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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Saved By Grace, Kept By Grace And Grow In Grace

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 17, 2024
     | 3,140 views

    The apostle Paul recognized that there are two kinds of Christians within the church:

    • SPIRITUAL • UN-SPIRITUAL Every Christian fall into one of these two categories. HOW DO WE KNOW THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF CHRISTIANS IN THE CHURCH? Paul makes that distinction when he writes to the church in Galatia. Look at Galatians 6:1, we read, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Romans Aints To Saints Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 28, 2024
     | 729 views

    The book lays out the path from being an ain’t to becoming a saint. The key is the Spirit of God and obedience to the Word of God.

    Series: Never seen before in 2024 Thesis: To see or experience something we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024! Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Darkness Vs The Epiphany Of Light

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2014
     | 4,053 views

    Sure, darkness press on all sides. Sure, seems like gloom and despair. But Paul teaches us there is an EPIPHANY OF LIGHT... We go through seasons, but God has a plan of development. TRUST HIM.

    FACE THE STRONG MAN OF DARKNESS... FRUSTRATION OF MY OWN MAKING VS THE EPIPHANY OF LIGHT By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Romans 8:28 (KJV) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    A Complete Change Of Heart - The Conversion Of Saul

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 30, 2021
     | 4,891 views

    This message is about the dramatic change that the Apostle Paul went through, from being the chief enemy and persecutor of the church to its chief defender and Apostle.

    May 30, 2021 Sermon - A Complete Change of Heart (Saul) - Acts 9:1-31 Today we continue in our short series on highlights from the book of Acts, and today we are looking at the main figure in the narrative of the book of Acts, Paul. His story is amazing because he experiences a complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marks Of A Christian Leader

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,397 views

    Using a Servant Song of Isaiah 50 and Paul’s self-defense to the Corinthians, this sermon lays out the basic marks of a Christian leader.

    How do you recognize a Christian leader? A sermon on Quinquagesima Sunday Isaiah 50:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 John Maxwell is the head of an organization called “Maximum Impact,” which from its website appears to have the mission of turning men and women into "impactful" leaders. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,507 views

    This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

    THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Get Rolling With Romans: An Introduction

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2019
     | 3,398 views

    As we get started with the Book of Romans, it is helpful if we lay a foundation. Today I will share three facts about this letter and church.

    Get Rolling with Romans: An Introduction 1. The Book of Romans is not for the faint hearted, nor for the unmotivated Christian. By this, I don’t mean Romans is hard to understand. It can be difficult to accept, however. 2. Mrs. Smartt was fumbling in her purse for her offering when a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Measure A Man

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,809 views

    The world measures a man by brains, or by brawn, or by bucks. How do we, as Christians, measure a man? We measure a man by the manner of his life, the message of his life and the motto of his life.

    How To Measure A Man Dr. James O. Davis Acts 20 What is the measure of a real man? Let this message grip your heart forever. The apostle Paul is revisiting a strategic mission field. And he comes to Miletus and there he gathers with him the Ephesian elders. And he has a time walking with them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Great Wisdom About God From An Eyewitness Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 5, 2020
     | 4,172 views

    John gives us some great wisdom about God: 1. God gives us a limited revelation (vs. 20-22). 2. God gives us a worthy obligation (vs. 22). 3. God gives us needed clarification (vs. 23). 4. God deserves our glorification (vs. 24-25). 5. God gives us a confident expectation (vs. 24-25).

    Great Wisdom about God from an Eyewitness of Christ The Gospel of John John 21:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 5, 2018 (Revised August 5, 2020) MESSAGE: *Please open your Bibles to John 21. This chapter records the third appearance of our Risen Savior after He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Thank God For 2nd Chances

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    This sermon examines the ups and downs of the life and ministry of the Apostle Peter.

    Introduction: A few weeks ago I preached a sermon entitled “The Agony of Defeat.” In that message I made the point that we have all given in to temptation and sinned against the Lord. When that happens the Devil begins to attack and calls you a no good for nothing rotten sinner that will never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Defining Moments

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 11, 2014
     | 5,406 views

    There are defining moments in our spiritual lives that define who we are and lay the foundation for who we will become and how God will use us.

    20140810 9th Sunday after Pentecost A (The fork in the road on our power point slide represents defining or decisive moments in our lives.) Title: Defining Moments Text: Romans 10:1-13 Thesis: God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you cannot take credit for this; it is a gift from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Come To Me And I Will Give You Rest

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 42 ratings
     | 33,899 views

    Life has its challenges and heavy burdens. Jesus invites us to lay our burdens down and rest in him.

    Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest” INTRODUCTION We are a sleep deprived nation. Doctors say that millions of people are not getting the necessary seven or eight hours of sleep a night. Most of us shake our head at such news because we can’t remember the last time we had eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alan McCann avatar

    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,878 views

    The Good Shepherd lays down his life only to take it up that the sheep might live - in light of Psalm 23.

    I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10 VERSES 11-21 What is your image of Shepherds? Do they have a beard? Wear woolly jumpers and have a shepherd’s crook in their hands? Maybe one man and his dog is the only time you have ever seen a shepherd. We all have this stereotypical idea of what a shepherd is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Alex Perednia avatar

    Building Blocks For A Healthy Body Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 118 ratings
     | 12,647 views

    In Ephesians, Paul lays out for us the key ingredients and foundational building blocks for a healthy body (church) life together.

    INTRODUCTION Probably everyone who has ever looked at the back of a cereal box can at least recognize that familiar black triangle known as the Food Pyramid. You may not know that this dietary guideline was first published by the government in the 1960’s. It started with the Basic Four (milk, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Blessed Are The Desperate

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 419 ratings
     | 64,837 views

    Desperate people do desperate things, They may climb a tree, lay in the dirt or jump in a lake, Beware of the desperate person.

    Mk 2:1-13 Mk 5:26-34 For they do not care what anyone thinks. They do not care what anyone says They will go where no one else will go They won’t let anything stop them They will do desperate things, Emptiness is the prerequisite for desperation, Desperation is the condition that exists when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal