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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Getting Into God's Word (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013
     | 6,663 views

    The Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all time. Almost everybody has one and everybody has questions about it. This three-sermon series will help Christians get into God's Word and get God's word into them.

    Getting into God’s Word (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/6/2013 Welcome. I hope that your New Year is off to a good start for you. And there’s nothing better you could be doing on the first Sunday morning of 2013 than worshipping with God’s people. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Gifts Have A Purpose

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    An encouragement to look to the Gifts of God in service to others.

    Gifts Have a Purpose Eph. 2:1-10; I Cor. 12:4-11 I. Introduction Well, I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas yesterday. My family and I spent the day at home, later going to another family member to spend the rest of the day. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Looking Forward In Hope Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,075 views

    The Advent season provides us a time to reflect and prepare for our Lord’s coming, not just at Christmas, but today, and at the end of time

    Be alert, Jesus tells us. Good advice, as there are now only 25 shopping days until Christmas. Being alert will give you the edge to make this the best Christmas ever. Being alert will allow you to hunt out and sneak into the only vacant parking space in the entire parking lot. Being alert will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lord I'm Sinking

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,614 views

    This study shares encouragement for those who feel like they are sinking.

    Do you ever feel as if you are sinking? Are you discouraged? Are you afraid? Are you beating yourself up because of a failed marriage? Are you about to go under financially? Are your emotions getting the best of you? These are but a few of the situations where we might feel like we are sinking. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adversaries At The Open Doors

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2019
     | 7,334 views

    When you ask God to give you opportunities do not expect the devil to rejoice when He does.

    1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2019 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2020 Vision

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2020
     | 3,165 views

    It is clear to see that we have much to do for Christ and the open door to do it!

    1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2020 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opportunities Have Adversaries!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2017
     | 5,852 views

    If you expect to do great things for God without opposition, you will be greatly disappointed and discouraged.

    1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2017 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Every New Year

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2021
     | 1,652 views

    Opportunities will come but with them will come adversaries and hardships. Do not give up!

    1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. Every year is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage: I Receive You Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,508 views

    Discusses how we receive/accept our spouses.

    I Receive You Introduction Last week, we talked about the fact that all of us have areas where we tend to be very selfish in our marriage. These are the areas that make us think we are not able to build oneness with our spouse. This message focuses on how we accept the gift that God has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nihilism Is Not Practical

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,481 views

    Life is not meaningless, we gain meaning in life through the person of Jesus Christ.

    In college one of the jobs I had was working in a medical file warehouse. Talk about mundane, boring, monotonous. These were huge warehouses that contained millions of files from hospitals all over the San Francisco Bay Area. I did one of three things: I pulled a file for a patient in a hospital ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Gift Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 1,419 ratings
     | 92,018 views

    The birth of Jesus Christ represents a gift of great value, but one which must be opened and received.

    Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas. Of course, it’s much more complicated today than it was for the wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006
     | 4,068 views

    Where yoour Treasure is, your Heart is also

    The Word Reformation Day John 8:31-36 † In the Name of Jesus † Does Familiarity breed contempt? Grace and peace is yours, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Three Journeys. On any given Friday, people leave the greater Los Angeles area, in search of great treasure. They will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Greatest Gift Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,193 views

    The fourth message in the Advent series for 2008.

    The Greatest Gift 2 Cor. 9:15 Intro Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the Jesus Christ manger carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas. Of course, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Receive The Word Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 5, 2008
     | 1,961 views

    The philosophers of Paul’s day are not really that much different from what we see in the world around us in a post-Christian society. How Paul addressed them can help us in dealing with people who collect thoughts like Matchbox cars.

    What did you collect as a child? I collected a number of things, pennies, model trains, marbles, and Matchbox® cars. I would wait anxiously until my mother would drive me down to the toy store so I could drool over the latest and greatest tiny little car or truck. I used to show off my more ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Get Out Of Worryville

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,693 views

    A practical sermon about moving from worry to faith

    How to get out of Worryville Matthew 6:25-6:34 Introduction: A sermon about "Worry" on Mother’s Day! (How fitting) If you’re a Momma, Worry is part of the territory, in the cup of motherhood. Illustration: One of favorite cartoons is "Dennis The Menace" and in this cartoon he’s sitting in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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