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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Jesus, Son Of God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 8, 2014
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    Peter's confession that Jesus is the Son of God leads to the consideration of who we might say Christ is to us when He is either silent, seemingly late, or tells us "No."

    Jesus, Son of God (Who Do YOU Say that I Am?) Matthew 16:13-17 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever talked to someone who thinks Jesus was a great teacher and a good man, but nothing more? I’ve even heard people claim that Jesus never said he was anything more than a normal human being. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Atomic Habits Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2025
     | 635 views

    A series looking at our calling by God. Looked at in a different light.

    ATOMIC HABITS Ephesians 4:17-24 January 12, 2025 Do you know what this past Friday was? It was QUITTER FRIDAY! That’s right, quitter Friday. Analysts have determined that on this day is when most people give up on their goals and resolutions for the new year. How about you, are you still on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Cariño avatar

    Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed

    Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 71,090 views

    Big Idea: You can gain a life of rest when you give God the rest of your life.

    Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed Matthew 11:28-30 Do you sometimes feel that life happens too fast and that you are always in a hurry? Do you feel overwhelmed with the demands and pressures of life? Do you feel exhausted? Have you lost your sense of excitement about living every day? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Church Anatomy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,058 views

    Though we are one in Christ, we are also diverse in gifts.

    Introduction Our previous verses impressed upon us our unity through the Holy Spirit. We may be different, but we are one in Christ. Our next verses emphasize the reality and importance of our diversity. Text For the body does not consist of one member but of many. The basic point of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Terry Stivers avatar

    A Mans Man Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,275 views

    It is sometimes difficult to really describe what a mans man really is. John the Baptist helps us to understand what a man truly is. Series on Mark (Fathers Day Message)

    A MAN’S MAN Mark 1:1-8 INTRO: Men do not know who they are as men. Rather, they define themselves by what they do, who they know, or by what they own. – Alexander Mitserlisch, counselor Who are men today? What comprises manhood? The Average Male Is… • Is 5’ 9” tall and 173 pounds. • Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Same Jesus

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,832 views

    Jesus the same yesterdat and tomorrow.

    The same Jesus. Acts 3: 11 -- 18. 03/31/02 We need to know something about the sitting for the sermon which Peter preached about the Lord Jesus. There was a man who had been crippled for over 40 years and now Jesus healed him. The crippled man used to sit at the gate called beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Gilbert avatar

    Christian Maturity: Dependence Or Independence

    Contributed by Charles Gilbert on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 8,646 views

    A sermon asking the question about Christian maturity, is it becoming more dependent on oneself or on Jesus.

    Christian Maturity: Dependence or Independence II Corinthians 12:9-10 We have a perception of maturity that as one becomes maturer and as one becomes greater in power that he becomes more dependent upon self or becomes independent. We get this perception when we consider children, as they grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Jesus' Support—part Iii

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,890 views

    Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. Our support of the Gospel of Christ promotes certain attitudes. Part 3 of a 3-part sermon.

    JESUS’ SUPPORT—Part III—Luke 8:1-3 Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. The ministry of the gospel receives practical/physical support. What is the promoted thru a support of the gospel of Christ? Some attitudes promoted by the practical/physical support of the Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. K. Michael Bryant avatar

    A Song To Sing - 23 Psalms

    Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    Lets examine this song and it’s wonders.

     INTRO REMARKS  Let us pray..Father prepare your children to hear your word right now; ready their minds, bodies and hearts to receive your custom made message for them this morning and help me this day..in your house…to decrease as a man as you increase in me -- that the words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    The Best Is Yet To Come

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,516 views

    The glory of God through Jesus Christ begins to be revealed.

    "This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him" (John 2:11) Introduction. Jesus came to earth on a definite mission. In order to accomplish His purpose it was necessary that men recognize Him and respond to Him as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    Country Club Christianity

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,889 views

    My maternal grandparents were raised on dirt farms in Oklahoma.

    My maternal grandparents were raised on dirt farms in Oklahoma. The dust bowl and the depression contributed to their being so impoverished that they had to send my mother, who was disabled, to a spinster aunt who lived in Enid and could more easily afford to care for her. Their fortunes changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Stewart avatar

    Saving Private Ryan

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 9,134 views

    The price that was paid for our freedom from sin.

    On June 6, 1944, 55 years ago today A force of 176,000 Allied soldiers from the U.S., Great Britain, and Canada Stormed the beaches of Normandy in northern France D-Day or Operation Overload, was the largest seaborne invasion in history The invasion at Normandy took the Germans by surprise Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Johnson avatar

    Discipleship In Marriage

    Contributed by Mark Johnson on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    How our relationship with God can teach us about our marriage relationship

    Steven and Julianne, you know that you are disciples of or apprentices to Jesus, there is no distinction between the sacred and the secular. Every aspect of your lives comes under the influence of Jesus, and becomes part of your apprenticeship. This includes your marriage relationship. In 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 4: Paying A Price

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    Series: The Bible and Retirement

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE PRICE IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL 1. To have a successful journey through life, you must continuously pay a price. The flesh wants ease. The devil wants defeat. The world wants conformity. 2. You fail to reach your greatest potential when you fail to pay a price. B. THE TEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    Jesus Is Looking For Disciples

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,805 views

    What Jesus requires of us.

    JESUS IS LOOKING FOR DISCIPLES LUKE 14: 26 I. INTRODUCTION WHEN WE CONSIDER THE CONDITION OF THIS CRAZY, CHAOTIC WORLD, IT JUST SEEMS THAT THERE SHOULD BE SOMETHING THAT COULD MAKE LIFE MORE ENJOYABLE AND LIVEABLE. WE CAN’T COUNT ON MONEY BECAUSE IT’S THE LOVE OF MONEY THAT IS THE ROOT OF ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist