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  • David Taylor avatar

    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 6, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 42,838 views

    The 2nd in the series, this church had nothing for which the Lord rebuked them. But there is a great lesson to be learned from them.

    And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Initiative Is God's"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,603 views

    All that we have from God, including a relationship with Him, is by His initiative. This should strengthen our faith in all His promises for the future.

    We’ve recently taken time to study the passage concerning Paul’s conversion experience, and not so much for focusing on Paul himself, but in order to get a closer look at this obscure fellow named Ananias and determine what we might learn from the very brief glimpse we are given of him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Taming The Wandering Mind: How To Pray For More Than 30 Seconds

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,685 views

    Learning how to pray and what to do with a mind that wanders during prayer

    Taming the Wandering Mind: how to pray for more than 30 seconds… Steve Simala Grant - February 13, 2000 Has this ever happened to you? You get set to pray – you think “ok, I agreed to spend 15 minutes a day in quiet prayer with my Lord, now I’m going to do it.” You get set, find the spot, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Am I A Jew?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    Should we witness to a Jew?

    I have been somewhat amazed that in the last few years I have had several people ask if I were Jewish. This is somewhat unique since for most of my life people have teased me about being Sgt. Schultz from Hogan’s Heroes even though I spell my name without the “c”. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Life Of Service Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,203 views

    Growing in the area of service for Christ

    Building a Life of Service Matthew 20:20-28 Scripture reading (25-28) How would you define greatness Some might say that greatness is connections and influence. If you went to Wall Street and asked people there, "What's the secret of greatness?" They'd say financial clout and a big portfolio. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Are Better Than One

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jun 12, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 169,029 views

    "Two are Better than One" is an exposition of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. It teaches four reasons why two are better than one: (1) Two are better than one when you are work; (2) Two are better than one when you have fallen down; (3) TWo are better than one when

    TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 The Book of ECCLESIASTES is the sad sequel to the book of PROVERBS. The book of Proverbs primarily consists of wise sayings Solomon teaches his children that they may live godly and peaceful lives. But in Ecclesiastes, Solomon laments the fact that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The Bible Truly The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2012
     | 7,895 views

    In this sermon, we examine the internal and external evidence that the Bible truly is the Word of God.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a Sunday school teacher who asked his class, “What is Faith?” 1. A young boy raised his hand and answered, “Oh, that’s easy. Faith is believing something you know is not true.” 2. Unfortunately, that little boy’s definition ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Spiritual Identity Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,332 views

    As we move into Chapter 6, Paul gives concrete examples of what it means to live as a Christian who is guided by the Spirit.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was looking for a job and noticed that there was a “help wanted” sign at the zoo. 1. He inquired about the job and discovered that the zoo had a very unusual position that they needed to fill. 2. Apparently, their gorilla had died, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When I Get To Heaven I Don't Want To Be The Only One Without Scars

    Contributed by M B on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,858 views

    This sermon is about becoming willing to attempt great things for the Kingdom of God

    TITLE: WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN, I DON’T WANT TO BE THE ONLY ONE WITHOUT SCARS TEXT: GALATIANS 6:17 INTRO: 1. I don’t know if anyone else ever wonders what it will be like in heaven, but I do from time to time. My thoughts about heaven are probably different than what some of yours ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Toward Spiritual Maturity - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    Sermon 8 in Hebrews Series

    Toward Spiritual Maturity Part 2 Hebrews 6:4-20 Slide Last week we began talking about moving toward Spiritual Maturity. We talked about the warning signs of Arrested Spiritual Development. Ears that Don’t Hear the Word Mouths that Don’t Speak the Word Stomachs that Don’t digest the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Of The Antichrist

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,354 views

    Today I want to speak to you about something that some of you may find alarming or controversial. Today I want to speak to you about the spirit of the antichrist.

    Today I want to speak to you about something that some of you may find alarming or controversial. Today I want to speak to you about the spirit of the antichrist. Before proceeding, I wish to make two very important clarifications. Number one, I would like to make it perfectly clear that my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In Christ We Are A New Creation

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,524 views

    In Jesus we are made new, and we are made on purpose for a purpose - to be ones through whom God's message of love and reconciliation is delivered. People look through our lives to see if they can see Him.

    How do you feel about the coming year? Maybe you’re looking ahead at 2012 with some stress as another year full of things that you have to do whether you want to or not. The cartoon character Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes once said, “God put me on this earth to accomplish a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good News

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,393 views

    Luke assured Theophilus of the validity of his faith because his faith was based on fact. Luke’s gospel provides certainty of faith because it is based on fact. But what are these assurances? Luke’s good news gives us Assurance of...

    GOOD NEWS—Luke 1:1-4 We were asked to dinner by a new friend. When we sat down at the table, we noticed that the dishes were dirty. "Were these dishes washed?", I asked the hostess as I rubbed my fingers over the surface. She replied, "They’re as clean as soap & water could get them.” I felt a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Going Out Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,567 views

    The Who, Why, What, When, Where, and How of Evangelism.

    ---ILL>On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a little life-saving station. The building was primitive, and there was just one boat, but the members of the life-saving station were committed and kept a constant watch over the sea. When a ship went down, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To The Heart Of Things – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,901 views

    Jesus never liked bullies - still doesn’t either. Today we get a look at how Jesus dealt with the religious bullies of His time, the very people who would soon be His worst enemies.

    Have you ever heard somebody let somebody else “have it” and feel a sense of glee over it? Ever seen someone let a bully “have it” and felt a sense of awed relief that bordered on giddiness? I can remember an incident back in my early youth when a bully who had been picking on a friend of mine and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational