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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What Is Spirituality? (4 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,881 views

    A man was watching a wood carver carve a six foot bear out of a large chunk of wood. The man was fascinated as he watched him and he finally asked him, “HOW DO YOU DO THAT?”

    The wood carver said, “It really isn’t as hard as it looks. What I do is get a huge piece of wood, and I carve out everything that does not look like a bear!” This is what God is trying to do with our lives. He wants to cut everything that does not look like Christ out of our lives. Peter shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    I Must Need Go Through Samaria Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 26, 2016
    based on 20 ratings
     | 46,419 views

    This lesson discusses the Lord's visit to the city of Samaria to correct three problems: social, spousal and spiritual. These problems face many of our cities today. It also explains some evangelical compromises; with political officials, for legislative favors.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. To Correct the Social Problems of Samaria 2. To Correct the Spousal Problems of Samaria 3. To Correct the Spiritual Problems of Samaria Introductory Remarks. 1. In today's lesson, we will explore the profound theme: 'I Must Need Go through Samaria.' This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Question Of Priorities Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,785 views

    How would Jesus build a church? He did build a church by reaching the lost and making it a priority.

    “My kids were lost and I didn’t even know it.” ... ILL #1 “My kids were lost and I didn’t even know it.” ... When I was in school in Dallas my 2 kids,6 & 9, spent the afternoon with a pastor friend of mine Garris Baggett and his wife. Janet and I were at work and didn’t even know the kids had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Shadow Or Substance

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    Everything about real religion is found complete in Jesus. Anything beyond or without Jesus is just a shadow.

    May 18, 2003 Colossians 2:13-19 “Shadow or substance” INTRODUCTION The month of May is known for at least three things. It is known for flowers – “April showers bring May flowers” and what do Mayflowers bring? Pilgrims. It is known for Mother’s Day which we celebrated last week. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Money Lovers

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013
     | 4,161 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD lover or money lover? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our love for GOD should be more than anything or anyone in this world IV. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 (Amplified Bible) He

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD lover or money lover? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our love for GOD should be more than anything or anyone in this world IV. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 (Amplified Bible) He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver, nor he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Finding Faithful Friends Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,768 views

    A person may have many acquaintances and several casual connections, but good friends are hard to find. This sermon continues our look at the book of Philippians and highlights two of Paul’s faithful friends - Timothy and Epaphroditus.

    At the age of twenty-one, I left Memphis and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. I spent the next year reading, studying, and praying that my new found faith would grow. Two things occurred to me at that time. First, I did not make a very good “mountain man.” Roughing it, to me, is a Holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spectrum Of Healing Series

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Mar 3, 2010
     | 6,562 views

    The account of Jesus healing Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood illustrates the spectrum of his healing ministry.

    The Spectrum of Healing Mark 5:21-43 Many of you watched the Tiger Woods press conference this week. He came off genuinely sorry for his deeds and apologized profusely to everyone involved from his family to his co-workers. This story has been played out in the media since Thanksgiving night 2009. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
     | 3,203 views

    Using What God has Given (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What's It Worth To You?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    An examination of the Kingdom of God.

    WHAT’S IT WORTH TO YOU? - Matthew 13:44-46 In Jesus’ ministry, He taught a great deal about the Kingdom of Heaven or the Kingdom of God. It was only natural, as He was teaching, for people to wonder how to become part of the Kingdom, how to get in on the Kingdom of God. In response to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Set The Captives Free

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024
     | 2,207 views

    Jesus came to set the captives free from every form of captivity imaginable, so why are we not free? In order to experience freedom from captivity, we must receive the free gift that Jesus has given us.

    Opening illustration: In the hours after the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, the White House was in turmoil. The President's precise condition was not yet fully known. The Vice President was on a plane over Texas, and the press wanted answers. In the line of succession to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus In The City Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,654 views

    We find Jesus throughout the OT, and today we find him in 6 special towns -- The Purpose, the Prophecy, and the Proximity of the Cities of Refuge. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Christ in the City Joshua 20:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChristCity.html We find Jesus throughout the OT, and today we find him in some cities: [vv. 1-3] The Jews are now in possession of the Promised Land. The 12 tribes divided up the land, but then there were 6 cities set aside as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    A Truce With Hell

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,443 views

    A sermon on hell and how that some people rationalize their relationship with hell.

    A TRUCE WITH HELL TEXT: Isaiah 28:13-15 Isaiah 28:13-15 But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. [14] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Showers Of Blessing Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 34,759 views

    What would a prophecy about Jesus have to do with the idea of tithing?

    A minister took his son with him one night to a small church where he’d been invited to preach. At the entrance of the church building, they passed a little table with a box on it and a sign which read "Alms Box." Reaching into his pocket, the preacher took out $10 and dropped it in. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Rolling With The Punches - Coping With Change

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 11,276 views

    We can thrive in the midst of change by relying on our unchanging God.

    "There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    What Christ Exepcts Of His Followers

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,992 views

    Christ expects complete commitment from His followers.

    A woman walked into her bathroom and saw her husband weighing himself, sucking in his stomach. The woman thought to herself, “He thinks that he will weigh less by sucking in his stomach.” So, the woman rather sarcastically said to her husband, “That’s not going to help.” Her husband replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist