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  • David Moore avatar

    Art Thou A Master Of Israel, And Knowest Not These Things? Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Nov 20, 2008
     | 5,578 views

    This sermon looks at Nicodemus’ ignorance as a religious leader as a springboard for teaching the necessity of the new birth.

    Introduction: One of my favourite stories is of a new pastor was asked to teach a boys class in the absence of their regular Sunday School teacher. He decided at the outset to see what the boys knew and so he asked little Johnny during Bible class who broke down the walls of Jericho. Little Johnny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feeling Lucky? Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2018
     | 7,580 views

    Through God's providence Ruth and Boaz are brought together and this relationship enables Ruth to be protected from exploitation. A foundation for redemption is being laid.

    Message Ruth 2:1-23 “Feeling Lucky” We live in a world where more and more people do not believe in God. At the same time, that does not stop our society from believing in the influences of higher forces, or forces beyond our control. Some people call it fate or luck. Others call it coincidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold Our Heavenly Father's Love

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 29, 2024
     | 1,249 views

    There is no greater love! The closest we can come to grasping the full extent of that love is to come to know that He did all of that for each of us.

    Alba 7-28-2024 BEHOLD OUR HEAVENLY FATHER'S LOVE I John 3:1-3 Juanita Slater of West Chester, Ohio told this story in the Christian Reader: She said, “When I was staying with a neighbor’s five and seven year olds, I heard a squeal coming from the next room. Then I heard Becky’s voice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abusing Grace

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,812 views

    “Grace” is such an abused topic in most churches today. It is not some celestial catch-all to allow us to mess up and then say “God’s grace covers me.” Personal responsibility has a place in Christianity. God’s grace makes our spiritual growth and “perfec

    Opening illustration: After a 4-year-old got into trouble at preschool, his mom asked him what he had done wrong. He explained, “I was angry with a playmate. But you told me that I should not hit anyone, so I asked my friend to do it for me!” Where does someone so young learn that? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving Generously Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 31,635 views

    Part two of a two part series on Godly X-Factors that make the equations of our life make sense.

    “GIVING GENEROUSLY” The X-Factor - Week 2 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-15 INTRODUCTION: A little girl became restless in church as the preacher’s sermon past the 15 minute mark. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?" Someone once ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Authentic Worship

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,966 views

    A look at Christ’s teaching on worship with the woman at the well.

    EG Service-Authentic Worship-Jn. 4:21-24 Hook: EPIC-4 core values, Encounter God, Passion 4 God and People, Invite seekers, Connect w/ His people. Encounter God-Authentic Worship- Key Idea: X calls us to Focus on the Big Picture. There is one way to God through X, and it is through Him (the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Can We Depend On God

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012
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     | 8,213 views

    In uncertain times can we depend on God? God is present with us, God knows all about us; including our strengths and weaknesses, God continues to call us forward

    CAN WE DEPEND ON GOD? September 2, 2012 Jay Robison GEN 28:10-17 PS 91:1-11 Though he’s remembered as hero, Jacob was surely a scoundrel He was not kind of person you’d want to go in business with Or the kind of man you’d want to marry your sister Jacob=heal grabber one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finished With Sin.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 21, 2019
     | 3,000 views

    Finished with sin - 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 1-6. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (a). An Aggressive Attitude Toward Sin (vs 1-3) • An illustration (vs 1). • An instruction (vs 1-2) • A reminder (vs 3) (b). A Patient Attitude With The Lost (vs 4-6): • We Confuse Pagans (Vs 4-5): • We Die In Christ (Vs 6): SERMON BODY: Ill: • You have probably seen this ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Church In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,479 views

    The Church in Prayer - Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • They Prayed initially (vs 23) • They Prayed collectively (vs 24) • They prayed confidently (vs 24&28) • They prayed biblically (vs 25-26) • They prayed expectantly (vs 30-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man went to the doctors complaining about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Kind Of People God Wants Us To Be Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 30, 2018
     | 7,206 views

    God wants us to be people: 1. Who have problems for the right reason. 2. Who remember that God is in control. 3. Who rely on God's help. 4. Who risk caring for other people.

    The Kind of People God Wants Us to Be The Book of Acts - Part 62 Acts 18:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 26, 2014 BACKGROUND *In tonight's Scripture, the Apostle Paul was still in the city of Corinth, and some pivotal things had happened. Verse 2 tells us that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But Wait, There's More!

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    The vision of Christ as the Word (at the Transfiguration) is what gives us the Power to understand the Will of Christ

    The main event is only about eight hours away now – the spectacle that comes only once per year is almost upon us. Oh, sure, there will be a game and a half time show, but we all know that the high point of today is going to be the advertisements. Most of them will be funny, some of them may even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Until He Comes

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 4, 2013
     | 5,265 views

    Just what are we to do until Christ comes? The answer may be surprising.

    “Until He Comes” 1 Cor. 11:17-34 The mother sternly scolds her child, “You wait until your father gets home!” Until he comes the child frets and fears. A major company announces a new CEO is scheduled to arrive on the job at the end of the year. Employees, meanwhile, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Afterlife: Hell Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,893 views

    This series explores the three realms of the afterlife: Hades, Hell and Heaven. Jesus, the prophets, and the apostles describe Hell - or Gehenna - as a place of death and destruction.

    Afterlife: Hell Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/24/15 Have you heard about the farmer from Illinois who died and went to Hell? The Devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Wonderful Word Of Life" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,211 views

    Why did John write the letter of 1 John?

    It's become very popular in our day for people to describe themselves as "spiritual." What this usually means is they're open to anything and everything. And in this day, where truth is seen as purely subjective, for a person to be "spiritual" can mean almost anything. This has led to confusion. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Famous Last Words On Evil Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 8, 2024
     | 660 views

    After exposition of Scripture, answer some questions about evil (Material adapted from Randy Johns at: https://lacoc.org/sermons/revelation-the-last-word-on-evil/)

    HoHum: The Four Horsemen formed in 1985 with Ric Flair, Ole and Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard with J. J. Dillon as their manager. In his autobiography To Be The Man, Rick Flair claimed that it was during this interview that Arn Anderson commented: "The only time this much havoc had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ