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  • James May avatar

    Building Consistency

    Contributed by James May on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 49,061 views

    Consistency is a key factor in successfully living for the Lord. Here are some practical keys to building consistency.

    Building Consistency by Pastor Jim May If there is one thing that will help each of us to become the man or woman of God that God wants us to be, its “consistency”. I am convinced that the biggest reason that many people never grow into a place of spiritual maturity where they can be really ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Titanic: Keeping Romance Afloat Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,761 views

    1st in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

    TITANIC: KEEPING ROMANCE AFLOAT Reel Relationships - Week 2 Revelation 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION: (Video Clip montage from Titanic - mpeg 2:58) It was that tragic, true story that served as the backdrop for the blockbuster film Titanic, which steamed past all other movies to become the top grossing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Mechurch Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
     | 2,893 views

    Who we really are is revealed by how we think about four major areas of life: God, time, money, and relationships. This message looks at the first two.

    MeChurch Following Jesus, part 6 Wildwind Community Church November 13, 2005 David Flowers Right now we’re talking about following Jesus, and I have realized this week that there’s one thing that keeps me from following Jesus as faithfully as I would like, and I know that it’s the exact same ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Asleep At The Wheel

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,775 views

    Jesus slept while a storm brewed. The disciples were so afraid that they let their fear overpower their faith - something we still fall prey to.

    LUKE 8:22-25 ‘One day, Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, ‘Let’s cross the lake.’ They started out, and while they were sailing across, Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a violent windstorm struck the lake, and the boat started taking on water and began to sink. They were in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Identity - Removing The Mask Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 96,786 views

    This is a sermon that pleads with people to be bold enough to be real! Urging them to remove the masks that we so frequently wear.

    TEXT: Acts 5:1-11; Ephesians 2:1-10 TITLE: Removing the Mask in Church SERIES: Identity Part 1 TOPIC: Genuine Christianity OCCASION: Burnside Christian October 26, 2008 PROP.: Let’s take off our masks with one another and be real as together we figure life out. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Friend Of The Shut Out Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,684 views

    We are not shut out: Jesus includes us by giving us knowledge, by giving us a place in His mission, and by paying the price to see that we are included in the Kingdom.

    A number of years ago I saw a very provocative poster. It was a depiction of the doors of Washington. Nothing more than a series of doors, arranged in rows on the poster, probably twenty or twenty-five, all photographs of various doors in this city. Some of them were beautifully simple doorways ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After-Easter Days Series

    Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,197 views

    Easter morning, like the Indian summer of the year, has a tender veil of loveliness and mystery about it which links it with both worlds, and makes it a peculiarly appropriate pattern of a life hid with Christ in God. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

    "He showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God" (Acts 1:3). Easter morning is the beginning of a unique and most tenderly interesting portion of our blessed Saviour’s life. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Storms In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 22 ratings
     | 32,521 views

    Why would God allow bad things in our lives? So we can develop a strong faith; one which could actually save our eternal lives during a stronger storm later

    LUKE 8:22-25 ‘One day, Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, ‘Let’s cross the lake.’ They started out, and while they were sailing across, Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a violent windstorm struck the lake, and the boat started taking on water and began to sink. They were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stuff Happens Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 16, 2020
     | 7,635 views

    In your time of need, trust God for direction, protection, and provision.

    After a night out with friends, David Brown, an Englishman, woke up with a series of random numbers in his head. After trying to figure what those numbers meant, he sent a text message using those numbers. In the message, he asked, “Did I meet you last night?” The recipient was a confused Michelle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Love: The Reason It's Most Important

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 30, 2019
     | 7,620 views

    This message discusses why love is most important. God is a God of love and He created us to give love and receive love. In this message you will see that our physical hearts enables us to do both.

    Love: The Reason It’s Most Important Scripture: I Cor. 13; Mark 12:30-31; 1 Peter 4:8; 1 John 4:16-19 Introduction Do you know that the heart is the first functional organ to develop in a fetus and beats spontaneously by week 4 of development? Do you also know that the heart is more than just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer - The Path Home Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,057 views

    Prayer is God's invitation to us to come home.

    Prayer – The Path Home – James 5:13-20 (Part 1) Sept. 2, 2012 Let’s go home. Let me read you a quote from the book, “Prayer” by Richard Foster. This is how he begins the book: "God has graciously allowed me to catch a glimpse into his heart, and I want to share with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Far Is Too Far

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 28, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,523 views

    It is possible to be very near the Kingdom of Heaven and yet never step into the Kingdom of Heaven.

    Scripture: Mark 12:28-34; Psalms 146 and Acts 26:24-29 Title: Not far is too far Proposition: It is possible to be very near to the Kingdom of Heaven and yet, never step into the Kingdom of Heaven. INTRO: Grace to you and peace in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior and LORD! What a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Dykes avatar

    Sabbath: Enjoy The Rest Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,297 views

    Who said Sunday is the new Sabbath? Roman Emperor Constantine did in 321 A.D. The Roman Catholic Church did. The Church of England did, and the Puritans did. But the Bible never did.

    INTRODUCTION The wife of a man who died assumed they had plenty of money so she gave him a very nice funeral and a fancy tombstone that said, “Rest in Peace.” However, when the estate was settled she learned he had wasted all their money on gambling and bad investments. This made her so angry she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bitter Roots Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,629 views

    Bitterness is one of the soul poisons that prevent us from living a healthy life.

    Introduction I want to thank Nick and Liz Corona for sharing their story with us. More than anything else, I want you to know that your past hurts do not have to control your future. If we believe anything about the Lord—we believe that he can give us hope for the future. And this includes becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Believe On The Lord Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 21, 2020
     | 5,163 views

    Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ... 1. Because His Heavenly Father will become your Father (vs. 7). 2. Because He is the greatest revelation of God (vs. 7-10). 3. Because He guarantees great things in our lives (vs. 11-12).

    Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ! The Gospel of John John 14:6-12 (Read vs. 1-12) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 2, 2017 (Revised January 21, 2020) BACKGROUND: *It's amazing to me that God chose to give us such a long, close look at the last few hours Jesus spent with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist