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  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
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     | 5,388 views

    Today we have the first occasion where Matthew uses the word parable. And, as we have seen in the past, the first time that something occurs in the Bible is very important to note and pay special attention to.

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 1 The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Matthew 13:1-23 The very first phrase of the first verse of our passage today says a great deal about our Lord and His approach to ministry. We have already seen what a full day He has had. We know from the flow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking Together In Christian Love

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,495 views

    Exercising Christian love will result in two things.

    Acts 9:23-31 Walking Together in Christian Love Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church February 12, 2006 Introduction I heard about a young man that said to his father at breakfast one morning, "Dad, I’m going to get married." "How do you know you’re ready to get married?" asked the father. "Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Deal Of The Century

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
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    Many things make Christianity the deal of the century.

    THE DEAL OF THE CENTURY INTRO.- Good deals are where you find them. ILL.- It’s been said that our mammas of the past did not hesitate to bargain. Questioning a price was standard procedure. One mamma asked, "How much are these cucumbers?" "Two for five cents." She pushed one aside and asked, "And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be A Good Church Member

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 17,084 views

    Some things church members should be and do

    1 THES. 1:5-8 "HOW TO BE A GOOD CHURCH MEMBER" * The title Christian appears only 3 times in the Scriptures & implies a number of things! A) First, it implies that a person who is a Christian is one who is a follower of Jesus Christ! * Acts 11:26 "And the disciples were called Christians first in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell (Rusty) Pruitt avatar

    What You Seek Is What You'll Get

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 29, 2018
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     | 11,950 views

    Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are of the earth.” (ESV)

    It’s a New Year: What You Seek Is What You’ll Get Text: Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are of the earth.” (ESV) Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastor's Christmas Wish List

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,846 views

    Three Things A Pastor wants for His congregation

    Intro: we live in a world of lists. Grocery list, things to do list, radio stations have top ten lists. At Christmas time people put together their wish list. In the Bible we have a Pastoral wish list for his congregation. Today, I am going to make this my Christmas wish list for everyone here at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Impotent Man Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 28,876 views

    Four things true of every encounter with Jesus

    John 5:1-16 The Impotent Man Introduction Sometime after Jesus healed the nobleman’s son, He headed back south to Jerusalem to observe another feast. The Bible doesn’t say what feast it was, nor does it say how much time had passed since John 4. I want us to read the first 16 verses of chapter 5, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Of The World

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,843 views

    God commands us not to love the things of this world.

    Love of the World 1st John 2:15 - 17 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly look at our study last time, if you’ll remember, it concerned loving one another. b. First, we saw that John talked about what appears to be two commandments, an old one and a new one. c. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Perilous Times Require Powerful Believers” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,885 views

    Continue in the things which you have learned.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Matthew 24 & 2 TIM 3 1. There are a few things we notice about time… • #1 Time just marches on… #2 – Time stops for no one. • And #3 - Things HAVE CHANGED over the years. Consider that… IN 1980 when the first Walkman’s came out there were $169! Now? Free Promotions When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Feeding The 5000 Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
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    Jesus does big things with small contributions.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. When did this miracle occur? Springtime. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. 16:16). “So, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes (Part 1 - "Blesed Are The Poor In Spirit")

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,691 views

    This is the first message in my sermon series on the Beatitudes entitled, Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit. I explain first what poor in Spirit is not, then I define what it is and give 3 areas to see if the believer is living this truth.

    Title: (Sermon Series) - The Beatitudes (Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit) Text: Matt 5:1-12 - (Key Verse 3) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - We are starting a new and exciting sermon series on the Beatitudes contained in Jesus Sermon on the Mount. (Matt 5-7) - It was the beginning of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Abc's Of Gratitude"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,518 views

    Four things that will help us grow in gratitude.

    “The ABC's of Gratitude” November 21, 2010 Romans 1:8-25 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. 9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Grace - No Longer Condemned Series

    Contributed by Willem Nel on Aug 22, 2009
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     | 3,860 views

    After 5 months of being diagnosed with guillain barre syndrome. I have experienced first hand God’s Grace. This is my first sermon after 5 months of absence from the pulpit. The theme GRACE

    Grace Galatians 1:3-7 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 6 I marvel that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Naaman

    Contributed by David Dailey on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 12,403 views

    Leprosy and sin have some things in common

    NAAMAN II Kings 5:1 - Now Naaman captain of the host of the King of Syria was a great man with his master, and honourable because by him the Lord had given deliverance unto Syria: He was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. Let’s take a look at Naaman. He had the favor of the King. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flush It

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 5, 2023
     | 1,910 views

    We all need to remove things from our lives. Events, people and things that hinder us from living an abundant life.

    🚽 🚽 FLUSH IT 🚽🚽   Pastor Timothy Porter   Text : Acts 20:7-12      ??Introduction:??     🟦One night, a small, ineffective church caught on fire and burned to the ground.   Several from the community, as well as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational