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  • Ken Pell avatar

    What Must I Do? You Must Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2014
     | 5,719 views

    When we do great things in the name of God, we can be sure that while His ways will always be the best, they definitely won’t be the easiest; a communion sermon.

    WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE FAITHFUL 1 CORINTHIANS 4:2 Big Idea: When we do great things in the name of God, we can be sure that while His ways will always be the best, they definitely won’t be the easiest. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5 1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Walking In Two Worlds Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 4, 2014
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     | 8,105 views

    Proposition: We live as God’s ambassadors in a fallen world, and while we are here we must stand together in unity.

    Walking In Two Worlds Text: Phil. 1:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: When you walk in two worlds Hold your head up high, When you walk in two worlds Keep your sights to the sky, Remember you're in this place But of another race. You move to a different pace, The drumbeat of the sky, Walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Do You Say I Am? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2014
     | 9,929 views

    The most important question is: "Who do you say Jesus Christ is?" Our answer determines everything else about the rest of our lives and about our eternity.

    Today we launch into a 7 week series that looks at 7 essential questions that answer the bigger question of what it means to be a follower of Christ Jesus and WHY a person would want to be a follower of Jesus. There are good reasons that people come to faith in Christ, and there are good reasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Believed And Everything Changed

    Contributed by John Lindell on Mar 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,590 views

    Go to God with your problems but go to God for MORE than your problems. Believe God’s Word and not your worries.

    There is not a person here this morning that has not, at some point, faced some kind of difficulty, challenge or adversity where the choices were few and the solutions were difficult. Sometimes those adversities can be handled with hard work, sometimes it takes creativity. Then sometimes neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeds Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014
     | 8,782 views

    Jesus teaches of the ways people receive the truth.

    A pastor once preached on this passage: A mother of 12 came forward, concerned that her life has not produced any eternal fruit. She told the pastor, “I am not sure that with my responsibilities, I have time to do anything of value to God.” The pastor tried to comfort the lady, prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Whispering Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
     | 7,325 views

    God has plans. God is at work. And sometimes we’re called upon to help others see and to hear from God.

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: God Is Whispering Scripture Text: Genesis 41.1-32 INTRODUCTION In today’s Bible-story, Pharaoh is confused. Although he has not-been sleep-walking, …he has been dreaming! Problem-was, …he didn’t know what the dreams ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Now To Him Who Is Able Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 27,876 views

    What did God do for which He deserves praise and glory? 1- God established us in the faith 2- God revealed His mystery to all

    INTRO.- ILL.- Frank was the manager of an upscale men's wear store in a wealthy section of town and was interviewing Larry for the recently advertised salesman role. Frank looked at Larry's resume and noticed that Larry had never worked in retail before. Frank mused, "For someone with no retail ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Process Of The Forgiveness Of Sin

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 29, 2014
     | 3,952 views

    The story of the woman at the well tells us why we must confess our sins to the Lord, and why we must believe we are instantly forgiven to free us from ourselves.

    Word Count: 2464, This sermon was delivered to both St Oswald’s in Maybole, and St Johns in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd March 2014 (Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: The story of the woman at the well tells us why we must confess our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Thomas, Doubter Turned Confessor

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,211 views

    Thomas, who is often remembered for his doubts, gives every Christian hope and encouragement as the Lord appears to him with the invitation to touch and believe.

    Thomas, Doubter Turned Confessor John 11:1-16; 14:1-6; 20:24-29 Palm Sunday Sermon, by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Some Background: J. Stuart Holden wrote: “Of all the Master's men, Thomas is the one to whom least justice is commonly done. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Poverty Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 8,850 views

    Poverty of spirit drives us to the Savior.

    Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: The Poor in Spirit Text: Matthew 5:3 When two people who love one another come together on the day of their wedding, there are traditional vows which are often spoken to one another. I, take you, to be my wife... for better and for worse... in sickness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unbeliever And The Law Of God Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 4,048 views

    In this message, we examine three types of unbelievers: (1) The Religious Unbeliever (2) The Atheistic Unbeliever (3)The Unconcerned Unbeliever

    The Unbeliever and the Law of God Matthew 5:19 In our message last Sunday we dealt with a foundational subject in regard to our faith, and that is the relationship between the Christian and the Law of God. I made some points that I would like to now reiterate before moving on to the message for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Talking Blood

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 17, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,151 views

    The blood of Abel & Jesus still speak, but the testimony of Jesus' blood is better than that of Abel's blood. We'll look at the 3 ways this is true and at what the 5 wounds of Christ have to say to us.

    THE TALKING BLOOD Heb. 12:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHY THE DELAY 1. Sadie is 65 years old and has always remained childless, yet she desperately wanted a baby of her own. So with the help of modern science and a fertility specialist, Sadie got her miracle baby. 2. When she got home, all her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Proof

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,779 views

    As Paul preached to the Athenians, he told them that the resurrection was proof that Jesus was who God proclaimed him to be. This sermon looks at the proofs from the lives of the disciples that Jesus is alive.

    Proof Act 17:22-31 Intro: There was an old man who had witnessed a burglary and appeared in court to identify the guilty party. . The prosecutor questioned him and he identified the defendant as the man who had committed the crime. . Now it was the defense attorney’s turn. He asked the man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preocuparse Cancela Fe

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 2, 2015
     | 2,462 views

    Preocupante nos hace tomar decisiones tontas. Resultado de decisiones tontas dolorosas consecuencias. Consecuencias dolorosas nos roba la fe.

    Matthew 6:25-34 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Reclaiming Your Inheritance

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 20, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 41,024 views

    Abraham left Isaac an inheritance, the Philistines robbed him of that inheritance. Isaac took the proper steps to reclaim what was rightfully his. There is a great lesson for us in this text as well.

    Reclaiming Your Inheritance Genesis 26:15-25 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ In 1940, after Paris fell under Nazi control, German troops began looting thousands of artworks from museums, galleries and personal collections ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist