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  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    God's People

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,317 views

    How does God refer to His people?

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GODS PEOPLE “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaping

    Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 5,874 views

    The importance of sharing our faith.

    Reaping Matthew 13:1-9 NLT Later that same day, Jesus left the house and went down to the shore, [2] where an immense crowd soon gathered. He got into a boat, where he sat and taught as the people listened on the shore. [3] He told many stories such as this one: "A farmer went out to plant some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    God Cares For You Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 19,169 views

    This is the second of four sermons from the book of Ruth. It deals with the question, "Is God actively involved in my life."

    God Cares for You Ruth 2:1-3 Did you know that on 9-11 the New York State Lottery’s evening number game, popped up the numbers: 9-1-1? Did you know that a news paper in Oregon on June 28, 2000 printed the pick 4 winning numbers in advance of the drawing? Actually, the news paper’s computers had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The New Church

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 8, 2022
     | 2,545 views

    The church is an organization that will have a similar life cycle as any living person. Is it possible that some churches need to die so new church's are born? Is your church fulfilling the spiritual needs of its membership.

    The New Church Mark 13:28-32 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 28 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 “Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    It Will Cost You

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
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    A challenge to count the cost of following Jesus

    Luke 14:25-26 (NLT) Great crowds were following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, [26] "If you want to be my follower you must love me more than your own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, more than your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Daniel Chapter 5 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,607 views

    Survay of Chapter 5 in Daniel.

    Daniel Survey Chapter 5 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Life’s Greatest Mistake Daniel Chapter 5 shows that having knowledge and applying it are two different things. Knowledge, to know something and application, to do it are ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    God Will Provide Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,894 views

    AS WE CONTINUE TO LEARN THE DANGER OF PLAYING WITH GOD, LET US EMBRACE THE FACT THAT THE MORE SERIOUS WE BECOME IN SERVING GOD, THE MORE WE SET OURSELVES UP TO GET BLESSED BY GOD.

    DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (4/5); GOD WILL PROVIDE LEVITICUS 10:12-15; MATTHEW 6:11 BREAD OF HEAVEN . . . THEME SONG – CHILDREN OF ISRAEL . . . FOR THROUGHOUT THE OLD TESTAMENT . . . SUSTAINED: 40 YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS MANNA – HEAVEN ROCKS – WATER FOUNTAINS SANDALS . . . SIMPLY PUT: GOD WAS ISRAEL’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Desire Unity

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,540 views

    The Church is made one in Christ

    The Church today is the evolutionary result of the seed that was planted by Jesus, watered by His disciples and fertilized by Paul for the benefit of all mankind. Each generation since has been held accountable to God for rightly passing on the tenets of the Church and for teaching each successive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Principles For Public Worship

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,108 views

    An outline defining public worship from I Corinthians 14

    Principles of Public Worship (I Corinthians 14) I. The Practice of Ministers/Worship Leaders Questioned (v.26) A. Everyone Attempting Their Own Way of Worship (v.26a) B. Edification Always One Goal of Worship (v.26b) II. The Principles of Ministering/Worship Leading Qualified ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Now Is Not The Time To Quit.

    Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 5, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,038 views

    Many people begin to believe God for something but, just before their answer comes they quit believing. However success comes by standing firm on God's Word.

    Now is not the Time to Quit. Eph. 6: 13, 14 Dr. Amen Howard. If you quit standing on the word and give up, what are you going to gain? But if you keep going on what have you to loose? That is the way I look at things. I don't believe in quitting, and my friend, if other people have stood on God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    A King's Last Night On Earth

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 5,386 views

    Belshazzar

    Daniel 5:1-9. 17-31 A King's Last Night on Earth I. A NIGHT OF DRUNKENNESS - 1 Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand. Pro 20:1; Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Pro 23:29 Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Instant Obedience!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 18, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,827 views

    ‘Please tell me what to do’ should be our motto and not ‘who are you to tell me what to do!’ Are you listening?

    What Gives You the Right to Tell Me How to Live My Life? Acts 10: 33”So I sent to you immediately, and you have done well to come. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God." Cornelius was the first gentile to be baptized in the Bible! Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Frederick Baker II avatar

    David's Faith In God Revealed When Fighting Goliath

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,576 views

    Sermon of encouragement for Christian Living

    David’s Faith in God Revealed When Fighting Goliath Scripture Reading: I Samuel 17:41-54 41And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him. 42And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The Glorious Radiance Of His Love Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 761 views

    It is a love that transcends time and space, reaching out from the depths of eternity to embrace each and every one of us in its tender embrace.

    The Glorious Radiance of His Love Scripture: John 3:14-21 Introduction: It is a love that transcends time and space, reaching out from the depths of eternity to embrace each and every one of us in its tender embrace. Reflection In a world swirling with chaos and clamor, where the cacophony ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Battle Is Not Yours

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022
     | 2,525 views

    How do we fight when we see the enemy is so great? How do we let go and not fight when we feel we must?

    A great multitude came against King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah. Jehoshaphat called to the people to get serious with God and fast. Consider their sins and pray. This would reinforce their penitence and remind them of their weakness and need to depend on God. The prayer had essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible