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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Serial Seed Sowers Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
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     | 11,036 views

    First in a series of messages that examine Jesus' parables from the perspective of a minor or unsympathetic character.

    Several years ago I came across a book by J. Ellsworth Kalas titled Parables from the Back Side. The author’s introduction to the book begins with these words: Familiarity doesn’t always breed contempt, as the saying puts it, but it often breeds something potentially worse, the glazed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life & Times Of Joshua

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Sep 5, 2014
     | 7,282 views

    God is seeking leaders who will take a stand and not be afraid to be heard, leaders in whom the Spirit of God dwells

    Sermon By Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Sep 2014 The Life And Times of Joshua Intro: In 1832. long before Abraham Lincoln became president he gathered a group of men to fight in the Black Hawk war. In those days the person that put together a volunteer company for the militia often became its leaders an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Water Thirsted

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 13, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,750 views

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    When Water Thirsted John 19:28-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WaterThirsted.html Can water be thirsty? Back in John 4 Jesus was thirsty, and asked a woman at a well for some water. He then told her that He could give her living water...the water of life. She said, "Give me this water." Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finished Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 27, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 27,761 views

    What was finished: 1. The MALICE of his enemies. 2. The SUFFERING of Christ. 3. All the Old Testament PROPHECIES. 4. The CEREMONIAL LAW . 5. His EARTHLY LIFE. 6. The work of REDEMPTION. 7. The price of SIN was paid in full.

    Finished Our text for today is found in the gospel of John chapter nineteen - verse thirty. Please follow along with me as I read: Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. John 19:30 (NASB) We have spent the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Season And Out Of Season

    Contributed by Steven Surratt on Apr 14, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,637 views

    God's word is the entire word of God and we cannot rip out pages or ignore passages of his word. 2 Tim. 4:1-5 & John 4:1-28

    Text Illustration: LOOKING THROUGH CLEAN WINDOWS A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside. 'That laundry is not very clean', she said. 'She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Most Influential Book The World Has Ever Known Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 6, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,092 views

    Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”(Psalm 119:18)

    Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”(Psalm 119:18) There are many wondrous things in nature: the plants, the beaches, the sky, the rainbow, the butterflies, the smile of infants-- yet what are these things to us if we are blind? In the same way, unless the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Birth Names Of Jesus

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014
     | 1,813 views

    Knowing God through His Names

    1. Jesus. “Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). The Greek name Jesus comes from the Hebrew Joshua. “Jehovah Saves.” Links His birth to His purpose to provide salvation. 2. Immanuel. “Therefore the Lord Himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anchor Of A Bible Based Family Series

    Contributed by Graeme Saunders on May 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,799 views

    the storms of life will come to all of us, we need to cast out 4 anchors that will prevent our lives from being ship wretched.

    • We need the bible based family Heb 11 7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. 23 By faith Moses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thank God For The Broken Road

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 7,067 views

    A mistake is only a mistake if we don’t learn from it. We need to start allowing stumbling blocks to become stepping stones.• We should never fall backwards We should instead fall forward. We grow in our wisdom when we allow mistakes to become lessons.

    Thank you God for the Broken Road Psalms 73:1-73:28 Last week as we were worshipping • a man entered a Baptist church in Maryville Il • And shot the senior pastor in mid-sermon and then stabbing two churchgoers. • The pastor had stood on an elevated platform delivering his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's Formula For Success

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,707 views

    When we try to live without consulting God’s word, It’s a deliberate, voluntary ignorance. But this ignorance won’t stop us from suffering the consequences for being stupid. The wisdom we need is available.It’s about letting God’s word saturate our spirit.

    There is a common desire inside everyone to want to succeed • Because we measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. • How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. • Success by the world’s standard often means ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Opie's Newspaper

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,529 views

    A sermon on the tongue or the words that we use (Material adapted from Ben Patterson's book, He Has Made Me Glad, chapter 8 Words That Give Life; Opening illustration and title from Joey Fann's book, The Way Back to Mayberry, chapter 25)

    HoHum: “Opie’s Newspaper” is an episode on the Andy Griffith Show. Opie’s friend, Howie, received a small printing press as a gift, and the boys decide to go into the newspaper business. They work hard and produce an initial issue of what they call the Mayberry Sun. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moving The Markers

    Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,934 views

    The changing of the well established guidelines laid out by the Bible can lead be a detour to disaster.

    Markers are needed to mark the way in, or into any new territory or frontier. The markers left by Joshua’s men were seen and noted by hundreds to tens of thousands that would come later. One of the effective means of deception in wartime is to change the markers and road signs. Veterans told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Authority Of Scripture Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 26, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,806 views

    The Apostolic witness, the testimony Holy Scriptures, & the Holy Spirit’s conformation in the heart & life are the basis for our Christian faith. These witnesses give powerful testimony to the veracity of God’s Witness to mankind.

    2 PETER 1: 16-21 [Our Precious Faith Series] THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE [Matthew 17:1-8] This paragraph is a strong statement on the inspiration of Scripture. Peter affirms that the Old Testament Prophets wrote God’s message to man. He then groups himself and the others apostles in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soldiers For Christ Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,132 views

    The fourth in a series dealing with the parables found in Matthew. This sermon was preached on Memorial Day and so it somewhat ties in with that holiday.

    Soldiers for Christ: (Parables of Matthew Part Four) Text: Matthew 13:18 – 23 Well it’s Memorial Day weekend; and as you all know, Memorial Day was a holiday created originally for the purpose of honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seven Foundational Pillars Of The Christian Faith

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 27, 2014
     | 32,622 views

    There are aspects of the Christian faith in which there can be opinions. The Bible also lists some things in which there is a "Thus saith the Lord." Ephesians 4:1-6 is a passage dealing with essentials of the faith.

    SEVEN FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH EPHESIANS 4:1-6 This is remake of a portion of the sermon preached at Dorn Ridge, May 18 and 25, 2014 titled: “Building Up and Restoring the Body of Christ” INTRODUCTION; 1.) A traditional motto in our churches has been “In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ