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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Constraints Of Restoration-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2019
     | 2,167 views

    2 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

    Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 22, 2020
     | 1,328 views

    5 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT--5 —1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: Remember that I gave you an example of putting on my glasses, so that I can be more discerning, & thus more effective in my ministry. If you are a Christian, you are equipped to be, & are expected to be, ‘spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength To Stand-10 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 25, 2017
     | 6,357 views

    10 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how do God's people find strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-X—Ephesians 6:10-20 Paul urged the Ephesian church to find their strength in the Lord by effectively arming themselves. The church must acquire God’s strength to stand victorious. Where & How can the church find strength to stand victorious? 12 distinctions of the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mere Stones/Reminders-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2017
     | 5,777 views

    5 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

    MERE STONES/Reminders-V—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger *The Spirit absolutely moved in this sermon to FBCC. He took my focus to His level in the pulpit! Attention: I am constantly typing things into the calendar on my smartphone. I’m not being rude, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God's Heart Your Heart?

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2025
     | 1,200 views

    God's heart bleeds for the lost. How about yours?

    I’m not sure if I have ever had so many things happen in a short time that would point to this being the very passage I need to teach from today. For example, about 10 days ago we received a prayer letter from missionaries we support in the Netherlands, the Van Dillens. They had mentioned in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood/Parenthood-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2019
     | 2,144 views

    2 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

    FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD-II—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: !NO OPENER USED! Need: Fatherhood is understood differently from two major perspectives. 1)Lost/secular people have a subjective worldly understanding of fatherhood that shifts constantly from person to person & generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stuff Happens Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 16, 2020
     | 7,675 views

    In your time of need, trust God for direction, protection, and provision.

    After a night out with friends, David Brown, an Englishman, woke up with a series of random numbers in his head. After trying to figure what those numbers meant, he sent a text message using those numbers. In the message, he asked, “Did I meet you last night?” The recipient was a confused Michelle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The End Of Sin’s Oppression-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2022
     | 1,055 views

    2 of 2. The prophet Isaiah reveals God’s plan for alleviating the oppression of sin among mankind. God has a plan for ending the oppression of sin. BUT--What is God’s plan for ending that oppression? The promise to end sin’s oppression comes thru...

    THE END OF SIN’s OPPRESSION-II—Isaiah 9:6-7 Attention: Need: To grasp the significance of sin’s oppression & effect on our lives. To recognize that the only solution for sin’s oppression is from God! The prophet Isaiah reveals God’s plan for alleviating the oppression of sin among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here's A Man Who Needs No Introduction Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 1, 2024
     | 1,602 views

    To take somebody else’s off was considered absolutely degrading. If you had servants, one of the rules was you could never make a Jewish servant take your sandals off. That would be too degrading to make a fellow countryman do.

    We celebrate celebrities. Whether it is rock stars, actors, or actresses, or athletes. Our culture loves celebrities. They are celebrated because of their unique talents and skills. The Gospel of John introduces us to the celebrity of the universe – Jesus Christ. Because there is nobody but nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "And Where Are You From?"

    Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 26, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,733 views

    As Christians we often feel out of place, but we are reminded of Jesus’ words that our real home is eternal life with Him.

    Submitted by Dr. Bobby J. Touchton Ashland, Kentucky “‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Kids Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,678 views

    Part 2 of series, "Succeeding Where Success Matters Most," this series offers a tongue-in-cheek list of seven ways to make sure children lose interest in spiritual things as they grow up.

    Succeeding Where Success Matters Most, prt. 2 Your Kids Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 19, 2005 You may recall that last week I said that of all areas where it’s important for us to “succeed,” one of the most important is with our spouses. So I placed it first in this series. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Old Time Gospel Beliefs

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 10, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,064 views

    Old time gospel beliefs are never out of date.

    OLD TIME GOSPEL BELIEFS INTRO.- Our beliefs are very important. What we believe controls our lives and our destines. ILL.- Here is what little Danny Dutton, age 8, from Chula Vista, California, believes about God. His third grade homework assignment was to "Explain God." "One of God’s main ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dangers Of Judging People Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 24,639 views

    Judging other people is dangerous because it lulls us into a false sense of security, blinds us to our own faults, and usurps God’s role as judge.

    We Christians can be such "dorks" sometimes. We have a tendency to build our own little holy huddle, with our own special words and secret handshakes. If a person shows up who doesn’t know our special words, they feel like a fish out of water. No wonder so many unchurched seekers are deeply ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Have An In The Body Experience

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,464 views

    The church is a lot like a school School Church students laity faculty ministers Or, maybe the church is more like a corporation Corporation Church articles of incorporation constitution boards deacons shareholders meetings & conventions business meetings & conventions mergers ecumenis

    The church is a lot like a school School Church students laity faculty ministers Or, maybe the church is more like a corporation Corporation Church articles of incorporation constitution boards deacons shareholders meetings & conventions business meetings & conventions mergers ecumenism strive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Buddy Check

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,294 views

    The church is a lot like a school School Church students laity faculty ministers Or, maybe the church is more like a corporation Corporation Church articles of incorporation constitution boards deacons shareholders meetings & conventions business meetings & conventions mergers ecumenis

    The church is a lot like a school School Church students laity faculty ministers Or, maybe the church is more like a corporation Corporation Church articles of incorporation constitution boards deacons shareholders meetings & conventions business meetings & conventions mergers ecumenism strive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational