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  • Mark Hall avatar

    Nicodemus: Evidence That Demands Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016
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     | 10,814 views

    How God is able to change the heart of an unbeliever to a believer in Christ

    NICODEMUS: EVIDENCE THAT DEMANDS FAITH This morning we come to the our tenth and final message of this sermon series on the Cross of Jesus Christ. The message of the cross is powerful and life changing and I can’t think of any better way for us to end this series on the cross than to end it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Golden Rule

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016
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     | 18,170 views

    The Golden Rule has always been popular. In fact, the reason it’s called the Golden Rule is because a Roman emperor, Alexander Severus, had this saying of Jesus engraved on his wall in gold. So let’s look at this saying of Jesus called, ‘the Golden Rule'.

    THE GOLDEN RULE INTRODUCTION: A rather legalistic Seminary student wanted to have a Scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote the Bible, book, chapter and verse to okay his actions. He did all right with that until he began to fall in love with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Loves Children

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 18, 2016
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     | 12,340 views

    It's one of the best know scenes from the Gospels, Jesus blessing the children, this message looks at why children need to be important to our local churches.

    It was just about this time of year 22 years ago. We had just moved to Bedford to start what would eventually become Cornerstone and I had to fly to Colorado to attend what was called “Church Planters Boot Camp”, an intensive week long training session that included men and women from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Corrosive Talk - Complaining And Criticizing Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 24, 2016
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     | 11,962 views

    In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about complaining and criticizing, and then look at how we can stop complaining and criticizing.

    Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Gifts Have Thorns

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Dec 18, 2017
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     | 8,725 views

    When we look at Mary and the birth of Jesus we see a struggle of being pregnant and no one believing her. Why did the angel only tell her? Wouldn't a family meeting with all the parties be more appropriate? We will see that God's gifts have thorns!

    God’s Gifts Have Thorns Matthew1:18-25 and Luke1:26-56 & 2:1-39 Today is Sunday, December 24, 2017. A day known around the world in many different languages as Christmas Eve. This is an exciting time of the year! There are those that love the holiday but hate what this day represents. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Have A Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2017
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    How can we have thankful hearts? 1. By speaking (vs. 1-2, 5). 2. By singing (vs. 1-2). 3. By seeking (vs. 3-4).

    How to Have a Thankful Heart Psalm 105:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 19, 2017 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Psalm 105, as we explore how to have a thankful heart. King David possibly wrote this whole Psalm, and he certainly wrote the first 15 verses. David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Believe Series

    Contributed by Justin Lamison on Dec 30, 2017
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     | 11,164 views

    The first in a series of sermons devoted to understanding the biblical truth contained in the Apostles' Creed.

    I Believe… Matthew 7.24-27 Introduction What do we mean when we say, “I believe” in the Apostles’ Creed? In the current use of the word belief, there is very little difference between belief and an opinion. You have your beliefs and I have mine. But in the Bible, belief is a much stronger ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus' Power Over Demons Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
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     | 27,361 views

    Don't be deceived by the lie of self-help. Jesus is your only hope.

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for your prayers for Dale Pond and me as we traveled to Uganda and Tanzania to train pastors and to preach in the churches. We worked with over a thousand pastors who are hungry to learn how to build a Healthy Church. Greg Smith, our friend from Atlanta, joined us. Greg is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Is Greater Than The Angels Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018
     | 16,809 views

    Angels should never be worshiped. But we know there was a dangerous practice in the early church concerning the worship of angels.

    INTRODUCTION Last week we started the new verse-by-verse series through Hebrews. I’ve been preaching for forty-six years, but I’ve never preached all the way through this book. There are many powerful passages in Hebrews I’ve preached from, but I’ve never walked verse-by-verse through it, so I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Source Of Significance Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 8, 2018
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     | 11,001 views

    If you want to find any real significance in life, trust Christ with your life who lowered Himself to lift you up.

    In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a scenic little village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence and asked him, “Were any great men born in this village?” “Nope,” said the old man, “only babies.” (Leonard Ravenhill, The Last Days ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Let Your Voice Be Heard! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,485 views

    Let your voice be heard, because: 1. people will still believe in Jesus (1). 2. people are still belligerent against Jesus (2-7). 3. God is still big (8-10). 4. people are still blind to the truth (11-18). 5. eternity still hangs in the balance (18-20).

    Let Your Voice Be Heard! The Book of Acts - Part 46 Acts 14:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 15, 2014 *Life changing words: Hearing your boyfriend ask, "Will you marry me?" Answering "Yes!" or "No." Both of those answers are pretty life-changing. How about hearing your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Faith! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 15, 2018
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     | 18,777 views

    When you’re tempted to give up your faith, look up to Christ; look within at your own heart to make sure you are truly trusting Christ; and look around to other believers for the help you need to keep going.

    Bryan Wilkerson tells the story of a time when his kids were young, and they were at a themed restaurant with TV’s all over the walls. The TV’s were playing cartoons with no sound, and his youngest son, about four at the time, had his eyes glued to one of the TV screens. He was viewing a continuous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Turning Religious Reluctance-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2018
     | 2,551 views

    3 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-III—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: —The Elephantaisis Convert— by: D. G. Barnhouse in ‘Let Me Illustrate’ A disease known as elephantiasis is a terrible scourge in tropical countries. The skin of the diseased becomes very thick, very hard, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now What? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018
     | 4,515 views

    Message 48 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the last in the series covering the aftermath of the resurrection and postlude to the gospel.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Now What?” John 21 John makes it very clear that Jesus said and did much more than God chose to chronicle. John affirmed that his purpose was to record those things that would both inspire and fortify belief that leads to genuine life in Him. His writing is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Genuine Love Romans Style Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018
     | 4,048 views

    Message 30 in our exposition of Romans. This message begins several messages discovering what true love looks like as exercised in the body of Christ.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Genuine Love” Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness A. Dedicate fully your body and soul to God’s service B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance