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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Not Your Big Redneck Wedding

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 10, 2011
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    Don't toss your invitation to the royal wedding... make the most of it! God's grace is an all-inclusive invitation to all who will receive it.

    Title: Not Your Big Redneck Wedding Text: Matthew 22:1-14 (Luke 14:15-24) Thesis: Don’t toss your invitation to the royal wedding… make the most of it! Introduction In January of 2008 a new reality TV program dubbed “My Big Redneck Wedding” aired. Hosted by Tom Arnold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Ministry Begins Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2011
     | 7,645 views

    A 32 week series inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. Sermon 23 looks at the beginning of the ministry of Jesus.

    Jesus’ Ministry Begins March 27, 2010 The Story - 23 Well we’re deep into March Madness. For all of you basketball fans, this is a great time of year as we watch game after game, see some young upstart kids make a name for themselves and watch a few upsets along the way. As I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

    Contributed by John Petty on Oct 18, 2011
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     | 7,347 views

    Persecution against the children of God is meant to accomplish two things... shut them up and shut them down.

    Matthew 5: 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Today I want to speak on something that has been going on since the birth of Cain and Able… the persecution of the children of God. It is no coincidence the last Beatitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Grace: God The Father’s Offer You Can’t Refuse (Or At Least Shouldn’t)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 23, 2011
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     | 2,727 views

    God’s saving grace is so sufficient and inviting that we are compelled to experience it and be transformed by it.

    GRACE: GOD THE FATHER’S OFFER YOU CAN’T REFUSE (OR AT LEAST SHOULDN’T) Revelation 5:9 & Ephesians 2:4-10 Big Idea: God’s saving grace is so sufficient and inviting that we are compelled to experience it and be transformed by it. Supporting Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Psalm 119 - Gimel- V.17-24 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,389 views

    The psalmist prays for maturity and growth in this section of the Psalm

    Gimel The psalmist here is PRAYING a prayer… reaching out to God for help and assistance in living FOR Him. His prayer is that God’s word would be ever more important and the focus of his life…let’s look at what he says over the next 8 verses… 17Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little Humility -- For Heaven's Sake

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2011
    based on 45 ratings
     | 20,201 views

    Contrasting the Gospel to the cultural gospel of loving yourself.

    My daughter was a little upset when I called her last week. She had gone to the traditional service at her church in Tennessee, instead of the contemporary service they usually attend. The senior pastor who is proficient in both Hebrew and Greek, and taught at the seminary level, preached on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's All In Your Mind

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 4, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,229 views

    To claim the promises of God we must have the proper mindset.

    “It’s All in the Mind” Joshua 1:1-9; Romans 12:1-2 When expectations are high it’s tough to wait. An Olympic athlete trains and prepares for years – then the Olympics are canceled due to political unrest. An elderly retired couple has saved for a lifetime in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    John 3:16 For God So Loved The World Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 6, 2011
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     | 8,712 views

    Series of Messages on John 3:16

    Note: I used notes from Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on John and John 3:16 The Numbers of Hope by Max Lucado also How big is God? By Judith Koch Title: John 3:16 For God so Loved the World Theme: To show who God is and what He has done. Text: John 3:16 Introduction We have enough it is now ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Divine Moments

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 9, 2011
     | 10,460 views

    God graciously provides His people with divine moments - but when and how?

    “Divine Moments” Lev. 23:1-3 & Ps. 95:1-11 I was nervous as a cat in a circle of dogs. It was the first time that I was inviting people to come forward following a sermon for a laying on of hands and a blessing of the Spirit. What if no one came forward and I stood there all alone? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Me Lord? Why Not "You"?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 14, 2011
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     | 27,965 views

    You can’t earn it on your own, *your not worthy of it on your own, *you don’t deserve it on your own, but yet, it can be yours if you want it. All through a personal relationship with God’s Son, Jesus

    Why Me Lord?, “Why Not You? There have been many people at one time or another, who has pondered those three words, Why me Lord?, why did you let this happen?, why did you let that happen?, Playing the blame game with God, is always going to be a losing proposition. Some blame God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abusing Grace

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,810 views

    “Grace” is such an abused topic in most churches today. It is not some celestial catch-all to allow us to mess up and then say “God’s grace covers me.” Personal responsibility has a place in Christianity. God’s grace makes our spiritual growth and “perfec

    Opening illustration: After a 4-year-old got into trouble at preschool, his mom asked him what he had done wrong. He explained, “I was angry with a playmate. But you told me that I should not hit anyone, so I asked my friend to do it for me!” Where does someone so young learn that? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom From The Pain Of Regret

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,318 views

    Have you ever done anything you’ve regretted? I believe there’s no pain like the pain of regret. However, we can actually gain freedom from our regrets and move on.

    FREEDOM FROM THE PAIN OF REGRET INTRODUCTION: Have you ever done anything you’ve regretted? If you’ve ever said, “if only…” or if you’ve spent time in the land of, “woulda, coulda, shoulda” then you probably have regrets. I believe there’s no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whenever You Are Afraid...

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 29, 2011
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     | 4,906 views

    1. Reflect on why you are in the storm (vs. 35-36). 2. Remember what Jesus has said (vs. 35). 3. Rush to the Lord for help (vs. 37-38). 4. Rest in the Lord (vs. 39-40). 5. Give reverence to the Lord (vs. 41).

    Whenever You Are Afraid... Mark 4:35-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - October 17, 2010 *One of the words that best describes people today is “fear.” -- People are afraid. *I was a kid growing up in Florida during the Cuban Missile crisis. We school kids were taught to “duck ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benediction Of Hope

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 31, 2011
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     | 7,552 views

    Semon on Hope. (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The SIGHT of this Hope (vs 12b) (2). The SOURCE of this Hope (vs 13 a) (3). The SERENITY of this Hope (vs 13b) (4). The SUFFICIENCY of this Hope (vs 13c) (5). The SUPPLY of this Hope (vs 13d) SERMON BODY: Quote: Charles Swindoll: • Hope is a wonderful gift from ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,287 views

    1. Rededicate yourself to the Lord (vs. 6-8). 2. Get ready to see the Lord (vs. 9-11). 3. Give reverence to the Lord (vs. 12-19).

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 2 Exodus 19:6-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 9, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION *One of the first movies I ever remember seeing as a kid was Charlton Heston in “The Ten Commandments.” I think it’s one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist