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  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    Exiled For Good Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,544 views

    First in a series on Joseph’s life and character. This one deals with his family background and how God removed him to build him into a man He could use.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Character on Display Exiled for Good Genesis 37 People have said that character can be measured by how you act when no one’s watching -- and how you treat people who can do you no good -- and how you treat people who can’t fight back. We want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John The Baptist: Dramatic Monolog

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,240 views

    This is a monolog I wrote for a student at a Christian High School, then later I performed it myself. It incorporates John’s message, first of repentance, then of pointing people to Jesus as the Messiah.

    Introduction (I had someone read this before I came to the platform) It was a dark and discouraging time in Israel. A time of cultural and political unrest. But for men and women who knew God and were sensitive to Him, it was a time for prayer and seeking, a time of hope that He was about to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake Up, O Sleeper!

    Contributed by David Hughes on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,342 views

    As we look at the events in the Garden of Gethsemane on the eve of Christ’s crucifixion, I ask "Is the twenty-first century Church asleep?" A sermon to stir the church to pray.

    ’WAKE UP, O SLEEPER!’ INTRO: I want to begin this morning with a quote: "At a certain meeting of ministers and church officers, one after another doubted the value of prayer meetings; all confessed that they had a very small attendance, and several acknowledged without the slightest compunction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Highway To Hell

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,220 views

    Chapter 11 gives us a good insight to how man for the first time collectively rebelled against the true worship of God. Learn 3 lessons for our lives!

    “Highway To Hell ” Genesis Chapter 11 This chapter takes place about 37 years after the flood. The time between chapters 11 and 12 is about 100 years. That’s when we are first introduced to Abraham. Remember last week I told you that Moses writes to fill in the gaps of the Biblical account. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift That Keeps On Giving

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,528 views

    Pentecost did not begin with a roomful of disciples in the third decade of the first century; it was made complete through them by the same God who introduced it 1,500 years before.

    (Other passage: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Henry Welles had an idea more than a century ago, an idea we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Come And See Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,572 views

    This is about Jesus’ call to His first disciples - Peter, Andrew, Philip, and Nathanael. It’s about Jesus calling us to come and see what He sees.

    John 1:35-51 – Come and See Let’s read our passage tonight. I’ve been told about a grand convention of lawyers, held in a huge stadium. The host of the show in the stadium says "We are all here today to prove to the world that lawyers are not stupid. Can I have a volunteer?" One lawyer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Identity Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,325 views

    First in a five week series about Jesus Christ. I trust this series will give us a new appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and what He has done.

    The Identity of Christ Text: Matthew 16:13-17 I. The common question—Whom do men say that I am? Some say Jesus was a prophet. Others say He was a great teacher. Religions of the world admit that He was a good man. But really, who is this Jesus which is called Christ? “You can speak of Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Hide And Seek

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,401 views

    The World’s First Ever Game of Hide and Seek But what is it that we are supposed to hide? What is it we are supposed to seek? HIDE the WORD in your hearts and SEEK HIM!

    8.31.2008 SERMON. Hide and Seek By William Akehurst, HSWC Hide and Seek Peek-a-boo Where are you? There you are! A simple game of hide and seek. One hides while the other closes their eyes and counts to 10 Then, the counter must seek out the hider. Simple enough isn’t it. When was the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Single Devotion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,819 views

    A look at the first commandment and why God alone deserves our wholehearted devotion and no other. It is because He is the Lord, OUR God, who has set us free.

    Single Devotion Exodus 20:1-3 One of my favorite theologians, Theodor Seuss Geisel, known for his works such as Horton Hears a Who, Green Eggs and Ham, and The Cat in the Hat, once wrote a story about a character named Zoad. It goes like this… Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad, Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A World Crying From The Quicksand

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,722 views

    We get bogged down by responsbilities. The way out is first to act responsibly, second to tell others what God is doing in you, and ultimately to yield to our Savior.

    One afternoon I came by the church to pick up a few things. I parked around the back, and there discovered two of our members, plus our sexton, in major trouble. These men had purchased a heavy-duty safe for the church office, and were intent on moving it inside. The safe had been hauled here on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Bible Research #1 - Why Study The Bible? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,580 views

    Bible Research is a condensed Bible College Course in how to study the Bible. This first session answers two questions: 1. What is the Bible? 2. Why Study the Bible?

    SESSION #1 – WHAT IS THE BIBLE? WHAT IS THE BIBLE? “But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Pattern Of Worship, Part 1: Spiritual Worship Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    Jesus told the woman at the well that God is seeking people who will worship Him in spirit and truth. In this message, we will examine the first part of that statement. What is spiritual worship?

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ We’ve just finished three Sundays looking at the pattern of evangelism in this passage of the woman at the well. Starting this morning, we’re going to zoom in on this one part of Jesus’ conversation with her. You remember that Jesus had just presented this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    At The Gate Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,951 views

    The first thing an Israelite could see, when facing the tabernacle, was this vast fence that surrounded the courtyard. Why was it there, and what can it teach us about our faith?

    OPEN: There are all kinds of doors in this world. There are doors on this church building. Doors at the entrance to the Mall. There are garage doors, house doors, bathroom doors, closet doors. There are wooden doors, glass doors, plastic doors and there are hollow as well as solid doors. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Born With The Odds Against You Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 7,081 views

    This is the first message in a series over the life of Moses which shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how Moses was born with the odds against him.

    Introduction: As Tebow mania has swept across the country, Tim Tebow has become the most talked about player in the NFL. His improbable success as an NFL quarterback has silenced many of his critics who said that he could never play quarterback in the NFL. Tebow is definitely not the most talented ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Danny Janes avatar

    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 43,518 views

    Good sermon for first Sunday of Advent -- lighting of Prophet Candle. The theme of light vs. darkness is woven throughout the Bible. This is what the coming of the Light marked in our world.

    A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS TEXT: Isaiah 9:2, John 8:12 There’s a fascinating recurring theme woven throughout the Bible. It’s the theme of light and darkness. We begin with darkness in only the second verse of the entire Bible. Genesis 1:2 says, “And the earth was without form, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan