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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Must Of The Master

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 5, 2012
     | 4,968 views

    A sermon that highlights the need for the new birth.

    “The Must of the Master” John 3:1-11 Scripture Reading John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. I. The Message of the New Birth a. The seeker – He was rich, respected, religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Friend Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,623 views

    These Proverbs will help teach us to be to others the friend that we desire to have ourselves. When it comes to friends you must first be one to have one. What kind of friend are you?

    PROVERBS 17:17 / 18:24 BECOMING A FRIEND [John 15:9-17] Author Henry Durbanville underscored the importance of friends as a means of overcoming the dreaded enemy of loneliness. He included some excellent quotes in his book which are worthy of repeating. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "A friend may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: Rule-Giver Or Life-Giver?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011
     | 4,464 views

    Being a follower of Jesus is not about adhering to a set of rules which makes your life dull, boring, and lifeless.

    Jesus: Rule-giver or Life-giver? July 10, 2011 John 2:1-11 Intro: I sat down this past week with my Bible, and decided to read the Gospel of John – I planned to read the whole thing and see if I noticed any of our popular conceptions about Jesus being dumped on their heads by the actual, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Wearing?

    Contributed by Kevin Hall on Jul 16, 2012
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     | 15,695 views

    Understanding the requirements that a person must possess in order to be a part of the Kingdom of God

    Matt 22:1-14 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, 3 and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; and they were not willing to come. 4 Again, he sent out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    So Much From So Little – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2012
     | 4,172 views

    A study of the Gospel of Daniel chapter 9 verses 20 - 27

    Daniel 9: 20 - 27 So Much From So Little – Part 1 20 Now while I was speaking, praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God, 21 yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Only Human Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012
     | 4,484 views

    Paul tells the Corinth believers that they are not ready for solid food, not because their digestion system has not developed but because of attitude.

    Introduction It would be good to review for a moment the discussion of the book so far. Paul is concerned about divisions in the church. The Corinth saints have begun to form parties, or at least identify themselves, under the names of church leaders. Chapter 1, verse 17, reveals what is at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Slave For Christ Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,321 views

    Part five focuses on the parable that Jesus gave about forgiveness.

    A Slave For Christ Part 5 Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: This morning we will begin reading some of the parables and other teachings Jesus gave as it related to slaves and their relationship with their masters. As we read through these different scriptures, please keep in mind that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Returns

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,150 views

    “Cast Your Bread On The Waters” Secrets from Ecclesiastes 11

    Kingdom Returns “Cast Your Bread On The Waters” Secrets from Ecclesiastes 11 Ecclesiastes 11:1 - Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days. Ecclesiastes was written by one of the wisest men that ever lived. When God speaks about bread, He is talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Who Are These People? Series

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Apr 4, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    2nd in a series on 1 Thessalonians, this message focuses on the people to whom Paul wrote this letter.

    WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 INTRODUCTION This morning we are going to return to the 1st Chapter of Thessalonians as we continue with our series A Sure Faith For Uncertain Times…As we noted last week, the people of Thessalonica to whom Paul originally wrote these words lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Be Blameless

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 29, 2012
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     | 6,938 views

    hough I titled this message, ‘to be blameless,’ yet I would like to talk about His love in the beginning, because our commitment to live for Him and live holy for Him should be birthed from our knowledge of His love for you.

    To be blameless! Genesis 17:1”When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless.” Though I titled this message, ‘to be blameless,’ yet I would like to talk about His love in the beginning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lights...camera...action!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 8, 2012
     | 6,581 views

    A sermon which focuses on the comparative study of the Book of Joshua and Acts...in the Post-Pentecostal weeks before the Father’s day.

    LIGHTS’…CAMERA…ACTION!!! No, not your run-of-the mill Hollywood flick, coming your way, but something infinitely better. Hang on, I would come to the point but firstly…amazing thing about the Bible, is that several things which occurred in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    John's World

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 15, 2015
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     | 3,421 views

    Was John only the apostle of love, or also the prophet of judgment? Was he "free will" as in John 3:16, or "predestination" as in John 6:37. To ask these things about him is really to ask them about the One he quoted. Jesus does not fit into our boxes...

    John’s World… Did John contradict John in regards to the doctrines of grace? Whose side was he on, after all? It wasn’t just Paul! There’s a real opposition in the evangelical church to what they call “Calvinism”, but what Spurgeon called “Bible.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mystery Babylon. The Papacy , The Jews, The Muslims Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 13, 2015
     | 3,900 views

    Greater and greater grows the power of "Christendom" under the Popes of the darkened ages. Lesser and lesser grows the prospects of the descendants of Abraham. And what is the Islamic connection to Babylon?

    TWENTY-FIVE: THE FIRST "REAL" POPES? Some claim that Leo I was the first pope (440-461). "He claimed that he was, by Divine appointment, Primate of all Bishops...that resistance to His authority was a sure way to Hell...advocated the death penalty for heresy..." (Halley, p. 770) Again it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    My Heart’s Desire And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 80 ratings
     | 25,614 views

    Paul’s desire which should also be our desire. 1- He had the desire to see people saved 2- He had the desire to preach the gospel

    INTRO.- My heart’s desire. What is your heart’s desire? I think every human person has desires in life, and often, intense desires. I’m not sure it’s knowledge or wisdom, however, like Solomon asked for in I Kings 3:7-14. There may be certain days when we want wisdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bathroom Battles

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,139 views

    Gender confusion & Gender Clarity (Adapted from Grace Christian Fellowship at: http://gcfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/7-Gender-sermon-for-web.pdf and: http://gcfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/160403-Gender-For-The-Glory-of-God.pdf)

    HoHum: Steve Bailey was with my family a couple of months ago. All 6 males had to go to the bathroom and we were standing in a line waiting for the men’s bathroom. No one was in the women’s bathroom. A worker at the convenience store came through and encouraged us to use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ