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  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Parable Of The Four Soils Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 6,170 views

    Only one of the four soils produces. Three of the four soils reject the seed. The problem isn’t with the seed but the soil. It’s the same seed that produces a great crop in the fourth soil that goes away in the first three soils.

    Jesus’ message was designed for religious outsiders. There’s something beautiful in the way those on the outside react when they first hear the gospel. One person when he recently began to comprehend the message of Jesus, recently asked me: “Do you mean to tell me that Adolf Hitler could receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Widow's Mite

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 7, 2024
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    This message pertains to Church financial accountability as illustrated by the wrong teaching about sacrificial giving based on the story of the widow's mite.

    The Widow’s Mite Scripture: Numbers 18:20-21; Joshua 13:32-33; Malachi 2:4-9; Mark 12:41-44 Good morning Stranger’s rest! The title of my message this morning is “The Widow’s Mite,” and I will be sharing with you why this story is so important for all of God’s Churches’ financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whose Fruit Is It? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 29,704 views

    Jesus tells us that we’re expected to "bear fruit." What does that mean and how can we do it so that we honor His desire in our lives on this matter?

    OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a man and his wife were driving to thru Cape Cod, when they spotted a field loaded with blueberries. They stopped and proceeded to eat their fill. As they turned back to the car, the husband noticed that the rear door was open. In the back sat a Cape Codder munching away ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ancient Of Days

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 99 ratings
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    We all stand before the Ancient of Days sooner or later.

    A year or so ago my son introduced me to a type of music called ska. I had no idea what it was, but after I heard it, I liked it. It sounds a little like big band music, a little like Latino music, lots of horns mixed in with guitars and drums. Some of it is fast, and some of it is slow. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Warfare Of The Image Bearer Series

    Contributed by David Oaks on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    Jesus promises us life but in the same breath says that life will be fought by a thief...

    Warfare of the Image Bearer #1 Heritage Church David Oaks (This is the beginning message to accompany the congregation wide reading of Waking the Dead, by John Eldredge. Many of the thoughts and ideas come from him.) Have you ever tried to put together a puzzle without looking at the picture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Right Living Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,845 views

    Right living in the christian life is essential

    RIGHT LIVING I don’t know if you like reading biographies or if you like those documentary programmes that show you how other people live. Apparently one of the most popular TV programmes over the past year has been The Osbournes – a reality TV programme which follows Ozzy Osbourne and his family. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Is Your God Too Small?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,323 views

    Is our God too small? Do we labor under misconceptions about what he is really like? Isn’t it time that we seek to be more like God and give up trying to make him more like us?

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 25, 2001 IS YOUR GOD TOO SMALL? Isaac Butterworth Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (NRSV) 1/ Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2/ And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hanging On Part 1

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,976 views

    OUR GOD CALLS US TO STAND IN THE BATTLE, NOT FALL AWAY!

    HANGING ON PART 1: TAKING A STAND EPHESIANS 6: 10-20 NOVEMBER 9, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Josh Turner - Long Black Train Buy this album! There’s a long black train Coming down the line Feeding off the souls that are lost and crying Tails of sin only evil remains Watch out brother for that long Black ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scoffers In The Journey

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    Out of several thousands of Jews that left Egypt, only a handful of them made it to the Promised Land. What can we learn from their experience?

    December 10, 2002 A. Review 1) Theme: Journeying to the Promised Land 2) Saturday morning—In the Footsteps of Abraham 3) Saturday night—The Valley of Baca 4) Sunday night—Egypt and the Golden Calf 5) Monday night—Lingering in the Valley of Baca B. Tonight—Scoffers in the Journey 1) We are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    God's Purpose In Problems

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,983 views

    Problems and trials are a normal part of life. This message seeks to give understanding as to why God permits trials to come into our lives.

    GOD’S PURPOSE IN PROBLEMS TEXT: Ps.119: 65-75 INTRO: Whether we like it or not, problems are a fact of life. It is not a matter of “if” problems come, but “when” problems come. You know, as well as I do, that even with the best of preventative measures problems still have a way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiders And Saints

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    The church is a place for saints...spiders are a problem...but sometimes a useful tool in God’s hands.

    The WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, Nc November 14, 2004 12Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” 13When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Angels: God's Heavenly Warriors, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 124 ratings
     | 23,657 views

    ANGELS: They don’t play harps and they don’t play outfield. They are God’s army, and we can learn much about ourselves from their warfare. Link included to entire series in formatted text, w/ handouts, and PowerPoints.

    God’s Heavenly Warriors, pt. 1 Colossians 2:18 With 273 verses in scripture dealing with angels, you have to wonder why most preachers don’t deal with the subject anymore. 3 reasons many churches don’t talk about angels: 1. Reaction against speculation. Theologians are often guilty of dealing w/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Martin avatar

    Bringing An Unclean Spirit To Church

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,906 views

    How the devil uses people to bring an unclean spirit into the Church

    (Mark 1:21-27) "There was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit..." I believe that the devil goes to church every Sunday. He probably goes to church more often than some professing Christians. He came in the form of a man. "And there was in their synagogue A MAN with an unclean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Every Sunday Is Memorial Day Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 31, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,846 views

    A look at how Christ died for our spiritual freedom and we should honor Him every Sunday

    Every Sunday is Memorial Day “Does our Church Have Battle Casualties?” Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org SCRIPTURE READING 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Giver God Blesses

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,950 views

    This is a sermon on the stewardship of giving based on the account in Mark 12 about "The Widow’s Mite."

    THE GIVER GOD BLESSES—MARK 12:38-44 --by R. David Reynolds Dr. Haddon Robinson is Co-host and teacher on the radio broadcast “Discover the Word,” a writer for the devotional guide Our Daily Bread, and Harold J. Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist