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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    What Happens At Gilgal, Doesn’t Stay At Gilgal

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 3, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,650 views

    The importance of remembrance! What He did yesterday can help us today!

    The man who left his wife at the gas station....He said, "I noticed it got quite in the car. Joshua 4:19-24-Now the people came up from the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and they camped in Gilgal on the east border of Jericho. And those twelve stones which they took out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Golden Rule

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018
     | 5,567 views

    This message speaks to the importance of treating others how we would like to be treated.

    I. "THEREFORE ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER YE WOULD THAT MEN SHOULD DO TO YOU, DO YE EVEN SO TO THEM; FOR THIS IS THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS" A. The life and teachings of Jesus Christ are: 1. The essence of the law and the prophets 2. They testify of Him - John 5:39 B. Christ Himself is: 1. A reflection ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    12 Principles Of The Kingdom Of God System Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,889 views

    How do all the parables of Jesus fit together to explain the Kingdom of God? 12 points.

    What is the kingdom of God exactly? It’s the new kingdom authority in the world that has slowly been replacing the kingdoms of Satan. For us as Christians though it’s a practical way of life. You could say it’s our rules for life. If you’re a Christian, this is how you do it. This is how you live. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Prayer - Releasing The Burden Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 10, 2014
     | 8,159 views

    A message about the importance of prayer and how it helps us to release our burdens.

    Prayer - Releasing to the Lord Theme: To show how prayer takes the burden off of us and places it in God's hands. Text: Matthew 11:28 - 30 Introduction This past Wednesday I opened the message by sharing my experience that morning. For those of you who were not there let me just share with you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Surprise! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,007 views

    That first Resurrection Sunday consisted of surprise after surprise. Let’s look at 4 of many surprises.

    Surprise! (Mark 16:1-8) 1. Last month the elders board decided to get the most handsome preacher in the State of Indiana to speak for Easter. He said no. 2. Then they thought they would get the most intelligent preacher in Indiana to speak. He said no.. Then they decided to get the pastor with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living In Scripture Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    This is the 14th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at the importance of Scripture.

    LIVING IN SCRIPTURE 2 Peter 1:12-21 As we have been studying, the Christian life begins with faith, faith should result in spiritual growth, and spiritual growth brings practical results. The only way one is going to experience spiritual growth is if they feed upon the Word of God. The text ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justice

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 16, 2021
     | 3,922 views

    Justice is important to God so it should be important to us. This is about standing up for your beliefs. Some people die for theirs and some get into arguments over them like Peter and Paul.

    Sermon Title: Justice Scripture Text: Isaiah 1:17; Micah 5:8 Gandhi was a practicing Hindu, but Christianity intrigued him. In his reading of the Gospels, Gandhi was impressed by Jesus whom Christians worshiped and followed. He wanted to know more about this Jesus that Christians referred to as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have Faith, Will Work

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    A sermon depicting the importance of faith and how a true saving faith will be shown by works.

    Have Faith, Will Work James 2:14-16 Introduction Faith is certainly an essential element in the Christians life for without faith it is impossible to please God. Look at Hebrews 11:6 which says “but without faith it is impossible to please Him: for He that cometh to must believe that He is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Immeasurable Worth Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,033 views

    A sermon examining the importance and profit of God's Word in the life of a Christian.

    THE IMMEASURABLE WORTH OF GOD’S WORD II Timothy 3:15-17 When I was a child our family took a vacation to Nashville. While there we visited the now defunct Opryland Theme Park. Theme parks have never been very appealing to me. I am afraid of heights therefore I detest rollercoasters. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Hath Hindered You?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 33,228 views

    How important is your destiny to you? This sermon deals with enemies to your destiny

    Ye did run well: you were keeping to the course, you were making steady progress. You were putting forth a reasonable amount of effort, This wording is used to describe a persons career or life work: Paul is saying, At one time you had taken this to be your lifes work, your goal, your ambition, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Urgency Of The Last Hour

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,530 views

    *** The return of Jesus Christ is the 2nd most important theme of the New Testament.

    THE URGENCY OF THE LAST HOUR 11/2/2006 Matt 26:40-41 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. KJV *** ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ordination And The Role Of Women In The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2015
     | 5,803 views

    The twin command of Jesus to clergy is important to consider in any decision regarding ordination.

    Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel This is one of those liturgical days that is a little schizophrenic. In the historical Church, it is forty days after the Resurrection, so it is Ascension Thursday, as it was for almost two thousand years. But May 14 is the Feast of St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    For The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2009
     | 4,071 views

    To introduce the book of Colossians and give us a picture of what the church can be when Christ is First and Foremost.

    FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we will begin our look at the book of Colossians 1. It s main purpose is to lift up the preeminence of Christ. 2. Paul declares For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confessing Our Sins

    Contributed by Timothy Craver on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,787 views

    This sermon reminds us of the importance of confessing our sins to God and to each other.

    Last week we looked at the message that was given to the women who came to the empty tomb after Jesus had risen from the dead. We looked at the implications of the empty tomb, the fulfilled promises, and the command to go and tell. Today, I want to continue the conversation about the implications ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Christmas Is Coming Again

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,535 views

    His first coming brought you liberation, His second coming is going to bring you transformation. His first coming brought heaven down to you; His second coming will bring you up to heaven.

    Christmas Is Coming Again Scripture Reference: Acts 1:1 – 11 Introduction There is clear evidence that we are in the throes of the holiday season. It actually started the day after Thanksgiving. Someone even said that preparations where even being made after Halloween. Have you caught the fever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational