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  • Jan Arthur Lee avatar

    Bear Fruit Or Burn

    Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    Examining the message and implications of John the Baptist.

    BEAR FRUIT OR BURN Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Good morning. If you have your bibles please turn with me to the gospel of Matthew 3:1-12. Today we begin a new series that begins here in Matthew 3 and ends with the Sermon on the Mount through chapter 7. And this section of Scripture in the gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Four Spiritual Checks - #2 The Reliability Of God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 17,723 views

    This is the second in a series on Paul’s Trustworthy sayings. It encourages us to find peace and hope in God’s promises.

    INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) When I began my first year at Bible College, I quickly became friends with another guy who was in my class -- let’s call him John. John and I were both from Brethren In Christ churches, we both came straight from high school, and we were both enrolled in the same program ...read more

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    Remain In Me

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,325 views

    Christ is our place of safety during the storms of life.

    Remain In Me (John 15:4, 9-10) ILLUSTRATION: It was a dark and stormy night when a lady was on a boat crossing Lake Michigan. The lightning, thunder, and rain made her very nervous. She saw jagged rocks jutting above the surface of the lake. In fear, she asked the captain, “Do you know where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth, The Whole Truth And..." Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,549 views

    The letter to the church at Pergamum Part 1.

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church October 8, 2006 "The Truth, The Whole Truth and..." (The Letter to the Church at Pergamum, Part 1) Rev. 2:12-17 [SERIES SLIDE WILL TRANSITION AUTMATICALLY TO TITLE SLIDE THEN TO BLANK SLIDE] [note to techs----if you want to liven up the opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Return The Favor Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 8, 2009
     | 7,009 views

    If you’ve received the grace of God return the favor to everyone else.

    Let’s begin this morning with a little check of your vocabulary. Can someone give me a defining of the word nag? If someone accuses you of nagging them, what are they trying to tell you? Nagging is when you tell someone something that they already know. And you tell them over … and over … and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve Only The God Who Can Save

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,731 views

    How tempting to compromise the Christian faith to fit in with the world around us! How do we stand tall, trusting our God, despite the insults and ridicule? A. Serve him no matter how fearful the threats. B. We serve him trusting his merciful power.

    Text: Daniel 3:13-27 Theme: Serve Only the God Who Can Save A. Serve him no matter how fearful the threats B. We serve him trusting his merciful power Season: Epiphany 4a Date: January 30, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Serve-Only-the-God-Who-Can-Save-Daniel3_13-27.html ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church Of The Open Door Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,741 views

    Jesus is coming back! While we can, we need to go through the doors of opportunity the Lord opens for us.

    The Church of the Open Door Sermon 6 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh August 21, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 3. INTRODUCTION OPENER: Here’s a little two-question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Application Of The Word Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,585 views

    Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and fulfillment of the Old Testament Law.

    “The Application of the Word” Matthew 5:21-48 Now Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warning Signs Of A Failed Marriage Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 3, 2016
     | 8,046 views

    There were warnings signs that Samson's marriage was bringing him down but he did not take heed instead continued to allow his desires, his disrespect, his disobedience and his his deception to overcome him. We can learn many things from his life.

    Warnings signs are set up to give precautionary notice of possible occurrences. But there are signs I saw in the internet that are so funny that I want to share with you today. Have you seen these kinds of signs? 1. "Do not Breathe under the water" - of course, you cannot breathe under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Wonderful Counselor

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 14, 2008
     | 4,232 views

    The prophecy of Isaiah...

    Wonderful Counselor Beartown Road Alliance Church December 2nd, 2007 As I was sitting in my office this week and beginning to prepare for this message, I kept coming back to one thought; it can’t possibly be December already. Why is it that when you are a kid, Christmas always seems like it’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Engaging The Enemy, Parts I, Ii & Iii

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,781 views

    Today we will look at the weapons for our good warfare

    Text: Ephesians 6:10-20, Title: Engaging the Enemy, Date/Place: WHBC, 2.18.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Priscilla Shirer story of the lack of invite to the critters under the boat. MacArthur list B. Background to passage: Interestingly enough, this is the church at which Timothy was dropped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #62 Two Rocks Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 13, 2022
     | 3,043 views

    In the story of Jesus being brought to His Jewish trial, Mark portrays two “rocks” – Jesus the solid rock and Peter, the “cracked rock.” This sermon contrasts the steadfastness of Jesus to Peter’s denials and challenges us to think about what these two examples teach us in our lives personally.

    #62 Two Rocks Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 13, 2022 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: Mark 14:53-72 – "And they led ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,049 views

    This sermon outlines Four Elements of Spiritual Growth.

    INTRODUCTION: New Year’s Day resolutions - a waste of time and energy because they focus on the body and leave out the mind and spirit. 1. We gain knowledge but have no perspective 2. We are convicted but often lack the skills implement growth 3. We attempt change without developing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Jesus Is The Lord Of The Storm! Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,319 views

    part seven of "A purpose driven life". We were created to be like Christ even in the midst of trials.

    Mark 4:35-41 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, ?Let?s cross to the other side of the lake.? 36 He was already in the boat, so they started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon a fierce storm arose. High waves began to break into the boat until it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can I Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,909 views

    We cannot enter the kingdom of heaven through religious observance, but we can through knowing Christ!

    Jesus’ view of scripture: Jesus was often accused of breaking the Sabbath day (Mt 12:1-2). Jesus’ disciples were accused of not following tradition (Mt 15:2), and Jesus himself was accused of blasphemy. Much more than just eyebrows were raised when Jesus entered the temple at Jerusalem, as he drove ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican