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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 8: Why Does God Keep Secrets?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
     | 1,132 views

    God's infinity; our limitation

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 8: Why Does God Keep Secrets? A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE KEEP SECRETS? 1. To surprise. 2. To shield us from disappointments. 3. To keep us from danger. 4. Because we are not ready. 5. To keep us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Keep From Singing?

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 24, 2011
     | 5,325 views

    This sermon is based on the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and addresses the question of cleansing the church and cleansing our hearts as he comes to us.

    "How Can I Keep From Singing?" Gospel Idea; A king who rides a donkey and conquers on a cross! Luke 19: 28 Gospel truth: My house shall be a House of Prayer.and a house of worship! Situation: King Jesus is coming to town...on a Donkey? Have you ever seen a coronation? The queen of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running Your Race And Keeping Your Eyes On The Prize

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,920 views

    An Usher’s Anniversary Message

    Looking at the world of athletics, I see many young people training daily with dreams of becoming a professional athlete. Whether it’s in football, baseball, basketball, tennis, figure skating, boxing, or whatever the sport, they know that they must train diligently and must be consistent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Ongoing Stuggle Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,304 views

    In the last section of Romans 7, Paul shares his personal ongoing struggle with sin. It is a struggle that we will face until we pass from our earthly bodies to our heavenly home. Although we may have significant victory over sin, the battle will remain and the struggle will continue.

    A. One day a preacher was making some visits to the homes of his church members, when he came upon a boy trying to sell a lawn mower. 1. “How much do you want for the mower?” asked the preacher. 2. “I want just enough money to buy me a bicycle,” said the boy. 3. After a moment of consideration, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Hanchett avatar

    Jesus - The Answer To Our Soul's Discontentment

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on May 7, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,134 views

    The Rich Young Ruler illustrates that when one turns away from Christ he sacrifices that which he really needs to keep that which he only wants.

    “Jesus – The Answer to Our Soul’s Discontentment” Mark 10:17-31 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Difference In Our Generation

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2013
     | 8,546 views

    How can we make a difference in our generation? 1. Focus on family (vs. 1). 2. Go forward in God's grace (vs. 1-6). 3. Pursue our purpose in God's plan (vs. 15-16). 4. Trust God to work today (vs. 17).

    Making a Difference in Our Generation Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 5, 2012 *In these verses God tells us about the generations from Abraham to Christ. But do these verses say anything about our generation? The answer is yes. In these verses we can see how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Breaking Down The Strongholds In Our Lives

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,099 views

    There are destructive things in our life that keep us from experiencing the life that Jesus intended us to live as believers. Those strongholds must come down in our lives and we need to be honest with the Lord about them.

    Bringing down strongholds in our life Introduction- I cannot let go of one of the text from last week- Jesus desiring for us to climb to a higher level of commitment and to see greater things done in our life. Wouldn’t that be a great journey? Matthew 5. (Message)- “When Jesus saw his ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Keep Your Eye Onthe Road

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,500 views

    We are and have been chosen also as Gods chosen people, we can call on God and rise up like lions instead of lambs and overcome our circumstances! Why don’t we? Let’s Look to God, not the circumstances going on in the world!

    Keep your eye on the road The reports on the news of the C V(corona virus) are somewhat disturbing and can grow to be debilitating if left to themselves. The 24 hour news cycle climate we’ve grown to live in and be accustom too, has created the endless political media battle as to not waste a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Our Walk Before God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2015
     | 4,133 views

    To show that we need to walk in faith for we are just people and automatically all of these 5 things will be done namely: (1) Fear Him ,(2) Keep His commmandments, (3) Obey His voice, (4) Serve Him, (5) Cling to Him

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you clinging to the LORD? YES. Romans 12:9 & John 17:20 Romans 12:9 [Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good. John 17:20 Neither for these alone do I pray [it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Our Walk Before God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2015
     | 4,235 views

    To show that we need to walk in faith for we are just people and automatically all of these 5 things will be done namely: (1) Fear Him ,(2) Keep His commmandments, (3) Obey His voice, (4) Serve Him, (5) Cling to Him

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you clinging to the LORD? YES. Romans 12:9 & John 17:20 Romans 12:9 [Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good. John 17:20 Neither for these alone do I pray [it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    The Spirit Of God, Our Binding Agent In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,421 views

    It is Precious Holy Spirit who can unite us in the church and keep us together like the early Apostles had

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt. 11c (THE SPIRIT OF GOD, OUR BINDER IN THE BODY OF CHRIST) Acts 2:42-44 King James Version (KJV) 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    It's Off To Work We Go! Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,138 views

    Message #3 in Series: "Pursuing Excellence," focus is on serving the Lord by demonstrating excellence in our work places.

    Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #3: “It’s Off To Work I Go” -- Pursuing Excellence In the Workplace Colossians 3:23 - "But whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Do This 3 Decisions

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 2,907 views

    To show 3-fold decisions we make every moment of our lives.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you decide on things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show 3-fold decisions we make every moment of our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 (Amplified Bible) But test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Comprehensive Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2011
     | 4,278 views

    Evangelism is not primarily about keeping people out of hell, but winning them to serve God. That's why we need to keep the focus on God.

    A Comprehensive Faith Acts 13:13-26 1. This week an interesting story hit the presses: A woman who was kidnapped as a newborn 23 years ago says finding her real mother "felt like a dream." Carlina White was just 19 days old when she disappeared from Harlem Hospital in New York. She tells the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Fixing Our Eyes On The Eternal 2 Corinthians 4:18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,038 views

    2 Corinthians 4:18 calls us to shift our focus from the temporal to the eternal, transforming our perspective and our lives.

    Transformed by Truth: Fixing Our Eyes on the Eternal 2 Corinthians 4:18 Introduction Today, we delve into the profound truth found in 2 Corinthians 4:18. This verse calls us to shift our focus from the temporal to the eternal, transforming our perspective and our lives. 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT): ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal