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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "People Jesus Loved"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 23, 2015
     | 6,573 views

    Jesus loved some sinful and imperfect people. He can love you with your faults, too.

    “The People Jesus Loved” February 22, 2015 Mark 10:17-22 17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Reason To Rejoice

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016
     | 11,741 views

    I used to think it was just important to rejoice about anything, but this text let’s me know that my rejoicing must be in line with Jesus’ priorities, if my rejoicing is going to produce in me what Jesus wants in me.

    INTRO: 1. When Jesus recruited the 70 to go forth and spread the good news of the gospel, He didn’t paint a glamorous picture for them. a. Vs. 3 he tells them that he sends them out as “lambs among wolves.” b. Take little with them, no money bag, bed, or extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heart Attacks - Pt. 2 - Baby Buffet Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 23, 2016
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     | 10,615 views

    The enemy attacks our heart in an attempt to drive us into a place of hopelessness. We must find hope again!

    Heart Attacks Pt. 2 - Baby Buffet Introduction I am placing a demand on your memory today. I preached the first message in this series almost 4 weeks ago. We are right in the middle of combating 5 principalities that we are assigned to confront and drive out of our body and region. The first was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Gotta Serve Somebody

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017
     | 5,803 views

    We all will have to serve somebody or something but as followers of Christ we serve Him.

    Title: You Gotta Serve Somebody Place: BLCC Date: 9/18/16 Text: Luke 16.13 CT: We all will have to serve somebody or something but as followers of Christ we serve Him. [Screen 1] FAS: Wall Street Journal had this article in January of this year. There is, apparently, a stigma attached to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Psalm 8 - Nothing Is Too Hard For God

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 23, 2018
     | 12,980 views

    A look at Psalm 8 - Nothing is too hard for God!!

    God’s Majesty Psalm 8 June 24, 2018 I think it’s safe to say we live in an unbelieving world. Too many people don’t believe in God, and what they do believe in is not what I want to believe in. Some who believe in God, have their own made up view of what God is supposed to be like and look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is A Sound In The Land

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 23, 2017
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     | 9,047 views

    Ehud, a judge in Israel kills the fat king....and there is a sound of victory throughout the land

    THERE IS A SOUND IN THE LAND: The story of Ehud (AY-HOOD) Judges 3:12-30 12 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. 13 And he gathered unto him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Real

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
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     | 13,801 views

    Let's see what Jesus' interaction with Nathaniel (in whom is no guile/deception) teaches us about being authentic in our faith and in our world.

    INTRO: 1. ILL. A young boy at the beach in his swimming trunks walks up to a lady sitting in the shade of an umbrella and asked her. “Do you believe in God?” Kind of taken by surprise she responded “Yes” “Are you a christian?” She responded “Why, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    By His Stripes-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 28, 2019
     | 1,341 views

    5 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

    BY HIS STRIPES-V—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: No opener! Background: ~700 years prior to the Cross of Christ Jesus, Isaiah prophesied of the substitutionary atonement which would one day come thru God’s “Servant”(52:13a). Isaiah records details of the coming Servant’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Answers: Is Jesus God's Son?

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 10, 2019
     | 2,856 views

    We all have questions, don’t we? Some questions are inconsequential. Other questions are more meaningful and thought provoking. Today, we'll explore the question "Is Jesus God's Son?" in light of the miracles, prophecies, and resurrection of Jesus.

    Real Answers to Big Questions: Is Jesus God’s Son? Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/5/2015 Why isn't phonetic spelled the way it sounds? Why is a boxing ring square? Why are yawns contagious? What causes hiccups? Why don’t we say first-teen and second-teen instead of 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Mother’s Request Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019
     | 8,617 views

    JESUS PROGRESSES ON HIS JOURNEY TO THE CROSS AND HAS AN INTERESTING CONVERSATION WITH THE MOTHER OF THE SONS OF THUNDER.

    A MOTHER’S REQUEST MATTHEW 20:17-28 MARCH 31, 2019 A FEW WEEKS AGO, WE BEGAN A SERIES OF MESSAGES DEALING WITH VARIOUS INCIDENTS AS JESUS MADE HIS LAST JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM. OUR JOURNEY STARTED WITH HIS FIRST PREDICTION OF HIS DEATH WHERE HE PRAISED PETER AND THEN REBUKED HIM, FOR SELFISHLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them” (4 Of 4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022
     | 854 views

    Every parent here has seen children that he considers to be “spoiled brats.”

    When you saw those children, you probably said to yourselves, “I do not want my children to be like those children.” That is exactly the way the Lord felt about the Pharisees and Scribes except that He looked at them and knew that they were hypocrites more than spoiled brats. Because of this, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Third Commandment (3 Of 12)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 2,153 views

    The Jews of old usually gave their children names that had meaning. Today we give our children names and have no idea what they mean, we go more by how they sound. Some do not even go by sound.

    Illus: In Connecticut four ministers were named Wright none of them were related. To avoid confusion: • One was referred to as: “Minister Upright". • Another was referred to as, “Minister Downright”. • And another was referred to as, “Minister Outright.” • And the fourth was referred to as, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Confession Is Good For The Soul

    Contributed by Gus Lohrum on Mar 7, 2016
     | 7,640 views

    Confession is more than admitting sin. Based on Psalm 32 we see how confession was a process by which David's relationship to God was restored.

    Why Confession is Good for the Soul Psalm 32 March 6, 2016 Video’s message - Getting in agreement with God. I love the point that video makes that Jesus is the Great Physician who can fix our heart; but we need to live in agreement with what he is telling us; instead of listening and ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    What Is Your Calling? (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,316 views

    "There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after." (Adoniram Judson)

    Opening Illustration: Henri Nouwen was also a person whose heart was to serve the Lord. And as a world-renown Catholic educator and teacher he had a great deal of success in encouraging others in their faith. Yet one day, God asked him to leave that and become a house parent in the Le Arche ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 17, 2016
     | 18,906 views

    The difference between happiness and joy. Why is joy so important? 4 Basic Ingredients of joy.

    THE SECRET OF JOY Neh. 8:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Fishing Tourney Coming Up Saturday 1. What do you get when you cross a banker with a fish? A loan shark! 2. What do monsters eat? Fish & ships! 3. Why do fish always know how much they weigh? Because they have their own scales. 4. Who cleans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God