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  • Jack Martin avatar

    The Believer And Falling Away

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 27, 2020
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     | 4,247 views

    I broach this subject carefully because so much is at stake in being accurate.

    Conversation at Pastors Meeting – The reality that many are leaving church. Add to that the % of kids who walk away when going to College. There is a reality that we may have to come to grips with and that’s the fact that Scripture itself including Jesus warn of a growing cold of believers and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Amazing Little Evangelists 4. The Spider Series

    Contributed by Jerry Martak on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,536 views

    What is the Lesson of the spider (Giko Lizard)? HOLD ON! We need to learn by faith we can take hold of the promises of God no matter what might come our way for by His Grace and Mercy we will dwell in the palaces of heaven someday.

    Ants, Conies, locusts, and spiders. Four of the most amazing little evangelist’s heaven ever employed to deliver a very personal and eternal message to all of us here. Proverbs 30:24-28 (NKJ) There are four things which are little on the earth, But they are exceedingly wise: The ants are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shine

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,550 views

    When we carve significant space and time in our lives for God he will begin to transform our inner core so we become holy in our hearts and in our actions.

    Shine Phil 2:14-18 Jan 23, 2011 Intro: To begin this morning I want you to imagine, or remember, a world without electric light. For most of us the closest we might get to imagining that would be a camping trip – I remember one night as a teenager where several of us had been working at Gull ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021
     | 4,337 views

    Lessons from the Church of Smyrna. Email me for powerpoint slides and video clips.

    We are just getting started in a study of one of the most intriguing books in the Bible. The book of Revelation. The author is John. When this book is written, John is the only surviving member of the 12. He’s been exiled to the Island of Patmos for his belief in and worship of the ONE true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Standing In The Midst Of The Lampstands

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 16, 2012
     | 6,009 views

    Christ appoints whom He wills to preach the message of life, and He holds those whom He appoints in His hand.

    “I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The Pastor Eligible?-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul told Titus that the focus of his work on Crete was to bring order to the churches & appoint qualified elders. Pastors must meet certain qualifications. But What are they? Pastoral eligibility is measured by...

    Is The Pastor Eligible?-II—Titus 1:5-9 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Give Up, Never Surrender Series

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 627 views

    Paul shows how to return and keep moving—admitting we haven’t arrived, forgetting what holds us, and pressing on toward Christ (Philippians 3:12–16). The direction is the point: let go of past wins and wounds, lean forward, and run because Christ already holds you.

    Last week, we kicked off our series "Back At It," and we talked about how Jesus meets us where we are, even when we've drifted back to our old ways. We looked at the story of Jesus cooking breakfast for His disciples on the shore, calling them back to their true purpose. Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! What Are You Waiting For? Go!

    Contributed by Juan Lane on May 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,514 views

    We need to find what is holding us from doing the will of God. Move it out of the way and then GO!

    GO! What are you waiting for? GO! Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:19 (KJV) Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Part I Matthew 8:28-32 (KJV) Matthew 8:28 And when he was come to the other side ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Deep Freeze And The Quick Thaw

    Contributed by George Casady on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,961 views

    With the bold promises of science and technology will we still believe that Jesus Christ alone holds the power of resurrection.

    The Deep Freeze and the Quick Thaw Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 Do you believe in Jesus’ resurrection power? There are many folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rod Of God

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 207 ratings
     | 54,784 views

    We hold in our hands those things which God can use to advance His kingdom.

    The Rod of God Exodus 4:1-12 1 Moses answered, "What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ’The LORD did not appear to you’?" 2 Then the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" "A staff," he replied. 3 The LORD said, "Throw it on the ground." Moses threw it on the ground and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 350 ratings
     | 24,924 views

    Forgiveness is a foundational principle to Christian living yet one of the very things that holds many in bondage today.

    Forgiveness  Forgiveness is a foundational principle to Christian living yet one of the very things that holds many in bondage today.  Most are fine with the principle of forgiveness but never truly execute its full meaning in their life.  The absence of forgiveness in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perfect Storm

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    When Storms beat against the boat of your life whaat do you have to hold to?

    THE PERFECT STORM Place: Allendale Baptist Date: October, 14,2001 Read Mark 4:35-41 Introduction October 1991 a fishing boat named the Andrea Gail sailed from a New England port to fish for swordfish. On their return, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean they faced a hurricane named Grace. Waves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Rhodes avatar

    Defeat After Victory Series

    Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,212 views

    Make sure that your victory by faith holds up and you don’t let it defeat you.

    Defeat after Victory, Joshua 7:2-15 Moses described the Promised Land as “a land of hills and valleys” (Deut. 11:11). That statement, I believe, is much more than a description of the contrast between the hilly landscape of Canaan and the flat monotonous topography of Egypt. It’s also a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    You Gotta Give God All Your Marbles! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,398 views

    We must NOT hold anything back from God, We must submit entirely to His will...

    Date Written: July 31, 2006 Date Preached: August 2, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Series Title: Basic Bible Study Sermon Title: You Gotta Give God ALL Your Marbles! Sermon Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction: 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith To Make It Through Another Year

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,776 views

    We need a faith that holds under pressure. Three thing to rely on to make our faith stronger.

    FAITH TO MAKE IT THROUGH ANOTHER YEAR Text: Romans 5: 1-11 We are all heading into a New Year. There is nothing to good about the outlook of what we could be facing in the coming months. There is uncertainty on every hand! The world is far from peaceful. We feel the increase of living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist