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  • Donald Rapp avatar

    The Feeding Of The 5,000 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,855 views

    We can learn a lot about our role in God's kingdom from this miracle.

    The feeding of the 5,000 Mark 6:33-44 I. Introduction: A. The miracle of the feeding of the 5000 is one of the most significant of all the miracles 1. Because it is recorded in all four Gospels 2. Because of the tremendous truth it teaches us. 3. It may seem weird to you but I think you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    How God Provides In A Drought Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 374 ratings
     | 70,147 views

    Journey to the ’Cherith Brook’ as God gives Elijah (and us) 5 instructions for getting out of a drought!

    How God Provides in a Drought… The question I want to start out with this morning is..."What do you need more of?" "What is it this morning that you find you have a shortage of? "Maybe you don’t have a shortage of water ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 14, 2020
     | 2,077 views

    Last time we left off in the text where John says: …we shall be like Him…

    Objective: To exegete 1 John 3:2-3 emphasizing the point that our Savior’s sure and imminent return should motivate the believer to live holy just like our Savior Jesus is holy…. 1Jn 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Isaiah 49 The Promised Servant Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,949 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 49

    Isaiah 49 The Promised Servant The Servants Calling Vs. 1-7 The Servants Mission Vs. 8-13 The Servants Faithfulness Vs. 14-21 The Servants Protection Vs. 22-26 Intro: Fifth Gospel Good to be back from vacation Take a moment for Easter Let’s jump back into the book of Isaiah Isaiah is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Signs Of The End Of The Age (2020) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 8, 2020
     | 6,144 views

    Signs of the end of the age - Luke chapter 21 verses 5-38 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus gave some warnings: (A). There will be false messiahs (vs 8). (B). There will be wars (vs 9-10). (C). There will be natural disasters (vs 10-11). (D). There will be persecution (vs 12-18). (E). There will be the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple (vs 20-24). (2). ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    In Christ We Have...part 2

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,342 views

    This is the second part of a two part message on the blessings and benifits we have in Christ. This second message is prmarily from 1 John.

    In Christ, We have…. (2) 2 Peter 1:1-4 Intro: God has given us “exceeding great and precious promises:” -Last week we look at some of the promises of God. -These were based on the phrase “we have” -This phrase is found 229 times in the KJV. -God has abundantly blessed us through these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rules For Holy Living (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,714 views

    What Christians should NOT wear to worship? (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Before we get dressed (vs 1-4) (2). What not to wear (vs 5-9) (3). What to wear (vs 10-17) SERMON BODY: • An alternative title for tonight’s talk could be: • ‘What Christians should NOT wear to worship?’ • Of course this sermon is NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    A Reminder Of Our Responsibilities From Romans 12

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,207 views

    A Reminder of Our Responsibilities From Romans Twelve - Romans 12:1-21

    A Reminder of Our Responsibilities from Romans 12:1-21 Quote: Peter T. Forsythe was right when he said, "The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom but its Master". Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991, p. 22. 1. REVERE our Sovereign God - vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Second Coming Part Ii

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 13, 2011
     | 2,684 views

    Nothing clears away the emptiness of everyday life like learning about Christ and then sharing that with someone else. God has created us with an automatic desire to share good news.

    Part II Purpose: To encourage believers to live in the light of Christ's soon return. Aim: I want the listener to be challenged to do the work of discipling because Jesus is coming back. REVIEW: Vs.1-3 I. The Unsaved and the Second Coming Vs.1-2 A. Their fate is sealed 1. The time of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Art Of Greek Parsing Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 22, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    To demonstrate the Art of Greek Parsing to determine the undisputed truth of the holy scriptures in one's search to learn what they "must do to be saved" through their faith and obedience to the gospel of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Greek Parsing Introductory Remarks. 1. We will conduct a Greek Parsing Exercise to discover who received the Holy Ghost Baptism with Empowerment on the Day of Pentecost. 2. Many claims have been made today regarding this subject. Besides the 12 apostles, 1) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is God And What Can God Do

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023
     | 1,559 views

    I preached this message as the church was dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Power had been restored to all of our buildings except the sanctuary. There was a lot of work to be accomplished and we were meeting in our Fellowship Hall. Yet in all this God was sufficient

    WHO GOD IS AND WHAT GOD CAN DO! 1 CORINTHIANS 1:9 (NIV) 9 GOD, WHO HAS CALLED YOU INTO FELLOWSHIP WITH HIS SON JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD, IS FAITHFUL. 2 CORINTHIANS 9:8 (NIV) 8 AND GOD IS ABLE TO MAKE ALL GRACE ABOUND TO YOU, SO THAT IN ALL THINGS AT ALL TIMES, HAVING ALL THAT YOU NEED, YOU WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Looking Forward Too? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,217 views

    Encourage believers to let go of past mistakes and fears about the future, and instead focus on pursuing the heavenly prize with confidence in God's unchanging faithfulness and hope.

    Good morning, church family! You know, I've been thinking a lot about the future lately - I think we all have. In these uncertain times, it can be easy to get caught up in the worry and fear of what's to come. But as Christians, we have a Hope that is steadfast and unchanging, a Promise that we can ...read more

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    Waiting

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2019
     | 4,861 views

    We are waiting with, in and through Material adapted from John Mark Hick's book called: Yet Will I Trust Him: Understanding God in a Suffering World

    HoHum: There is a woman who is buried under a 175 year old oak tree in a cemetery of a church in rural Louisiana. According to this woman’s instructions, only one word is carved on the tombstone, “Waiting.” John Mark Hicks is a Church of Christ guy and he has been through loss- his first wife died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    'gifts Of Grace'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 1, 2024
     | 726 views

    'Gifts of grace' - Romans chapter 12 verses 3-8 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: TIME to EVALUIATE: • know yourself (vs 3) • accept yourself (vs 3) TIME to FUNCTION: • the theory (vs 4-5) • the practice (vs 6-8) TIME to DISCOVER: • be informed • be open • be available • be sensitive. Time to EXPLAIN: • the gift of prophecy (vs 6) • the gift of serving ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Principles Of Divine Judgment

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,479 views

    To avoid Gods’s judgment, we must first understand God’s judgment.

    THE PRINCIPLES OF DIVINE JUDGEMENT GENESIS 4: 1-16 1. Illus. of Lowell and Walter • Lowell- 50’ish golden gloves boxing instructor. Walter- 32 year old former marine. • Kept on until Lowell boxed with him. Lowell beat him to a pulp. 2. We do God like that some times. God’s preference is to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist