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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Baptism And Grace Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    How is Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection related to your freedom from sin? What do grace and baptism have to do with each other?

    We went to visit Jennifer and Brian earlier this week. It was great. They are both doing very well and our grandbaby is kicking. As some of you know, Brian and Jen have two dogs: Clint and Lou. Clint is Brian’s and Lou is Jen’s. They told me that when they leave the house they have to put Lou ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Life Of Anticipation

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,184 views

    A message to encourage us to live in anticipation of heaven and of God fulfilling His promises on earth.

    A Life of Anticipation Living in the hope God Offers Various Scriptures November 16, 2003 Introduction Today we finish our look at what it takes to have a life lived in the peace of God. We’ve focused on three strategies for living in the peace of God. First, we said we need to understand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Great Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,417 views

    *Think what God’s faithfulness can mean in your life.

    God’s Great Faithfulness Lamentations 3:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 23, 2008 *The big headline in yesterday’s paper said, “Bastrop mill closes; 550 lose jobs” Chances that they will resume operations are very slim. Economist Bob Eisenstadt was quoted as saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Builders (Matthew 7:21-29)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,088 views

    Jesus, the teacher of wisdom, warns us to build our lives upon solid foundations. ...

    Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with a story of two builders - a good builder and a bad builder, a smart builder and a dumb one. Some of you will be aware of the fact that I’m about to embark upon some building myself. Most of you know that Ange and I are in the process of buying a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    God's Great Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 11, 2015
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     | 19,107 views

    God’s great faithfulness: 1. Brings hope in our darkest hour (vs. 21). 2. Is the source of our salvation (vs. 22-23). 3. Makes Him our greatest gift (vs. 24). 4. Guarantees His goodness to all who trust in Him (vs. 25-26).

    God's Great Faithfulness Lamentations 3:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 23, 2014 (Revised and updated from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church on Nov. 23, 2008.) *Church: I think of Flight 370 that disappeared two weeks ago with 239 people on board. I also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Christ & The Media Narrative: The Tactics Of The Media In Subverting Christianity

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
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    There is an overarching narrative in our country, the United States, that is projected through media. The narrative is guided by academic institutions, television shows, newspapers, and of course the world wide web.

    There is an overarching narrative in our country, the United States, that is projected through media. The narrative is guided by academic institutions, television shows, newspapers, and of course the world wide web. Narrative is a term that we'll use to describe the overarching framework of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Three Good Reasons

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 12,225 views

    What I’d like someone to share with me if they found out I was lost.

    August 11, 2002 The man was awakened for the fifth time. “Get up. It’s time to get ready for church!” He replied grumpily, “I don’t want to; I don’t want to go to church today. Those people at the church don’t like me; I don’t want to go.” She rebutted, “You have to go.” Said he, “Give me ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    All You Need

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,098 views

    Mark 6:52 connects the miracles of walking on the water and the feeding of the multitudes with this conclusion: Jesus is all you need.

    Mark 6:45-52 – All You Need Bob heard a rumor that his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had all walked on water on their 21st birthdays. So, on his 21st birth-day, Bob his good friend Brian headed out to the lake. "If they did it, I can too!" he insisted. When Bob and Brian arrived at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And They Said Nothing To Anyone

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 22, 2009
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     | 9,308 views

    Your past, your problem or perception should never hinder you from telling the story of God loves and Jesus’ saving power.

    “You Tell the Story” Mark 16:1-8 “…And they said nothing to anyone…” I call the Markian version of the gospel the realist version. Mark appears to recognize the frailty of the human spirit. You may remember when we preached when you need a second touch from Mark 8; Jesus needed to touch the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Think Before You Speak - Sermon Body Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 53,370 views

    Using the letters T H I N K, we apply biblical truth related to our tongue. God has used this sermon in surprising ways. When I preach it, I use the five fingers of my hand to represent each letter of the alliteration. Some of our members have given feedb

    Using the acronym THINK, try to ask these 5 questions before you speak. T – True Is it True? Remember this rule about gossip: “The more interesting it is, the more likely it is to be false.” ILLUS: If I counsel a couple, and listen to only one side and then make my judgment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living So All Will Know Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
     | 4,599 views

    As Christians we are called to be living witness.

    Living So All Will Know Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Five year old Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. This man was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Can’t See Him, But I Know He’s There!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,582 views

    “Behold, I go forward, but He is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive Him: on the left hand, where He works, I cannot behold Him: but He knows the way that I take: when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”

    I CAN’T SEE HIM, BUT I KNOW HE’S THERE Job 23:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At church one morning, as Gwen was about to start her four-year-olds’ Sunday school class, a little boy showed up without any identification. 2. Gwen managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leaving A Legacy

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jun 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,634 views

    This is a short devotional given at a Men's Breakfast about us as men leaving a Godly legacy.

    Proverbs 13:22a A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children A good man leaves an inheritance [of moral stability and goodness] to his children’s children Amplified Bible A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren The Message 30 for 30 of two strikingly different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cramer avatar

    Renewed In Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 971 views

    A message of Hope for our future about being renewed in our walk with the Lord.

    Renewed in Christ. Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fatal Flaws Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 28,544 views

    As we finish Romans 2 this morning, we’re going to learn that many believers today are “cheater Christians,” because they’re fooling themselves and others. Too many religious people have pretty packaging on the outside but have downsized the amount of sp

    The Fatal Flaws of Religion Romans 2:17-29 Rev. Brian Bill 6/25/06 I’ve been fascinated and frustrated about something for many years. Have you noticed how companies are shrinking the size of their products while keeping the packaging the same? The result is less product while the price stays ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist