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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Real You Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
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     | 10,800 views

    Today we’re going to consider the nature of the real you, beneath the surface.

    The Real You Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – January 22, 2012 Intro Who are you? I realize that is a question that defies any simple answer… but it does raise the challenge of what might be involved in responding. Today we’re going to consider the nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,952 views

    There are two types of wisdom—man’s wisdom and the kind of wisdom that only comes from God. The kind of true wisdom that only comes from God is evidence of real faith.

    1. Introduction (13) 2. Roots of test-failing wisdom (14) 3. Attributes of test-failing wisdom (15) 4. Fruits of test-failing wisdom (16) JAMES 3:13 Have you ever flown on one of those little puddle-jumper airplanes? I have and let me tell you, they’re not very much fun. If you’re in one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Miracle: Thanking God For Salvation Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009
     | 5,855 views

    If our giving thanks are functional, perfunctory, ho-hum, half-heartedness, and joyless, it is because we have ceased pondering the specifics of just what God has done for us in salvation at the cross.

    1. Title: It’s a Miracle! 2. Big Idea: We can be captivated by joy rather than captured by unworthiness. 3. Introduction: a. Read: Colossians 1:12-14 b. Prayer: c. We are continuing our sermon series from the book of Colossians. So far we have applied the gospel to vision, mission and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Mercy In His Judgement

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2019
     | 2,938 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 25: 1 – 38

    Jeremiah 25: 1 – 38 Mercy in His Judgement 1 The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon), 2 which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Excuses To God

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jan 1, 2021
     | 5,842 views

    When God calls Moses to go to Pharaoh for the deliverance of the children of Israel, Moses responds with a plethora of excuses...

    At the beginning of the Old Testament book of Exodus, the children of Israel have survived the drought caused famine. They’ve been in Egypt for over 400 years. Joseph has died and all his generation; the children of Israel were fruitful and have experienced tremendous population growth so much so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hell Awareness

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2023
     | 1,335 views

    Preaching about hell is no longer in vogue but it is an incredible warning to our God-defying world.

    When the great English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, taught homiletics to his student preachers, he coached them on preaching about heaven and hell. He said that they should look joyful when they preached of heaven, but their regular face would do when they spoke of hell. Years ago, preachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Win Either Way Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,135 views

    You win either way when you live God's way.

    You Win Either Way Philippians 1:19-26 Rev. Brian Bill February 1-2, 2025 This week, Tim Challies wrote a provocative post called, “If I Could Change Anything about the Modern Church.” That title got my attention. There is one thing churches used to do that they no longer do, and I often wish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Faithful Friends Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,163 views

    To grow in faithfulness, make some faithful friends.

    Finding Faithful Friends Philippians 2:19-30 Rev. Brian Bill March 1-2, 2025 People get mixed up on my name all the time. Some simply call me “Bill” and I’ve even been called “Brain,” though I’m not sure where that one comes from. When I’m called “Mr. Bill,” people around my age think of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Folly Is Fatal Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,951 views

    It’s better to go the way of wisdom than to fall into foolishness.

    Folly is Fatal Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2024 In a 2019 survey, 32% of Protestant churchgoers said they read the Bible every day, and 27% read it a few times a week. However, a 2022 survey found that only 10% of Americans read the Bible daily. According to the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection: Unbelieving Explanations & Believing Expositions

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,366 views

    An exposition of the Resurrection based on 1 Cor. 15 with a view toward seeing how Paul defends the Resurrection.

    INTRODUCTION Unbelieving Explanations (skeptical theories of the resurrection) Believing Expositions (the Pauline apologetic for the resurrection) Evangelically Defended (15:1-2), Scripturally Defended (15:3-4), Evidentially Defended (15:5-7), Experientially Defended (15:9-11), Logically ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God The Healer Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,130 views

    God is the God who heals us in every way.

    God Stories – Attributes of God June 8, 2003 God the Healer John 9:1-12 WHO SINNED HERE? – Story by Bob Lupton found in “Theirs is the Kingdom” Who sinned?" the disciples asked him. A tragedy like this doesn’t just happen-it’s caused. The man was born blind. It couldn’t be his fault, could ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Righteous Anger Of Jesus

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,151 views

    Sermon compares Jesus’ act of cleansing the Temple with the way He feels about many of our churches.

    Introduction: Three weeks ago we looked at the Compassion of Christ. We saw how Jesus showed compassion to a Widow who had lost her son, a man who was suffering from leprosy, and over 4000 people who were hot, tired and hungry. This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture that deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross We Don't Want To See

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    This sermon takes a look at the pain and suffering Jesus experienced on the cross.

    Introduction: Three weeks ago we looked at the Compassion of Christ. We saw how Jesus showed compassion to a Widow who had lost her son, a man who was suffering from leprosy, and over 4000 people who were hot, tired and hungry. This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture that deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Filled And Submitted

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,020 views

    When we are filled with the Spirit, the blessing of His grace and peace, we can help bring life change as we submit to another, seeing clearly or soberly the hope of heaven for today.

    Filled and Submitted 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Leading In Our Community

    Contributed by Mark Green on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,828 views

    To challenge people to become a sweet aroma of God within our community by seeing the spiritual interest of people, loving them and sacrificing for them.

    This morning I want us to answer a very important question together. It is not a particularly difficult intellectual question. Instead, this question is more personal. In fact, how each of us answers this question will significantly impact our leadership in the community. In reality, it just may ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible