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  • Chris Layton avatar

    Three Conditions Of Christian Discipleship

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,290 views

    What does it Take to Follow Christ?

    Many Christians are only “Christaholics” and not disciples at all. • Disciples are cross-bearers; they seek Christ. o Christaholics seek happiness. • Disciples dare to discipline themselves, and the demands they place on themselves leave them enjoying the happiness of their growth. o Christaholics ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,701 views

    There are nine major signs that come before the return of Christ

    Signs of the Times Matthew 24:1-14 Series: Early Edition January 25, 2009 Morning Service Introduction View the Powerpoint slides Review of Last Week Jesus is giving answers to two different questions 1.) When will this happen? When will the Temple be destroyed? 2.) What would be the signs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Took His Place

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,350 views

    Jesus took his place just like He did ours!

    Matthew 27:15-26 An overly-ambitious American attorney who telephoned the governor just after midnight, insisting that he talk to him about being a judge at the state capitol. An aide eventually agreed to wake up the governor. “So, what is it?” grumbled the governor. “Judge Garber has just died,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Harsh Consequence Of A Private Faith

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,593 views

    A look at why we need to be public in our belief and three things to help embolden our faith.

    BELIEVING ON THE INSIDE: If what’s on the inside is real, it will make it out. - Luke 12:8-9. - Many people have the idea that as long as I have “Jesus in my heart” then I’m ok. - And often implicit with that is the idea that my faith can be a private thing. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thinking Is Hard Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 13, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,863 views

    When thinking of the past and the future, we often lose sight of the present. That robs us of present joy. Never let past failures or future fear rob you of present joy.

    Thinking Is Hard Philippians 3:12-16 2014 Baccalaureate Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries I have been privileged to speak at many baccalaureates through the years. Since I have three sons, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laziness Excused Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 14, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,191 views

    We can all benefit from a study of the sluggard because too much of him lies in too many of us. Though we may not exhibit his characteristics to such a full extent we can certainly profit from a gentle but straight forward thrust the Holy Spirit sends in

    PROVERBS 26: 12-16 LAZINESS EXCUSED [Proverbs 6:6-11] To Solomon, negligence was one of the greatest evils in the character of man. How frequently he depicts it with graphic force (24:30-34)! How often he denounces it with fiery energy (20:4; 6:6-11)! Idleness and indulgence are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Envy & Kindness Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012
     | 6,205 views

    Envy is unenviable. Kindness gives life joy.

    A fellow Army chaplain asked me to sing at his chapel service in Schweinfurt, Germany. He was preaching on the 7 Deadly Sins. When I finished singing, he said, “I really envy Chaplain Leroe’s musical ability…oops! I just committed one of the deadly sins!” Envy Billy ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Valiant, Vicious, Victorious

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 12, 2013
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     | 4,971 views

    It doesn't matter so much about your past, though it may help or hinder someone else. Today is a matter in itself. But I need to be victorious from this point onward.

    Valiant, Vicious, and Victorious Romans 8:35-37 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (KJV) 35 ¿Quién nos separará del amor de Cristo? ¿Tribulación, o angustia, o persecución, o hambre, o ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Signs That Point To The Return Of Christ

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013
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     | 4,274 views

    As we see the scroll with the seven seals it should let us know that the time has come and judgment is coming. It seems very clear that we are living in the end times and there are significant signs that are being fulfilled right before our eyes. L

    Introduction As we see the scroll with the seven seals it should let us know that the time has come and judgment is coming. It seems very clear that we are living in the end times and there are significant signs that are being fulfilled right before our eyes. Looking at each one by itself may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Useless Shepherds

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 25, 2013
     | 4,525 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a useless shepherd? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the characteristics of a useless shepherds. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 11:16-17 (Amplified Bible) For behold, I will raise up a false s

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a useless shepherd? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the characteristics of a useless shepherds. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 11:16-17 (Amplified Bible) For behold, I will raise up a false shepherd in the land; the lost and perishing he will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Most "Irrefutable" Argument Christians Face In The Homosexual Debate

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,988 views

    One of the most powerful arguments in the homosexual marriage debate is “I didn’t choose my sexuality – it came naturally to me.” This message addresses that argument.

    - Let’s up front acknowledge a couple of things: a. Gay marriage is here to stay in America for the foreseeable future. That’s just a political reality. b. Christians who claim homosexuality is wrong are going to be in the minority for the foreseeable future. - I think it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Lessons From The Rich Young Ruler Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,892 views

    The power that controlled the rich young ruler kept him from experiencing Jesus' vision for his life.

    A Luke 18.18-30 1 We know from Dr. Luke’s account (& from Matthew & Mark) that our man is 1) rich, 2) young and 3) ruler. a Young (24-40 years old) meant he probably came from a family with money. b Ruler meant he was in charge, authority, respect, possibly a member of the Sanhedrin. 2 This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Done

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 29, 2012
     | 6,339 views

    What did "It Is Finished " mean to those who were there at the cross

    Done John 19:30 . Intro: The Sunday School teacher was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at the class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes today is Palm Sunday.” “That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The One And Only Cure For Doubt

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 10, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,039 views

    We find our cure for our doubts in the love of Christ.

    Are you a skeptical person? Do you believe everything you hear, right away? Or does it take awhile before you believe something to be true? The other day I got an email from someone who said that he was my long lost relative. He was trapped somewhere in Nigeria, and needed me to send $5000 to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Table And Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2011
     | 4,931 views

    Christ is really present at the Table, and this Real Presence infuses us with his power, so that we may become what he calls us to be.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 5, 2011 THE TABLE AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH Isaac Butterworth John 6:53-59 (NIV) 53 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed