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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 19, 2024
     | 1,444 views

    Another sermon from James

    James 4:1-2 Prayer As you’re finding your way to James chapter 4, I want to talk to you this morning about prayer. You know, prayer is one of our greatest privileges. Imagine, bring able to talk to the Creator, the Lord of everything, and having Him involved in your life, and in the things going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    When Crying Isn't Enough Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,720 views

    Instead of being satisfied to feel "sorry" when we miss God’s mark, we should press on to produce change in life to please Him.

    Introduction Israel lamented that God’s help was missing (7:1-2). They cried about it for 20 years (7:2). Yet, they never felt the need to do anything about it other than cry and be sad for their lack of spiritual happiness during all this time. After all, no one else was any closer to God. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    God Guarantees A Return On Spiritual Investments

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,691 views

    (with Dick Holden) 1.

    (with Dick Holden) 1. Spiritual Investing Requires Careful Planning (:6-7) a. Relationship of sowing to giving (implies a careful effort) 1) Sowing -- not scattering but careful planting 2) Giving -- not throwing money away but careful planning 3) Laws of nature apply to laws of giving b. Direct ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Repentance And Faith

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    CHRISTIAN SIMPLICITY: REPENTANCE AND FAITH THE TWO ESSENTIALS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE I.

    CHRISTIAN SIMPLICITY: REPENTANCE AND FAITH THE TWO ESSENTIALS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE I. RECEIVE CHRIST JESUS THE LORD -- REPENTANCE AND FAITH A. Repentance -- obstacles = pride, independence, self-reliance have to realize you are headed the wrong direction; conversion involves turning around (not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    How To Raise Happy Parents (And Be One Too) Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 3,217 views

    Being a responsible child (or adult) is a full-time job, a job that is much easier when we follow some relationship guidelines.

    Four Principles for Raising Happy Parents (These keys work for parents, too.) I. Be Understanding A. Parents feel responsible for you B. Pressure from others (comparison) brings frustration C. Rejection brings a mix of loneliness or pride D. Guilt often results from teaching/living an imperfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    In Search Of Jesus: Getting Us Started

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,736 views

    JESUS’ MINISTRY IS ABOUT SMALL GROUP PARTICIPATION!

    IN SEARCH OF JESUS: GETTING US STARTED MATTHEW 4: 18-22 SUNDAY PM SERVICE MARCH 28, 2004 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION THOUGHT: THESIS SENTENCE: JESUS’ MINISTRY IS ABOUT SMALL GROUP PARTICIPATION! I. GETTING US STARTED IS THE CALLER LUKE 4:31-5:11 A. THE CALLER IS THE ONE WHO DRIVES OUT EVIL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Participating In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,073 views

    This sermon talks about participation in the local church.

    A Church Participating in Ministry! Rosina Hernandez Church history OT to NT to today OT priests- Ex. 28:2 Fancy clothes High Priest Gap between priests and the people That “gap” exists in the church today The preacher is the trained one of God We’ll wait to be ministered to by him A gap ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Easter Is Here To Stay! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,604 views

    The significance and permanency of Easter.

    Easter is Here to Stay! Dr. Lewis Gregory THE WORD IS: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. John 11:25 THE POINT IS: Easter Sunday is a vivid reminder of the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Psalm 23 (2)

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017
     | 4,784 views

    Psalm 23 exposition

    THE TWENTY-THIRD PSALM (Part 2) All my fear is gone because God is my shepherd! I have no fear because i am at perfect rest. “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.” The valley describes the lowliness of death and the drought that may be in life. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Handling The Power Encounter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,895 views

    As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

    Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How Should I Vote?

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    To show that it is important for Christians to exercise their right to vote and to do so in a manner consistent with the Christian beliefs.

    -We are less than a month away from election day 2006 -Election day is always a high day for our country -It is one of the things that sets us apart from many other countries -Some say Christians and especially those in leadership in the church, should not be involved in politics -I couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Davon Huss avatar

    When Giving Is Better Than Receiving

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,828 views

    Right after national tragedy. Discussing what we can do for our nation and suffering people.

    Sermon for 9/16/2001 "When Giving is Better than Receiving" Acts 20:17-35 Introduction: A. In our Scripture text this morning, Paul was on the way to Jerusalem to be scourged, imprisoned, and he thought killed. B. They stopped at Miletus on the way to Jerusalem in Asia Minor, and Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Why Didn't My Mountain Move Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,753 views

    Some mountains in life are to be climbed, some are to be conquered, some are to be commanded, and some are cordoned off.

    Why Didn’t My Mountain Move pt. 2 Intro: Part 2 of a series of messages on: WHY DIDN’T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? TEXT: Exodus 19:20 And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses [up] to the top of the mount; and Moses went up. KEY PASSAGE FROM TEXT: the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Divorce And Remarriage?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,692 views

    This message looks at the major passages in the Bible on this difficult subject.

    - “A divorce is like an amputation: you survive, but there’s less of you.” - Margaret Atwood. We will look at what the Old Testament has to say about divorce and remarriage, then what Jesus has to say, then what Paul has to say. We’ll follow up with how that all comes together in specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    Original Christmas Missionaries Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,885 views

    Original Christmas Missionaries-The Shepherds. They received a DECLARATION- Good News from Heaven. They got busy with DECORATION decorating lives with the message of Gods Love(Jesus). Showed DEDICATION to praising & glorifying God. #1 in series Christm

    This is sermon #1 in a series I am doing called Christmas originals. The sermon can certainly stand alone or be preached in series. There are powerpoint slides available at the end of this sermon. Christmas Missionaries LK 2:8-16 The Christmas narrative from LK chapter 2 introduces us to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist