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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Parting Words From Paul

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 21, 2011
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     | 13,467 views

    Knowing that he would soon face death at the hands of the Roman government, Paul issues some solemn commands to Timothy that were to guide him in carrying on the mission of spreading the Gospel of Christ.

    Parting Words from Paul Text: 2 Tim. 4:7 Intro: A dying person’s last words are generally considered very weighty. In fact, a person’s dying words are admissible as evidence in a court of law. For some reason, society seems to display great interest in a person’s final ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Beyond Death And Man’s Future Destiny-Part-4 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 3, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,921 views

    Heaven is a prepared place but it is for prepared people.” Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord” declares God, “That they may rest from their labours” So to enjoy this promised rest and happiness you must “die in the Lord”. And if you die out of th

    Life beyond Death and Man’s future destiny-part-4 Does the history of man terminate in the tomb? Is the grave a world of everlasting oblivion? In today's reading, our text is taken from John's gospel chapter 11, we read about one of the most moving occurrence in the Lord's ministry. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Resurrection And The Life

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 4, 2013
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    Death is a universal event

    Verse 18-24-When death invades our homes and brings with it sadness, grief, sometimes division, discouragement, disillusionment and even defeat. Death is a universal event- Hebrews 9:27-And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, Gen. 3:19- In the sweat of your face ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When It Is All Said And Done

    Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Jul 24, 2009
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    Ourlife should be focused on what matters, "when it is all said and done." Our life should be lived while looking into eternity.

    When it’s all Said and Done! Luke 16:19-31 Mat 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Mat 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is Betrayed Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
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    The power of the cross is God’s power is focused like a laser here to save us sinners. You really cannot truly understand the cross until you understand how Jesus got there and what took place on the day He was crucified.

    We are going to spend three weeks focusing on the cross of Jesus Christ – to prepare our hearts for His resurrection. We are marching with Christ down the Via Dolorosa, or the way of suffering. We are entering the very heart of Christianity. It is Thursday, less than twelve hours from Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lift Up Your Heads, Because Your Redemption Draws Near! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 27, 2013
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     | 8,807 views

    We need sometimes to remember what God has done for us in the past, so that we will be thankful in the present!!

    Two guys on the street corner and one man asks the other man, "How was church last Sunday?" The other man said, "I don’t know - I was kind of bored. I think I slept through half the sermon." The first man looked shocked and said, "How could you do that - you’re the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ascension Of Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
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    The exhortation to Watch must be balanced with the command to Occupy (do business) until I come.

    THE ASCENSION OF JESUS Acts 1:1-11 The Acts of the Apostles is a continuation of the account of The Gospel According to Luke. There is a definite continuity between the two books. Both books are addressed to someone called Theophilus, and in the beginning of Acts the evangelist again explains ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Has A Need For Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Dan Turpin on Nov 11, 2015
     | 3,990 views

    Objective Sentence: Everyone can minister to God by looking through the windows of His soul that allow us to see His needs.

    Pastor Dan Turpin West Coast Church John 4:3-7 Introduction: Years ago I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Avoiding Spiritual Near-Sightedness That Leads Us To Do Evil In God's Name

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 4, 2011
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     | 4,401 views

    The chief priests were meticulous in making sure the "blood money" didn't go into the treasury while they were actively working on a murder. What are ways we see the small things while missing the big picture?

    Diagnosing Spiritual Near-Sightedness: There is a “spiritual eye condition” that allows people to see small things clearly while being blind to big things. - Matthew 27:6. - References in Matthew to clear “eyes”: Matthew 6:22-23, 7:3-5, 13:15-16. - We are going to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can A Man Go To Far

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 21, 2012
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     | 7,914 views

    We need to see how we stand with God.

    CAN A MAN GO TO FAR Proverbs 1: 24Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; 25But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: 26I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 284 ratings
     | 36,865 views

    Have you ever wondered why Jesus, the Incarnate Son of God needed to be baptised?

    Sharrington/Swanton Novers 09-03-03 Story: In the fifth Century AD St. Patrick baptised King Aengus by full immersion. During the baptismal ceremony, so the story goes St. Patrick leaned on his sharp-pointed staff and inadvertently stabbed the king’s foot. After the baptism ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Binding Jesus

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 18,646 views

    Can it be that we are guilty of binding the only one who can set us free?

    ILLUSTRATION: Have a rope to carry throughout the message. You may want to tie your own hands or the hands of some of the leaders of your church to illustrate how unfaithfulness limits their ministry. You also may want to tie the hands of someone in the audience and put a leader on them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,073 views

    Three reasons why Jesus decided to be baptised - and sin isn’t one of them!

    Sermon Story: In the fifth Century AD St. Patrick baptised King Aengus by full immersion. During the baptismal ceremony, so the story goes St. Patrick leaned on his sharp-pointed staff and inadvertently stabbed the king’s foot. After the baptism was over, St. Patrick looked down at all the blood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Under The Wings Of God There Is Hope Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,665 views

    When life seems dark and dreary, God is still near. His nearness always ends in hope. Hope is faith under fire.

    Under the Wings of God there is Hope Bible Background: This quiet tale of ordinary life stands in strong contrast to the war and strife of Judges, which relates to the same general period. No doubt many people lived just such a normal peaceful life during this time period. Although Israel’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,084 views

    We have been called to be followers of Jesus

    Following Jesus Luke 5:1-11 July 7, 2002 Introduction 1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God