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  • David Dykes avatar

    Sell Out And Buy Up! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,899 views

    How the parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl represent two different ways people come into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Matthew 13 contains seven parables about the Kingdom of heaven. Today we’re going to examine the short twin parables of the treasure buried in the field and the valuable pearl. As we talk about the Kingdom of heaven, you must remember only thing necessary for a kingdom is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mr. Smoothie Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 1, 2012
     | 7,799 views

    A study of the book of Daniel chapter 11 verses 20 through 45

    Daniel 11: 20 – 45 Mr. Smoothie 20 “There shall arise in his place one who imposes taxes on the glorious kingdom; but within a few days he shall be destroyed, but not in anger or in battle. 21 And in his place shall arise a vile person, to whom they will not give the honor of royalty; ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    As Man Thinketh: The Believer's Thought Life

    Contributed by David Wilson on May 21, 2013
     | 7,876 views

    This is a summary of a series of Bible Studies on the thought Life of a Believer.

    “As A Man Thinketh” Transforming our Thought Life! A Summary of lessons on the thought life of the believer! LESSON ONE- THE NEED FOR TRANSFORMATION ROMANS 12: 1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deceptions We Believe Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 27, 2013
     | 5,015 views

    Paul exhorts us to examine ourselves to see if we're in the faith. John gives us some "tests" that help us in that process, encouraging us not to be decieved into thinking we have eternal life when, in reality, we may just have the empty trappings of rel

    Deceptions We Believe - 1 John 1:8-10 - May 26, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #3 Let’s open our Bibles this morning to the book of 1 John. 1 John, chapter 1, beginning in verse 5. This is the third message in our series entitled “That We May Know ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When Words Are Not Enough Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 19, 2013
     | 5,392 views

    What does it mean to “believe?” How do we know if we have come to believe? Why is it important that we believe?

    When Words Are Not Enough - 1 John 2:3-6 - June 16, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #5 Today is, of course, Father’s Day – a day when we’re encouraged to honour our fathers. And there’s nothing wrong with doing that whatsoever. A good and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Eternal Security & Apostasy Series

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 24, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,482 views

    This sermon examines the question of Eternal Security and Apostasy and what the Bible teaches concerning these things.

    Eternal Security & Apostasy: Can a Child of God Fall from Grace and Be Lost? One of the major points of Calvinism is "the eternal security of the believer" or perseverance of the saints." ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lessons From Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,495 views

    If we're going to rebound from failure, we must appreciate the past, be faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

    Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up.” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Woes Upon The Privileged

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 2, 2012
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     | 7,024 views

    Today, we are told that humankind is getting better, and that we are also better. But that is not correct, since in the past, there were times when all men knew about God, and most men worshiped Him. That was true for generations after Adam left the Gard

    Woes Upon the Privileged I have titled my message, “Jesus Pronounces Woes Upon the Privileged”. By privileged, I don’t mean those who are wealthy and prominent or those who are members of the upper classes; but I am referring to those who have had the privilege of hearing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Servant's Kingdom

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010
     | 4,473 views

    KIngdom thinking is upside-down thinking.

    SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE SERVAN’TS KINGDOM” MARK 10:1-52 OPEN Anybody here a comic-book fan? I used to be. One of the comic book characters I used to love was Superman. One of the characters who would appear every so often in the Superman series was a fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Mighty Savior Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 16, 2010
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     | 9,270 views

    Zechariah reveals God as a Mighty Savior and describes seven aspects of His salvation.

    This morning we’ll embark on our final examination of the Old Testament prophets as we look at a portion of the Book of Zechariah. You’ll find that book near the end of your Old Testament right before the Book of Malachi. We’ll look at chapter 12 this morning and then spend two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Sacred Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 4, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,090 views

    Zechariah's prophecy points out the importance of not compartmentalizing our lives into the secular and the sacred.

    In a sense, this morning marks the end of a journey that we began last July in the book of Joel and which has made its way through Amos, Isaiah, Obadiah, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Daniel, Ezekiel and now Zechariah. Next week, we’ll pause for a moment to reflect upon what we’ve learned on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 D Christianity

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 10, 2011
     | 3,949 views

    Luke 9:23 gives three steps to becoming a Disciple... Deny... Disconnect and Devote.

    3 D Christianity Luke 9:23 If you have your bibles, turn to Luke, Chapter 9 and we will begin with verse 23. If you don’t have your bibles… SHAME ON YOU! Please use the one in the pew this week… and bring your own next week. Today I am going to be asking and discussing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Draw Near - Part One

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
     | 4,924 views

    The Longing Of God’s Heart Is For All Of Us To Draw Near To Him With A Fully Surrendered Heart.

    Open: Start by singing "I Surrender All." All to Jesus I surrender; all to him I freely give; I will ever love and trust him, in his presence daily live. I surrender all, I surrender all, all to thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. All to Jesus I surrender; humbly at his feet I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lord, Give Me Patience, But Please Give It To Me Quickly! Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,548 views

    A message on developing patience.

    OPEN: Today we are going to be talking about patience. That's what brother Jim wants to address as he is talking to his flock in the church at Jerusalem. This is one of those virtues that doesn't come easily to any of us. Everything about our life seems to be designed to test our patience, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Isaiah's Call To Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,841 views

    Isaiah heard the call of God, and in response, volunteered his life. We today also need to personally hear the powerful call of God so that we might voluntarily respond to it also.

    ISAIAH 6:1-8 ISAIAH'S CALL TO SERVANTHOOD Here we have Isaiah's solemn call to serve the Lord. Because of his special ministry the prophet received a special revelation of God. He was given the difficult mission of telling people who believed they were God's people that they had forsaken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist