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  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Demands Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,349 views

    Are we just followers, or true disciples, of Jesus? There is a difference! If we are a true disciple, then we have rewards in heaven. If we are just followers, we may not. Let us learn about the demands of discipleship.

    It is possible to be a follower of Jesus without being a disciple; to be a camp follower without being a soldier of the king; to be a hanger-on in some great work without pulling one’s weight. Someone was talking to a great scholar about a younger man. He said, “So and so tells me that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Geneis: Where It All Began Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,716 views

    This is the first sermon in a series called Old Testament Challenges. I begin with the story of Alex Haley and "Roots". We all have "roots" and Gesnesis is where we find our spiritual roots. It is an overview.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 24, 2008 Text: Genesis Redeemer “Genesis: Where It All Begins” He was only a boy when he was raised in Henning, Tenn. His best years, he claims, were spent at His grandmother’s knees. She told Him stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Raymond Smith avatar

    My Peace I Give To You

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,180 views

    God’s peace and the World’s peace is not the same

    MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU Reading: John 14:23-31 We live in a world that promises so much, yet in reality, all too often fails to come up with the goods. When electricity was first becoming nationally available there was the promise of it being "free", when nuclear power stations were first being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Has A Vision For You

    Contributed by Dan Myer on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,549 views

    It is impossible to overcome our past and press forward without a clear vision from God of our future.

    “God has a Vision for You” It is impossible to overcome our past and press forward without a clear vision from God of our future. Text: Proverbs 29:18 - (KJV) “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 - (the message) “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I Am Afraid Of You"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,485 views

    list people who scare me

    Galatians 4:1-14 "I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain" After Israel beheld the fearful phenomena which manifested the presence of Jehovah upon Mount Sinai at the giving of the law, Moses informs them that a fear of God needs to be before them that they sin not. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winners Never Quit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,410 views

    Winners never quit... Quitters never win...

    “Winners Never Quit” (Adapted from John Maxwell’s Characteristic of a Giant Killer) October 2010 Series: NEVER GIVE UP October 3, 2010 By: Rev. Rey T. Bechayda “Then David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with a sword and spear, and a javelin, but I come to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Where God's Glory Can Take You

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,970 views

    We have a role in bringing God's glory about over the earth.

    Where God’s Glory Can Take You August 15, 2010 (PM) Introduction A The older I get, the more I appreciate my parents. 1 Not because we share more, but because I get to experience what it must have been like for them. a Guarded, protective, nosy, adamant b So it is with us & God aa We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Singing To The Lord

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,157 views

    God, the Master Musician, has ordained that we praise Him in song, and music is where Heaven touches the Earth.

    I’m conducting a funeral and looking out over the congregation while we’re singing a familiar hymn…and noting how many of the people gathered are not singing. I’ll even say, “Let’s honor this person’s memory by singing one of his favorite hymns.” And all I get are mostly blank stares. I realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    One Bad Accounting

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,184 views

    We all make mistakes, even David. Jesus paid the price for our mistakes but still demands a sacrifice of us, our lives must be living sacrifice. And a sacrifice is not a sacrifice if it costs you nothing.

    ONE BAD ACCOUNTING 1 Chronicles 21 Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17:40-49 INTRODUCTION 1. David is one of the good guys of Bible history for the most part a. God calls him a "man after God's own heart" b. He was, all in all, a good egg 2. But he was not without chinks in his armor a. One of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Simeon's Song Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012
     | 7,424 views

    God's promise, hope, light and revelation

    SIMEON’S SONG Luke 2:28 -32 Dec. 18, 2022 Have you ever anticipated something with so much excitement you could hardly wait? I remember when I was growing up being so excited about Christmas morning that I’d try to go to sleep at 6:00 or 7:00 o’clock the night before…my brother, sister and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Keeping A Clear Head During Mixed-Up Times Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2012
     | 6,188 views

    Leading and following during uncertain eras of church life require us to keep a clear head. So does handling life. Paul rehearses some principles that can help us do that.

    Keeping A Clear Head During Mixed-Up Times 2 Corinthians 10 1. I had a stressful weak; my sister is approaching death, and she and my brother-in-law had to talk about some painful decisions. 2. It is hard to keep a clear head when you are unsure, upset, and heart-broken. 3. But it is our choices ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Funeral Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Feb 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 78,472 views

    funeral

    JAMES BUZZY PRICE We are here to memorialize a son, brother, husband, father, step-father, grandmother, uncle and friend . buzzy kept the seriousness of his last battle with his sickness low key and quiet. He knew that this last battle was going to take his life, so it is miraculous that he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Wilson avatar

    Shave And A Haircut Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 10, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,359 views

    God commands Ezekiel to visually demonstrate how severe the destruction of Jerusalem is going to be and restates that He has just cause to judge these people.

    In Chapter 5, the prophet Ezekiel continues his prophetic parade of visual aids. In this chapter he is told to shave with a sword and burn his hair. A serious student of the Bible will note that Ezekiel’s visual demonstrations (and the historical events that they represented) follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Murphy avatar

    Why Baptism

    Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,226 views

    We are saved by grace through faith, but what does that faith entail?

    Before the Lord left this earth, He left us, His church, two rites, ordinances or sacraments. Both The Lords Supper and Baptism were meant to be a comfort and something to bring His body closer to one another. In fact the two have caused more division among God’s people than any other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Gates avatar

    God Speaks To Reveal And Reward Series

    Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,178 views

    This message demonstrates how our Lord will lead us and guide us if we will but allow Him to have His way in our lives.

    1st Kings 19: 1–16 God Speaks To Reveal and Restore In God’s Word in Isaiah 45: 22 The Bible Says “Look unto Me, and Be Ye Saved, All the Ends of the Earth: For I am God And There Is None Else.” In Isaiah’s Generation… And in ours as well God Says Look unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance