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  • Michael Brown avatar

    How Rich Is Your Soil?

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 8, 2018
     | 8,353 views

    Teaches about the Parable of the Sower where Jesus tells His disciples about how the Word of God will be received & what it will produce

    How Rich is Your Soil? In several instances Jesus gave lessons by telling stories called “parables” because they required some thought to fully understand. The lessons were intended for the people who were truly wanting to know more of the Kingdom of God. He wasn't interested in those who came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have A Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2017
     | 15,935 views

    How can we have thankful hearts? 1. By speaking (vs. 1-2, 5). 2. By singing (vs. 1-2). 3. By seeking (vs. 3-4).

    How to Have a Thankful Heart Psalm 105:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 19, 2017 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Psalm 105, as we explore how to have a thankful heart. King David possibly wrote this whole Psalm, and he certainly wrote the first 15 verses. David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    How To Overcome Satan's Deceptions

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 16, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,331 views

    We are engaged in a spiritual battle and we must use the spiritual armor of God if we are to win.

    Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941. Just a few hours later, Clark Airfield in the Philippines was attacked and the entire air wing dedicated to defending the Philippines and American interests in Asia was destroyed. Singapore was attacked and just a few days after the Pearl Harbor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Should We Pray?

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
     | 4,608 views

    Prayer is one of the most important activities of a Christian’s life. It is our lifeline! We won’t get far without it. We tend to complicate it sometimes, so I wanted to give some attention to it today with the hope that we will all engage in talking with

    How Should We Pray? Matthew 6:5-15 5 "And now about prayer. When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I assure you, that is all the reward they will ever get. 6 But when you pray, go away by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    How Is Your Love Life Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013
     | 4,234 views

    There is too much emphasis in today's preaching about practical and earthly matters concerning earthly love. There is a much higher love life we need to cultivate.

    How is your Love Life? I John 2:15-17 Introduction Last time we met, we discussed the new commandment which was really not new, but was the one which we have had all along. Even though John did not elaborate further on what this command was, it was obvious that it was closely tied to the command ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How Will You Respond To Jesus?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,874 views

    1. Accept the Lord’s authority. 2. Answer the Lord’s questions. 3. Apply the Lord’s lessons.

    How Will You Respond to Jesus? Matthew 21:23-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 26, 2012 BACKGROUND: *In Matthew 21, we are very near the time of the cross. The chapter begins with the Lord entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, as the multitudes cried out in vs. 9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    How Should We Respond? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2020
     | 5,462 views

    Paul begins chapter 12 by answering the question: “How should we respond to the mercies of God?”

    A. One Sunday after worship services, as the worshipers filed out of the sanctuary they greeted the preacher who stood by the door. 1. As one member shook the minister’s hand, he thanked him for the sermon and said, “Preacher, I would have to say that you are smarter than Einstein.” 2. Beaming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    How To Know That You Are In The Light

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 14, 2025
     | 244 views

    You know you are in the light if you do not harbor hatred against anyone. 1 John 2:9 says, “He who says he is in the light and hates his brother, is in darkness until now.” Hatred is a poisonous heart condition that makes us treat others as enemies.

    Song: I have the light of God in me /2x I have the spirit of the Son of God I have the light of God in me. This is one of the choruses we sing as Christians. Let us think through this song and measure ourselves against the scale of the word of God. Let us read 1 John 2:7-11, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Craig Cramblet avatar

    How To Hate Sin

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 16,247 views

    Adapted from a Puritan message from the 1800’s, this contains a pointed and practical challenge to God’s people to "hate what is evil."

    “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 “When you have finished committing sin, sin is not finished with you. The first cost is high, but it is only the down payment. You keep paying in your conscience, in your body, in the suffering you produce for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Walk In The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 29, 2025
     | 746 views

    Walking in the supernatural means living above natural limitations through the power of the Holy Spirit and manifesting God’s glory in everyday life.

    HOW TO WALK IN THE SUPERNATURAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 16:17-18 Key Verse: “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” (Luke 10:19) Supporting Texts: John 14:12; Acts 1:8; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Take A Walk With God

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,288 views

    God calls you to walk with Him and draw closer to him. When you walk with God you will receive spiritual treasures. There are incredible blessings that come to both you and to God when you take time to walk with God.

    Take a Walk with God Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. - James 4:8 How close are you to God? Are you as close as you want to be? For know that God is willing to get close to you if you are willing to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    What It Takes To Be Heard By God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,900 views

    If you want to be heard by God, make sure God and not others are your audience, make sure that it is really you who is speaking, and make sure to forgive and to receive forgiveness.

    The morning worship service had reached an emotional climax during the pastor’s fervent prayer. He had carefully crafted it with fine liturgical phrases, hallowed by centuries of use. It was backed up by a throbbing organ, playing a hymn that gently drew worshipers back to thoughts of that amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    Daily Asking For God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,228 views

    What a magnificent and awesome heavenly Father and Creator we have! Each of the key areas that He instructs us to petition Him for, are related to the vital areas of life!

    Cornerstone Church March 26, 2006 “Prayer 101 - Lord Teach Us To Pray” Series LESSON 4: DAILY ASKING FOR GOD’S PROVISION Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    How To Beat The Odds

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,882 views

    A Funeral Sermon for a member of the church who died of cancer. When a Christian dies, God would have us understand that there is a right kind of learning, a right kind of grieving, and an right kind of believing.

    Let’s read Paul’s words from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Today, God would have us understand three things: 1. There is a right kind of learning A. When we see our loved ones die, we must not be uninformed. The King James Version says we must not be ignorant. WE HAVE HOPE! B. Because Don ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    How Do We Live A Life That Pleases God

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,204 views

    We as Christians need to stop and evaluate our lives. • We need to get out of our comfort zones • So that we seek a deeper relationship.

    How do we live a LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 First of all - How You Spend Your Time? What do you do with your day! • 3 years in business meetings, • 13 years watching TV • $89,281 on food, • Consumes 109,354 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church