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  • Danny Nance avatar

    Influence

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,648 views

    A message focusing on the Christian’s call to influence his/her world.

    Influence Matt. 5:13-16 It is told that once during the Civil War, a detachment of General Sheridan’s men, caught in a tight corner, broke and fled and galloped away for their lives; and just then Sheridan himself came riding up. Taking in the situation at a glance, he rose in his stirrups, waved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Decline And Fall Of A World Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,931 views

    This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys 1 Kings-2 Chronicles.

    Wow! The journey on God’s Route 66 has been quite exciting so far. We have witnessed the creation of the world, got acquainted with the patriarchs, saw the hardships endured by the Israelites in the wilderness, watched as God delivered the Israelites into the Promised Land and witnessed a nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Law Of The Harvest

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,004 views

    You reap what you sow.

    The Law of the Harvest Gal. 6:7-9 Intro: The Power of One Decision Quote: A lifetime of good decision can be destroyed by one poor decision. Idea: We all know this to be true… Idea: Law of Gravity – if you try to defy it, it will hurt you – the Law of the Harvest (Sowing & Reaping) is just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awaiting The Eternal Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 16, 2019
     | 3,014 views

    The hope we anticipate at Advent should energize us even in the midst of sinful humanity.

    Awaiting the Eternal Kingdom Isaiah 2:1-5 The Book of Isaiah contains many rapturous songs of joy and hope. Its promises have sustained His people for thousands of years. We have this morning’s passage. We also have the Emmanuel prophecy which prophesied the virgin birth of Jesus, whose name ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Christ: The Resurrection And The Life

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 16, 2022
     | 1,605 views

    Jesus' act of raising Lazarus from the dead is one of the most thrilling and wondrous passages in Scripture. It shows His undeniable authority over the last enemy of humanity and was a public display of His power.

    The ultimate state of helplessness is death. Once it overpowers you, regardless of age, status, education, health, or situation, you are in no state either to conquer its grip upon you, nor do you have any control over anything that you had considered valuable or precious, for none of it cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Israel Asks For A King

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 16,909 views

    Learning from the mistakes of Israel asking for a king and making Jesus the King and Lord of our lives

    1 Samuel 8:1-9 Israel asks for a king Primary Purpose Statement: To call on the congregation to make Christ Lord and King and to avoid the mistakes of Israel. I want to talk with you this morning about learning from mistakes. In the passage we are looking at today, we see the nation of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pay Attention! Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,305 views

    Paying attention to our walk with Christ

    Pay Attention! March 30, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on neglect: In Saint Louis in 1984, an unemployed cleaning woman noticed a few bees buzzing around the attic of her home. Since there were only a few, she made no effort to deal with them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 21, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,083 views

    Every building has a firm foundation. Without it, the building would fall down. Similarly, our faith has to have a firm foundation. That foundation is Jesus. Anything else will fail-even the church.

    Every building has a firm foundation. Without it, the building would fall down. Similarly, our faith has to have a firm foundation. That foundation is Jesus. Anything else will fail-even the church. The first reason that churches fail is because they violate their commitment to Jesus Christ as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Igniting A Lifeless Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,108 views

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to ignite a dying church? Have you ever attended a dying church? No one wants to be in a dead, dull, dying church. What do you think it takes for a church to burn for Jesus?

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to ignite a dying church? Have you ever attended a dying church? Introduction - A Dying Church An artist was once asked to put on canvas what he considered to be the picture best symbolizing a decaying and dying church. After several months, he returned and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lift Up Your Heads, Keep Calm, Carry On , And Finish Hoeing

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,070 views

    The sermon tells us that though the end maybe near one should lift up your head, keep calm, carry on, and finish hoeing.

    Luke 21 :25-36 Lift Up Your Heads, Keep Calm, Carry ON, and Finish Hoeing 1. According to many Scholars this reading falls under two parts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Man The Life Boats

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021
     | 2,244 views

    Once a ship is halfway under it will sink. Best to get in the lifeboat before the ship sucks you down with it. Many churches are ninety percent under and no one wants a life boat. We are not called to go down with the ship.

    1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; If a church is built upon a man, it will not stand when the man is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Hope: Transformed By The Truth Of Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 848 views

    In 1 Peter 1:3-4, the apostle Peter introduces us to the profound truth of our inheritance as believers in Christ.

    Living Hope: Transformed by the Truth of our Inheritance Introduction: In 1 Peter 1:3-4, the apostle Peter introduces us to the profound truth of our inheritance as believers in Christ. He writes, "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Resurrection Satisfies Our Appetites

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,489 views

    how Jesus’ resurrection tastes good

    April 20, 2003 Isaiah 25:6-9 On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of fat things for all peoples, a feast of dregs – of marbled fat and refined dregs. 7 On this mountain he will devour the shroud that shrouds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; 8 he will swallow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Suffering In Hope

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,203 views

    Life is filled with Suffering, but we as Christians know what lies ahead!

    A pastor received a phone call late at night, it was a phone call from a member of his church who was a leader within the congregation as well as a good friend. His 16 year old daughter was coming home from her part time job when a drunk driver veered off into her lane hitting her head on and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Article 6. The Fall Of Man , Sin And Its Punishment Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 3, 2009
     | 6,190 views

    This sermon unpacks what it says in the title.

    GENESIS CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE 6. THE FALL OF MAN , SIN AND ITS PUNISHMENT TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT THE ORIGINS OF THE FALL OF MAN, SIN AND ITS PUNISHMENT. AS WE DO I WANT TO ASK YOU ALL A QUESTION......... HAVE YOU EVER LOST SOMETHING PRECIOUS? I AM SURE YOU HAVE, WHETHER IT HAS BEEN FAMILY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist