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  • Rick Duncan avatar

    God's Power In Our Weakness Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 13,894 views

    In the Bible is a man who tried and tried to follow Christ closely but failed time and time again… miserably. His name is Peter. Yet God showed His power in Peter’s life. If he can do that with Peter, he can do that with you.

    A spiritual leader named Henry Varley shared some words that still serve to challenge God’s people. Here are the words: “The world has yet to see what God will do with and for and through and in and by a man who is fully consecrated to Christ.” God used these words to change a man named D.L. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ: The Shepherd

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,343 views

    The Twenty-Third Psalm no doubt is the most universal Scripture known. It has been called the Pearl of the Psalms. It is closely connect with what has just gone before and what follows immediately behind. Psalms 22, 23, 24 all speak of a definite work

    CHRIST, THE SHEPHERD--PSALM 23 Introduction: The Twenty-Third Psalm no doubt is the most universal Scripture known. It has been called the Pearl of the Psalms. It is closely connect with what has just gone before and what follows immediately behind. Psalms 22, 23, 24 all speak of a definite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Illustrations Of The Christian Believer

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,647 views

    It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall

    Intro: It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall see and study six of them. To better ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I Will Be Loving Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,890 views

    Today I want to challenge you to look at one of the most common commands of the Bible “Love one Another” Yes, it is common, but at times it seems to difficult to follow. While we are often nice to our guests and we enjoy being with those who are close to

    Chuck Colson in his book; THE BODY, tells of an interesting incident at the Emmanuel Baptist Church outside of Boston Ma. The headline read: It was the Right Hook that Got Him. In what could be called a power struggle between the minister and the deacon board turned out to be a disaster from which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Aren’t Fishing, Then You Aren’t Following Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,512 views

    Good fishermen always EXPECT to catch fish, even if they don’t.

    INTRODUCTION This is the third message from the Gospel According to Mark. I was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee just a few days ago where Jesus called His disciples. I got up before sunrise and went out with my Bible to watch the same sun rise over the same mountains around the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Your Prayer Life Seriously Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 3, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 19,808 views

    In this sermon we take a close look at James 5:13-18.

    Taking Your Prayer Life Seriously Intro: Statistics on # of people who pray in America. An overwhelming majority of Americans believe in prayer and believe that God answers prayer. 54% said they pray every day 29% said they pray several times a day. Newsweek March 31, 1997, pp. 57-65 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #5problem Of The Heart Is The Heart Of The Problem Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    We close the 5 part series on the problem of the heart is the heart of the problem.

    #5 THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part five of a five part series. TEXT: Prov. 4:23 .. Keep they heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, for looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be A Kid Again

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    simplicity of salvation...GOOD DEVOTIONAL FOR CLOSING KIDS PROGRAMS OF ANY KIND.

    Be a kid again! Kids believe almost anything! Imp’t that they hear the truth, for they are so accepting! [Adults are the opposite!] If you had a child that was lost, and if you had the chance to get a message to that child, telling them what to do, and how to get home…would you make that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Marvelous Relationship

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,181 views

    Jesus tells how close the Father is with His children through parables.

    A MARVELOUS RELATIONSHIP John 10:1-18 INTRO: The Indian theologian D. T. Niles once noticed a young Indian shepherd boy keeping a huge flock of sheep. He stopped and asked, “How many sheep do you have?” “I don’t know,” answered the boy, “I can’t count.” Niles asked him, “How do you know if some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tighten The Cap Back On The Bottle

    Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 4,983 views

    This sermon helps one to see the need to draw back close to the Lord!

    TIGHTEN THE CAP BACK ON THE BOTTLE ECCLESTIASTES 10:1 (1) Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. I would like to start off my sermon tonight by telling you a story of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confession And Hope Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,200 views

    Part 8 in a series on Lamentations. Lamentations closes with four keys to renewal.

    Confession and Hope Lamentations 5:1-22 I. Introduction A. Confession Pays Off 1. 1884 Presidential Election a) Democrat Grover Cleveland was in a heated battle with Republican James G. Blaine. b) It was reported to the Republicans that Cleveland, a bachelor, had fathered a child with a widowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    The Duty Of Self Examination

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,736 views

    We need to check ourselves spiritually to maintain a close relationship with God.

    THE DUTY OF SELF-EXAMINATION Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 a – c · Didn’t check work in high school; made many simple mistakes; learned to check myself in college · A good employee always proofreads before giving to the boss · Checking and rechecking taxes · We need to check ourselves spiritually to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Finley avatar

    Things We Need To Remember

    Contributed by Larry Finley on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    A good memory can keep us from sin and close to the Lord.

    1. REMEMBER THE PROPHETS Vs. 1-2 A. Keep Us From Sin - Psalms 119:11 (KJV) Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. B. Bring Joy to Our Hearts Jeremiah 15:16 (KJV) Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    There Is Blood On That House

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,577 views

    We need to see how close we are to Judgment and wake up.

    THERE IS BLOOD ON THAT HOUSE Exodus 12:1And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt saying, 2This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you. 3Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can See Clearly Now Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,892 views

    Closing message in a series through James dealing with the power of personal prayer.

    OPEN: What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer. So here we are, the first Sunday in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible