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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Second Time Around Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Mark 6: 53 – 56

    Mark 6: 53 – 56 Second Time Around 53 When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret and anchored there. 54 And when they came out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him, 55 ran through that whole surrounding region, and began to carry about on beds those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Academy Award For Best Actor Goes To Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke 12: 1 – 12

    Luke 12: 1 – 12 The Academy Award For Best Actor Goes To In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Must We Do To Be Saved?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2013
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    What to believe about Jesus for salvation, versus a wrong kind of belief. What we are saved from, and what we are saved to.

    WHAT MUST WE DO TO BE SAVED? Acts 16:25-34. The Apostle Paul and his companion Silas had responded to the call of God to take the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to Macedonia. The first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe was a woman named Lydia, whose heart the Lord opened to give heed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Why Christianity Is Dying In America

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 15, 2015
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    4 Reason the Salt has lost it's savor in America!

    So the newspapers all over the world are proclaiming the death of Christianity in America, WHY? Well here are some reasons..... 1. American's worship MONEY...not JESUS! Jesus said you cannot serve MAMMON (Money) and Him...for you will love one and HATE the other. The Church has been corrupted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Are What You Believe

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 25, 2015
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    If I determine that what the world teaches is the truth, I will believe like those in the world.

    What is it that makes us who we are? What is it that defines us? What is it that leads us from one place in life to another? Titus 1:15-16 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 19, 2015
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    This sermon is inspired by the movie beginning on March 20, 2015 by the same title. It uses Thomas and the story of his "doubting" in his faith-believing following Jesus' resurrection. It leaves us with the question, "Do you believe?"

    In 2012, the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life conducted a survey including White, Black and Hispanic Catholic, Protestant and Non-Denominational Christians. In this survey was the following statement, “I never doubt the existence of God.” Survey results are as follows: 80% ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hearing From God In Modern Times

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 2, 2015
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    Now is the time for the people of God to be fully equipped to share God's Word in a way that intrigues' people to Biblical truths. Truths to live by in a sin cursed world growing in conflict, confusion and controversy.

    Title: Hearing From God in Modern Times Theme: Discerning God's Voice In a Secular Atmosphere Part 1 Introduction: We live in times were people are looking for answers. Now is the time for the people of God to be fully equipped to share God's Word in a way that intrigues' people to Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Judas Missed-9

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 22, 2019
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    9 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

    WHAT JUDAS MISSED-IX—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Mrs. Bernice was an Atlanta Braves FAN bar none! She knew the players, where they were from, what they had done, their averages, their skill-sets, years playing, their relative worth to the team, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Praying In Faith (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017
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    This message deals with the difference between “praying” verses just “saying prayers.” Faith is first and foremost a heart issue; but it is not complete until it is express in our actions.

    Mark 11:22-24 01.03.16 Intro We have been talking about prayer. To be a real New Testament church, prayer is essential and foundational. Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer….”i This is the missing element in today’s church. People interact with people; but are they genuinely ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    I Can't Help You

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 31, 2015
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    four reasons God cannot help you.

    “I Can’t Help You” November 1, 2015 Matthew 13:53-58 53 When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Holy Discontent Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021
     | 3,255 views

    This is the second of four sermons introducing Band Meetings in a new way for today. Here is a link for more information - “Discipleship Bands: A Practical Field Guide” (download a free copy at https://discipleshipbands.com/ )

    Series: “Bringing Back the Bands” “Holy Discontent” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 A sermon for 1/31/21 Pastor John Bright 2 Corinthians 3 “17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Bright avatar

    I Believe In God Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021
     | 2,422 views

    This is the second in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers.

    Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Two – “I Believe in God” Pastor john Bright – delivered 7/12119 Genesis 1:1-5 “1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Limiting What God Can Do Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2019
     | 2,681 views

    Mary expresses disbelief that she, a virgin, could fulfill the angel's prediction of a baby. We too often limit what we believe God is capable of.

    HE CAN'T DO THAT: We limit in our minds what we believe God can do. - Luke 1:34. - There is no doubt that the angel’s message about the virgin birth is a lot to take in. Because of that, it’s easy for us to be sympathetic toward Mary. We would no doubt have also struggled with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Lord's Guarantee Of Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 15, 2019
     | 6,524 views

    Eternal life comes: 1. from the Bread of Life. 2. through our belief in God. 3. from the boundless power of God. 4. from the unbreakable promises of God.

    The Lord's Guarantee of Eternal Life The Gospel of John John 6:28-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 26, 2016 (Revised August 15, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 6, and think about God's guarantee of eternal life. Most of you know that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Coronation In Glory Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 17, 2017
     | 4,004 views

    Part 7 of an Easter series.

    The Echoes of Easter Pt 7 "His Coronation in Glory" Luke 24:50-53 Luke 24:50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist