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  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    Lessons For Modern-Day Sowers Of The Word

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
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    Most messages on this parable discuss it from the standpoint of the four soils. I want to look at it in terms of what it teaches us about doing ministry today. I find at least eight principles that both challenge and encourage us.

    Lessons for Modern-Day Sowers of the Word Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 The last few days I have been meditating on the famous parable of the seed and the sower. It is obviously important because is found in three different places in the gospels (with Jesus’ explanation in parenthesis): Matthew 13:3-9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Demands For Dedicated Discipleship

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 19, 2010
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    Being a dedicated disciple of Christ should not be taken lightly. The life of a disciple demands that one's relationship with Christ be without rival, without refusal, and without retreat.

    Demands For Dedicated Discipleship Text: Luke 9:23; 14:27 & 33 Intro: Quite often, when people think about Christ’s twelve disciples, they do so from sort of a romantic, idealistic frame of mind. They think about how wonderful it must have been to walk and talk with Jesus—to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    Going Under: God's Call To Baptism

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 8, 2008
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    God’s Call to Baptism

    Going Under: God’s Call to Baptism Romans 6:1-4 April 27th, 2008 SHOW VIDEO As we’ve been announcing that we are going to have a baptismal service in a few weeks, I’ve had several people ask me questions about what that means, how we do it, who should be baptized and things like that. I wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Here's A Real Bargain

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 2, 2006
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    We should examine the reality of faith.

    HERE’S A REAL BARGAIN Acts 8.9-25 S: Holy Spirit C: True faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD EXAMINE THE REALITY OF FAITH. Type: Inductive, Narrative I. SIMON (9-11) II. SAVIOR (12-13) III. SALVATION (14-17) IV. SIMONY (18-19) V. SENTENCE (20-24) VI. SUCCESS (25) PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Stinking Thinking Part I: Out Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011
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    In Sermon 5A of the series, we look at wrong thinking as a reason for lost joy. It is amazing how much the Bible talks about proper thinking! In this first segment we consider what the Bible says can come from the human heart (reasoning, thinking).

    What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy February 13, 2011 Calvary Baptist Church Proverbs 4:20-23 SERMON 5A: Stinking Thinking, Part I: “Out of the Heart” What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the Lord? • First, may I say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 2, 2011
    based on 85 ratings
     | 36,345 views

    The Second Coming of Christ – This is something that is often talked about but not often understood. What are the things we should know about the events of Christ’s return? How should these events influence our lives today? Today we begin a new series

    The Rapture Series - The Second Coming of Christ What is the Rapture? What Happens in the Rapture? When is the Rapture? Why a Pre-Tribulation Rapture? It best explains Daniel’s 70 weeks prophecy It best explains Christ’s imminent Return Expectation It best explains our Rescue from God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real Faith Really Works Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,567 views

    What is real faith? James talks about 3 types of faith. 2 are false and one is true.

    Real Faith Really Works James 2:14-26 The faith that is dead (v. 14-17) Intellectual only The faith of the demons (v. 18-19) Intellectual and emotional The faith that is dynamic (v. 20-22, 24, 26) Intellectual, emotional, and willful Examples Abraham (v.23) Rahab (v. 25) Slide Well, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live Like Our Heavenly Father

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 27, 2014
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    How should we resemble our Heavenly Father? -- In vs. 44, Jesus shows us 4 ways: 1. Love your enemies. 2. Bless those who curse you. 3. Do good to those who hate you. 4. Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.

    Live like Our Heavenly Father Matthew 5:43-48 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 1, 2013 BACKGROUND: *When we got to vs. 43-48 last week, we spent our time focused on the last verse, where Jesus said: "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Easter's Passover Lamb Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 30, 2014
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    The death of Christ is the fulfillment of the Passover sacrifice for sinners.

    Title: The Passover Lamb (Easter in the O.T.) Text: Exodus 12:1-20 Truth: The death of Christ is the fulfillment of the Passover sacrifice. Aim: To clarify and celebrate that salvation is an act of God in Christ. Life ?: What does the Passover tell us about Christ? INTRODUCTION I read about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Is It Grace Plus Works?

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 12, 2014
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    To add anything whether it is baptism or good works or whatever it may be as a requirement for salvation is to diminish grace.

    “Is It Grace Plus Works?” Acts 15:1-23 Paul and Barnabas had just returned from their first missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Jesus Is Enough - Intro To Colossians Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 15, 2014
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    An inspiring introduction to the powerful, Jesus-focused book of Colossians.

    Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    God And I Do Not See Eye To Eye!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Dec 29, 2015
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    In my feeble mind, there are some perplexing things in the word of God that do not measure up. Logically speaking, from the human standpoint I have some disagreements with God. God and I do not see eye to eye on several issues. I

    WHERE GOD AND ME SOMETIME DO NOT AGREE! Matthew 20:1-15 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Word To The Wise On Dealing With The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 61 ratings
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    Why would people chose to be wicked? And why would this lifestyle be a temptation even for the average Christian?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror and heard the siren, and she pulled over. As the policeman was making out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Giving That Counts Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 27, 2018
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    From Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, we can discover and learn three qualities of a successful giver. Successful givers are generous. Successful givers have a positive attitude about giving. And successful givers are secure.

    It had been a hard winter in the Rockies. The snow piled deeper and deeper. The temperature dropped below zero and stayed there. The rivers froze. People were suffering. After a long, hard day, a rescue team in a helicopter saw a cabin nearly submerged in the snow as they were returning to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    America's Only Choice

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2014
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     | 7,311 views

    America has one choice and one hope, and that is turning from our sins and back to God.

    America's Only Choice Text: 2 Chron. 7:14-15 Introduction 1. "It is the duty of nations as well as of men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God; to confess their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist