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  • Monte Brown avatar

    Build On A Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,140 views

    This message deals with how God wants our lives to be constructed.

    Build on a Firm Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 Monte Brown January 14, 2001 Randall Introduction Most of my life I have been involved with some phase of construction. I love old buildings and love to see the construction of a home and follow each phase of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Filling Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,058 views

    Being drunk on wine and being filled with the Spirit both bring a person under an outside influence. But the effect are very different.

    [To receive freely weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE CONDITION The filling of the Spirit is mentioned 14 times in Luke’s writings: “For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    A sermon looking on the "Shalom" God wants for his world.

    Introduction I am not known as a great Christmas card writer. I usually write one per year, to my wife. I leave her to do the rest! Look at this one with “peace on earth” on the front. We think nothing of such declarations of peace today. But the declaration of saviour who would bring peace was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Desires The Fellowship Of His Children, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,772 views

    God desires that ongoing and open fellowship exist between him and his children. The need of the hour is that the children of God might hear their heavenly father speaking to them.

    Message series, Recognizing the voice of God God desires the fellowship of his children Part 1 Text: John 10:1-5, 22-27 Opening: 1. Read opening story attached about lady w/prophesy for pastor A. What is the desperate need of the hour in which we live? 1. Amid all the voices ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Restoration Project

    Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,681 views

    How do we restore a brother who how has fallen away.

    Restoration Project Galatians 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Stool Video - The Christian struggles with giving control to JC and finally takes it back. So where does she go now? What will she do now? Things could go really well or really bad. A lot of it may depend on how her Christian friends react. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Please Let Out What You Should Have Let In!

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,369 views

    This is a message that I preached on what it means to be Spirit filled in a practical way.

    PLEASE LET OUT WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE LET IN! Text: Galatians 5:16-26; 6:7-10; Ephesians 5:18-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: In recent years there has been much controversy and confusion as to what it means to be “baptized with the Spirit”, to be “indwelt by the Spirit” or to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Talking Tough

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2016
     | 4,236 views

    Let’s examine Luke 14:25-33 and the cost of being a disciple.

    Intro If church size is more important than faithfulness to Jesus, then here are 5 ways to build a mega church. 1) Promise that obedience to Jesus will improve your worldly stature. 2) Promise that people will not have to carry their own cross, because Jesus did. 3) Tell them not to use their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promises Of Prayer

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,451 views

    Let us be encourage to pray because God promise to answer our prayers.

    INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the reasons people turn away from God. When their prayers are not answered, they would doubt the existence of God. But prayer is also one of the reasons people turn to God. When their prayers are answered their faith in God is strengthened. Let us find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,084 views

    To so many, the mystery of this event brings a magic to their celebration like none other. Let’s unwrap the greatest Christmas gift ever given and discover the REAL REASON for the SEASON... Why was Jesus Born?

    I think that we both would agree that Christmas is more than the cards and gifts, more than the trees and lights, more than family and food. There is a much deeper meaning, a much more fulfilling notion than that of a fat, bearded man on a sleigh. It is the birth of the Christ child: the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Wisdom? Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,506 views

    Message about wisdom from Ephesians

    Walking In Wisdom James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Redeeming the Time Understanding the will of the Lord Filled with the Spirit Expressing the spirit of Joy Submitting one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Good News From The Graveyard

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017
     | 16,267 views

    GRAVEYARDS ARE NOT USALLY ASSOCIATED WITH JOY AND HOPE BECAUSE IF YOU ARE DEPRESSED AND FEELING BAD ONE OF THE LEAST LIKELY PLACES IN WHICH YOU WOULD CONSIDER FINDING RELIEF AND A PEACE OF MIND IS THE GRAVEYARD

    Matthew 28:5-8 (KJV) 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Flood

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,386 views

    The Great Flood: Why it must be Told

    Have you ever noticed that there are sea shells in places where they shouldn’t be? I’ve been in elevations up to and around 10,000 feet where I myself have stumbled across shells that had to have been in salt waters at one time in history. This is proof that waters of the sea were once at those ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brad Stone avatar

    Beauty In Death

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 4, 2019
     | 14,406 views

    Simple, short funeral service for an individual reminding us of God's ability and desire to comfort during times of sorrow and reminding us of the importance of preparing for eternity.

    Beauty in Death Ecclesiastes 3:1-2a,4,11a 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 11a “He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible Is Inspired By God Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
     | 2,719 views

    Jesus believed every word of Scripture

    A. INTRODUCTION: JESUS BELIEVED EVERY WORD OF SCRIPTURE 1. Attitude. “Search the Scriptures, these words testify of Me that I am from My Father, but you will not come to Me to have eternal life. You think you have eternal life but you don’t” (John 5:39, BBJ). 2. The word “search” (ereunao) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal With Anger Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 3,612 views

    Paul tells us the proper way to handle this issue

    How To Deal With Anger Ephesians 4:26-27 Introduction: Is anger a sin? Is anger ever justified? Is anger ever appropriate, and if so, when? How does one deal with anger? These are legitimate questions that need to be answered. All of us deal with anger. The question is “How do we deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist