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  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    It's Time To Let Our Voices Be Heard

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,103 views

    GET THE WORD OUT

    IT’S TIME TO LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD MARK 1:3 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE AS A PEOPLE HAVE LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD. IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, WE LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD, CRYING OUT FOR JUSTICE AND EQUAL RIGHTS. IN POLITICS, WE LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD BY DEMANDING THE RIGHT TO VOTE. IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    God Can Do Immeasurely More Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,112 views

    Our God is able to do anything. In this message we will look at what God can do and how we can ensure that He will do more in our lives. (Ephesians - 3)

    "GOD IS ABLE TO DO IMMEASURABLY MORE!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 3:14-21 INTRODUCTION TODAY WE ARE GOING TO PICK UP OUR STUDY IN EPHESIANS (WE LEFT OFF LAST WEEK TO TALK ABOUT THE COMING OF CHRIST). SO FAR WE HAVE STUDIED THE FIRST 2 CHAPTERS. IN OUR STUDY OF CHAPTER ONE WE UNCOVERED THE VAST RICHES ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let's Get It Right Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 314 ratings
     | 17,240 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the "Who Is Jesus Christ" series. This sermon ask the question, "Why do we worship Jesus?"

    Sunday Morning February 10, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Who Is Jesus Christ [#1] LET’S GET IT RIGHT! Colossians 1:13-23 Introduction: 1. The Lord has burdened my heart that as your pastor I must stop a problem that has been going on for a long time. 2. Please don’t take this wrong, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    He Came To His Own: A Christmas Story Of Open And Closed Hearts

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2025
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    As we reflect on the birth of Christ this Christmas, let us ask ourselves: How do we respond to Jesus, our Savior? Will we make room for Him, open our hearts, and joyfully welcome His presence, or will we turn Him away?

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “The Shepherd’s Story.” INTRODUCTION: Christmas is the celebration of God’s greatest gift to humanity—Jesus Christ, our Savior. But from the very moment of His birth, Jesus was met with contrasting responses: rejection by some and joyful acceptance by others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Open Door After The Flood Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 4, 2021
     | 2,843 views

    There are many kinds of doors spoken of in the Bible and there is a spiritual picture found at each door. Some doors we are to walk through and some doors that are open to us can lead to problems.

    ILL.- A man hurried to the church door one Sunday around noon and said, “Is the service over?” One man said, “The worship is over, but the service is only beginning.” Christian service can take place within the worship and programs of the church, but it also takes place outside the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    God's Jealous Love For You Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 21,467 views

    Our God jealously desires your love and affection

    INTRODUCTION  Today we are going to continue our look at the Attribute of our Awesome God.  The attributes that we have looked at thus far are ones that we can easily relate to God.  The attribute I am going to cover today is one that we may have some trouble attributing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living At The Cross

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 21, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,432 views

    Christ’s example at the cross is our example for life.

    Living At The Cross Colossians 2:13-14 I. God’s grace and mercy revealed A. Your condition 1. disobedient 2. dead 3. sinful 4. indicted 5. God’s enemy B. God’s provision 1. new life 2. unconditional forgiveness 3. clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Slammed Doors

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 24, 2014
     | 4,630 views

    Friend, we need fortitude to hang on to God and wait for Him! I repeat fortitude!

    Slammed doors! Revelation 3:8”I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” Have you had doors slammed on your face? I have had many, many, many, so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building Fatherhood Memories

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 139 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    We all build memories in the lives of others and especially, our children.

    INTRO.- Building fatherhood memories. How does a father do this? How does a father build good memories of him in his children? First, let me tell you about my father. It’s natural for me to remember my father on Father’s Day. Why not? Isn’t this what Father’s Day all about? A time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pictures Of A Fathers Heart, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    A picture of our heavenly Father’s heart and a love that made him run toward us.

    Pictures of a fathers heart Part 1 Opening Song: When God Ran by Phillips, Craig and Dean Opening: 1. Chance encounter- Paga- 6293 פָּגַע [paga` /paw•gah While at my place of business the other day, I had one of those moments when the Spirit of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    With The Help Of God (Revised)

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 8, 2010
     | 5,233 views

    With God helping us we will get the job done that He requires and fulfill His will in and for our lives.

    With the Help of God Prairie Baptist Church – 1/10/10 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 6:15-19 Key verse: Nehemiah 6:16 - And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    When You Talk To Your Father Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,755 views

    We spend so much time on how to pray that we skip over the most important aspect of prayer, Why? What motivates us to pray? Is it to be seen by others and praised for our holy output? Or is it the resolute determination to just talk with our Father wit

    When You Talk To Your Father Griffith Baptist Church – 12/2/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:5-8 The Introduction Jim Elliot, a missionary slain by the Auca Indians in the 1950’s, once said: God is still on His throne and man is still on his footstool. There’s only a knee’s distance in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Getting Out Of The Pew

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,811 views

    This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

    Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    God Bless Our Children

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    We have the disturbance of the same-sex marriages that is going on in San Francisco and some other states trying to get it legalized. That alone would tell us that the institution of marriage is in trouble.

    God bless our children Ephesians 6:1-4 01/15/06 I was reading the other day that the American marriages are in trouble. I tend to agree with the statement. I will tell you why I believe that. We have the disturbance of the same-sex marriages that is going on in San Francisco and some other states ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Getting Ready For Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 27, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,454 views

    Be ready! It's a repeated theme in Scripture. But what should I do to get ready for heaven?

    (I opened by singing 2 verses of an old hymn "There's A Great Day Coming") “There’s a great day coming, a great day coming. There’s a great day coming by and by. When the saints and the sinners will be parted right and left, Are you ready for that day to come?” CHORUS: Are you ready? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ