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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Make The Most Of Your Blessings Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,938 views

    How can we make the most of our blessings? 1. Rally to help other people (vs. 14-16). 2. Recognize God’s greatness (vs. 17-20). 3. Repay God’s tithe (vs. 20).

    Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 5: Make the Most of Your Blessings Genesis 14:1-20 (reading vs. 14-20) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 21, 2011 BACKGROUND: *The background for our Scripture is war between two groups of kingdoms: Four kings of the East against five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You See What I See?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,330 views

    A take-off on the famous Christmas song by the same title, various Christmas themes are examined by visualizing 1) a MOTHER; 2) a MANGER; 3) a MERCHANT; 4) a MYSTERY; 5) a MISSION (to save sinners).

    Do You See What I See? Chuck Sligh December 13, 2020 A 3-slide PowerPoint presentation of this short message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 1 INTRODUCTION Each of us sees different things when we think of Christmas. • Mention ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Christian!

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,347 views

    If being a follower of Christ means something, prove it!

    If you want the free powerpoint that goes with this sermon, please email me (jaywmc@aol.com) and reference this sermon title. Be Christian! James 1:19-27 If being a follower of Christ means something, prove it! Sunday Morning Sermon 08.26.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) What would happen if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Meeting God Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 22,094 views

    There are two ways to prepare to meet God—on our terms or on His terms.

    1. How Israel tried to meet God on their terms a. They behaved on their own terms (4:1) b. They worshipped on their own terms (4:4-5) 2. How God persuaded Israel to meet Him on His terms a. God warned on His terms—His holiness (4:2-3) b. God persuaded on His terms (4:6-11) 3. The results a. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Careful What You Wish For Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 25,371 views

    We often look forward to eschatological events as wonderful pie-in-the-sky times. While the fulfillment of those events will result in unimaginable blessedness, we cannot forget they are initiated by judgment. Are we ready for how they will arrive?

    Be careful what you wish for. 1. Because it might not be what you expect. 2. Because you might not be as ready for it as you think. 3. Because your memory might not be as good as you think it is. 4. Because you might need to do everything you can in the present grace God gives you. AMOS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    How Does Jesus Grow His Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,107 views

    In this text the Apostle Paul explains how Jesus grows his church.

    Scripture About five years ago someone apparently stole several copies of the Miami Hurricanes’ football playbook from an assistant coach’s office. Later, some of the contents from those playbooks appeared on the Internet. It didn’t help the Hurricanes’ opponents! A playbook, as I understand it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Your Home A Sanctuary: A Place For God Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,319 views

    THE FIRST IN A FOUR PART SERIES: We can put a lot of time into thinking about how we want to furnish our homes; and don’t forget about the garage! We need to consider how we furnish our hearts! 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and speaks about how we can have our hearts

    THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME SERIES “Your Home A Sanctuary: A Place For God” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth = B.I.B.L.E. <Home furnishings (use my little girl’s doll house)> -kitchen sink set and the fridge -bedroom suite -Living room suite -dining room suite -play ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,971 views

    Salvation set us free. Then why do we try to prove our worth.

    Introduction: I. Are you a perfectionist? A. This is what my dictionary says the definition of Perfectionism is - 1. “The refusal to accept any standard short of perfection” and or 2. “The philosophy or doctrine that religious, moral, social, or political perfection is attainable” B. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Desperate For God?

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 36,535 views

    As a deer pants for water so my soul pants for God, are you desperate for God, do the mockers surrond do you fear the storm. Jesus is near ask and he will reach you, of this I’m sure Love will come down and rescue you, hold on help is here.

    Psalm 42 overwhelmed with sorrow: Verses 1 - 2: As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? What do you picture? A nice deer skipping up to a clear bubbling flowing spring and gently ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Part I: The Value Of An Mba Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,211 views

    This is the first in a series on helping the body of believers to become better servants. This sermon focus on understanding the need for service and ways to become better servants

    Having a Servant’s Heart Series: Part I: The Value of an M.B.A. Matthew 20:20-28. CBC August 18, 2007 Well, I know that I have missed you over the last several weeks in my travels to China and Vermont and I hope that you have missed me maybe a little. But as Amanda reminded me the other day, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part Ii: A Three Step Offering Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Sep 10, 2007
     | 3,432 views

    Christ has called us to dance to His music. We do this through service to Him. The three step Servants dance is composed of 1) Offer your body 2) Offer Your Mind 3) Offer Your Service

    Having a Servant’s Heart Part II: A Three Step Offering Romans 12:1-8 Castalia Baptist August 26, 2007 There seems to be a growing fascination in dancing recently. Shows are on television today focused on dancing. There is Dancing with the Stars which has captivated many Americans. Now, I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Eternal Homecoming

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 29,451 views

    The saints of God looked forward to that blessed homecoming, but there is another homecoming for those who reject Christ.

    Luke 16:19-31 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    7 Bowls Of Wrath

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,651 views

    The seven bowls of God’s wrath, as described in the book of Revelation. Full text, preaching outline, MP3, and Powerpoint will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    The Bible begins by showing how man fell away from God. In the rest of the Bible, it shows how God pursues man so we can be reconciled to Him. And the Bible ends by showing how God takes those who love Him and takes them to Heaven. But the end of the Bible shows something else, too. It shows ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chris Willis avatar

    The Three In One

    Contributed by Chris Willis on Sep 12, 2007
     | 2,511 views

    There are certain beliefs that we hold that make us ONE. The doctrine of the Trinity is one such belief.

    ONE The Three In One Ephesians 4:4-6 This morning as we enter into a new season as a church, we’re beginning a new mini-series as we journey through Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church. The Mini-series is called ONE and is based on ONE long sentence (like only the apostle Paul can write) that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Commit-Ment

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,719 views

    Sermon on commitment from Proverbs 16:3

    What Commit-ment?! Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Illustration: Video Clip from Mr. Holland’s Opus – The scene is at the end of the movie when he has been let go because of budget cuts. He wonders if he made a difference. He is escorted into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ