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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Would You Lie? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2017
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,089 views

    According to a surveys, people lie a lot... especially to their families. Why would they do that, what are the consequences, and what can God do to help them stop?

    OPEN: In our brotherhood we had a great preacher named Wayne Smith who was something of a cutup on stage. He mentioned once that in English Class they taught him that using 2 negatives in a sentence made a positive statement. And he said that, since that was true “The way I figure it, if I know I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passing The Tests Of Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,876 views

    Pass the tests of life when you rejoice in the trial, remain through the trial, and request wisdom from the trial.

    Three old men were at the doctor for a memory test. The doctor said to the first old man, "What is one plus one?" "Two hundred seventy-four," he replied. The doctor said to the second man, "It's your turn. What is one plus one?" "Tuesday," replied the second man. The doctor said to the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2017
     | 10,397 views

    God is making you better through your troubles so consider them an opportunity for joy!

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Joy in Christ requires a commitment to working at the Christian lifestyle. Salvation comes as a gif, but the joy of salvation demands disciplined action. Most Christians I know have just enough of the Gospel to make them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Gift Of Rest Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 21, 2017
     | 8,045 views

    Showing God's Father's heart in making sure His children take time off.

    God’s Gift of Rest CCCAG June 18th, 2017 Scripture- Exodus 20:8-11 There was an evangelical pastor who tells a story of a time that he took his family to Israel. They landed in Tel Aviv around 7pm on a Friday night, and got to their hotel about 8:30. After they checked in, they walked down to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Great Reasons To Praise The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 15, 2019
     | 8,103 views

    1. Praise the Lord for His Godhood (vs. 14-15). 2. Praise the Lord for His glory (vs. 14-15, 18). 3. Praise the Lord for His grace (vs. 14, 16-17).

    Great Reasons to Praise the Lord Series: The Gospel of John John 1:14-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 6, 2016 (Revised June 15, 2019) *Sometimes it's hard to praise the Lord. God knows that, and sometimes He uses little things to put the praise back in our hearts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can I Say?

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 15, 2019
     | 6,261 views

    This is a farewell sermon I preached at two of the churches I've been serving as I move on to my next appointment.

    Ah … famous last words. Here’s a few I thought you might enjoy or find interesting: When convicted murderer James W. Rodgers was put in front of a firing squad in Utah, he was asked if he had any last requests. “Yeah,” he said, “bring me a bullet-proof vest.” Drummer Buddy Rich died after ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Benefits Of Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 20, 2019
     | 10,314 views

    Choose to love and receive God's assurance to your heart, God's answer to your prayer, and God's abiding presence in your life.

    A young bride to be was very nervous on the day before her wedding, so she went to speak with her pastor. “I'm afraid I might not make it through the ceremony properly,” she confessed. The pastor assured her that everything would be fine: “When you enter the church tomorrow and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Who's Your One?

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 21, 2019
     | 11,650 views

    EveryONE knows someONE who needs THE One, and you are THE one who can win YOUR one to that ONE.

    Who’s Your One? Matthew 13:44-46 Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13:44-46. Let me say at the beginning that every once in awhile I will have someone come up after a service with their listening guide and say, “Hey, I missed a blank.” Or, especially if i realize I’m running short of time and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith, Hope And Love Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2019
     | 7,132 views

    Authentic faith produces good things. This message is the first in a series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Thanks to Pastor Derrick Tuper for his thoughts that contributed to this message (see notation in text)

    Paul couldn’t stand it any longer. He had to know how the church in Thessalonica was doing. After all, he had poured himself into that congregation and sacrificed deeply to teach its members the gospel. But now Satan was attacking it with persecution, doubt, and trial. Were the believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 8, 2019
     | 16,199 views

    In Prov. 4:23, Solomon said, above all else, guard your heart. That sounds pretty important. Let's see what is involved in that, why that is so important and what will help us to do it.

    GUARD YOUR HEART In Prov. 4:23, Solomon said, above all else, guard your heart. That sounds pretty important. Let's see what is involved in that, why that is so important and what will help us to do it. 1) Guarding our heart involves other body parts. Prov. 4:20-27, "My son, pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For God So Loved The World Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,329 views

    1. God's love stretches to the widest span. 2. God's love gave us the greatest gift. 3. God's love suffered the greatest sacrifice. 4. God's love calls for the greatest confidence. 5. God's love results in the greatest rescue.

    For God So Loved the World The Gospel of John John 3:14-16 (Reading vs. 1-16) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2019 (Revised July 10, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we continue our verse by verse study of John Chapter 3, and we will take a close look at vs. 16. But for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Like You Mean It Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,785 views

    God says that we need to pray like Elijah did. But Elijah seems so far above me I'm not sure I could pray with the same power as he did. But apparently I can. Do you know why?

    I read the true story of a couple of men from Alberta, Canada who were driving home late one night. The weather was freezing - well below zero. Somehow, they ran off the road and got stuck in a ditch. And – as far as they could see – there was no one around for miles. They knew they were in danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building A Life Of Service

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,032 views

    This sermon is part of our discipleship series on Building up God's House. It is how we build up God's house by building a life of service. Building a Life of Service

    Building God’s House Building a Life of Service Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!qZl0kCKK!rnlPLITIrUjsJzfaoshXw3TPBnhVvWSZT57aylYUJeA Thinking about our series on discipleship, and of our need to build up the house of God in each one of us (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19), there is an aspect that may seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    Abiding And Producing

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jul 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,498 views

    By giving God attention daily (abiding) we will bear fruit. It’s not automatic, but it is inevitable.

    INTRO Good Morning… Blah Blah… talk about something… We are going to continue our series through John this morning… And i don’t know about you but this has been one of my favorite series that we have done… And if you missed a week you can always go to our website to watch the week you missed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of Maturity

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 2, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    To establish that the church must grow in grace and knowledge in all things. That mature men and women of the congregation; can teach, coach and mentor the younger members in the faith. This is a faithful ministry to the youth, teaching both spiritual and social graces.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Ministry of Maturity 2. Mature Men Teachers 3. Mature Women Teachers Remarks. 1. In this study we will discuss the obligation of the older members of the church’s responsibilities: to teach the young members of the congregation, in both spiritual and social graces. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ