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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    How Many Did You Say, Was Coming To Dinner?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    If we are Christians and were not thankful, what kind of a message does that send to all those who don’t know the Lord? We should be the happiest people on earth, we have been given so much and been asked to give so little in return.

    How Many Did You Say,  Was Coming For Dinner? This coming Thursday, since 1621, will mark the 390th time, Thanksgiving has been celebrated in this great country. Tables will be spread with all the favorite recipes of families handed down, for generations all over the land, Even though were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Listening To Truth?

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Apr 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,200 views

    Conversation amongst Jesus and the thief on the cross; are you listening to Jesus or simply hearing Him?

    “Are You Listening to Truth?” John 18:36-38 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apostasy & Apostate-Bishops In Churches

    Contributed by Aham Igbokwe on Jun 17, 2015
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     | 3,195 views

    Shouldn’t marriages that are contrary to sound biblical doctrines be rightly, albeit be legally, kept away from the church just as men wittingly keeps out of the ladies in public places and vice versa.

    Evil is not yet unmasked and fully revealed nevertheless it seems evil is being emboldened daily in the West and aimed to contain the church of Christ and to censor pure Biblical doctrines. Indeed, it is alas! These wanton affronts on the Church and on pure Biblical doctrines is akin to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Blessings Of Believing

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2015
     | 5,442 views

    A sermon to help with assurance of salvation.

    "The Blessings of Believing" 1 John 5:12 1 John 5:11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,477 views

    Choose your role model: Mary or Judas

    Monday of Holy Week If any words can sum up Jesus’s call to discipleship, they are the words, “leave everything, and come and follow me.” Whatever it is that keeps us from obeying Christ’s law of love must be abandoned radically so we can obey. Here, as we enter Christ’s final brief time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Kingdom Of Expectations Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 923 views

    Embrace Jesus as our Savior, even when He doesn't fit our expectations.

    Today, we're going to talk about something we all deal with - expectations. That refers to those things we think should happen or how things should be. Sometimes, our expectations can get in the way of seeing the real deal. So, let's dive into this idea and see how it connects to Jesus and our ...read more

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    God, What's He Really Like?

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    Examine man’s view of God vs. How God has revealed Himself in Scripture.

    God, What’s He Really Like? Psalm 145:8-9, 18-21 Theme: Examine man’s view of God vs. How God has revealed Himself in Scripture. “How do you know there is a God?” Because somebody told you there was one. A young man was asked if he ever thought about dying and what he expected to be doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Holy Spirit - Part 8 Of 9 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 6, 2017
     | 302,399 views

    This segment examines the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit vs. the flesh, and some attributes of the Holy Spirit.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Absolute Essentials Of Christianity - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,832 views

    The Bible - The Foundation of the Church - The Sufficiency and Authority of Scripture Vs Traditions of Man and Experiential Revelation

    The Bible The foundation of Christianity is the Bible. It is the only dependable source for humankind to know God's voice. It has the answers to all eternal questions. The focus of all Scripture is ultimately on Jesus. It is the blueprint of Heaven and the only reliable source of truth for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Ready For Revival

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 24, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,078 views

    All believers need times of renewal and revival. How can we get there? 1. Take a new look at God’s world. (vs. 1-6) 2. Take a new look at God’s Word. (vs. 7-11) 3. Take a new look at God’s will. (vs. 12-14)

    Getting Ready for Revival Psalm 19:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 21, 2008 *On Sept. 27, 1998, Philip Ozersky went to a baseball game and saw his life changed in a big time way. All it took was one swing of the bat, and Philip caught not just a baseball, but a gold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Wants To Heal Your Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,253 views

    The story of Lazarus shows us how: 1. Jesus comes and calls us closer to Him (vs. 27-32). 2. Jesus hurts when we hurt (vs. 32-38). 3. Jesus delivers us from doubt (vs. 37-43). 4. Jesus defeats our death (43-44).

    Jesus Wants to Heal Your Broken Heart The Gospel of John John 11:27-45 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 19, 2017 (Revised November 29, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 to continue our study of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In this miraculous Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2021
     | 3,130 views

    Here Jesus helps us learn how to pray... 1. He reminds us to make sure His Father is our Father (vs. 9). 2. He teaches us pour out our praise to God (vs. 9). 3. He teaches us seek God’s will in our world (vs. 10).

    Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 10, 2017 (Revised March 4, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who studies the Bible will find that it contains many prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When A Crisis Comes

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,376 views

    How we respond to the crises of life is crucial to spiritual health and effectiveness.

    What To Do When A Crisis Comes I Samuel 30 How do you tend to respond to a Crisis? tragedy? bad news? One day not too long ago I was coming out of store and I saw a man getting out of his van who had no legs. He was transitioning to a wheel chair - apparently his legs had been amputated - perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Live By The Spirit's Leading: The Spirit Vs. The Flesh In Galatians 5-6 Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 5, 2024
     | 1,983 views

    If you do allow the Holy Spirit to lead your life, then you naturally won’t want to gratify the desires of the flesh. But, if you allow the flesh to lead your life, then you will naturally begin to gratify the desires of the flesh. Live by the Spirit's leading!

    I recall an episode of Star Trek Voyager that always hit me very hard. It was called Timeless. The Voyager was a spaceship that had ended up far, far from home, and it was slowly making it’s way back through unknown territory. It reminds me of us, as Christians, lost in the wilds of this fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Shepherds Vs. The Wise Men: The Report Goes Out To Working Men, Elites, And Political Leaders

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 14, 2022
     | 1,310 views

    The gospel is information we receive and then decide what we’re going to do with it. We read this map, these directions saying, you’re a sinner, you deserve hell, you will go there without Jesus, but here’s what you do, come to Jesus and receive Him as your savior...

    Recently I received some information, a report that was very good. Chelsey, and Karen, and my mom, and others had gone out for the Stuff a Blue Goose event, for the first time at Meijer, and with the help of MSP they had raised over $1,000 in donations and 300 toys. That is what you would call good ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army