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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Compel Them To Come In

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020
     | 3,692 views

    Jesus was aware of discrimination or favoritism and lets His disciples know that it was not to be so when it came to the Kingdom...

    Can you remember times when as a child you along with other kids in your neighborhood had to pick teams in order to play a game? Much of the time we picked the kids for what they could bring to our team. If you were selecting players for a game of basketball, you tried to pick the best shooters ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Promises For Every Need: Lukewarm Faith Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 28, 2020
     | 3,672 views

    This morning we are going to cover several different areas of thought and I am going to share a Bible verse which highlights this area of the Christian faith. Please listen honestly and openly to God’s Word and see if this is an area where you are useful and passionate, or useless and lukewarm.

    God’s Promises for Every Need: Lukewarm Faith Revelation 3:14-22 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION I will need 3 volunteers today from the congregation to come up here, sit at this table for a moment, try some food, and answer a few questions. None of it is gross like last time when we had flavored ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #33 Déjà Vu All Over Again Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 1, 2020
     | 3,773 views

    Have you ever had that sense that you have experienced something before? This is called déjà vu. Well, when you read about the feeding of the 4,000 in Mark 8, you might think you’re experiencing “déjà vu all over again.”

    #33 Déjà Vu All Over Again Series: Mark Chuck Sligh November 1, 2020 NOTE: 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 8:1-9 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 3, 2020
     | 2,524 views

    Today, I'll be speaking on the topic of prayer...

    Review - The Purpose of this Series: The Bible says that developing and maintaining spiritual disciplines is God’s will for you. "...that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God's will for you." So far in this series we have looked at the topics of “How to Get a Grasp ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discipleship - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 9, 2020
     | 2,874 views

    Jesus' followers are called to continue this process of "making disciples"...

    I begin this message with a quote from Richard Wagamese, a native Canadian Ojibway Indian: “Storytelling, the act of one voice talking, sharing experience, observations, learning and teachings is becoming a lost art. Even though everyone from every culture has an oral tradition, we have ceased to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Blessings Of Believing In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 12, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,213 views

    Believing in Jesus gives us: 1. peace with God (vs. 1). 2. a pathway to God (vs. 1-2). 3. praise for God (vs. 2). 4. progress from God (vs. 2-4). 5. an out-pouring of God's love (vs. 5).

    The Blessings of Believing in Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 5:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 15, 2016 (Revised November 12, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 5. Back in chapter 3, God's Word clearly established the truth that, other than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Super Love For Us Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 16, 2020
     | 6,395 views

    1. God's love is undeserved. 2. God's love is unmatched. 3. God's love is unending.

    God's Super Love for Us The Book of Romans Romans 5:6-11 - (Reading vs. 1-11) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 22, 2016 (Revised November 16, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 5. In the first 3 chapters of this book, God's Word clearly established ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching Critical Mass Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,184 views

    Based on the Mario Murillo book. This message focuses on five keys to revival: a faithful prayer core, an attitude of humility, travailing in prayer, shattering the barrier of our old nature, and surrendering what takes priority over God.

    In the first chapter of Acts, Luke shares how Jesus ascended into heaven, and then afterwards he turns our focus toward a room. “It is the Upper Room in Jerusalem, and it is just weeks after the resurrection of Jesus. One hundred twenty believers are praying and waiting. All they know is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help Me Change Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 25, 2021
     | 4,808 views

    Once you experience life-changing conversion, you can then put in the work to be a better person. Jesus died to make you compassionate. Jesus died to make you kind. Jesus died to make you honest

    If you were to make a list of the things you’d like to change about yourself, what would be at the top of the list? Are you addicted to food? Late-night snacking? Or is it a more serious issue? Do you hate you? Do you have narcissistic tendencies? Do your relationships frazzle quickly, and no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ And The Commandments Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,739 views

    Because Jesus fulfilled the commandments, we must put our faith in Him and follow His commands.

    Do you ever get distracted and end up not paying attention? I can’t imagine that ever happening during a sermon. A couple weeks ago I was in the drive-through at Taco Bell and placed my order. As I pulled up to the window, I handed the bubbly worker my debit card. With a smile, she rang me up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,550 views

    This sermon looks at why we need to be Born Again and what it means to be Born Again.

    Scripture: John 3:1-21; Acts 2:38-41 Theme: Salvation Title: What does it mean to be Born Again? This sermon looks at why we need to be Born Again and what it means to be Born Again. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Wise, The Unwise, And The Otherwise Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 4, 2021
     | 6,887 views

    In James chapter 3, James contrasts two kinds of wisdom: worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. The fruits that result from these two kinds of wisdom couldn't be any more different from each other.

    A. Let’s start our sermon this morning with a quote: “Life is hard and it’s harder when you’re stupid.” 1. We chuckle at that because we all know it’s true. 2. Some people attribute that quote to John Wayne. 3. I don’t know if the Duke did or didn’t say those words. 4. The line doesn’t appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    13th Sunday After Pentecost. August 18th, 2024. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 8, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,312 views

    Year B, Proper 15.

    1 Kings 2:10-12, 1 Kings 3:13-14, Psalm 111:1-10, Proverbs 9:1-6, Psalm 34:9-14, Ephesians 5:15-20, John 6:51-58. (A). ASK WHAT I SHALL GIVE THEE. 1 Kings 2:10-12; 1 Kings 3:3-14. After his sordid affair with Bathsheba - and his engineering of her husband’s murder - David had taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bacon Or Eggs Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 9, 2021
     | 7,240 views

    Is God a forethought or afterthought in our life? Are we giving Him platitudes or our whole self? Are we giving Him our all? This series takes a look at how we are serving God.

    Bacon or Eggs Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 6:33; 19:16-26; Mark 12:41-44 Two weeks ago, on August 1st, I was lying in bed when the Spirit of God began to speak to me about our relationship with Him. As I listened to Him speak, I opened the notes app on my phone so I could capture what He told me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is God When You Need Him?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2021
     | 3,086 views

    God is our answer to times of crisis and confusion.

    Where Is God When You Need Him? Judges 6.1-16 The New Zealand national bird is the Kiwi. The Kiwi, is a flightless bird, closely related to the extinct Moa. The Kiwi is restricted to New Zealand. It is about the size of a chicken and has short, stout legs, no tail, tiny useless wings, gray or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ