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  • Stephen Boldin avatar

    The Parable Of The Seed, The Soil, And The Sower Series

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jul 21, 2015
     | 9,492 views

    IN REACHING YOUR COMMUNITY FOR CHRIST IT REQUIRES SOWERS TO SPREAD THE SEED OF THE GOSPEL

    “The Seed, The Soil, and the Sower?” Luke 8:1-15 Introduction: In 1886, after the state of Georgia passed prohibition laws, a young man name John Pemberton invented a carbonated non-alcoholic beverage which he thought would appeal to Americans given the prohibition against alcohol. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jul 27, 2015
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    Thousands of books have been written in response to that age old question; what's the meaning of life?' Nearly all of them are wrong but there is an ancient book, written by the inspiration of God that tells us the answer to that most perplexing question!

    Today we are going to talk about a question that has perplexed even the most intelligent people on earth for thousands of years. It's a question that has been widely debated by scholars and philosophers and yet simply ignored or even scoffed at by scientists and atheists. That question is "what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Repairing The Altar Of The Lord

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 29, 2015
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    An honest look at the condition of the church in many places today reveals weakness, lethargy, and decline. In many places the fires of revival and renewal have dimmed, or have been greatly hindered by the encroachments of sin, the flesh and the devil.

    REPAIRING THE ALTAR OF THE LORD Study Text: 1Kings 18: 30 - 39 Introduction: - The trouble in many churches is not the Pastor or the program. The trouble is "Broken Altars" in the lives of God's people. - The purpose of an altar is: Worship; Sacrifice; Giving of Offerings; God's people gather ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Furnish Your Memory Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 5, 2015
     | 5,398 views

    What is in our minds largely determines our perspective. What we think influences what we see.

    “Living A Joy-Full Life: Furnish Your Memory” Phil. 3:17-21 What is in our minds largely determines our perspective. What we think influences what we see. For example, look at these words on the screen. WOMAN WITHOUT HER MAN IS A SAVAGE. What’s in your mind will determine how you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good Grief! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015
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    Second in my Being the Believing series through the Beatitudes

    Good Grief! Matthew 5:4 Introduction: The eight beatitudes should be viewed as stepping stones that are all building on each other, ultimately culminating in a powerful position and blessed state. In the business world we call this the corporate ladder: you start in an entry level position, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Behold The Lamb Praised Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 16, 2015
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    “Behold the Lamb of God” was promised, He was prepared and He has been provided and it is the time to be praised.

    Behold the Lamb Praised Behold the Lamb Series 4 Sermon outline from Dr. Adrian Rogers former pastor of Belleview Baptist Church, Memphis, TN Luke 2:21-38 Monte T. Brown December 14, 2014 Sunday Morning Stapp Zoe Baptist Introduction This coming Thursday is Christmas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015
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    The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

    Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not The Brightest Bulb In The Room?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 26, 2015
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     | 7,677 views

    The people God chooses may be flawed, but we are living, breathing examples of the grace and scope of God's power.

    Title: Not the Smartest Bulb in the Room? Text: Mark 1:14-20 (I Corinthians 1:24-31) Thesis: The people Jesus chooses may be flawed, but we are living, breathing examples of the grace and scope of God’s power. Introduction… This morning we read from Mark 1:16-20 about how Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Destruction In The Bible Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
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    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Dealing with Destruction in the Bible ESTHER 9:1-19 INTRODUCTION -Many people are unaware the President Abraham Lincoln had a short lived military career. -One story relates that Lincoln was marching his company and encountered an open gate, through which his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are Your Days Saying About You?

    Contributed by Don Kesner on Feb 3, 2015
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    Our experiences can be a great teacher if we allow them to be. The question is whether or not we learn from our mistakes or continue to keep making the same ones over and over again.

    Thank you to the ate C. M. Ward for his contributions to this message. To God be the glory and may His Word bring forth the results which He has sent if forth to do. Job 32:6 ,7. "I am young in years and you are very old; therefore I was afraid, and dared not declare my opinion unto you. I said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,427 views

    An explanation of what the Rapture is, and what the Bible says about when it will occur.

    Each time we observe Communion, we read the passage in 1 CORINTHIANS 11 that tells us to eagerly look forward to the return of Christ. But nobody knows when that will be. Today, we will find out what we are supposed to do with that information. Let me begin by telling you a story of a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The New Journey Begins

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2015
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     | 13,404 views

    The first message for 2015...A call for a "Re-Awakening" and being "ReNewed".

    “The (NEW) Journey Begins” Jeremiah 29:11/ Matthew 16:18-19 / Matthew 28:19-20 / John 20:21 / Acts 1:8 • Last week I announced the title of this message might be “A Call to Arms.” Some might say this title is over the top, but when I look around and see our country, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Spirit Gives Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,239 views

    God gives maturity & Christian growth as we follow His Spirit not as we follow the law. The Spirit gives life, the letter of the law kills

    2 CORINTHIANS 3: 1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE SPIRIT GIVES LIFE [Acts 15:1-11 / Jeremiah 31:33 & Ezekiel 11:19; 36:26] Whose endorsement is more important to you, the endorsement of men or the endorsement of God's Spirit? Would it be an endorsement of a letter of reference or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    God's Divine Work In Your Life

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 9, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,325 views

    A sermon describing the work that God does in the lives of His people.

    GOD’S DIVINE WORK IN YOUR LIFE Philippians 2:12-15 As a father of 5 children I have learned that there are “creative” ways to get your children to do certain things that you want them to do. For example, if you want them to pick up sticks in the yard and you tell them “go pick up all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Life’s Turning Points Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,981 views

    When we see Ruth at the feet of the lord of the harvest, this is the turning point in the whole story of this book. Up till now, RUTH is laboring, with some protection and provision from Boaz. But from this point on, BOAZ is busy!

    Life’s Turning Points Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 TEXT: Please turn to Ruth 3 INTRODUCTION I’d like to read a story to you that I thought was very interesting: It was Sunday morning and Harry was off. He pulled driveway in his 2-seater convertible, with the roof closed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist