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  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Character Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 6,025 views

    What are the characteristics of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. This sermon seeks to answer that question

    The Character of a Disciple 1 John 4:16-17 “Would you tell me which way I ought to go from here?” asked Alice. “That depends a good deal on where you want to get,” said the Cat. “I really don’t care where” replied Alice. “Then it doesn’t much ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Master Of The Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Dec 4, 2016
     | 23,046 views

    Jewish wedding customs. First miracle of Jesus. Encounter with his mother, the master of ceremonies. family and friends of the wedding party. God's perfection and our sinfulness. Transformation.

    MASTER OF THE WEDDING BANQUET John 2:1-11 A traditional Jewish wedding is full of meaningful rituals, symbolizing the beauty of the relationship of husband and wife, as well as their obligations to each other and to the Jewish people. The dawning wedding day heralds the happiest and holiest day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Connecting With The World Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 10, 2016
     | 5,878 views

    Understanding your audience is important! But while it is EASY to see this in MISSIONS, we fail to apply this to evangelism!

    Let me share a fictitious story about two missionaries and their approach to missions. These two missionary couples are not real. Their stories however are very real and reflect a variety of common missionary situations. To add simplicity (and a small degree of good-heartedness) to our story, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Grow Weary In Doing Good

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 5, 2013
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     | 27,636 views

    Christians battle against the weariness associated with doing good. Today, more than ever the church needs Paul's exhortation, “do not grow weary in doing good” (2 Thessalonians 3:13). In this lesson we'll explore the different avenues of this teaching.

    The worst enemy of enthusiasm is weariness. That tired feeling that results from having run out of strength, patience, and endurance. All of us have been there. We decide to start something great and wonderful, and then in the matter of a few days, or weeks, or months we are tired of it. What once ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Wrath On Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 22, 2013
     | 10,634 views

    When we 'say' we are believers but don't live out the life God has called us to live, then we are useless to God and a mockery to the Gospel and a laughingstock to the world!

    Hosea 7 [HCSB] May 22, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) We have moved thru the 1st six chapters of Hosea and we have learned several things: 1st we have learned that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entitlement Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,173 views

    Entitlement is when people feel that the world owes them something without having to do anything to earn it. We llok at entitlement in our culture and then see what Scripture has to say about it

    Entitlement James 4:1-3 and 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 In his commencement speech to the Wellesley High School Class of 2012, English teacher David McCullough delivered some sobering words: “None of you is special. You are not special. You are not exceptional.” He called the graduating ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Strip Down To Run Effectively For The Crown!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014
     | 10,481 views

    It's necessary for us to get rid of spiritual clutter and place ourselves to effectively function in glorifying God!

    (Getting rid of Spiritual Clutter and placing ourselves for effective Christ-glorifying work!) Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    False God Or True Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2014
     | 8,933 views

    Will we remain faithful to the one and only true and living God? Will we trust him alone for security, for salvation? Or will we look to other gods, false gods who offer much but deliver nothing?

    Do you ever struggle with whether your understanding of God is correct? Do you ever wonder whether we might have got it wrong? After all, there are lots of voices in the world today that are questioning the orthodox view of God, of Christianity. There are lots of people out there offering an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Revive Us Again! Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 25, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,254 views

    Nehemiah looked at the people & realized that they were spiritually dying on the vine. They were God’s people, & they weren’t acting like it. Somehow, there needed to be a revival among the people.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the eighth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anyone Thirsty? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,178 views

    Unpacks the concept of "spiritual thirst."

    INTRO Ads for Gatorade… thirst is a desire waiting to be quenched. They would tell us, there’s nothing like a good thirst. That is what Jesus speaks to this morning. John 7:37-39 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parting Words Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,445 views

    We commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection annually and claim to personally experience the resurrection of Christ in our own lives. If however there is hostility toward the church and organized religion, something about the resurrection of Christ

    • I showed a comic slide to start, which asked the question, "Did anyone hear what the chairman of the board’s parting words were?" The point is how we can walk through an experience, meeting, etc., and totally miss what it was all about. The big question facing us this morning is that very ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    It Is Time For Renewal

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2021
     | 5,939 views

    The world is going through dark times, yet we see people standing together as bright torches shining through the blackest night. Others in great suffering cannot keep their faith and kneel to the ground in discouragement, let us renew our minds, take courage, share our faith and keep working.

    Hag 2:1 in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, 2 "Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Still Works Series

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 12, 2021
     | 11,548 views

    There will be fires in this life that you will have to trust a God that is available in the time of need. When that time comes just remember the story of the three Hebrew boys in the fire. Pray your way through the trials of life.

    A PRAYING LIFE STILL MATTERS Psalm 139:23-24 Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship: Is your prayer life a struggle? Does praying seem like an exercise in eloquent speech that you don’t possess? Find biblical answers to many of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Inadequacy Of The Old Covenant ( Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 27, 2020
     | 4,034 views

    Although the first-century Jews felt such a fascination with the Mosaic covenant, they didn't understand the covenant to be the proclamation of the gospel that it was intended to be (4:1-2).

    3/13/20 Tom Lowe Title: The Inadequacy of the Old Covenant (Heb. 8:7-9) Text: Hebrews 8:7-9 (NIV) 7For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another. 8But God found fault with the people and said: “The days are coming, declares the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storms

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 29, 2022
     | 2,527 views

    The storms in life come in many forms but God is sovereign over every one of them.

    STORMS (Given on February 3 – Sunday Evening Service) A Psalm of David. Psalms 29:1-11 (From the New Living Translation) 1. Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings; honor the Lord for his glory and strength. 2. Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic