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  • Clark Frailey avatar

    The Parable Of The Four Soils

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,504 views

    A look at the Parable of the Four Soils using contemporary illustrations.

    I. Seeds fell along the Path (v. 4) EXPLANATION: The Soil on the Path will not grow a seed. Or that part of the gospel message that can be sowed in us. This first seed falls by the wayside or on beaten path bordering the garden. This is sun-baked hard ground, completely useless for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Onward Christian Soldiers

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,816 views

    Being a good Soldier for the Lord

    “ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS” Eph. 6:10 A person is saved without any effort whatsoever on his part. However, once a person is saved, he finds that he is in a battle. He has three big enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Every man, woman, boy, and girl who is saved needs to learn to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial Day Message

    Contributed by David Moe on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,696 views

    This message was delivered to a secular audience at the cemetery in Reed City, MI on Memorial Day, 2006.

    Address given Memorial Day, 2006, at Reed City Cemetery by Rev. David Moe, Pastor of Hersey Congregational Church … “(O)ne nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” In this brief message I’ve been asked to deliver this morning, I’d like to focus on just two of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Trip Around The World

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,685 views

    Often as Christians we need to take a mental trip around the world to see the needs of the world today, as well as revisiting places like the Mount of Olives, Calvary, and the empty tomb to remind ourselves of the Great Comission we have been given.

    Trip Around the World Matthew 28:19 Intro Tonight with the aid of the Holy Spirit, I would like to take a trip around the world, so that you might discover the desperate needs of the world in which we live. I would also like to take you back to some significant events in history that provide us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revisiting History

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Oct 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,416 views

    A look at the great depression and the grim fact we might be revisiting that time again in our nation.

    Revisiting History Pastor Jeston Bennett 1. Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma 09/05/08 The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange just after the crash of 1929. On Black Tuesday, October twenty-ninth, the market collapsed. In a single day, sixteen million shares were traded--a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biscuits And Mustard Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,028 views

    Principles of the kingdom of God.

    BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 2—Biscuits and Mustard Luke 13:18-21 Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Lk 13:18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? Lk 13:19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Want To Shoot My Kids!

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008
     | 3,477 views

    Happy Father’s Day. Sometimes our kids do drive us crazy, but if we keep our focus as dads, the day will come when we will launch them out into the world. Let’s give them a good shot!

    I want to shoot my kids!!! Bring arrows Introduction In honor of Father’s day today I would like to take a look at Psalm 127:1-5 So if I am reading this correctly as fathers we should all want to “Shoot our children!!!” Now I know that can be understood several different ways and I don’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Training To Be A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    What if you could sit under one of the greatest Generals in all of God’s army? Would you listen to what he has to say about basic training for spiritual battle?

    Training to be a Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Paul, the General, gives instructions to the Private Timothy. Having the right equipment for battle is great, but you have to know what to do with it. This is basic training for church work. Debate right now about what a “cut and run” policy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith And Being "Incredible" Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,910 views

    A look at what it takes to be incredible for God

    Introduction Clip from “Incredibles” Remember at the start of the series we talked about super-heroes like Mr Incredible. Well this chapter shows we can be incredible too by faith. We have a list of people who did and endured incredible things for God – they conquered, escaped, overcame lions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Running The Right Race Or The Rat Race?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 15,432 views

    If you win the rat race you will still be just a rat!

    Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------------------- "ARE YOU RUNNING THE RIGHT RACE OR THE RAT RACE?" Heb 12: 1,2 1Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Commitment

    Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 125 ratings
     | 22,206 views

    What is the true cost of commitment? Are you willing to pay it?

    The Cost of Your Commitment Luke14:25-35 Commitment is not found in the location of your body, but instead the location of your heart. (ie. Athlete, student) Illus: In 1947, a professor at the University of Chicago was scheduled to teach an advanced seminar in astrophysics. At the time he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bear All Adversity With Joy

    Contributed by Kyle Foley on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,936 views

    This sermon inspires the reader to accept adversity more cheerfully.

    do not complain. your ever constant prayer must be: thy will, Lord, not mine be done, it is your wisdom that irradiates blissado, not my limited, human intellect. it is your love unfathomable, Lord, that decrees the shape and the shine, not my frailties and shortcomings. whatever obstacles you set ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Running God's Race Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,107 views

    The importance of faithfully running the race we are called to run...

    Date Written: April 4, 2006 Date Preached: April 5, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Sermon Details: Series Title: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: Running God’s Race Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: Have you ever stopped to think about what the Bible would look like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Words From The Father's Heart Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    We can rejoice as we obey these words from the Father’s heart!

    Three Word’s from the Father’s Heart Phil 1:27-30 27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Hindering The Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,570 views

    Following things hinder the church: UNCONTROLLED SPEECH; UNYIELDING SERVANTS; UNSYMPATHETIC SAINTS; UNIDENTIFIED SERVICE

    What Is Hindering The Church Galatians 5:1-15 “Ye did run well, who did hinder you?” The apostle Paul was very fond of athletic illustrations and used them often in his letters. His readers as well were familiar with the Olympic games and contest that always included foot races. It is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist