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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Surest Path To Great Reward In 2023 Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022
     | 2,712 views

    Jesus reveals the surest path to God's greatest rewards. So, Jesus begins talking about the importance of right motives in serving, in giving, in praying and in fasting. Seek first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness...

    Sermon: The Surest Path To Great Reward Text: Matthew 5:20; 6:1-8; 16-18, 33 Matthew 5:20 “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven! Matthew 6:1-6 “Watch out! Don’t do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Keys - Privacy Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,760 views

    This is the first time Jesus taught his first disciples about prayer. His first lesson was, “Spend time alone with the Father in prayer.” If we don’t follow his first lesson, we are not following the example or the command of Christ.

    "But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6:6 A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers when his mother passed by his room and stopped to listen. “Bless Mommy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Message Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 13, 2006
     | 3,072 views

    A study in First Peter

    1st Peter 1:22-25 Suffering from Happiness: Our Message Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Saints Reign With Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 7, 2018
     | 6,768 views

    Who are they who will reign with Christ in heavenly glory here on earth for one thousand years? There is much speculation and much disagreement as to who these are. Some say they are saints; some say they are angels. We will find the answer . . .

    Tom Lowe 10/18/17 Book of Revelation Lesson: V.A.2: Saints (Martyrs And Faithful) Reign With Christ (Rev. 20:4-6) Scripture (Rev. 20:4-6, KJV) 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Message Of Easter

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 16,608 views

    Boil it all down to the most important message of Easter and it will affect your past, present and future.

    "The Message of Easter " Matthew 28:1-10 Recently the local newspaper in Artesia, New Mexico ran this article: “Mary Bratcher accidentally ran over her son’s young pet dog, Browny. The family tearfully buried the mixed-breed dog in a field near their ranch home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Set Your Heart To Seek The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015
     | 18,617 views

    This is the first in a series of messages on the Attributes of God focusing on first setting our heart to seek Him.

    Knowing God Series #1 “Set Your Heart to Seek the Lord” Introduction Early education in America once considered knowing God the chief pursuit of education. One early college declared, “Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to know God and Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Should Really Matter In Life?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,718 views

    The Bible clearly reveals what was important to the Lord. And the things that were important to Him should also be important to us. But that is not the case for some folks. It is amazing what some people see as important.

    Illus: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddle boats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few remarks about the snail's pace of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steward Who?

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,097 views

    The first in a series on Stewardship.

    What is Stewardship or what is a Steward? Stew•ard n. (SLIDE-silent read) 1. One who manages another’s property, finances, or other affairs (correlates with NT definition) 2. One who is in charge of the household affairs of a large estate, club, hotel, or resort. Brian Kluth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Who Am I Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jan 14, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    Jesus demonstrates that who He is is the most important question in any life.

    Who Am I? Mark 8:27-33 In a posting just this last June, Kevin DeYoung, in his Restless and Reformed blog, describes what people say about Jesus today. "There's the Republican Jesus—who is against tax increases and activist judges, for family values and owning firearms. “There's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018
     | 8,164 views

    Abram and Sarai are desperate for an heir. So desperate, in fact, that they are willing to try anything...and, do. As life spins out of control the impact of their poor choices affects more than just their own relationship. But, God shows up as a searching and seeking God.

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed, And Faithful People are Tested. Text: Genesis 16: 1-16 16 Sarai, Abram’s wife, hadn’t yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, “God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Lasting Impression

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,418 views

    This message deals with the dangers of leaving the first love that a person receives when first introduced to Jesus.

    Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7 Title: “A Lasting Impression” Introduction: When someone is deeply in love with each other I don’t think there’s anything that can hurt someone as much as when their wife or husband leaves them for someone else. But this is exactly what the church of Ephesus had done to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good Bye

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,321 views

    This is the sermon I presented to our Youth Minister as he was leaving for his first Pulpit work.

    Jimmy’s Sermon Numbers 6:24-26 A few weeks ago I preached a sermon to our young people as they were preparing for school. I told the congregation then that even though this message was intended for the young people I hoped that they would listen very intently because there was sure to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on May 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 33,461 views

    The importance of mothers passing on a love for the Scriptures is still important for moms today.

    The Ministry of Motherhood 2 Timothy 1:5 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, May 11, 2008 Our purpose today is two-fold. First and foremost, to honor the Lord Jesus with everything we say and do. Second, to honor our mothers. It’s Mother’s Day and I want to begin today by recommending a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "preparing The Way"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2022
     | 3,168 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent.

    “Preparing the Way” Luke 1:5-17 Adam Hamilton’s book: “Prepare the Way for the Lord” was used as a template for this sermon. This is the first Sunday of Advent. The word “Advent” means coming, arrival, or presence, and Advent starts four Sundays before Christmas. If we could summarize the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What If We All Prayed

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    It is important for the church to pray together. It is important for the church to seek the face of God.

    This week has been designated by our General Superintendent, Thomas Trask as a special “Week of Prayer” to begin the New Year. Trask said, “This church (the A/G) has always been a praying church. But we need to intensify our commitment to prayer and continually renew the altar within our churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal