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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Ancient Robbers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 6, 2012
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     | 8,356 views

    The worst robbery is spiritual robbery. Some of the best believers have been robbed of their blessings, happiness, and miracles because of the robbers of Fear, Discouragement, Doubt, Sorrow, and Carelessness. Jesus came to restore us from these losses. Le

    THE ANCIENT ROBBERS John 10:10 [The idea for this message and some of the text of section 3 were derived from Daniel Olukoya’s message of the same name.] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BURGLAR WORRY 1. Someone tells about a woman who for many years couldn’t sleep at night because she worried ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2013
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    Blessed is one of those religious words that are hard to translate into realistic terms. Perhaps the closest we can come is “happiness.” The psalmist says that the blessed person is the one who understands forgiveness. But we can’t understand the reality

    August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Misunderstood God: The Condemning God Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 21, 2013
     | 4,240 views

    In Christ we discover God is not cranky and condemning but loving and redeeming.

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE CONDEMNING GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:6 Big Idea: In Christ we discover God is not cranky and condemning but loving and redeeming. INTRO Have you ever spoken terrible things to a dog in a kind voice? I must confess I have. I have pet Bogey (my Cocker Spaniel) and said ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2013
     | 5,969 views

    Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due to apathy or indifference? Could our suffering be due to sin?

    August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Introduction: Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Calls Levi Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,458 views

    In the call of Levi we learn how Jesus saves sinners.

    Scripture Luke wrote his Gospel so that we would know that Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. In the early chapters of his Gospel, Luke showed Jesus seeking and saving those with physical ailments. In today’s narrative, however, Luke showed Jesus taking the initiative to reach a sinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Conspiracy Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Greg Warren on May 13, 2013
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     | 6,389 views

    Challenges listeners to put their love into action and demonstrate the love of Jesus through acts of compassion. Also discusses the power of acts of compassion as ways to open doors of evangelism.

    What is compassion? Compassion is an expected output of true love. “Compassion” = A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone in the midst of a tragedy, accompanied by a desire to alleviate the suffering. It’s the most important thing you put on every morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hold On To The Holy Bible

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2013
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     | 6,211 views

    Keep holding on to the Word of God! 1. Because it is the surest source of truth (vs. 16-19). 2. Because it will be a shining light for your life (vs. 19). 3. Because it came from God's Spirit (vs. 20-21).

    Hold on to the Holy Bible 2 Peter 1:19-21 (Initial reading: vs. 16-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 24, 2013 *Robert Leroe asks a good question: "Has the bookmark in your Bible moved lately?" (1) *Verse 19 tells us that we would do well to "take heed" to God's Word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Permissible Boasting

    Contributed by John Mccormack on May 30, 2013
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     | 4,085 views

    YOU CAN BOAST BUT ONLY AS AN OVERCOMER OF YOUR FLESH.

    In the fall of 1999 ABC launched a television game show that quickly became the #1 rated television program in the country. Hosted by Regis Philbin, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? hit the airwaves and soared in popularity. Airing three nights a week during primetime it seemed that Americans just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Obedience Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013
     | 8,686 views

    God's faithfulness and action in seasons of change

    When I mapped out our sermon series post-Easter, I had an idea that it might lead us into a season of transition coinciding with my forthcoming handing over the leadership of our church to the next person God is preparing already to come and lead us into a new thing. I didn’t know for sure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unless...

    Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,947 views

    Unless you “die” there will be no new life in you, or through you.

    Intro “Who ever said following Jesus was boring? (“Themes” of John 12): Jesus basically said, “Unless you die, there will be no new life in you, or through you.” Unless you die to self, then _____________.” Who will miss out, who will suffer, who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Truth, Justice, And Jesus' Way Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 7, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,249 views

    Is Superman really an allegory of Jesus? Is the superhero's battle cry an echo of what Jesus came to do? Find out in the next exciting episode...

    OPEN: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzvlRVLkCR0 The title of this old George Reeves Superman is “Superman On Earth” When playing, start fading about the 1:05 mark) (after the video was played, I assumed the “Superman” pose – with my hands on my hips) “So do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Aim High By Bending Low

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,985 views

    When Jesus washed his disciple's feet he performed an act of the utmost humility. In doing so he set an example for us to follow.

    AIM HIGH BY BENDING LOW John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: John of all the gospels has the longest account of the Last Supper. We owe him for many of the details of what went on in that upper room. First of which is what we’ll be looking at today as we see a great act of humility performed by our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Holy Spirit In The Life Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 29, 2013
     | 5,922 views

    A review of why Jesus needed the Holy Spirit in His life and how the Holy Spirit operated in the life of Jesus.

    A week ago Thursday night when I got home from our summer Bible study, I had a small red itchy spot on my right arm. I figured that I must have gotten some kind of bug bite, so I put a little anti-itch cream on it and went to bed. By the next morning, it really didn’t look much different, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are The Salt Of The Earth (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 33,903 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' declaration that His followers are the salt of the earth.

    YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH (Part 1) Matthew 5:13 According to the Cambridge dictionary, the phrase “salt of the earth” is an idiom that refers to someone who is “very good, honest, and reasonable; one who does not think that they are special in any way”. The examples given are statements such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Ex-Perience

    Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,817 views

    "Merry Xmas!" Whenever you try to take "Christ" out of "Christmas" -- all you have left are "Xs". Excesses, Exhaustion, and Exchanges. But we were made for Expectation, Exaltation, and Examination.

    THE CHRISTMAS X-PERIENCE Text: John 1:1-14 (Suggested opening video: Christmas With A Capital C) There are many beautiful traditions and practices that have come to be associated with Christmas. And many of them aren’t what you would call “Christian traditions or practices” ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan