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  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Christians That Produce Christ-Like Fruit

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,708 views

    In this message you will see three things that we need to bear fruit for the Lord Jesus.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: CHRISTIANS THAT PRODUCE CHRIST -LIKE FRUIT “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas In Revelation? Yep! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 16, 2013
     | 5,665 views

    Jesus first coming set in motion everything necessary to bring in His Kingdom, in its full extent, at His Second coming.

    [Note: I used graphics of the constellations I found online as illustrations; you might consider doing the same.]. Christmas in Revelation? Yep! (Rev. 12:1-9) INTRO 1. I love a good "who done it mystery." I have to admit that Agatha Christie's books and Erle Stanley Gardner's, "Perry Mason." ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lust: What Love Is Not Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Feb 10, 2016
     | 7,854 views

    Love focuses on others, lust focuses on self. There is no such thing as “acceptable lust”.

    Many of you know of C.S. Lewis from his Narnia book series. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and its sequels have been made into multiple movies that together have grossed over 1.5 billion dollars worldwide. However, Mr. Lewis is also very well known for his books discussing Christianity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Nature Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,748 views

    The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

    The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    John - Faithful To The End Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024
     | 1,046 views

    Make a list of things you must do before you leave this life/earth.

    A. INTRODUCTION “This is a revelation from Jesus Christ … to His servant John … to the seven churches in … Asia … I am Alpha and Omega … who is – who always was, and who is still coming … I John was exiled to the island Patmos” (Revelation 1:1-9). B. BACKGROUND 1. John, an old disciple was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Eating Bologna Sandwiches Instead Of Steak!”

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,719 views

    As Moses depended upon God so must we. Prayer changes things and situations.

    "Eating Bologna Sandwiches instead of Steak!” Exodus 17:8-16 Some years ago a young man looking for work approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked him for a job. “It depends,” replied the foreman. “Let’s see you take this one down.” The young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be It Resolved...

    Contributed by Kent Wise on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    This message outlines three things that we can do to draw us closer to God.

    Be It Resolved… 1st Corinthians 6:8-12, 10:16-24 December 31, 2006 Last Monday we celebrated the birth of Jesus our Lord and Savior. This was a day to celebrate and recognize what God is doing in our lives. However, for many people Christmas marks the day when depression and anxiety begin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Raise Your Parents

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 8, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    Raising children is one thing, but God has called children to raise their parents as well!

    How to Raise Your Parents Luke 2:41-52 Luke 2:41-52 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Can’t Go Back

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,711 views

    Don't return to the way things used to be, but move forward in the Lord.

    When I read this story of Ruth, I found something interesting, something intriguing, and something stimulating. When I visit this time in scripture there is a tragedy, a disaster, a calamity, it’s a catastrophe misfortune, but on the other hand, it is an accomplishment, victories, successful story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Sorrow, We Go Forward

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,639 views

    Even when bad things happen we need to look ahead to the cross of Christ.

    Psalm 130 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; 2 O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. 3 If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. 5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Behold!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,220 views

    God wants us to see and understand the things he says. We must BEHOLD!

    1. Deuteronomy 11.26-27 2. "Behold" -- Perceive; approve; consider; discern; make to enjoy; take heed to; have respect for; implies visually seeing * [Use glasses in order to see better and appreciate art, etc. * God has used visual aids to help us behold his actions -- Fiery and Cloudy Pillars; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Ingredients To Repentance

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 61,826 views

    In order to live in submission to God, we must repent of those things that are an offense to Him.

    James 4:7-10 September 5, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 2) - Ingredients of repentance Introduction There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature in which little George Washington is standing with an axe in his hand. Before him lying on the ground is the famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Achan In The Camp

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,296 views

    Is our church failing its potential? Has the great things we dreamed of not come about? Why is our ministry so weak?

    I. Introduction A. Last Sunday I was asked what kind of program we could institute to help the church. 1. I didn’t have an answer then, but it started me to thinking a. Then I remembered the words I had heard years ago from many pastors and teachers b. Even the very best of programs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shalom Of Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 30, 2013
     | 4,752 views

    We need deep, lasting, abiding peace. The only thing like that is the peace of Christ.

    This is a beautiful passage of Scripture. I love the picture it paints. Do you think in pictures? Who here is a visual learner? I definitely am! My Dad was an accomplished artist, and he always taught me that when it comes to a painting, to visual design, the eye must be captivated by something in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sing For Joy! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2013
     | 8,577 views

    We can sing for joy because of the great things God has done for us!

    INTRODUCTION • WONDERFUL LIFE CLIP • SLIDE #1 • In the classic movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life” George Bailey was miserable. He saw all his friends get out of Bedford falls and do great things, yet he was stuck in the small town running his father’s savings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ