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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Bright Side Of Growing Older

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2014
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    The reason for the luxuriant growth of believers is that they are planted in the house of the Lord and they flourish in the courts of our God. In other words, they live in daily fellowship with the Lord, drawing their strength and sustenance from Him.

    February 23, 2014 Title: The Bright Side of Growing Older Scripture: Job 11:17 (KJV)—“Thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth.” Introduction Our devotion for today is about the brightside of growing old. If you don’t think there is a bright ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spotlight On Missions

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 23, 2014
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     | 11,006 views

    A brief challenge about supporting missionaries through the Faith Promise Plan, explaining why to give to missions, what faith promise giving is and the blessings that attend giving to missions.

    Spotlight on Missions Chuck Sligh March 23, 2014 TEXT: Mark 16:15 – “And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” INTRODUCTION When someone leaves this earth, their last words take on added import. You gather around the bedside and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Zacchaeus: Little Big Man!"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Mar 27, 2014
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     | 12,270 views

    Zacchaeus reveals to us the Savior's mission is to seek and to save those who are lost. You can go down the wrong path and make a shipwreck of your life and be redeemed and restored by the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ. Zacchaeus ends with a big heart

    Cornerstone Church 3.9.14 “Zacchaeus: Little Big Man!” Luke 19:1-10 How many of you grew up in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Peter And Judas

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2014
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    To know the differences and similarities of Peter and Judas

    I. EXORDIUM: Who do you like best? Peter or Judas? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know the differences and similarities of Peter and Judas IV. TEXT: Matthew 10:2-4 (Amplified Bible) 10:2 Now these are the names of the twelve apostles (special messengers): first, Simon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abraham And Sarah

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 8, 2014
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    To compare the similarities and differences of Abraham and Sarah, to give out patterns for husband-wife relationship.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a husband who's like Abraham and with your wife who's like Sarah? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare the similarities and differences of Abraham and Sarah, to give out patterns for husband-wife relationship. IV. TEXT: 1 Peter 3:6 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gospel Of Adversity !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 16, 2014
     | 4,628 views

    With the Good Friday around the corner, Yours truly attempts to take a 360 degree view on the subject of Christ's and the Christian suffering

    GOSPEL OF ADVERSITY With many ears itching (2 Tim 4:3) to hear only the Gospel of Prosperity, now how many takers would be there for the Gospel of Adversity and the plain ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christians Are Crucial

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2014
     | 7,901 views

    Christian, you are crucial in God's plan for His world! 1. Learn the value of your life (vs 13a). 2. Listen to Christ's warning about a diluted life (vs 13b). 3. Let the Savior's light shine through you (vs 14-16). 4. Live to give glory to God (vs 16).

    Christians Are Crucial Matthew 5:13-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 13, 2013 *An old Peanuts cartoon, showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown. Patty said, "Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal's office. It was your fault, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Linen Coat Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
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     | 7,188 views

    The significance of Aaron's linen coat and its connection to the NT saint.

    Exodus 28:1-8 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Live Like You Were Dying" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013
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     | 6,158 views

    Too many of us live in what we might call the “world of someday.” We say “someday when things settle down or when I get older I’ll really live for God.” When does someday come? Let iststart today.

    REEL DISCIPLESHIP “Live Like you were Dying” John 10:10 On Memorial Day weekend, most of us stop to remember those who have gone on before us and especially those who were killed in battle. Some of you will go to the cemetery and place flowers on your loved ones grave and you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Keys To Getting A Strong Start In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 7, 2013
     | 7,428 views

    This message gives some basic advice for those ready to begin reading the Bible regularly.

    [Possible skit: two people bragging about how much they’ve studied the Bible; get in an epic Bible trivia contest; as they give each other increasingly obscure questions and answers, they ignore or brush off people (the homeless person – “Do you know where I could get something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are The Salt Of The Earth (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 33,936 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' declaration that His followers are the salt of the earth.

    YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH (Part 1) Matthew 5:13 According to the Cambridge dictionary, the phrase “salt of the earth” is an idiom that refers to someone who is “very good, honest, and reasonable; one who does not think that they are special in any way”. The examples given are statements such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013
     | 6,897 views

    Sometimes we find the devil attending church.

    Living in Jesus I John 2:22-29 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to the Antichrist. In fact many antichrists had come already. John goes further do describe them as coming out from the church itself. The source of their teaching might have come from the pit of hell, but the actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith In The Face Of A Giant

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2013
     | 9,749 views

    David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And then Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!”

    Sunday, October 21, 2012 Title: FAITH IN THE FACE OF A GIANT Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Key Verse: 1 Samuel 17:45: “Then David said to the Philistine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Rude Awakening Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,021 views

    Boaz had a "rude awakening" when he found Ruth at his feet on the winnowing floor. She had a need and Boaz was the answer to her need. In the same way, God meets our need for a redeemer.

    A Rude Awakening Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 25, 2013 TEXT: Turn to Ruth 3 INTRODUCTION Life is sometimes filled with “rude awakenings.” Illus. – I remember a newspaper story of a man whose bedroom faced a curve in a road that went by his house. He had a rude awakening one night when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man With A Withered Hand

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,288 views

    The analysis of Jesus healing a man with a withered hand on a Sabbath will show us that works of mercy are appropriate on the Lord's Day.

    Scripture Jesus was frequently criticized during his ministry. The religious leaders of Jesus’ day criticized him because he did not conform to their understanding of God’s law. Things got so bad that they eventually looked for ways to catch Jesus doing something contrary to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed