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  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The Vine And His Branches Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,780 views

    What does it mean to bear fruit for Jesus today?

    The vine and the branches John 15:1-7 I was in the hospital the other day and I noticed a sign on the wall of the little store by the entrance. It said, “Chips $1.35.” And I remembered buying the same size bag for a nickel. Anybody else remember that? Now, we pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Soil: Sowing & Reaping Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    1) The Precept, 2) The Principle behind the Precept, 3) The Promise, 4) The Procedure

    As we continue to deal with the fallout of the collapse of international financial markets one thing is clear: Unbridled greed does not work. Incentive to innovate and work hard in the long run results in prosperity, but short cuts, and unrestrained greed results in loss and ruin. Quote: J. A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Focus On His Image Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,497 views

    We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our hearts blameless and by all means build each other up and not tear each other down.

    Series: Imitators Thesis of series: We live in a society that seldom reflects Jesus. As Christians, we are called to be His reflection, to do His will and to keep our hearts blameless. Sermon: Focus on His Image Thesis of sermon: We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Challenges To/For Public Worship-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 17, 2015
     | 4,010 views

    4 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

    CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-IV—John 2:12-25 Attention: The Church can be tempted toward many directions regarding the manner & message of its Public Worship. There are real Challenges to bringing about Public Worship!...There are dynamics which, if we deny, will keep our church & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit And Truth Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Feb 23, 2015
     | 6,168 views

    We become what we behold. As we behold Jesus and His glory, we need to equally revere the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit. Both are worthy, both are right, and both are vitally needed.

    Alrighty, well we’re going to continue our series we’re calling “Amazed.” Amazed at the words of Jesus. One of the encounters that I had where I was amazed at Jesus and His words was when we were in Amsterdam in the early 1990s and we were there doing outreaches in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wake Up Series

    Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015
     | 21,819 views

    God has called the church to trail and has given the verdict that the church needs to wake up. We are asleep when it comes to God's business and ministry. The world is awake and thriving because the church won't wake up and stand on God's principle

    The Church on Trial Pt. 5 Wake Up Revelation 3:1-6 (NIV) 1) To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2) Wake up! Strengthen what remains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Fan The Flame Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,529 views

    Disciples must refresh commitment to serving from time-to-time. This is accomplished through renewal of service to the Lord Christ.

    For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” [1] For many Christians, perhaps even for most Christians, the memory of immediate changes that accompanied the new birth lingers in the hallowed halls of treasured events. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justified Fools For Christ-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 14, 2015
     | 3,616 views

    2 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

    JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-II—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: Back in the day, before I had accepted Christ & before the days of digitized anything—1975—I had a Foghat[the name of a rock band] album that pictured a young long-haired, bushy mustached, bereted man(the drummer for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Esau: Daddy's Fair-Haired Boy. Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2016
     | 12,805 views

    What can we learn of our own character and of God's grace when we study Esau selling his birthright?

    “These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham fathered Isaac, and Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean, to be his wife. And Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, because she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Holy Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2016
     | 3,769 views

    Examining the motivation for Paul's perseverance and service can encourage believers to persevere in the midst of a darkened world that increasingly opposes the Faith.

    “I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” [1] The Apostle has emphasised a concept that is not often welcomed today—hardship. Directing student ministries at a major pastoral school some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Women Preachers And The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,813 views

    Women and men are spiritually equal before the Lord; however, women are debarred from occupying the role of elder within the congregation of the Lord.

    “Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works. Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desiring A Noble Task Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 10, 2013
     | 5,588 views

    Those who seek eldership, provided they are motivated by divine call, desire a noble task.

    “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.” [1] Few things give me greater pleasure than seeing God raise up heralds of holiness. I taught preacher boys in Texas for a brief period. Throughout the years of my service before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can The Contemporary Church Be Salvaged?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,564 views

    We shall either live as followers of Christ or as enemies of the cross of Christ. There is no in between.

    “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2013
     | 5,986 views

    In the account of the expression of Christ’s love, the washing of the disciples’ feet, we see 1) Service Stated (John 13:1), 2) Service Spurned (John 13:2), 3) Service Shown (John 13:3–11), and 4) Service Shared (John 13:12-17).

    If there is one reaction that people are having to the recent Roman Catholic pope it is his history and focus on service. Many questions are arising on his Maundy Thursday washing of feet. Some are welcoming the efforts with a sense of new found enthusiasm. Others see the new pope as abandoning the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Misusing The Law Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2013
     | 6,415 views

    The purpose of the Law and the danger of mishandling that same Law is discussed. The contrast of law and gospel is examined.

    “We know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist