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  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    The Beauty Of Risk Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
     | 4,228 views

    Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

    The Beauty of Risk Matthew 5:10-12 Two prevailing paradoxes emerge from this last beatitude: 1. Peace-making sometimes ends in conflict The conflict that ends in supreme happiness is a conflict based on the Christ-follower’s passionate pursuit of righteousness. Righteousness: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial Service For Military Personnel

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013
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     | 12,797 views

    This message was preached for a young man who had extensive military background.

    Memorial Service for Brian McKay Good afternoon. I am David Henderson and I am the pastor of Eagle’s Landing Baptist Church here in Port Richey. We are grateful for the life of Brian McKay and very pleased that our military is here to help honor his life. Scripture/Psalm 23 Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stuff I've Learned

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013
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     | 8,151 views

    Life teaches you a lot of things. I got this material from Chuck Swindoll and passed it on to my church. Many thanks to Brother Chuck for this sermon. I hope it will be a blessing to you if you've never read it.

    2 TIM. 3:14 “STUFF I’VE LEARNED” A) Before I share these with you, I want to help you smile a little! * Somebody sent me a cute article from some newspaper ... A class of fifth graders had submitted the things they had learned in life ... Here is a sampling from their gems of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Half-Time Speech

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,986 views

    Just as the disciples felt they were winning the game, the second half came and they lost badly. Or so they thought.

    Half-time speeches are meant to motivate. My son Shane forever complains that the Panthers should make “adjustments” at half-time. So half-time is when things happen to win games. Today we are looking at Jesus half-time speech. Jesus and his “Fantastic Twelve” have been on ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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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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    Give Thanks For Everything

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,848 views

    In the story of the prodigal son, the older son completely missed seeing all of his own blessings because of his clouded vision towards his brother.

    Luke 15:25-32 Pray I'm guessing that you've probably heard this story that Jesus is telling to the Pharisees of the day. We picked up at the very end of it, and only read that part because most of the time after hearing the whole story people start to nod off at this part and really miss the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joyride - Pt. 2 - Jesus' Ped Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 13, 2013
     | 7,274 views

    We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

    Joyride - Pt. 2 – Jesus' P.E.D. I. Introduction Life is up and down. Loops, turns, cliff like drops. Our life often feels much like one of those white knuckle, scream your lungs out, lose your lunch type of amusement rides! It is into that type of experience that Jesus came onto the scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pigs Or People, Swine Or Souls

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2013
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     | 8,089 views

    After healing the demoniac, Jesus sent the demons into the pigs who ran into the sea and drown. Those who watched seem more concerned about the pigs than about the healing of this man. A microcosm of today????

    PIGS OR PEOPLE; SWINE OR SOULS Jerry Watts Mark 5:6-20 * Chapter 5 is very interesting. It contains 43 verses with 2 major stories. Each of these stories, as we’ll come to see, has a ‘story in a story’. It is the kind of narrative which escapes the casual or superficial reader. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends Of Jesus

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 22, 2013
     | 6,687 views

    Building an accrositc off the word FRIENDS, we'll explore what it means to be a friend to Jesus.

    I think the secret is out of the bag… God made us social creatures. From the very beginning, God has wanted us to share life and its experiences with godly friends. He wants to have someone to weep with and rejoice with, to share life with. To be friendless, to have no one to share life with, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christ And His Bride

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013
     | 6,755 views

    Whenever you hear a sermon on Ephesians 5:22-33, what is the lesson on? The majority of the time, the sermon is on the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. But this is not the main point of the passage!

    Whenever you hear a sermon on Ephesians 5:22-33, what is the lesson on? The majority of the time, the sermon is on the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. It is important that we examine this text to see these things, because this is one of the best texts to find out the roles of husbands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Partner In The Gospel

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
     | 2,248 views

    To enumerate our partnership in the Gospel.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a partner in the Gospel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate our partnership in the Gospel. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:17 (Amplified Bible) If then you consider me a partner and a comrade in fellowship, welcome and receive him as you would [welcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Galatians 2:20: Enjoying The Christ-Life

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 17, 2011
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     | 8,326 views

    THE INTERPRETATION OF GALATIANS 2:20.

    I HEARD OF A YOUNG MAN WHO WAS A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN. YET HE WAS STRUGGLING SO MUCH TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. HE FELT FRUSTRATED. HE TRIED EVERYTHING. HE KEPT ASKING: HOW TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE? WHY THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS SO DIFFICULT? WHY I CAN NOT LIVE A HOLY LIFE? HE PRAYED, YET THE VICIOUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Evangelism In The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 21, 2013
     | 7,689 views

    This is the second message in a series entitled Reimagining Evangelism. This message examines the lessons we can learn from how the early church did evangelism.

    The Book of Acts tells an amazing story, we see the spread of the Gospel message and witness a small group of believers growing into a massive group numbering in the tens of thousands. We witness the message starting in Jerusalem and literally being carried to the ends of the earth. The question ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Useless Shepherds

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 25, 2013
     | 4,524 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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    Thinking Is Hard Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 13, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,861 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