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  • Frank Lay avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    Remember, Jesus is speaking of spiritual poverty. He never condoned utter poverty as good. He is speaking to the person who has an utter sense of his own destitution in the sight of God, who can only say, "God, be merciful to me a sinner." That person

    BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT Matthew 5:3 Someone has said that the beatitudes are called that because they are good attitudes to be in. Yet such attitudes are not popular today in the world or even in the church. Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Mmm Mmm Good!

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
     | 5,806 views

    Like the old Campbells soup commercial, those who serve God know that He too is "Mmmmm Mmmmm Good!"

    GOD IS Mmmm Mmmm GOOD! INTRO: HOW MANY REMEMBER THE OLD CAMPBELL SOUP COMMERCIAL WHICH SAID THE SOUP WAS ________ __________ GOOD! THAT'S RIGHT IT WAS MMMMM MMMMM GOOD! JUST LIKE THE SOUP, THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED THE LORD FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME HAVE LEARNED THAT HE TOO IS MMMM MMMM ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Under The Judgment Of God Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
     | 3,168 views

    Psa. 50 took us into the big courtroom of God, Ps. 51 reveals a heart in God's courtroom, one who feels God's scrutiny and his own sinfulness

    UNDER THE JUDGMENT OF GOD Text: Ps. 51 Intro 1. We’ve seen the judgment motif in several of the Psalms Ps. 73—from afar, considering it making sense of things Ps. 50---more up close—God judging his people of the covenant 2. Now in Ps. 51, traditionally the psalm of David ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Inner Strength Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,585 views

    The Spirit provides Christians with an inner strength that enables us to endure with patience and joy.

    Colossians 1:1-14 “Inner Strength” INTRODUCTION Our text today contains one of my favorite Bible verses. It was a passage of scripture that I learned when I participated in a weekend retreat in high school. The verse is Colossians 1:10, “To lead a life worthy of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Work On Sabbath? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 17, 2012
     | 5,312 views

    We are to observe the Sabbath by trusting and obeying the Lord of the Sabbath, Jesus Christ!

    Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 13…. We noted last week from the first 9 verses of Luke 13, Justification of being a good person by comparing oneself to others is foolishness to God and if one does not repent from this attitude, God will make death painful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To Be Transformed

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 21, 2010
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     | 6,527 views

    In Christ we are raised in newness of life and we are no longer to be as we once were, conformed to the image of this world, but transformed into the image of our Lord.

    To Be Transformed 071209 AM Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction ILL: (Story of newly baptized disciple's concern over reaction from co-workers; next Lord's day when asked how things went, response was “it was no problem, no one noticed the difference.”) Merriam-Webster: To change in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heroes #1 Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,220 views

    God is calling every one of us to be heroes – to be people who will know God, be strong, and have great adventures. Heroes are made when you make a choice – will you be a hero?

    HEROES #1 INTRO TO TOPIC: Heroes. The world’s looking for a superhero. We see it in the interest of superheroes in the movies – we’re all looking for a hero. KEY TEXT: Daniel 11:32b. “But the people who know their God will be strong and carry out great exploits.” THE BIG IDEA: Although ...read more

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    The Faithful Father Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,707 views

    The love of God for His childen is so tenderly displayed through the parable of the prodigal son.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 15:11-24 Title: “The Faithful Father” I. Separation (12-13a) Vs. 12 • The one son comes to his father and says give me my inheritance. o First of all this would have been the greatest insult he could give to his father. o Essentially he was saying “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Created In God's Image And Likeness

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 32,501 views

    We hear it often said: "Well, I’m only human!" We need to think twice before we make such a statement.

    CREATED IN GOD’S IMAGE AND LIKENESS “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.’ So God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    6 Ways To Make God Smile!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 35,797 views

    Here’s a teaching for all ages that will encourage everyone to pursue Christ. Throw your personal testimonies in this one.

    What Brings a Smile unto God Text: Numbers 6: 22-27 22 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 “The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Instant Winners

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,339 views

    HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED AT A PACKAGE,OR A SOFT DRINK BOTTLE,AND FOUND THE WORDS:"BE AN INSTANT WINNER?"PERHAPS YOU OPENED IT AND FOUND THE WORDS: "SORRY,PLEASE TRY AGAIN" YOU WILL NEVER HEAR THESE WORDS FROM GOD.ALL WHO CHOOSE CHRIST AS PERSONAL SAVIOR WILL

    INSTANT WINNERS 9/16/07 TEXT: ROMANS CHAPTER 9 VS. 9--13 INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED INSIDE A PACKAGE; MAYBE A CEREAL BOX, A CANDY WRAPPER, OR UNDER A SOFT DRINK CAP AND FOUND THE WORDS: “YOU COULD BE AN INSTANT WINNER” **** ONLY YOURS SAID, (AND MINE ALSO) : ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sideline Christians

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,616 views

    EVERY CHURCH MEMBER IS “IN THE GAME” EVERY CHURCH MEMBER CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE CHURCH MINISTRY TO CARRY OUT THE CAUSE OF CHRIST, AND SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE LORD AND DO HIS PART TO HELP WIN THE BATTLE AGAINST S

    SIDELINE CHRISTIANS 1/20/08 TEXT: JAMES 1: VS. 22--25 INTRODUCTION: I WAS WATCHING A FOOTBALL GAME RECENTLY, AND I COULD NOT HELP BUT NOTICE THAT THOSE WHO WERE “IN” THE GAME (11 ACTIVE PLAYERS ON EACH SIDE), WERE CARRYING THE LOAD FOR THE TEAM. THEY WERE IN THE TRENCHES, THE THICK ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live In Hope Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 16, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Live Well".

    Series: Live Well [#1] LIVE IN HOPE 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction: 1 Peter 1:1-2 In A.D. 64, Nero burned Rome and guess who he blamed? Christians. Christians were being severely persecuted. They were being fed to lions, beheaded, crucified, burned, etc… Christians had to go underground, leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outline For Acts 6:8-15

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 30, 2021
     | 2,944 views

    Stephen was a willing worker for the Church in the days of the Apostles. There were some people, including religious leaders, who didn't like him and made plans to do something to him.

    An Outline for Acts 6:8-15 Introduction: Stephen was one of the original seven men chosen to assist the apostles (see Acts 6:1-7). He was able to more than just assist in distribution of food, as he performed “great wonders and miracles among the people” and even engaged in dialogue with members ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Desperate Prayer

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Aug 16, 2021
     | 6,168 views

    No situation is hopeless as long as we keep on trusting God.

    THE POWER OF DESPERATE PRAYER. TEXT :ISAIAH 38:1-7 🔑📖 Isaiah 38:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. 38:2 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal