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  • Rev. Randy Barker avatar

    Ask For Old Way

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025
     | 278 views

    Old fashioned preaching

    Jeremiah? ?6?:?16? ?KJV?? “Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.” ?? The old time way VERSE I…..I DON’T CARE FOR WATERED DOWN PREACHING ...read more

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    Angels

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 16, 2024
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     | 352 views

    We relate with Angels in prayer.

    Angels Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Intro: We relate with Angels in prayer. Tips for Reflection I. The Angels a. Angels – created for a purpose to serve God b. often messengers c. this time sent to announce a mission II. The Shepherds a. Outcasts – social and religious i. Don’t participate in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Crecimiento Espiritual

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 240 ratings
     | 9,932 views

    Necesitamos saber el crecimiento que Dios quiere que tengamos.

    CRECIMIENTO ESPIRITUAL (Heb. 5:11-14) INTRO: 1. LA REALIDAD DE UN CRECIMIENTO ESPIRITUAL 1.1. Le agrada a Dios 1.1.1. Heb. 13:16 “Y de hacer el bien y de la ayuda mutua no os olvidéis porque de tales sacrificios se agrada Dios” 1.1.2. El creyente será contable de ellos 1.1.2.1. – Stg. 4:6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tests For Selective Service

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    How does God Choose Men and Women for Service? This message examines that subject.

    TESTS FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE Judges 7:1-8 INTRO: It is revealing to study God’s method of selecting the soldiers to follow Gideon. First, God changed the hearts of people. It is evident that the masses were intent on killing Gideon (Judg. 6:30). Yet, when the spirit of the Lord came upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Can - Jonah 3

    Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 4,241 views

    Jonah 3 shows us what God can do through us despite our limitations. It also gives us a clear & strong reminder about his message.

    INTRO Review of Jonah 1-3:2 1. God called his prophet to fulfill his purpose & go to preach to Nineveh (in modern day Iraq). 2. Jonah attempted to run away to Spain but God sent a storm & a fish to get his attention. 3. Jonah asked God for help when he found himself in a spot he couldn’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing The Battle To Win The War

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,766 views

    A easy alliterated outline that people remember on Monday. Story of winning life’s war

    Losing the Battle to Win the War 1 Samuel 17:28-54 (sorry Illustrations are not fleshed out) Intro: David said, “I want to fight God’s War, not his own battle. We may win momentary battles in life, but lose war (success, kids, marriage) How did David win the war... 1.) RECONGIZED THE REAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    5 Things In Hell That Ought To Be In Every Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 8,070 views

    An evangelistic message to motivate the church to witnessing

    FIVE THINGS IN HELL THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 INTRO: The Scriptures we have just read is a very familiar passage of Scripture to us. We all know the story about Lazarus and the rich man, but there are some deeper thoughts we would do well to think about today. In light of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Neglecting Our Salvation

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 3, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    A message encouraging Christians to remain faithful to God

    NEGLECTING OUR SALVATION Hebrews 2:1-4 INTRO: We are all familiar with these verses of scripture just read, and we immediately apply them to a lost person when we hear them, and rightly so, because a lost person will not escape Hell if he neglects his salvation. But there is another meaning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Helps With Death

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,378 views

    Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead encourages us in ministering to those who have lost loved ones.

    JESUS HELPS WITH DEATH John 11:1-46 INTRO: Many different people help with death. Doctors and nurses work to prevent death and to help people die in comfort. Insurance personnel urge people to protect loved ones. Funeral directors help bury the body. Many people help us with our deaths. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedication

    Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,353 views

    This is a Devo about how we as christians have to dedicate ourselves to christ.

    Dedication I. Intro. A. 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Yoke's For You

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    Jesus promises help in bearing the burdens of our days.

    This Yoke’s For You – Matthew 11: 25 - 30 Intro: Have you ever known a person who was so smart, they were stupid? “If you had a brain, you would play with it.” “Book” knowledge vs. “common sense.” I. Three wisdom sayings of Jesus. Verse 25 & 26 – There is a difference between the “wise” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fit For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,739 views

    Learning to fold a piece of paper into a square blindfolded requires the same three things as Jesus requires of us to be fit for the kingdom of God: Self-denying devotion to the task, making it an absolute priority and giving it your undivided attention.

    Fit For The Kingdom / Luke 9: 51-62 Intro: Challenge – What if God said, “You must be able to fold a piece of paper into a perfect square while blindfolded to be fit for the kingdom of God?” IMPOSSIBLE? – what would I have to do to learn how to do that? I. Verse 57 “I will follow you wherever ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,043 views

    Life is full of temptations and we can be guided through them by the example of Christ at his temptation by the devil. This sermon unites Luke 4: 1 – 13 and Deuteronomy 26: 1 - 11 to gain a Biblical perspective on temptation.

    If Luke 4: 1 – 13 / Deuteronomy 26: 1 - 11 Intro: It’s a small two letter word. --- Often it carries with a great burden. --- If --- If I had known, If I had gone, If I were rich, If … If. Our lives can be full of ifs. Jesus was no different. I. Verse 1-3 – Jesus is at his weakest – he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lay Down Your Burdens

    Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,721 views

    In order for you to pick up your destiny, you have to lay down your burdens!Our past cannot defeat us - Our future is right before us - Our enemy is under our feet - Our burdens are no longer on our shoulders!

    Lay Down Your Burdens Intro: King David understood this when he wrote in agony to the Lord when his enemies were surrounding him! Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Peter wrote to the leaders in the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Taken And Shaken

    Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,702 views

    To Peter and John it may have seemed as if all was lost, but after they were taken because of the witness and power of the Holy Spirit in their ministry...they went back to some home folk and the place was shaken!

    Intro: Peter and John had healed a crippled man and were teaching multitudes about the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. They were taken before the Sanhedrin and accused of false teaching and heresies, but because they could see the crippled man that wasn’t crippled anymore and because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God