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  • John Eldridge avatar

    The Lord's Supper: What Is It?

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    What is The Lords Supper? An explanation of the Lords Supper.

    The Lord’s Supper What is it? Instituted by Jesus just hours before His death. We are commanded to repeat it at frequent intervals until the 2nd coming. 1. It takes the place of the Passover for Christians. a. Christ is our Passover lamb, Sacrificed to rebuke the Destroyer 1 Cor 5:7 2. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rich And Poor In The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    There are no 'untouchables' with God!

    RICH AND POOR IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. James 2:1-17. James 2:1. The Greek of this section of the letter of James begins somewhat abruptly: “My brethren, not with partialities!” The impact of the whole sentence is: “Do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Healing Balm Of Repentance Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,174 views

    May we be people who repent and experience God's abundant grace.

    "The Healing Balm of Repentance" Introduction: Today, we delve into the words of God found in 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 (NLT), which says, "At times I might shut up the heavens so that no rain falls, or command grasshoppers to devour your crops, or send plagues among you. Then if my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Be A World Partner For The Gospel

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,475 views

    How to Be a World Partner for the Gospel - Phil. 1:5 (Guidelines for Maximizing Your Effectiveness in fulfilling all four dimensions of Acts 1:8)

    How to Be a World Partner for the Gospel - Phil. 1:3-5 There are many overlooked advantages in being a world partner for the gospel. Presently, 98.7% of all church giving is used within one’s own community in the USA. Only 1.3% of church giving in 2001 went to any form of foreign mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Willingness To Please God

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 7, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,166 views

    WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE I WILL OF CONFIDENCE,THE I WILL OF CLOSENESS, THE I WILL OF COMPASSION, THE I WILL OF COMPLAINCE, THE I WILL OF CONSECRATION, THE I WILL OF CELEBRATION,AND THE I WILL OF CONDUCT.

    A WILLINGNESS TO PLEASE GOD Psalms 9:1-2 The Webster’s New Dictionary give the following definition of the word, WILL: A desire, or willingness;a determinatiom;controling one’s action;an act. We all have a will, and God’s desire is that we exercise it toward Him, making us Christ-like. Dr. Bob ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Impacting Your World

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,471 views

    Consider traits God uses in impacting the world around us.

    Is it possible that you can be used of God to impact your world? I want to look at a woman who impacted two countries. Her name was Jochebed. She was the mother of Moses. Through Jochebed God impacted Egypt as well as Israel. Her son, Moses, left a spiritual influence on both of these countries. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,675 views

    God often calls us to minister in ways that seem to be beyond our abilities. Like Moses, God always equips us sufficiently to accomplish what He calls us to do.

    Title: You Can Make A Difference Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Exodus 3:1-10 Introduction In 1829, Martin Van Buren sent the following letter to then President Andrew Jackson: To: President Jackson The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, Everlasting Father

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,497 views

    In this sermon you will consider the phrase, "Everlasting Father," taken from Isaiah 9:6 in referring to Jesus

    The past two Sundays we have looked at Isaiah 9:6. We have examined two of the four titles given to Jesus in Isaiah 9:6. He is the “Wonderful Counselor.” He is the “Mighty God.” Today we look at the third. He is the “Everlasting Father.” Before considering the phrase “Everlasting Father”, I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Timeless Truths

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    IN THIS SERMON, WE SEE THAT LIFE IS SHORT,ETERNITY IS SLOW, SIN IS SERIOUS,HELL IS SURE, AND HEAVEN IS SENSATIONAL.

    TIMELESS TRUTHS Psalms 119:160 God’s Word is truth in its entirety. Every promise in it is sure of fulfillment. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. (Matthew 5:18) Ever since God began to reveal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believers Birthday Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 43,710 views

    Series on assurance inspired by What every Christian Ought to Know by Adrian Rogers and Saved without a Doubt by John Macarthur

    SERMON SERIES: “Blessed Assurance” SERMON #1: “The Believer’s Birthday” SERMON TEXT: I John 5:13 (Series inspired by “What every Christian Ought to Know” by Adrian Rogers and “Saved without a Doubt” by John Macarthur) OPENING JOKE: “IF I CAN’T BE GOOD ENOUGH” Little Billy, caught in mischief, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living By Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 3, 2017
     | 19,824 views

    This is a rewrite of Steve Shepherd's wonderful message from 2003. We're to worship by faith, walk by faith, and work by faith, as exhibited by Abel, Enoch, and Noah, consecutively. A good, challenging message.

    LIVING BY FAITH Heb. 11:4-7 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUSTRATION 1. A guide was conducting a group of tourists around the Empire State Building. On the elevator ride to the 102nd floor, a nervous woman asked, “What if these elevator cables should break? Would we go up or down?” 2. “That,” the guide ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Enough With The Leftovers

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    A sermon challenging everyone to give God their best.

    Enough With the Leftovers Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: Illustration re: Chuck Swindoll forgetting his anniversary Read Scripture/Pray Background: Jesus’ contrast of the self-righteous leaders vs. the poor Purpose Statement: When you give to the Lord recognize... I. It’s not the size of the gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    A True Witness

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 16,749 views

    We learn from Paul in the book of Acts the performance of a true or real witness.We will consider seven things a true witness does.

    A TRUE WITNESS ACTS 26:22-23 If you take a Bible Concordance and look up the word, witness, or witnessing or witnessed, you will find they are mentioned 33 times in the book of Acts. The word witness is found first in Acts 1:8 and the last time in Acts 26:22. In Acts 1:8, you find the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Praise God For His Deliverance From Your Fears - Psa. 34:1-7

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2002
    based on 407 ratings
     | 133,480 views

    Praise God for His Deliverance From Your Fears - Psa. 34:1-7

    Praise God for His Deliverance From Your Fears - Psa. 34:1-7 Quote: "Unbelief puts our circumstance between us and God, but faith puts God between us and our circumstances." F.B. Meyer We live in a world where many people allow themselves to be limited by their fears of hurt, disappointment or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Conviction For Witness—part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,342 views

    Who will bear witness of/to Jesus’ revelation? 17 convictions for bearing witness to Jesus’ revelation. Part 2 of a 2 part sermon.

    A CONVICTION FOR WITNESS—Part II—Revelation 1:9-20 Some of us have trouble ‘witnessing’. We allow other things to call us away from that responsibility. The apostle John was convicted to record the fantastic images of Jesus’ revelation. Those loyal to Christ will be convicted to bear record of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist