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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    The Wheat And The Weeds Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014
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     | 17,807 views

    The fourth in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this three-point expository sermon explores the parable of the wheat and the tares, focusing on the wheat which is deceptive, damaging, and destined for destruction!

    PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE WHEAT & THE WEEDS Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/23/14 I know the forecast is calling for frigid temperatures and frosty condition this week, but I’m so thankful for the brief preview of spring we had last week. Two days of 50o temps was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,065 views

    The first in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon focuses on the dreaming of Joseph, the despising of Joseph, and the deliverance of Joseph.

    Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/18/2014 ILL. A man came home after a rough day at work. It was one of those days where it seemed like everything that can go wrong, did go wrong. As he walks through the door, he says to his wife, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Donkey's Tale

    Contributed by Jackie Barker on Mar 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,326 views

    The donkey's perspective on the triumphant entry...

    Intro: As a church we’ve been journeying through the 40 days of Lent… building up to the horror of the cross and the joy of the resurrection. This Sunday marks an important turning point in that journey as it is Palm Sunday – which is the start of Jesus final week in Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Role Reversal

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 4, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,889 views

    A look at who "got it" when Jesus came and who did not. What you would expect is not what happened.

    Role Reversals Luke 8:4-9 Think about it for a moment. If you knew nothing about all the stories of the Bible, especially the New Testament stories about Jesus, who would you expect to be the most enthusiastic and welcoming to the idea of God visiting planet earth? Who would be those most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Shining Shoes For Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 6,060 views

    A 3 part series designed to help people work through conflict. part 3 of 3.

    Matthew 18:15-20 Shining Shoes for Christ When Brennan Manning, an evangelical Catholic, was waiting to catch a plane in the Atlanta airport, he sat down in one of the many places where usually black men shine white men’s shoes. And an elderly black man began to shine Brennan’s shoes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Condemnation For Those In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 79 ratings
     | 32,632 views

    Paul tells why there is no condemnation for us. 1- No condemnation - Jesus set us free 2- No condemnation - The Spirit empowers us

    INTRO.- Someone wrote: “Everything happens for a reason, but sometimes the reason is that you’re stupid and make bad decisions.” True. Stupid and sinful. ILL.- June, 2012. The longtime girlfriend of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is Great Enough To Sanctify (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,229 views

    Sanctification (becoming like Jesus in our attitudes, desires, and actions) is built on the facts of what God has done for you. The starting point of sanctification is your faith in Christ and your focus on Christ.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! If you're interested in knowing more about holiness definition, This truth about holiness is covered more thoroughly at ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God's Not Dead: Prepare To Give An Answer Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 18, 2014
     | 6,671 views

    Convincing unbelievers that God is not dead starts with an intimate relationship with God and a passion in wanting to share that relationship with anyone who will listen.

    GOD’S NOT DEAD: PREPARE TO GIVE AN ANSWER A. How many of you have ever had to DEFEND your FAITH in COMMENT: Maybe you had a co-worker who challenged your belief in God? Or had a classmate in school who made fun of you because you went to church? Perhaps the one who you have to defend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2014
     | 9,562 views

    It might just be that the most important fruit you give or receive this year will be the fruit of patience.

    “The Difference Christmas Makes: The Fruit of Christmas” Exodus 34:1-10; 2 Pt. 3:8-18 “I can’t wait!” “I want it now!” “Why does it take so long?” “Hurry up!” Sound familiar? What makes you impatient? The wait in line at the store ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Report On The Exploration

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014
     | 3,286 views

    Ask someone,…do you have a good report

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church November 16, 2014 “Report on the Exploration” **All sermons are in condensed form*** Preach about, “think about it” people excited sermon title alone • great feedback last week/same Scripture • Phil. 4:8-9 not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Faith Is Being Reported Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 31, 2013
    based on 78 ratings
     | 24,887 views

    Paul speaks of the faith of those saints at Rome. 1- A faith that is remembered 2- A faith that is renewed 3- A faith that is rewarded

    INTRO.- ILL.- Little Billy brought home his report card. His mother was very disappointed with his low grades and she let him know about it. Billy said, “But it’s got a good side to it too. At least you know I’m not cheating.” ILL.- Another boy came home from school with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    O The Wonderful Cross

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,131 views

    A message for communion centering on the power of the cross

    O THE WONDERFUL CROSS Isaiah 53:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The cross is the most loved, reviled, and misunderstood symbol in the world. It is so common that many do not really know what it is about except maybe a nice piece of Jewelry. To the Christian the cross means so much more. Oswald Chambers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lawful Authority Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011
     | 3,842 views

    Some authority is built into the fabric of God's very creation, and our response to earthly authority - whether we wield it or submit to it - reflects our acceptance of God's authority.

    Many scholars and preachers treat today's passage as an extension of last week's exhortation for husbands and wives to submit to one another. They call the section between chapter 5 verse 21 and chapter 6 verse 9 "house codes." Paul almost certainly drew from well-known early Christian teachings ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jonah, Running From God

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,784 views

    Taken from Jonah chapter 1, this message contains three truths about God's ways with those who attempt to run away from Him.

    Jonah, Running from God CHCC – August 7, 2011 Jonah chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: Just about everyone is familiar with the Jonah story … the ultimate big fish story. The book of Jonah is a short book – only 4 chapters – and it’s arguably the most entertaining, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Helpful To The Ministry Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,154 views

    In our text, Paul tells of some people who were helpful in the ministry and some who were not. Let’s examine these people to see how we can helpful to the Lord’s work. 1- Demas deserted 2- Mark helped 3- Alexander harmed 4- Christ strengthened

    INTRO.- Do you remember the beautiful gate story in Acts 3:1-10? 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ