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  • Daniel J. Little avatar

    From A Stone To The Pieta

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012
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     | 4,240 views

    Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

    SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

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    Wholly Devoted Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 17, 2012
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     | 17,187 views

    In this sermon, we explore the importance of the spiritual heart, diseases of the heart, how to have a wholly devoted heart.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a mechanic who was working on a car motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon enter his shop. 1. The heart surgeon stood at the counter waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his car. 2. The mechanic shouted across the garage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Out Of Business Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 20, 2012
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     | 8,137 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 8: 28-34

    Matthew 8: 28-34 Out Of Business 28 When He had come to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, there met Him two demon-possessed men, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that no one could pass that way. 29 And suddenly they cried out, saying, “What have we to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Horns Of The Altar

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Sep 25, 2012
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     | 23,492 views

    Adonijah sought mercy and forgiveness while gripping the horns of the altar of sacrifice in the tabernacle. King Solomon had mercy upon his step-brother Adonijah. However...

    The Horns of the Altar (1 Kings 1:47-53) “…the king’s servants have gone to bless our lord King David, saying: ‘May God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne’ Then, the king bowed himself on the bed. [48] Also, the king said thus: ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Proclaiming The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 7, 2012
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     | 6,995 views

    Proclaiming the Gospel. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: We must preach the word (vs 1-2a) We must correct the incorrect (vs 2b-4) We must discharge the duties (vs 5) We must run the race (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 4 verses 1-8. Ill: • A man wrote to a pastor of a large Church saying; • “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Wholly Devoted Eyes Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2012
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     | 8,907 views

    To be wholly devoted to God, we must have wholly devoted eyes. To have wholly devoted eyes we must have eyes that are focused on God, closed to evil, and open to the needs of others.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who rushed to her doctor. 1. Looking very worried and all strung out, she rattled off, “Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair was all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Meeting In The Jerusalem Church

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 30, 2014
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    The prayer the Jerusalem Christians prayed when Peter and John were released from the inquisition of the Jerusalem religious leaders teaches some important truths about prayer, which is the subject of this sermon.

    Prayer Meeting in the Jerusalem Church Chuck Sligh November 30, 2014 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 4 (TO BE READ LATER) INTRODUCTION The first church in Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discontented Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014
     | 5,032 views

    Most people will agree in principle that the one who gives is more blessed than the one who receives. But they still struggle with giving – often because they can’t give. They have too many bills and are struggling to get by.

    Satisfied. Last Sunday I began a series of messages called “Satisfied.” that is about money – except it’s not really about money. It’s about life. In that message I pointed out three lies that sounded like truths and three truths that sounded like lies. Three lies The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Submission To Authorities

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 4, 2014
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    If the Christian is going to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God Paul calls us to submit to the governing civil authorities. This sermon looks at what that looks like for the Christian.

    Submission To The Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Read Text: Romans 13:1-7 INTRO: How many of us like to submit? Doesn’t even the thought of submitting or of submission almost repulse us? I know that we have a lot of competitive people in this body of believers. We have business men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Names Of God

    Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014
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     | 31,653 views

    How the names of God in the Old Testament are fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament

    The Names of God Exodus 1:13, “And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? 14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Died To The Law Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 16, 2019
     | 5,444 views

    When a person is a Christian they are dead to sin and they are also dead to the law. In Romans 7:1-6, Paul explains why Christians are no longer under the law of Moses. What a blessing to be under grace not law.

    A. The story is told of an old preacher who was dying. 1. He sent a message for his banker and his lawyer to come to his home, both men were members of his church. 2. When the lawyer and banker arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. 3. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Together We Find Peace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2019
     | 7,211 views

    God has called us to one faith, family and focus.

    TOGETHER WE FIND PEACE Back in 1932 a carpenter from Denmark named Ole Kirk Christiansen began making wooden toys. He named his company Lego, which means ‘Play Well’ in Danish. In the late 1940s they started making plastic interlocking bricks. Since then generations have enjoyed Lego blocks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Care For Each Other

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 21, 2019
     | 5,902 views

    We live in a world that values the individual and focuses on individual rights, but the Bible speaks a lot about the creature called "Each Other"

    Seventy-nine minutes into the game, the score was 12-10 for them. One minute left to play, Meninga got the ball and handed it off to Langer who in turn passed to Walters, to Carne and Renouf, Hancock, Smith, Langer, Meninga and finally Mark Coyne who had come on from the reserve bench slammed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Part 28: God's Directions For Distressing Times Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 21, 2019
     | 9,855 views

    What should we do in troubled times? 1. Ask for God’s assistance (vs. 1,9). 2. Talk about your trust in God (vs. 3, 4, 11). 3. Be educated about our enemies (vs. 1-2; 5-7). 4. Remember that God remembers us (vs. 8). 5. Pour out your praise to the Lord (vs. 4; 10-13).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament God's Directions for Distressing Times Psalm 56:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 1, 2015 (Revised September 21, 2019) BACKGROUND: *In the KJV, the introduction to Psalm 56 says: "To the chief Musician upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For Loopholes Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019
     | 4,527 views

    You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you look for loopholes in God’s Word in order to excuse your sin

    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