There’s a story about an actor who was playing the part of Christ in a Passion Play.As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began to heckle him,and make fun of him, and shouted insults at him. Finally, the actor had taken all of it he could take. He threw down his cross, walked over ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Where Two Or Three Are Gathered Series
Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2017
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Working towards reconciliation is always my responsibility.
Where Two or Three are GatheredMatthew 18:15-20Rev. Brian BillApril 29-30, 2017I learned a new word this week from Wikipedia, the source you can trust – contextomy. Contextomy (also known as quote mining) is a type of false attribution in which a passage is removed from its surrounding ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Truth About Lying Series
Contributed by David Owens on Oct 3, 2016
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In this sermon, we explore the answer to some important questions about lying.
Introduction:A.Last week we began a new sermon series I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt. 1.Last week, we explored the fact that words have the power of life and death.a.Words have the power for much good or much evil.2.God’s desire is for ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Discerning The Will Of God Series
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 17, 2015
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We can Discern the Will of God through 1) Providence (v. 22), and 2) Planning (vv. 23–24)
Events over that past week have derailed many plans. For the people of Suncor, Target, Sony and others, mass layoffs have radically changed family directions. For a provincial and federal standpoint, fallings prices of Oil have meant the readjustment of budgets and plans. From individual families ...read more
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Denomination: Other
Day Of Contribution (Lesson 3) Series
Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020
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To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the regularity of the contribution, in worship.
INTRODUCTIONOutline.3. Day of ContributionRemarks.1. This is the last lesson in this sermon-series entitled: "The First Day of the Week." In it, we will investigate that the church contributed its money on: "the first day of the week” for the work and support of the church. Paul ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Daring To Imagine More Series
Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2018
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Daring to Imagine More Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey – October 6, 2018
Daring to Imagine More Series: Daring FaithBrad Bailey – October 6, 2018IntroToday we are continuing in our Fall venture “Daring Faith.” There are lots of ways we have described the nature of faith. In the largest of ways…I have said that:Faith is how the we as finite beings enter into the ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
More Than A Pretty Face: Seeing Character In My Future Mate Series
Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
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External beauty, attractiveness are always temporary. But internal beauty can get stronger and stronger not only in all of this life but throughout all of eternity.
Many of you know of Benjamin Franklin, one of the fathers of our country, was also the ambassador to France. And while he was in France, he was a member of a literary society. So Ben Franklin, without letting this agnostic literary society know where he had gotten the story, shared with them the ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Limitless Love Of God
Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jun 7, 2022
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How should we respond to those who have radical beliefs and lifestyles contrary to our beliefs? The temptation is to counter their viciousness and label them as an enemy. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us a model for the attitude that we are to have when faced with divisive social issues.
If not careful, as we study the Bible, we will pick and choose passages that support certain points of view or principles to which we cling. Yet those who first heard what has become known as the Sermon on the Mount had no idea what Jesus was about to say. They understood the moralism of their day, ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
I've Fallen And I Will Get Up!
Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 1, 2022
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Micah 7:8-11 is a picture of falling and rising again to be restored to former glory and them some!
I've Fallen And I Will Get Up!I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION:Long before advertisers understood the science behind the power of spaced repetition, they knew it worked. The reason radio and television and YouTube and social media exist is not primarily entertainment, but advertising.I spent long ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
After God’s Own Heart
Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 21, 2022
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David was a man after God’s own heart, because of his integrity. Through an overview of David's life, we explore what it is to have the heart of God, by contrasting “Saul’s heart of defiance” with “David’s heart of obedience.”
Baptist Men’s Day, on the Southern Baptist Convention calendar, is observed on January 24, 2021 (which, of course, we are a week late). I have written this morning’s sermon to recognize the men of our congregation, and we’re going to be looking at living a life of integrity before God. Our ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Finding Common Ground
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND BE HAPPY REGARDLESS OF YOUR CIRc*msTANCESSome people tend to lose sight of the importance of developing character qualities as taught by the Lord Jesus during His Sermon on the Mount.
HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND BE HAPPY REGARDLESS OF YOUR CIRc*msTANCESSome people tend to lose sight of the importance of developing character qualities as taught by the Lord Jesus during His Sermon on the Mount. The following keys to happiness are especially valuable for ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Unspeakable Words
Contributed by Dan Parton on Oct 29, 2000
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When Paul said what God told him was unlawful to repeat, what was He saying?
Unspeakable Words2 Corinthians 12:1-5Introduction: Last week, I said the Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times:- 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift."- 2 Corinthians 12:4, "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Building A Caring Church By Overcoming The Barriers Series
Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
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A study on overcoming barriers in the church.
I. The Barrier of Prejudice - not my familyA. II Kings 5:2 "And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife."B. Marauding bands of Syrians crossed over into Israel with object of capturing slaves. ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
