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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Why We Are Here

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 10, 2021
     | 4,294 views

    I read an article recently about church planting and the author talked about all of the humanitarian things that result from doing so. It got me to thinking: is church planting what Jesus really wants if it’s going to following the humanitarian model?

    The message today is titled “Why we are here.” I’m not asking a question, as you can see, but making a statement of purpose. Now I’m not talking about why we are here at this church. Well, at least not directly. I’m talking about why those of us who call ourselves Christian, who are born again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fountain Of Life Or Youth?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 11, 2019
     | 3,685 views

    A study in Psalm 36: 1 - 12

    Psalm 36: 1 – 12 The Fountain of Life or Youth To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. 1 An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For he flatters himself in his own eyes, when he finds out his ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Your Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018
     | 5,785 views

    Fifth in a series on the Lord's Prayer

    1 Your Kingdom Come Matthew 6:9-13 Have you ever seen a TV show or a movie where a couple are on a date and they’re seated at this nice restaurant? Maybe it’s a French restaurant, and the menu, naturally, is printed in French. The woman orders first and she just happens to be fluent in French, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Patched Old Clothing, New Wine In Old Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017
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     | 12,098 views

    Teaching can be boring, teaching can be tiring, or teaching can be interesting and exciting. Our Lord never bored people in His teaching. Some were converted, some angered, but no one was bored or uninterested.

    Introduction A. There are many literary forms used in the Bible. 1. There is poetry 2. Proverbs 3. Legal documents 4. Dramatic narratives 5. Hymns 6. Sermons 7. Theological treatise 8. Personal letters 9. And apocalyptic visions 10. And sprinkled into all of these forms are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2017
     | 9,550 views

    Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who woke up after a 20-year nap, only to find that the world had radically changed! Acts 19:1-7 tell the story of 12 1st century Rip Van Winkles who discovered that God’s entire way of dealing with mankind had changed.

    First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 20, 2017 Adapted from a longer sermon by Stephen Davey. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19:1-5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – In 1820, a lawyer named Washington Irving published his first short story. It became so popular that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thy Kingdom Come... Really? Series

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Jun 24, 2024
     | 1,025 views

    This is part 2 of the sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. Last month we covered the first line of the prayer - our heavenly holy Abba.

    Matthew 6:10 ESV 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Today is part 2 of the sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. Last month we covered the first line of the prayer - our heavenly holy Abba. Series Review The focus of the series is to look at the Lord’s Prayer as ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 15 – Swifter Than Eagles The Land Will Be Scorched By Babylon Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024
     | 729 views

    Judah rejected the true message because they want to believe the lie. All actions have a consequence and the time for accountability had arrived. The human heart embraces sin so firmly it will not release it and hastens on to its own destruction. Babylon was the scorching wind.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 15 – SWIFTER THAN EAGLES THE LAND WILL BE SCORCHED BY BABYLON PART 15 - Jeremiah 4:10- CHAPTER 4 [A]. GOD’S WILL ALLOWS ODD THINGS TO HAPPEN {{Jeremiah 4:10 Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, SURELY YOU HAVE UTTERLY DECEIVED THIS PEOPLE and Jerusalem, saying, ‘You will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Things Look Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2025
     | 1,101 views

    We frequently look in other directions to try to see spiritual transformation for our churches. Our only hope is a move of the Spirit, who can bring the dead to life.

    DRY BONES: There are moments that seem hopeless. - Ezekiel 37:1-3a. - The immediate context here is the life of Israel. Things had become hopeless for them. - Their disobedience had led them to a place of despair and defeat. As they looked at their ability to stand up to their enemies, the army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warfare Prayer For Missionarires

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,488 views

    Explains the benefits and importance of praying for our missionaries--in light of the spiritual nature of the battle we fight.

    Warfare Prayer for Missionaries I. We are commanded to pray for those who share the Gospel with others. Luke 11:2, “He said to them, ‘When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.” A. Prayer is the source of workers. Luke 10:2, “He told them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rejoice About It

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,465 views

    Every person should rejoice in Jesus.

    Rejoice About It Philippians 4:4 January 23, 2005 – Vision Sunday Subject: Rejoicing Central Theme: When should we rejoice? Objective: Every person should rejoice because of three D’s of Jesus. Introduction: Today is a day that I have been looking forward to for some time. I enjoy being able to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Utilize Your Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,624 views

    1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another.

    1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another. Paul had to remind the carnal Galatians of this fact when he wrote, "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Concentrated More On Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,288 views

    Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 (Pressing on for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus)

    Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 Illustration:The noted English architect Sir Christopher Wren was supervising the construction of a magnificent cathedral in London. A journalist thought it would be interesting to interview some of the workers, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marriage A Real Partnership

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 166 ratings
     | 6,169 views

    Keys to developing a lasting marriage partnership

    Marriage: a R.E.A.L. Partnership Selected Passages June 11, 2000 INTRODUCTION I. The power of partnership – Earnest & Arnold A. 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis 1. Extremely hot summer 2. Two merchants with a problem a.) Arnold Fornachou who sold ice cream 1.) Ice cream was selling like hotcakes 2.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Kingdom Of Growth

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 12,592 views

    As Christians we must constantly seek to grow in Christ

    A Kingdom of Growth Matthew 13.31-35 September 28, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Experiments of Lord Kelvin: Lord Kelvin was famous for scientific experiments, he created a new temperature scale for extreme temperatures - Kelvin scale, Kelvin once suspended a large piece of metal from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Finding The Father Through Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,016 views

    The Lord’s prayer sets a model of God’s desire to forgive

    Finding the Father through Forgiveness Matthew 6:12-13 October 17, 1999 Morning Worship INTRODUCTION I. Sir Alexander Fleming and Winston Churchill A. Young Churchill saved from drowning 1. Winston Churchill nearly died at a young age 2. He was swimming with friends and got in too deep and began ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God