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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How Should We Live?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 25, 2013
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     | 8,388 views

    1. Live with the Lord’s hope (vs. 10-13 & 20-25). 2. Live with the Lord’s heart (vs. 22). 3. Live with the Lord’s holiness (vs. 14-19).

    How Should We Live? 1 Peter 1:10-25 Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 4, 2012 *Any Christian who is paying attention knows that our society has descended into darkness over the last fifty years. We need to understand that our rational world has been turned upside down by postmodernism, moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Bear Is Giving Chase Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    We all experience conflict in life. Often times conflict happens with people we are closest to. Somtimes, the relationship we thought would last forever is blown apart by it. How do we handle this conflict when it happens or repair the relationship?

    Introduction: Two long time friends decide to go camping in the woods for the weekend. They pack up their gear and head out. As they hike to their favorite campsite, a large grizzly bear ambles onto the path about 100 yards in front of them. Both friends freeze in their tracks hoping the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Messiah And The End Times Fulcrum Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2011
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     | 6,876 views

    The most important thing that Jesus wants us to know about the last days is simply to be ready at all times.

    The Messiah and the End Times Fulcrum Text: Matt. 24:32-51 Introduction 1. Illustration: A fulcrum is the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots, but it can also be a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation. 2. Jesus gives us 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You Growing Up Or Just Growing Old? Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,670 views

    The barometer for growing up is your ATTITUDE

    ARE YOU GROWING UP OR GROWING OLD? 1 Peter 3:8-12 P.S. The barometer for growing old is the same for growing up, it is your ATTITUDE. INTRODUCTION A little girl sat in her granddads lap, and with the cuteness only a granddaughter could muster, asked Granpy, are you old? Grandpas reply was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ready And Waiting For Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 6, 2011
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     | 8,275 views

    This parable challenges us to make sure we are prepared at all times to meet God. Whether via the Second Coming or at our death, we need to be ready. Not a good idea to be unprepared for His coming.

    Parable of the Ten Virgins Who here likes to paint? Who here plays an instrument? Most musicians or artists have stories of awkward moments when they were performing. Funny or awkward. The funniest I remember was when I was in a Christian rock band and we were starting a performance. The show ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hidden Talents

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 39 ratings
     | 47,547 views

    A look at what Christ demands of us until he returns.

    Jesus was going through Jericho on his last journey to Jerusalem. When he finally arrives, he will receive the welcome of a king as he rides triumphantly into the city of David. Everyone’s expectations are high and they are anticipating the days in Jerusalem. They expect that Jesus will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What To Do With A Knife In The Heart

    Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,430 views

    It's one thing to take a slap in the face but what do you do with a knife in the heart? Jesus tells us not only how to deal with offences but the enmey who delivers the offences.

    Bunbury Wed pm 3/08/2011 “What to do w/ a knife in the heart” Intro: *** In the movie the Cross & the Switchblade David Wilkerson manages to get the Mau Mau’s & the Bishops together at a large theatre complex w/ the intention of preaching to them & seeing them converted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Peace Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,498 views

    Are you at peace? Help listeners achieve the long-lasting gift of authentic peace in their hearts and minds.

    “Give them a piece of your mind!” the man shouted as we passed in the hallway of the United States Capital. He knew I was on my way to speak to a group of leaders at a crucial time of acrimonious conflict. As I walked on, it hit me: that was exactly what I wanted to do. But then an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    ... And Then God Showed Up Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,329 views

    The Jews were fearful that their disobedience in not rebuilding the Temple was going to put them back into exile, but in their repentance they see a loving and forgiving God that absolutely blows their mind!

    1In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, 2"Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3'Who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caution: God Working Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    Is the idea that God is working just wishful thinking? What does that look like if he is?

    (Introduction) (Other ideas might be the pains of road construction: and the signs that say, “Completed in 2011 as promised) The grief of my grandfather’s loss was still fresh. His wife, my step grandmother, had passed away unexpectedly. She was alive and well as they went to bed. He awoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Peace Work

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011
     | 2,835 views

    Making peace is hard work; having peace is a gift from God.

    Making peace is work. Hard work. And it’s not cheap, either. Can you imagine President Bush offering a cabinet post to Al Gore? And if you can imagine that, can you imagine Gore accepting the offer? And yet that’s almost exactly what has just happened in Israel, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Open Door Policy Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    It isn't size, or status, or wealth, or popularity that measures the worth of the church: it is faithfulness.

    We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations - like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used pepper spray to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Out Of The Frying Pan

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011
     | 5,318 views

    When the going gets tough, do you go with the flow or stand firm with confidence in God?

    I thought about calling this sermon “Denial is a river in Egypt” but decided after considerable struggle that it was just a little bit TOO clever. Just because you forgive most of my puns doesn’t mean that I have a permanent free pass. But denial is a big part of what this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Concerning The Collection - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,014 views

    This sermon examines the first of eight principles "concerning the collection."

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. For the next four Sundays I plan to preach on the subject of financial stewardship. Although ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Benedictus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,552 views

    In today's lesson we learn that because of the prophecies made, we should bless God.

    Scripture We are studying the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and to Save the Lost.” Today I would like to study the passage in which we learn about Zechariah’s song of praise that is known as the Benedictus, which is the first word of his song in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed