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  • David Dykes avatar

    The Resume Of A Real Christian Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014
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    Before Paul became a Christian, he was full of energy for the wrong thing, but once he was tamed and changed by Jesus Christ, he used his energy for the right cause. Three ways Paul was changed by Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Today I’m starting a verse-by-verse message series of the book of Romans. It will probably take us a couple of years. We are going to take a journey through this wonderful book over the next couple of years. This book has really changed history. If you have ever been to St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Lane avatar

    The Unqualified

    Contributed by Bo Lane on Jun 22, 2006
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    God’s army isn’t perfect. It never has been and it never will be. Because we are not perfect and God knows that. He’s working with flawed people but He’s ok with that.

    Introduction - Have you ever done something really dumb? - Have you screwed up before? The Most Beautiful Girl Song - It was a beautiful summer’s night and I was heading back to Silverton, Oregon to take my girlfriend home. - I think I was about 17 years old. - The windows were down. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Real With God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 16, 2003
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    Jesus showed how to get real, in prayer, with God: He admitted His true feelings; He told God what He really wanted; and He enlisted His imperfect friends as companions for the journey.

    “Yes, God is Real” Don’t you like singing that song? You sing that with relish! So do I! “Yes, God is real, real in my soul.” We believe that. That’s our faith. Or is it? Do we truly believe that God is real? If we believe it, why do we play games with God? Why do we hide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Getting Real With God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 16, 2003
     | 3,786 views

    Jesus showed how to get real, in prayer, with God: He admitted His true feelings; He told God what He really wanted; and He enlisted His imperfect friends as companions for the journey.

    “Yes, God is Real” Don’t you like singing that song? You sing that with relish! So do I! “Yes, God is real, real in my soul.” We believe that. That’s our faith. Or is it? Do we truly believe that God is real? If we believe it, why do we play games with God? Why do we hide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man In The Middle Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 2, 2019
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    Jesus endured much as He was crucified on Golgotha. He was beaten, humiliated, mocked, and blasphemed. He endured all of that for you and me. He took our place on the cross. I am thankful for the Man in the middle.

    The Man in the Middle Mark 15: 22-32 Today we begin the most sobering and somber section of Mark’s gospel, dealing with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ our Lord. I am well aware that this was God’s plan for our redemption. I am thankful for the cross and the willingness of our Lord to take our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: The True Vine SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    When Jesus declares Himself as the True Vine, He is not just saying that He is the root, the tree, the trunk, He is everything. This is where our dependence on Him, the True Vine, comes from. He is 'Everything to me'.

    Who is Jesus? This is a question that people have been asking since his time on earth. It is a question that still lingers today, and each of us must answer it for ourselves. Thankfully, Jesus himself provides the answer. In the Gospel of John, he uses seven "I am" statements to reveal his true ...read more

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    Jesus Prayed For His Disciples Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 25, 2024
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    Jesus prayed for Himself. He asked that God would glorify Him so that He might glorify the Father. And He also asked that He be restored to His former glory. Jesus prays for His disciples.

    Jesus prayed for Himself. He asked that God would glorify Him so that He might glorify the Father. And He also asked that He be restored to His former glory. Jesus prays for His disciples. READ verses 9-10. Jesus says that He wasn’t praying for the world right now. He specifically said so. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World Will Leave You Hanging

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jul 12, 2020
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    Judas traded Jesus for the world. As a result, he was so overcome with guilt he took his own life. We'll examine the life of Judas and learn not to follow same FIVE mistakes he made.

    The World Will Leave You Hanging Scripture Reference: Matthew 27:1-8 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on July 12, 2020 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson If I had to make an estimated guess, I would guess that 100% of you have a television in your house. Our family tries to watch a TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfort For The hurting Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 3, 2022
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    What do people want when they are hurting? They want God’s Word that gives comfort. Here in Isaiah is a chapter on comfort. This chapter is announcing the coming Christ. He is our source of comfort. We can certainly take comfort from God’s Word in Isaiah 40.

    This may be a dark time for you because of…., you fill in the blank. Most people have great difficulties in their life. God knows you need comfort. Everyone has, is or will experience some hurt or some crises that causes them extreme pain and brings on grief. The problem with grief is that those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalms 23:1-6 Supplies Our Ever Need

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 14, 2011
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    The Lord Jesus Christ is our ever abiding Great Shepherd, He cares for His sheep, He supplies our ever need not necessarily our wants, although He some times does that as well.

    PSALMS 23:1-6 SUPPLIES OUR EVER NEED 9-10-11 This 23' psalm is without a doubt the most famous of all the psalms, even when we were little kids we were familiar with the 23 psalm, often the teachers in the 1st and 2nd grades would lead the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is My Honor?

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006
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    Give back God the honor He deserves.

    1stBBC Where is my honor? Mal 1:6 A son honoreth his father, and a servant his master: if then I am a father, where is mine honor? and if I am a master, where is my fear? To a skeptical, disobedient and careless audience, this was the last message. 1. It is a sacred obligation Psa 103:13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Jesus Say To Patrick? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025
     | 202 views

    A Scotchman (Britian and Roman Catholic) enslaved by Irish – rescued by God and sent back to Ireland to win the country for Jesus – which by the way he did!

    Sermon: What did Jesus say to St. Patrick (Maewyn Succat) A Scotchman (Britian and Roman Catholic) enslaved by Irish – rescued by God and sent back to Ireland to win the country for Jesus – which by the way he did! Most of what we know about St Patrick comes from 2 of his writings: The Confession ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You’re A Person Of Potential

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2020
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    Onesimus was a slave who became a criminal and fugitive. His name means "useful," but he wasn't. He met Paul in Rome and received Christ. He became useful; His master freed him and he became a minister. We too are to become useful for God.

    YOU’RE A PERSON OF POTENTIAL Philemon 1:9-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A church service occurred during Covid-19 and only two people showed up: the preacher and a rancher. The preacher led songs, took up the offering, and then he preached for an hour and a half. 2. When they were going out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Going A New Direction

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 18,773 views

    God made a covenant or contract with the Israelites. He has made contract with us too. We’ve got to follow it if we expect the blessings of God.

    January 7, 2001 Deuteronomy 29:1-29 “Going a new direction” INTRODUCTION It’s a new year. Some would even say that it’s a new millennium because the millennium begins with year 01 rather than year 00. How many of you made new year’s resolutions? How many of you have already broken them? This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Urgent Preparation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
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    In this passage, Jesus knows what is in store for Him. He knows that within just a few short hours, He would be beaten and bruised and hung on an old rugged cross. He knows the tremendous task that lies ahead. So He knows He must urgently prepare.

    1. Urgently prepare in solitude 2. Urgently prepare in sorrow 3. Urgently prepare in submission 4. Don’t prepare by sleeping What would you do if you knew what was going to happen to you tomorrow? If, somehow, some way it was possible for you to look into the future—what would you do? Would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist