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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    True Discipleship

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,200 views

    True discipleship requires us to: 1. Be intentional. 2. Be Passionate. 3. Desire to be used by God.

    James Armour, my friend from England who preached here several months ago recently wrote me about a problem. One of his closest friends in the church was also the one who handled the church’s money. He was a trusted friend. They had vacationed together as families. But he embezzled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    What is the good word for today? God is in control!

    Three years ago this past summer, one of the college students at my former congregation found out that he had a brain tumor. I’ll never forget that evening waiting with members of his family and girlfriend as he had an MRI done and then was told it revealed a brain tumor. But, what is special ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Make Easter More Than Just A Holiday

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,816 views

    Easter Sermon 2004

    Make Easter More than Just a Holiday Matthew 28:1-10 Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 Introduction Well, here we are ¡V Easter. The sun is shining, most of the time, the birds are singing, the buds are trying to bust out on the trees, and the days are getting longer. We celebrate the resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Becoming And Looking Different

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,567 views

    Christians must remember that they are called to put off their former way of life, to renew their minds, and to put on the new self, which will produce a Godlier lifestyle.

    Let us pray... Our passage today is from Ephesians 4:20-24. It says: 20You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. 21Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Save Me From Myself Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,775 views

    Fifth, and final in a series on Spiritual Warfare. This message explores how a lack of repentance, and humility can make ourselves our own worst enemy.

    There is a great rivalry in this part of the country. The UK/U of L Rivalry. From a mascot standpoint, it isn’t much of a fight. A Wildcat versus a Cardinal. My Grandma Ulmet lived a number of years in Louisville. She loved the city, and loved the U of L Cardinals. It grew into a love of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 40,680 views

    The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

    Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recognizing The Master Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,857 views

    How can you recognize if you are following the master?

    • If you watch KRBC News in the evening, you will see the lady anchor is Megan Dobbs. • Megan was a in Jr. High, she was in the youth group where Laura and I were youth counselors and sponsors. We went to First Baptist Church of Forney. • We took her and a big group of youth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From A Soldier Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 25, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,792 views

    Memorial Day: This message is written by a former Civil Air Patrol Chaplain. We can learn some things from our military men and women that apply to our walk with the Lord and the Christian fight for people's spiritual freedom.

    Memorial Day is tomorrow, and this morning I’m going to be sharing from a message I’ve entitled “Lessons from a Soldier.” So, let me get started by sharing a brief history of Memorial Day. “In 1868, General John A. Logan, then president of the Grand Army of the Republic, declared that May 30th ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #7 When Jesus Came To Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,874 views

    What would happen if Jesus came to your church? One day Jesus went to synagogue and established his authority in a most profound way. This sermon examines how Jesus showed He was the Son of God by His authority in teaching and His authority over demons.

    #7 When Jesus Came to Church Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 2, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Jesus Is . . . Greater Than Moses! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 24, 2017
     | 6,901 views

    Part 4 of a sermon series looking at who Jesus is, through the book of Hebrews. This passage compares Jesus to Moses.

    Jesus Is . . . ! Hebrews 3:1-19 June 25, 2017 Last week we were looking at Hebrews 2, which started out by reminding us if we don’t hold onto the truth, which is Christ, we very easily will drift away from that truth. We will slowly move from active faith to a passive faith. It’s very possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Because Of Fearing God

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 6, 2024
     | 1,596 views

    If we really fear God, meaning we have great respect for Him, we regard Him highly, we are in awe of Him, our attitude or behavior will be so different. Even toward those who would want to harm us, our reactions would be far from the ordinary.

    “Now when Sanballat and Tobiah and Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies heard that I had built the wall and that there was no breach left in it (although up to that time I had not set up the doors in the gates), Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, ‘Come and let us meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    God Is My Banner (Jehovah Nissi) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 76,643 views

    The name we are focusing on today is Jehovah Nissi, which means, “God is my Banner.”

    Today we conclude our sermon series called, “What God Goes By.” Let’s begin with a matching quiz to see how well you know the names of God. 1. Elohim a. The Covenant Keeper 2. Adonai b. God the Healer 3. Jehovah Shalom c. The God Who is There 4. Jehovah Jireh d. God of the Angel Armies 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Power Of Commitment

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,742 views

    Why do you suppose there are close to 159 million people in America who claim to be Christians and yet the Church is not making more of a moral and spiritual impact?

    I. The Appeal to Commitment (v. 1a) A. We Respond to an Appeal B. We Respond in Appreciation, II. The Act of Commitment (vv. 1b-2a) A. It is a Permanent Sacrifice B. It is a Personal Sacrifice C. It is a Practical Sacrifice. III. The Assignments of Commitment (v. 2) A. The Christian is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Picture Of Gospel Partnership Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 3, 2025
     | 780 views

    When we’re gripped by the grace of the gospel, our hearts overflow with love for God’s people.

    A Picture of Gospel Partnership Philemon 1-7 Rev. Brian Bill November 1-2, 2025 Perhaps you’ve wondered about the process I go through to choose what to preach on. After an extended time of prayer, I think through our four G’s (Gather, Grow, Give, and Go) to see if there’s a value that we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plan To Please Him

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,366 views

    One of our New Year’s resolutions out to be to please the Lord, and this message gives us some practical ways to do that.

    Plan To Please Him Text: I John 3: 22 Intro: At this time every year, we hear a lot about New Year’s resolutions. Generally, the resolutions people make have to do with things about themselves they would like to change. They cover the spectrum of human life, from losing weight to simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist