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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Is The Pastor Eligible?-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2010
     | 3,715 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Paul told Titus that the focus of his work on Crete was to bring order to the churches & appoint qualified elders. Pastors must meet certain qualifications. But What are they? Pastoral eligibility is measured by...

    IS THE PASTOR ELIGIBLE?-I—Titus 1:5-9 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those aspects ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering For Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2020
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     | 8,825 views

    Dealing with trials and adversity are a part of everyone's life - some more than others. We don't enjoy suffering, and yet the Word of God teaches us that we are to rejoice in them and even be happy as we suffer reproach. Peter explains this difficult doctrine in our text.

    Suffering for Righteousness 1 Peter 4: 12-16 Peter had spent considerable time in the preceding verses dealing with Christian character and conduct in the midst of a fallen world. He was well aware of the struggles and persecution many within the church faced. Although they were forced to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Battle Armor 2 Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    Aqaba in 1917 seemed impregnable. Any enemy vessel approaching the port would have to face the battery of huge naval guns above the town.

    "Our Battle Armor!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 6 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:16-17 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church August 6, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:13-17 "In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Cultivate A Heart To Hear God Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 14, 2007
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     | 4,555 views

    (Parts of this message were condensed from a sermon by Rick Warren) How do we hear the voice of God, above the din of a noisy world?

    Introduction: I. Have you noticed; A. We live in a noisy world. B. By noisy, I mean 1. Lots of competing ideas 2. Lots of competing ideologies 3. Lots of competing standards of living, and ideas of what is right and wrong, C. And all of these different noises seem to be talking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Disciple Or Just Part Of The Crowd?

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,735 views

    This is a sermon on discipleship. The thesis is that discipleship demands total surrender that includes: 1.) loving Jesus above all else and 2.) carrying your cross.

    Disciple or Just Part of the Crowd?—LUKE 14:25-33 Jesus appealed to large crowds of people. Today’s text in Luke 15 declares: “Large crowds were traveling with Jesus.” Jesus appealed to the common masses of people. Time and again the Gospels make such announcements as: “A few days later, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Prayer For Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 62 ratings
     | 26,513 views

    While we can benefit from some of the wisdom that whirls around us, to be truly wise we need the wisdom that comes from above.

    Recently a survey was done with a group of kids. This is how they responded to the question, “What do you think wisdom is?” Rocky, age 9, said, “Wisdom is wearing a hat when feeding seagulls.” 9-year-old Carol commented, “Never ask for anything that costs more than $5 when your parents are doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
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     | 3,281 views

    Based on the prayer of Jabez, though life was tough, he was able to rise above the pain of his life. Here are the 4 aspects of his prayer.

    Life is tough, pray hard! The Prayer of Jabez Citation: The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez saying “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have A Friend Who Thinks That All Religions Are The Same

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 115 ratings
     | 4,811 views

    In this message we try to arm ourselves with answers that will both show why all religions are not the same and how Christianity is far above them all.

    I Have A Friend Who… Thinks All Religions Are The Same In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honor Marriage! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,205 views

    Christians are called to submit to one another; to put the other’s will over & above your own out of reverence for Christ; especially in the marriage relationship.

    Honor Marriage! Ephesians 5:21-33 Focus: Christians are called to submit to one another; to put the other’s will over & above your own out of reverence for Christ; especially in the marriage relationship. Function: To honor the institution of Christian Marriage. Open by recognizing folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Jesus Went To College

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    Student Day at Christmas message. Jesus demonstrated curiosity, He shared what He knew, but above all He understood that relationships are paramount.

    Aren’t babies wonderful? Babies are so sweet and so soft and cuddly. Everybody loves babies. Never mind, as some wit has put it, that a baby is nothing but a digestive system with a loud voice at one end and total irresponsibility at the other! Despite all that, everyone loves babies. That, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming Off The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,649 views

    If we want to share in the glory above, we must follow Him into sufferings below. The glory on the mountain helps us deal with the garbage in the valley.

    Coming Off the Mountain Mark 9:14-29 February 4-5, 2017 Rev. Brian Bill Beth and I are coming off a mountaintop experience as we just returned from a week in Virginia to see Jamie and Lydia, our son-in-law and daughter, who just happen to be the parents of our grandson Philip, or as he’s more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Royal Priesthood

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 7, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,677 views

    If we are born from above we are one of God’s peculiar people, an immortal, a member of the Royal priesthood; we are a chosen one!

    A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD INTRODUCTION It is quite evident that a large number of Christians prefer to read religious articles, which wrap them in comfortable warm and fuzzy feelings. This is perfectly understandable, and the Holy Bible is our best source for such a message. After all, there is truth in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Crown Of A Good Name

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,837 views

    Are you wearing the Crown of a Good name? The Word is above Name; because the Name is equal to Character and the Godly Character comes from the Word of God!

    Quotes: “Always end the name of your child with a vowel, so that when you yell the name will carry.” -Bill Cosby “A good character is the best tombstone. Carve your name on hearts, not marble.” –Samuel C. Fulkerson “Character is like a tree and reputation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Making A Comeback 3: Look Up! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2023
     | 1,398 views

    The solution to our problems is from above. Let's Look Up to Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness, who can heal our land.

    Benjamin Franklin, the oldest delegate at the 1787 Constitutional Convention, remarked that all summer, he had wondered if the decorative gilded sun carved on George Washington’s chair was rising or setting. At the end of the Convention, Benjamin Franklin reportedly commented, “I have often looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcome By Listening Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 15, 2021
     | 3,027 views

    There are so many different voices we listen to when we need help. There is the voice of God - the one we should listen to above all.

    OVERCOME BY LISTENING TO GOD 1 Samuel 3:1-16 Introduction There are so many different voices we listen to when we need help. There is that inner voice, the one we talk to when we are alone. There is the voice of friends - who may/ may not be Christians. There is the voice of experts - offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ