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  • W. Alderman avatar

    Encouragement From The Lord

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    This is a message that deals with church growth and encouragement through preaching

    Encouragement From the Lord Text: Col.2:9-23 Introduction: Much of the preaching being done today perpetrates discouragement. Preaching ought to offer encouragement to the discouraged. But so many times it does not! May we notice the encouragement that Paul gives to this people. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hey, I Don't Swear By Your Name—god Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
     | 4,033 views

    There are a number of places we can put our trust in. Only Jesus is worthy of our full complete and total trust.

    HEY, I DON’T SWEAR BY YOUR NAME—GOD Hebrews 6:12-20 September 6, 2008 Pastor Jim Bohrer. Don’t you just love those white on black billboards someone started some time back that has God’s sayings on them? 12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism: Christian Divider Or Fellowship Builder?

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,642 views

    This is 2 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one addresses the idea that many Christian churches add theology rather than focusing on what scripture teaches us. In short, we need to focus more on being one Christian church rather than ge

    Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, we’re cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as a Christian. But, Christians, as a whole, cannot agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    12 Keys To Abundant Living - 4 Questions Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 176 ratings
     | 41,154 views

    The first in the series looks the questions: Who am I? What am I? Where am I? What do I really want? What God has made us to be is a foundational principle in abundant living.

    Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living You know God uses the funniest things sometimes to challenge my heart with a message. The latest of these was a computer game my daughter got for Christmas called Roller Coaster Tycoon. In it you build a roller coaster park and try to make a profit. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Mysteries Of Christ Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,605 views

    The Apostle Paul is about to reveal to the Ephesians the mystery, which had been hidden from them but now, at the appropriate time, God is revealing.

    Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ THE MYSTERIES OF CHRIST Ephesians 3:1-13 A mystery-lover takes his place in the theater for opening night, but his seat is way back in the theater, far from the stage. The man calls an usher over and whispers, ’’I just love a good mystery, and I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Random Acts Of Kindness

    Contributed by Reverend Dr. Glenn Harris on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,697 views

    The focus point of the message is that we as Christians need to one time in our lives show and do random acts of kindness to others which is pleasing to God up in heaven.

    Random Acts of Kindness Reverend Dr. Glenn A. Harris Exodus 25:10-22 Introduction Many things go on in our everyday lives that we often forget to do something kind for the next. We get busy and uppity that when we see other people down we talk trash about them, kick them when they are down, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are They Who Hunger Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,425 views

    To want righteousness more than anything else.

    Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Hunger and Thirst are powerful motivators. "Hunger and thirst" vividly express desire. The sons of Korah cried, "My soul thirsts for God, for the living God" (Ps 42:2; cf. 63:1) for the deepest spiritual famine is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defining Christianity

    Contributed by Scott Thomas on Nov 6, 2013
     | 3,633 views

    Christianity is Receiving Christ, Representing Christ, and Responding to Christ by working for Him. So many today think if their good out weighs their bad, than they are a good Christian. So look and lets see what a real Christian is.

    DEFINING CHRISTIANITY I John 5:10-13 10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quit Dabbling In Sin!

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    Just as God demanded the Israelites to cast off the jewelry that they brought with them from Egypt, He commands us today to get rid of the former bad habits and sins in our life.

    GET RID OF THE BAD HABITS (SIN) God brought His people to the border of the land of blessing in verse one. In verse two, God promises to fulfill his promise, but without the exceptional delight of His presence, rather sending them in with an angel. In verse three, God proclaims their sin ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Eight Steps To A Divine Life

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,084 views

    How to build a Christian life.

    Eight steps to a divine life How to clime the mountain God has for us . 1. Step to humility (conscious need) Matt. 5;3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Step to penitence (morning for sin) Matt.5;4Blessed are they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eugene Pansler Jr avatar

    What Is Grace?

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Mar 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,389 views

    what is grace

    What is grace, is it a denomination, is it just a doctrine, or is grace a subject for debate for some in the church? What is grace, (first,second,third), it's a: 1. Saving Grace. What is grace, first, it's a saving grace, it's a saving grace from every failure, from every sin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Foundations Of The Faith: Baptism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 6,623 views

    BAPTISM IS ONE OF THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH. SOMETIMES WE GET SO FAMILIAR WITH WHAT WE BELIEVE THAT WE LOSE SIGHT OF THESE BASIC THOUGHTS. REVIEW IS OFTEN TIME WELL INVESTED.

    FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:13-17 TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING WITH OUR SERIES ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH, BY LOOKING AT BAPTISM. BAPTISM IS A CONTROVERSIAL POINT OF CHRISTENDOM, AND IT IS NOT MY POINT TO ADD FIRE TO THE CONTROVESY, BUT TO EXAMINE WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Faith

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014
     | 4,940 views

    Defining our Faith

    Hebrews 11:1-3 What is Faith There once was a tourist who came too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, lost his footing and plunged over the side, clawing and scratching to save himself. After he disappeared out of sight; and, just before he fell into open space, he stumbled upon a scrubby ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Simple - Pt. 1 - Disciples? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019
     | 5,687 views

    Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

    Disciples? I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. Rubix Cubes. Algebra. Or maybe better said . . . math. Why people in horror movies go into barns, cellars. Why people in action moves never take the gun of the person they disarm when there are more bad guys to face. Women. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Do You Live A Holy Life?

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Aug 22, 2016
     | 3,179 views

    how do you live a holy life

    How do you live a hoy life, do you live by rules, do you live by right and wrong, or do you live a holy life by becoming real spiritual? How do you live a holy life (first,seoond,thrd), you: 1. Let Jesus Be Lord. How do you live a holy life, first, you let Jesus be Lord, you let ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal