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  • Tim Spear avatar

    The Glory Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012
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     | 7,956 views

    In Jesus' high priestly prayer, His prayer is to bring His Father glory.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “The Glory of Salvation” John 17:1-5 Introduction: What makes a parent proud? For some it is first steps, learning to talk, going potty by himself, obedience, having a personal relationship with Jesus, or being a consistent follower of Christ. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Praying, Witnessing And Winning Souls For Jesus

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,984 views

    Adaptation of Jesus Great High Priestly Prayer and Isaiah 53 to soul-winning

    PRAYING for Self/Soul-winners/Witnesses: Jesus High Priestly Prayer (John 17) #1 PRAY: ’That they may be _______ as We are’ (John 17:11) #2 PRAY: ’That they might have My _______ fulfilled in themselves’ (John 17:13) #3 PRAY: ’That ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Feola avatar

    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012
     | 6,081 views

    Words have the power of Life and Death. Jesus is the High Priest of our Words

    WORDS Hebrews 3:1 (NKJV) 1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, Hebrews 4:14 (NKJV) 14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary And Joseph

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 21, 2017
     | 5,265 views

    Clear guidelines with reasonable consequences. High school kids are looking for words of wisdom.

    The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Some of you will celebrate New Year’s Eve via your television. I like what some comedian said about that. He said, “I love it when they drop the ball in Times Square. It’s a nice reminder of what I did all year.” Our First Reading is indicative of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Magi - The Dilemma Of Another Way Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019
     | 7,302 views

    An encounter with Jesus requires me to choose between my way or the “high way”

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2017
     | 7,647 views

    1. Expect Christ's enemies to be energized (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect more souls to be saved (vs. 4). 3. Expect more help from Heaven (vs. 5-10). 4. Tell the truth about Jesus (vs. 7-12).

    When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1 Acts 4:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 14, 2013 *We still live in somewhat of a bubble here in the Bible Belt. Yes, over the years, much has gone downhill spiritually, but it’s still different here. One of the main reasons goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The God Kind Of Love

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2019
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     | 6,053 views

    God has given us His grace to aspire towards this high standard of AGAPE Love.

    THE GOD KIND OF LOVE. Luke 6:27-38. The Sermon on the Plain is directed towards those who ‘came to hear’ Jesus (Luke 6:17). It was ‘toward His disciples’ that Jesus first lifted up His eyes (Luke 6:20). That emphasis is repeated at the beginning of the present passage (Luke 6:27). These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,982 views

    The symbolism of the fig tree parables tells us the importance of producing spiritual fruit and being ready for Jesus return

    Opening Video Illustration: Time to Go from Bluefish Tv (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wanted: Ditch Diggers Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,607 views

    What do you do when the things that were expected are interrupted or even stopped? When your expectations go unfulfilled? Have you had to deal with some unfulfilled expectations recently? God knows how to help!

    I got myself into remodeling an apartment’s bedroom into a bathroom. I thought the cost would be about $400-$500. It turned out to be closer to $1200. Ever get involved with something that turned out to be more of a hassle than it should have been? I think we all can testify to getting ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Thorpe avatar

    "Supernatural Ministry"

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 16, 2009
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     | 6,242 views

    Paul expected every believer to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

    "Supernatural Ministry" (Text: Acts 19) What did you get when you got saved? Paul comes to Ephesus and finds some disciples of John’s.. They had repented and tried to live the Christian life . They had heard the Baptist’s message. A message of repentance. They had heard and believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Life Of Fruitfulness - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,545 views

    God expects us not only to be 'faithful', but also fruitful!

    Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Fruitfulness” John 15:1-8 * One of the untruths which have been embraced within the Americanized church is the concept that the redeemed, born-again, and believers in Christ only have to be faithful, not fruitful. IN this age when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    One Heartbeat From Eternity? Prescription?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 24, 2015
     | 5,923 views

    We could be one heartbeat from eternity? Life is a TEST? We come to seasons of testing and we must learn to thrive and grow in those seasons. Have we defined our priority system and what we value the most?

    DID YOU FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTION? YOU COULD BE ONE HEARTBEAT FROM ETERNITY... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SEASONS OF TESTING? How can your attitude and thinking process effect//affect how you do when tested? **TRAIN: to teach skills that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Elizabeth McCaskill avatar

    Askng For Mountains

    Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,509 views

    What God expects of His Church; and the results of obedience

    The problem with us church is that we want the easy way in life. We want the easy jobs, we want to easy route to our jobs, we want to sing the easy songs, some preacher like to preach the easiest sermons and pastor the easiest churches. We find that it is easier to stay home on Wednesday night ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • bala samson avatar

    I Have Been Crucified Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,604 views

    As children of God, we are expected to be humble like a child.

    I have been crucified! Matthew 18:1 ‘At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ Mathew 18:4 ‘Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.’ I want to open this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron MacArthur avatar

    Leadership Defined

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,816 views

    Jesus outlines to His disciples just what it takes to become a leader and to hold a high position in a church.

    Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. (21) "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." (22) "You don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist