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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Spirit-Filled Living

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,225 views

    One of the most valuable lessons the child of God can learn is that of living in moment by moment submission and obedience to the indwelling Holy Spirit of God. To do otherwise is to live outside the will of God, and results in an aimless life for the Chr

    Spirit-Filled Living Text: Eph.5: 18-19; Gal.5: 16-17 Intro: Too often we Baptist tend to shy away from the term “Spirit-filled.” This is perhaps largely due to some of the wild and weird things perpetrated and practiced under the guise of being filled with the Holy Spirit, such as “taking up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In His Own Image

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,683 views

    A message for Sanctity of Life Sunday, encouraging Christians to respect life.

    GENESIS 9:5-7 IN HIS OWN IMAGE “For your lifeblood I will require a reckoning: from every beast I will require it and from man. From his fellow man I will require a reckoning for the life of man. “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Patient! The Master Will Soon Be Here!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    James teaches Christians to be patient, because they know that Jesus is coming soon.

    JAMES 5:7-11 BE PATIENT! THE MASTER WILL SOON BE HERE! “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courtesy At The Lord’s Table Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
     | 6,416 views

    A message to remind worshippers that the Lord’s Table demands that we treat one another with respect.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:33, 34 COURTESY AT THE LORD’S TABLE “My brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another—if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home—so that when you come together it will not be for judgment. About the other things I will give directions when I come.” “Love one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Useless Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,585 views

    Faith is so much more than a passive agreement to a set of doctrines. Saving faith transforms the one who believes. Without this transformation, how will anyone know whether we are saved, or merely pretending to be a follower of Christ?

    JAMES 2:20-26 USELESS FAITH “Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Against All Odds

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,857 views

    Turning Steps of Risk Into a Walk of Faith. Whenever you’re up against all odds, life seems to take on a different meaning Just when you become comfortable in the even flow of things happening, God shows up and does something wonderful in your life to

    ------- OPTIONAL DVD STATS OPENER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ------- DVD Intro “What Are The Odds…” Fade music out on black (this opener basically shows text fading in and out of odd statistics) ------- OPENING: Often times, life is a test for us. We strive at completing the test and coming through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Show Us The Father

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010
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     | 21,821 views

    The disciples asked questions of doubt, but they would 'get it' later

    “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.” 8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    You Talk Too Much

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
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     | 17,160 views

    Never underestimate the power of the words that come out of your mouth!

    Open: OK, So the first question I want to ask today is how many parents want to know where you can buy the zipper that's pictured on the screen? The next time you say, "You better zip your lip young man or I'll zip if for you," it would have a whole new meaning, wouldn't it? Wouldn't it be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Time To Wake Up Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 29, 2012
     | 6,511 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 40 to 56

    Luke 8: 40 – 56 Time To Wake Up 40 So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Foundation Seven: Financial Faithfulness In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015
     | 7,387 views

    A study on how to be financially faithful in marriage

    Foundation Seven: Financial Faithfulness in Marriage How can couples practice financial faithfulness in marriage? Many Christian couples give their tithe and offering to God but act like the rest is theirs. However, this is an incorrect use of finances. Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Israel Identified Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 28, 2019
     | 3,781 views

    The Jews make a case for failure on God’s part to fulfill His promises. This is the first step toward Paul's argument concerning the righteousness of God in calling the Gentiles into the blessing of salvation.

    (31) Israel Identified Romans 9:6-13 6 But it is not that the word of God has taken no effect. For they are not all Israel who are of Israel, 7 nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.” 8 That is, those who are the children of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is The Devil?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 28, 2019
     | 7,001 views

    This sermon is about the Devil/Satan/Lucifer - along with the sermon are some extra handouts that give his identity, his strategy and ways to defeat Satan

    Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; John 8:44; 1 Peter 5:8-9 Subject: Satan – His Tactics and How to Defeat Him INTRO: Grace and peace today in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! A few months ago on Interstate Highway 24 (I – 24) between exit 11 and exit 24 (between Clarksville and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    Money Problems Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
     | 4,103 views

    Some of the worst fights in church have been over money which we say belongs to the Lord

    Money problems Luke 12:1-21 Little Tommy was enjoying his seventh birthday party and when they served the cake someone forgot to tell him that they had put a quarter wrapped in wax paper as a surprise; so, first he choked and then he swallowed it. Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elisha And The Two Bears Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020
     | 13,080 views

    Elisha was a prophet not to be trifled with

    Elisha and the Two Bears 2 Kings 2:23-25 A husband and wife who work for the circus go to an adoption agency. Social workers there raise doubts about their suitability. The couple produces photos of their 50-foot motor home, which is clean and well maintained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Role In The Church Of Rome Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020
     | 3,497 views

    Paul had never been there before but knew several people and wanted to share the good news.

    Romans 1:1 “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures.” Paul is writing to the Roman church and his purpose in writing is both to introduce himself and also, to teach them some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist