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  • Peter McLewin avatar

    The Day Of Preparation

    Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    A monologue: Bar Timaeus follows Jesus to Jersualem; in the foreground he offers his first lamb, in the backgound Jesus is crucified.

    The Day of Preparation (A monologue) I dreaded the announcement of the new moon. Depression gripped me. I could not face the beginning of another year of feasts and fasts excluded from the spiritual life of Israel. But what was a blind man to do? I did what I did every day. My son led me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-7

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2026
     | 41 views

    7 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-VII —Philippians 2:12-13(2:1-18) Attention: 'Sure, No Problem': A young executive was leaving the office late one evening when he found the CEO standing in the secretary’s office, in front of the office shredder, with a piece of paper in his hand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Caleb The Conqueror

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 19,523 views

    We all admire Caleb as a man of faith, but do we seek to emulate him as a one called to be a conqueror? Paul tells us that we are more than conquerors through Him who loves us in Romans 8:37. Why then are not more people living, acting and seeing results

    Caleb the Conqueror (Josh. 14:6-15) We all admire Caleb as a man of faith, but do we seek to emulate him as a one called to be a conqueror? Paul tells us that we are more than conquerors through Him who loves us in Romans 8:37. Why then are not more people living, acting and seeing results as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God First In The Home

    Contributed by Wes Richard on May 7, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,146 views

    Deuteronomy 4 helps us understand the importance of putting God first in the home.

    Every so often, somebody calls to ask if we will marry them. We always say, “We’ll be glad to talk with you about it.” In some cases they are just thinking about marriage. In other cases they have already purchased their marriage license and have the date set. So, we get together to talk. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael Luke avatar

    First Christian Church Has A Fantastic Future

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,740 views

    Utilizing Jesus’ words following the Good Confession, we study the whys and hows of being a great church. Material in the first section comes from a sermon by Darryl Dash.

    TEXT: MATTHEW 16:13-19 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH HAS A FANTASTIC FUTURE!” INTRODUCTION: A. Human beings are not very good at predicting the future --Just listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaines avatar

    The Message Of Matthew Series

    Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,246 views

    Matthew the tax collector was interested in following Jesus while the Pharisees saw him associating with the Lord and criticized Jesus for eating with sinners.

    THE MESSAGE OF MATTHEW 1. Matthew 9:9-13 (NKJV) As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, "Follow Me." So he arose and followed Him. 10 Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax collectors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commission Smermission

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008
     | 6,163 views

    This is a sermon for Missions Sunday

    Commission Smermission Mark 16:15-20 What is missions? Who are missionaries? Why do we send them? A mission by definition is an assignment, a task, a calling or purpose Specifically missions is the task of reaching the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ So who are missionaries? These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seed Of Small Beginning

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 81 ratings
     | 44,613 views

    Whether you are building your personal Christian faith, starting a family, planting a local church, beginning worthwhile projects, or planning businesses; the parable of Jesus about the mustard seed is a very relevant message that can encourage you

    THE SEED OF HUMBLE BEGINNING Whether you are building your personal Christian faith, starting a family, planting a local church, beginning worthwhile projects, or planning businesses; the parable of Jesus about the mustard seed is a very relevant message that can motivate and encourage you. Mat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godly Leadership Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 18, 2012
     | 14,968 views

    Just what do we look for in a godly leader?

    “A Nation Under God: Godly Leadership” Jer. 22:1-5, 11-17 If the character of our government is to be good, we must put good characters in office. Abigail Adams, wife of the second president of the United States, wrote her husband a letter in which she made the following observation: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God’s Swat Team

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2013
     | 9,528 views

    In the spiritual realm, there are criminals, terrorists, and hostage-takers. These are forces seeking to dampen revival, cause moral breakdown, and to spread evil. To combat these, God raises up SWAT Teams. You need to join one of them!

    GOD’S SWAT TEAM LK. 4:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO GOD SENT 1. A woman ran to the pharmacy to get her sick daughter some medication. When she got back to her car, she found she’d locked her keys in the car. 2. She looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger and tried to use it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thanks Mom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2009
     | 9,679 views

    Thanks mom for all the hard work you do, we want to thank you for your sacrifice and dedication!

    Thanks Mom! Open with video clip of people telling why they love their moms at Christian Hills. Thesis: Thanks mom for all the hard work you do, we want to thank you for your sacrifice and dedication! Video Illustration: When mom does not work from Blue Fish TV – What happens? Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful Fellow Workers

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,828 views

    No one is an island in God's kingdom, we all need other people to work together in love, unity and with sincerity before successes can be achieved in the services of God. Paul enjoyed the fellowship of several men and women that worked with him faithfuly

    FAITHFUL FELLOW WORKERS Study Texts: Titus 1:1, 3 John 1 – 14 Intoduction: - The Bible is full of a faithful band of men and women who traveled the ancient world preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. - The most prominent person in this great commission was the apostle Paul, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Deportment Of Daniel.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,452 views

    We can guard our position and our stand while watching our manners.

    THE DEPORTMENT OF DANIEL. Daniel 1:8-21 2:1-23 What did Daniel have to guide him at this crucial time in life? What determined the stand he would take at the time of his temptation? Personally I can see only one thing. That is the knowledge he had of the Holy Scriptures. That is why it is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    God Is The Promise Keeper

    Contributed by James May on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,872 views

    When the promises of all men fail, God is still the Promise Keeper.

    God is the Promise Keeper By Pastor Jim May Philippians 1:1-2, "Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ." Tonight I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Preaching The Word

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,364 views

    Much of this sermon was inspired by Mark Dever’s teachings on Expository preaching from his 9 Marks of a Healthy Church series - a series that has greatly changed my view on preaching.

    The Power of Preaching the Word Text: 2nd Timothy 4:1-5 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) As your pastor here at Ft. Supply Baptist one of the main things I want to do is make sure we have a healthy church. And so one thing that I do is search the Scriptures to see what the Bible has to say for not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible