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  • David McClain avatar

    God’s High View Of Submission Series

    Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018
     | 6,658 views

    The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce by stating that only those willing to abandon everything for the sake of kingdom can accept it.

    OPENING SENTENCE: Many of you may not know the name Tim Keller but he is well known as a very successful pastor who built the largest church In New York City, an area considered very difficult to reach, and he did it without gimmicks or watering down the gospel. INTRODUCTION: To honor his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Answers For Our Anger Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2018
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     | 10,461 views

    God has the answers for our anger. We need to: 1. See the ugliness of our ungodly anger. 2. Accept the ownership of our anger. 3. Consider the cause of our anger. 4. Trust God to help us control our anger. 5. Forgive as we have been forgiven.

    God’s Answers for Our Anger Ephesians 4:20-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 14, 2018 (Revised May 14, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Remember that in Ephesians 4:1 Paul wrote, "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to have a walk worthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Fear Of Pain Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,834 views

    Deals with one of the reasons people give for taking thier lives into thier own hands near the end of life, the second part of a 3 part series.

    End of Life: Our Fear of Pain TEXT: Hebrews 2: 5-11, 14-18 Sunday, August 18, 2002 This series on death and dying was not written to be morbid. It was written because these are issues we will all face in our lives. Although you may not leave here inspired, you will leave informed on how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stronghold: Purity Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    God desires a pure life, heart and mind in His children.

    What do you think of when you think of purity? Purity is probably a word that has lost some of its edge in a society that is so impure. God desires a pure life , heart and mind within in. He desires it to be stronghold to hold us in the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Search For Life’s Meaning Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
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     | 12,048 views

    from a series about the life of Solomon. An examination of the book of Eccelesiastes, to conclude the series, and to see what Solomon concluded near the end of his recorded life.

    Ecclesiastes 12:13 Intro: Ecclesiastes 12:13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. If you were to read those words at the end of a book, you might say, “Well, here it is. Here’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Appealing Spirituality

    Contributed by Paulson Pulikottil on May 4, 2005
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     | 3,593 views

    Our spirituality should attract others to Christ. Sometimes Christians live their lives in such a way that makes non-Christians would avoid going near a church.

    An Appealing Spirituality 1. Introduction One can appeal or repel. The secret of a magnetic spirituality. 2. The Dangers of a Repelling Spirituality Isa. 56.3: The Church is meant to be a culture solution. A place where people can find nourishment and grow. But what happens in the Church most often ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come Thirsty People

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Mar 20, 2025
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    This is a desperate call from a loving Father to come to him. There is a deep love in that call to get right with him and find him while he is still near.

    We do not have the time to go through all the verses this morning but please join me as we look at a couple of them. Vs.1 says: “Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.” That is like a call from ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lesson: 37: Abimelech King Of Shechem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 20, 2019
     | 5,382 views

    At first glance, it might appear that this pitiful tale of the scoundrel Abimelech is unimportant. However, the events of this chapter came very near to being the end of the nation of Israel.

    Chapter 37 Abimelech King of Shechem [Judges 9.1-9.6] Scripture 1 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying, 2 Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We're In A Race

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008
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     | 3,837 views

    As christians we’re in a race as we sojorn here on earth, therefore we must stay in good spirital shape as we are nearing the finish line.

    Hebrews 12:1-3 “WE’RE IN A RACE” WTBI 9- 2-06 All of us as Gods children need to be reminded from time to time that we are in a race. It’s not a sprint were in, its not a 100-yard dash. And it’s certainly not a jog through the park. This Christian race we’re in is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Catalog

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    The Word of God is a gift catalog and contains a list of priceless items that every person should avail themselves of.

    A CHRISTMAS CATALOG Isaiah 9:6,7 MOST HOMES HAVE AT LEAST ONE CATALOG, if not more. They come regularly. They come often. They come without request. But when the advent season arrives, they descend upon us in droves. Every trip to the mailbox ends with an armload of these slick winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    All Access Pass Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,822 views

    Believers spiritual privileges begin the moment the Holy Spirit draws them into a saving union with Jesus Christ. They then have access to the very presence of God as priests who are privileged to offer up a variety of spiritual sacrifices,

    It has become more and more common to have ID badges in many venues today. Due to heightened security concerns, everyone from concert staff to cleaners, dawn ID badges to access various venues. They are intended to identify someone to enable them to have a particular privileged access. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Considering One Another Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,637 views

    Showing the importance of assembling together and how to act

    Title: Considering One Another Theme: Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 “ Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; And having an high priest over the house ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Daniel McCalister avatar

    Let God Be Bigger

    Contributed by Daniel Mccalister on Jan 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,696 views

    The focus of this sermon was to help our students know the purpose of letting God become greater and for them to become less, and that he is theirs, always with them.

    Let God be Bigger: John 3:30 Sometimes in our lives we forget about what is truly important. We are always go go go, and rarely stop to thank the person/people in that means most to us in our lives. To some it might be your Father, Mother, Girlfriend, Boyfriend, Favorite Teacher, For some of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Knowing The Name Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,392 views

    The most powerful name is the name of God. And the name by which God was known in Israel is Yahweh.

    Knowing the Name of God Last week we looked at Exodus chapter 3:1-10. God wants to use us in His mighty plan, but we have to be paying attention to Him.We must always be ready to heed the voice of God even in unexpected places. No matter how simple we think we are, God tells us, “it is not who you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Alone With God Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 6, 2013
    based on 16 ratings
     | 46,961 views

    C.S Lewis, in his book “Miracles” writes, “The presence of God is the most real thing we ever encounter.” Moses prayed, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here”.Exodus 33:15

    Open your Bible to the book of Exodus 33:13-20, and I would like for you to follow with me as I read from chapter 33 verses 13 to 15, “If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational