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  • Colin Thornby avatar

    Stay Awake, Keep Watch

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 29, 2010
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    Jesus' call to stay awake and keep watch is built on a living relationship with him.

    Keep watch, stay awake... “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass ...read more

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    Introducing The Sermon On The Mount Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 18, 2011
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    One of the most appalling judgments against Christendom today is ignorance of the demands of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. On May 26, 1961, the Reverend Paul Brooks Leath preached an unusual sermon at the 104th annual meeting of the Southern Baptist

    SERMON Introducing the Sermon on the Mount Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1 – 12 Introduction One of the most appalling judgments against Christendom today is ignorance of the demands of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. On May 26, 1961, the Reverend Paul Brooks Leath preached an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    The Day Of The Lord Is Coming

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 26, 2007
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    In the midst of troubling times, please know that the day of the Lord is coming. The prophets of the Old Testament warned about it. Jesus and the Apostles warned of it in the New Testament. Today, we are one day closer to it being reality.

    The Day of the Lord is Coming By Greg Johnson March 25, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org 2 Peter 3:1-18 We live in troubling times. North Korea has tested nuclear weapons. Iran is developing nuclear capabilities with spoken threats by their president of the annihilation of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    The Radical Truth About The Resurrection

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Apr 12, 2007
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    Discover two truths Paul taught the Corinthian believers about the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15.

    The Radical Truth about the Resurrection 1 Cor. 15:12-34 [Come in from That’s My King video] And you know why he is King? Because the tomb is empty! That’s right, First Family, others have claimed to be king, and prophets and leaders have tried to be pseudo-Messiahs. But only One has come back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 2 - Genesis 14:17-24 - Tithing Without A Gun Held To My Head Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 16, 2010
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    "Paying tithes? That's UNDER THE OLD TESTAMENT LAW. It just doesn't apply today." Someone draws out Genesis 14:17-24 from it's holster like a Colt Peacemaker six-gun and recites "ABRAHAM PAID TITHES 500 YEARS BEFORE THE LAW!" but was it an imaginary gun?

    Part 2 - Genesis 14:17-24 - TITHING WITHOUT A GUN HELD TO MY HEAD Most Television Preachers and many well known and Respected Pastors would all agree that TITHING IS FOR TODAY. After all Malachi 3:10 says, "Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Will You Give Jesus For His Birthday?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014
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    Good giving goes beyond what is needed? Good giving is planned and on purpose... You may give and not love, but you can never love without giving...

    WHAT SHALL I GIVE? YOUR GIVING REVEALS YOUR TREASURE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Maybe 1974, we were gathered around my Mom and Dad's Christmas tree. Everyone was happy. The gifts were passed to each person, the unwrapping was joyful time. When it was all over there was not one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 3, 2015
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    Unless and until you believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead you will not be changed from a sinner to a Saint. For many people is it the 18 inches between the head and the heart that is the obstacle to their faith in Christ.

    A Matter of the Heart Romans 10:8-9 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Taylor avatar

    Praised For Ransoming People Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015
     | 3,624 views

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 8 Revelation 5:1-14

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 8 Praised for Ransoming People Revelation 5:1-14 November 30, 2014 We are in the middle of a series on Revelation chapters four and five, “The Throne & The Lamb.” If you remember I have said that chapter four sets the stage for the drama that is played ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Paul: Man Of Prayer?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 13, 2013
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    Can such a great Christian exist without prayer? Today we enter his prayer closet.

    Paul: Man of Prayer? Ephesians 1:15-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130213.mp3 When we think of prayer warriors we think of Moses praying for his people, David confessing his sins and seeking help, Elijah on Mt. Carmel calling down fire from heaven, or Daniel praying when it was against the law ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Honor- That Comes From God

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,307 views

    Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being foolish, sp

    Honor- That Comes From God John 5:39-44NLT Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ambassador's Of Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 5, 2018
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    God is raising up His Church to reclaim the Seven Mountains of Societal Influence. He is calling the Church back to the basics. Our spiritual foundations need some work. This message forces us to take a serious look at what we call the Gospel today.

    Luke 14:21-23 INTRODUCTION • God is serious about Kingdom building. No excuse for non-participation will do. • We are Ambassadors (carriers of the message) of Faith DEFINITIONS • Compel - To drive or urge with force, or irresistibly; to constrain; to oblige; to necessitate, either by physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Is God Silent? Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 4,155 views

    Know how God speaks

    A. WHY ARE PEOPLE SILENT TO US? 1. Angry. Learn to interpret the sounds of silence. 2. They want you to learn (seeing what you will do). 3. They have already told you. 4. They disagree with what you previously said. 5. They are taking time to think before answering. 6. Talking is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning Of People Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016
     | 4,975 views

    The biblical view of people recognizes the existence of both a physical and spiritual aspect of their being.

    A. GOD CREATED THE FIRST PERSON-MAN “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul” (Gen. 2:7). 1. The biblical view of people recognizes the existence of both a physical and spiritual aspect of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Vision Requires Action To Become A Reality

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 29, 2019
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     | 127,896 views

    A reporter once asked to Helen Keller “What would be worse than being born blind?” She replied, “The only thing worse than being blind is to have sight without vision.

    King Solomon, in his wisdom and under the inspiration wrote, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.”(Proverbs 29:18) In the Bible "vision" refers to the will and purpose of God being made known, in other words inspired and divine guidance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church's Message Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
     | 7,792 views

    The key to church life is not our methods, means, miracles, magic, marketing, ministries, money or medium – it’s our message! And the message is Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION I & II Timothy are known as “Pastoral Epistles.” They are letters written to inform, instruct and inspire. These letters came from the inkwell of the Apostle Paul and were written to his young assistant named Timothy. We might say these documents were written from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist