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  • allan kircher avatar

    "Thyatira"

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,814 views

    this church looked perfect but beneath the surface a part of it was rotten—and the rot was spreading.

    Revelation 2:18-29 “The church of Thyatira” One of my favorite movies of all time is William Wyler’s Ben-Hur. Does anyone else share my love of this classic film? Well, we’re not alone because when Ben-Hur premiered in 1959 it won 11 academy awards including best picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just A Piece Of Paper--Yeah, Right!

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 6,354 views

    Marriage is a sacred institution.

    Just a piece of paper-yeah, right! Genesis 2:24 "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mega-Mystery

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
     | 2,008 views

    The institution of Marriage analyzed

    ‘The Mega-Mystery’ I. Institution of One Flesh/Marriage Gen 2:21: And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; Gen 2:22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made He a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Special Attention And Plenty Of Fertilizer

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 11, 2014
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     | 5,416 views

    We are commanded to bear fruit but if we do not give our fruit away it will only rot.

    Have you ever visited a vineyard? We often go to the vineyard in Vale. It is the Woodmill winery. As you drive into their location you are surrounded by acres of grape vines. If you go during the peak season they hanging full of clusters of grapes. I thought it would be fun to perhaps plant some ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    A Three-Fold Battle Plan To Redeem Western Civilization

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021
     | 1,312 views

    Your looking out upon a smoking, ruined battlefield. The battle is a battle for the ideas of a society. You and your men, clad in green, clutching rifles in the trenches are viewing three approaches.

    Your looking out upon a smoking, ruined battlefield. The battle is a battle for the ideas of a society. You and your men, clad in green, clutching rifles in the trenches are viewing three approaches. These three approaches lead to three strongholds. These strongholds are pouring out fire on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Incredible Family

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,570 views

    There is one institution that is far more powerful than government, far more influential than the university, that institute is the family.

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. The Incredible Family Colossians 3:18-21 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, June 15, 2008 (Father’s Day) We live on planet earth and across this spinning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 22, 2023
     | 425 views

    Jesus celebrates Passover and institutes Communion

    The Lord’s Supper Mark 14:22-31 I hope you enjoyed time with loved ones for the Thanksgiving holiday, and I hope you took time to truly be thankful to the Lord for how good He is to all of us. Since today is the Sunday after Thanksgiving, I really want us to think about an intimate dinner with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Male-Female Equality & Male Headship

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 16, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    God instituted sexual equality and male headship.

    God’s Glorious Church Male-Female Equality & Male Headship Genesis 1:26-27 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 15, 2005 Introduction (See credit below) Many times now we have considered the words of Ephesians 3:21. The apostle Paul, writing by inspiration of God, said, “Unto him be glory in the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As I Have Loved You

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 2, 2015
     | 3,686 views

    A sermon for Maundy Thursday based on the Words of Institution.

    I Corinthians 11: 23 – 26 As I Have Loved You Intro: Some time ago there was a television commercial that ended with, “Nothing says lovin’ like something from the oven.” That is especially true of bread. Nothing smells as wonderful as bread baking in the oven. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What's That Smell?"

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,737 views

    We live in a rotting world, and yet our response should not be to run and hide. We have the gospel cure that the world needs.

    Passage: 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Intro: tracking dogs (article in www.advancek9sar.com) Il) humans have 5 million sensory cells in our nose. Dogs have between 125-220 million 1. dogs smell this, faintly at first, and then zero in on location as scent intensifies! 2. because the closer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Approachable Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,846 views

    Some people are turned off from church but the Church Jesus instituted is attractive and approachable.

    THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 5-Approachable Hebrews 12:14-29 Sunday, March 18, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Read Scripture • Comment on history of Hebrews 12 (from Exodus 19) • Highlight the heart of God in being approachable o Adam & Eve in the garden & God was broken hearted when ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Last Passover

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 9, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,131 views

    A planned betrayal. Institution of Communion. Singing Praise. On to Gethsemane.

    THE LAST PASSOVER. Matthew 26:14-30. Even before the chief priests and the scribes had wrongly determined that the death of Jesus should not take place ‘during the feast’ (Matthew 26:5), Jesus had already predicted exactly when His death would take place (Matthew 26:2). They were wrong, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Big Picture For The Church

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,989 views

    the church was divinely instituted to experience the overwhelming love of Christ

    THE BIG PICTURE FOR THE CHURCH 3 How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we belong to Christ. 4 Long ago, even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Holy Spirit - Pentecost

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    This sermon describes the institution, the power, and the importance of the Holy Spirit.

    Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21 Message: “The Holy Spirit – Pentecost” Text: Jesus spoke these words to the disciples: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    God's Best Plan Or Ball And Chain? A Christian Theology Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,111 views

    Marriage is a pre-fall institution, and it is worth fighting for!

    God’s Best Plan or Ball and Chain? A Christian Theology of Marriage January 23, 2005 Intro: I believe that there is a lot of wisdom in children; allow me to share with you the responses of some children to some marriage questions… How do you decide who to marry? • "You got to find somebody who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist