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  • Dan Proctor avatar

    How To Be A Builder Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 18, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,119 views

    God’s desire is for us to be builders of people (our family, fellow church members, co-workers, spouse, and kids). How can we do this? Let’s look at the negative example of the Pharisees and turn it into some positive principles.

    How to Be a Builder (not a Bulldozer) Mark 7:1-23 Introduction: 1. At the time of Jesus’ ministry to Israel, the Pharisees and scribes were the religious leaders who knew about the true God, knew the Scriptures, and knew about the prophecies of a coming Christ. 2. They didn’t appear ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    The Ones Whom God Loves

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,390 views

    To show that God loves the world that is in rebellion against Him and that gratitude to Him ought to be the response to His grace. The application of the Law of God seems to be the only thing that brings some people to see their need of Christ.

    "The Ones Whom God Loves" JOHN 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." It’s a wonderful truth. It is gospel truth; truth in a nutshell. The Lord says He loves the world. “For God so loved the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Which Praises Men Or God?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2014
     | 6,775 views

    To aid in our decision which one must be glorified and honored, men or GOD.

    Which praises do you love the most? Praises from men or praises from GOD? Applause from men or applause from GOD? Remember that we can please all people, but we can easily please GOD. Be an audience of one, that is GOD ALMIGHTY? Since when did you last gave glory and honor to GOD, Most High? Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marriage - Still A Gift From God

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 30, 2018
     | 5,102 views

    With all the thoughts concering marriage, there might be some who question if marriage is still a gift from God. Take another look at God's institution of marriage and the blessings that God intends to give through it.

    “Where do I even start?” That was the question that ran through my mind as I started to write this sermon. Having spent time studying Genesis 2 which you heard as our first lesson for this morning, I looked at the computer screen and thought, where do I even start? There are so many different ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Prophecy: Words To Us From God?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 8,330 views

    Are there some ways other than the Bible through which God lets us know what He desires and what He expects from us?

    RYAN: Pastor Dan, there is something I need to tell you right away. DAN: Are you sure it can’t wait until after the worship service is over? RYAN: No. No, this is important. DAN: OK, what is it? RYAN: Well, God told me that we need to change the color of the church carpet. DAN: Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ghost Of Christmas Past

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,662 views

    God wants us to move on from our past and look to the now and to the future.

    The Ghost of Christmas Past Matthew 1:18-24 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19Then Joseph her ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    "In The Begining . . ." Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 1, 2009
     | 3,999 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discovering the phenomenal truth that from everlasting to everlasting, the eternal sovereign God had you on His mind.

    Journeying With John “In the Beginning” John 1:1a I want to welcome you to the start of the one of most profound journeys you have ever taken in your life. I have asked God that this journey will be the most Jesus revealing, truth establishing, perspective shaping, ministry empowering and life ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    A Vision From Heaven

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 14,996 views

    Over & over again, the world is doing its best to plant some visions in our minds. Well, God is in the business of planting visions, too.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2012) ILL. I heard a story some time ago of a missionary in Africa who gave a Bible to an African man. When it was given to him, the man hugged it close & expressed great appreciation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    From The Pigs To A Party Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,708 views

    Lessons from the Parable of the Prodigal Son

    John Newton was once known only for his occupation: captain of a slave-trading vessel. He made many trips between Africa and the U.S. with slaves in the belly (below deck) of the ship, which was bad enough, but when storms would arise or a government vessel could be seen approaching from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Cherith To Zarepath! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,486 views

    In every situation even when it seems embarrassing obey God; even it seems all is lost believe His Word!

    1Ki 17:2-11 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, (3) Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. (4) And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. (5) So he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Lessons From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    The lessons from the wilderness are summarized in Mark 1:15. Jesus is the Son of God; the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

    Lessons From The Wilderness 02/13/05 AM Text: Mark 1:1-15 [This lesson is adapted from several sources including The Teacher’s Commentary By Lawrence O. Richards, and The New Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Testament Volume, based on the work of Jamieson, Fausset, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    "From Religion To Relationship"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011
     | 6,227 views

    We come this morning to one of the most familiar passages of scripture in the Bible. Certainly most of us have memorized John 3:16 than any other verse ion the Bible. Preschoolers can recite it. Football fans paint it on signs and sit in the end zone.

    “From Religion to Relationship” John 3:1-16 Billy Graham tells the story of the time early in His ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a revival meeting. He had arrived a bit early so he decided to finish a letter he was writing and get it in the mail. He finished the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    From Foreigners To Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,570 views

    We have a responsibility to live not only as God’s family, but also as people with God’s very presence living inside of them.

    FROM FOREIGNERS TO FAMILY Text: Eph. 2:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Leslie Lynch King, Jr. was born on Monday, July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents separated sixteen days after his birth and were divorced the following December. His father was abusive and had a drinking problem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    From Groaning To Glory Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 28, 2019
     | 11,226 views

    In Romans 8:18-30, Paul helps us to understand how the groaning of our suffering can lead to glory, because the Holy Spirit helps us when we don't know what to pray, and God is working good through all things to conform us to the image of His Son.

    A. Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company that was responsible for the accident to court. 1. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe: “Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine?,” questioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji avatar

    Help From Above

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jul 11, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 138,894 views

    This world is a battle field, without divine help you will suffer defeat, humiliation and shame. Without divine help people will forget you and men will abandon you.

    This world is a battle field, without divine help you will suffer defeat, humiliation and shame. Without divine help people will forget you and men will abandon you. Consider the story of Joseph in Gen 40:9-14 Joseph expected help from a man, but that man forgot In the story, Joseph requested for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal