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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Solid Rock Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 13, 2014
     | 9,071 views

    Preparation for the Crisis:- COME, HEAR, DO, BUILD. DIG, LAY

    Edward Mote - 1797-1874 Mote spent his early career in the cabinetry business. Mote eventually became a Baptist pastor and served for 26 years. As a minister, Edward Mote wrote more than 150 hymns. Working on a sermon called ‘Gracious Experience of a Christian.’ The chorus came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are Deacons Needed Today?

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    Laying the foundation for the office of deacons and the role they play in the life of the church.

    Are Deacons Needed Today? Acts 6:1-7 The age old struggle in the realms of Christianity has been a fierce fight. On one side, seeking to advance the Kingdom of God, we find the Holy Spirit and the Church. On the other side we see Satan and all of the forces of Hell. Satan had been trying to figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Basic Construction Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
     | 4,691 views

    Laying the right foundation is essential for the church to spread the Gospel and grow.

    Basic Construction 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI November 2, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis I don’t want to mention any names here this morning – partly because I don’t know many of them. But there are a few names I know, so I will speak in generalities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mental Maxtix

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    The MATRIX is not just a movie it’s a tool! Long before MATRIX the movie, there was matrix the tool, a sort of a shovel-hoe-in-one. A matrix is also a mathematical design, a system of columns and rows that relate to each other. It doesn’t matter which

    The Mental Matrix A Message On Dealing With Our Mind Presented by Pastor Paul Newell June 22, 2003 The MATRIX is not just a movie it’s a tool! Long before MATRIX the movie, there was matrix the tool, a sort of a shovel-hoe-in-one. A matrix is also a mathematical design, a system of columns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Section 3) He Maketh Me Lie Down In Green Pastures Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019
     | 10,659 views

    Allowing the Shepherd to lead me and comfort me.

    VII. HE MAKETH ME LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES A. Green Pastures 1. ---or “pastures of tender,” are mentioned not in respect to food, but as places of cool and refreshing rest JFB 2. Great for sheep in grazing. Blessed to lie down on. B. What are our two greatest physical needs? (Elmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How's Your Foundation? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,072 views

    We are told to not lay again the foundation of our faith, this is a look at that foundation

    The giant bucket reached forward and tore a gapping hole in the ground. Like some primitive monster it struck again and again opening the earth to the air for the first time since creation. And when finally it had finished it’s job, it quit. A silence filled the quiet street and where once there ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Cancer Of Unforgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 24, 2014
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     | 16,768 views

    Joseph forgave his jealous brothers when he had a chance to hurt the ones who hurt him. However, forgiveness is me not hurting you, for hurting me. Can you find the unforgiveness of your heart and lay it down? It is a cancer that will kill your soul.

    Sermon Title: THE CANCER OF UNFORGIVENESS Text: Genesis 50 Series: Greatest Chapters of the Bible Dr. Larry Petton Cross Pointe Community Church January 26, 2014 Message #3 in series _________________________________________________________ The story is told by Ernest Hemingway of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choices & Results

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 2, 2011
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     | 4,383 views

    In order to follow the example of Christ’s humility, we must be willing to lay down our rights and reputation for the sake of the gospel. We must humble ourselves and serve others as a bondservant of Christ. If we say, we follow Christ; do we really live

    Opening illustration: At the 2009 Kansas high school state track championship, an unusual thing happened. The team that won the girls 3,200-meter relay was disqualified. But what happened next was even more unusual. The team that was awarded the state championship by default turned right around and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sacrificial Worship Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 10, 2012
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     | 11,355 views

    Mary loved Jesus and was willing to pour herself out for Him. She was willing to pour the most valuable possession she had and poured it out on Jesus. Worship is pouring yourself out. It is laying down your life in honor of One who is greater than you.

    Illustration from a sermon by Jeff Strite Timothy Dexter was born in Massachusetts in 1747. At the age of 20 he took his life savings -- a grand total of $9 -- and moved to Newburyport, MA where he met and married a wealthy 31 year old widow. Fancying himself to be a shrewd businessman, he used ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 1, 2023
     | 1,272 views

    The cross wasn’t a tragic mistake. It didn’t “happen” to Jesus. He wasn’t a victim of circumstance. Jesus died because He deliberately chose to lay down His life – and he made that choice at Gethsemane. The war was not over, but the battle was won at Gethsemane.

    September 02, 2023 Today we are going to conclude the Gospels section of our series with Gethsemane. The Passover meal was over. Judas had left the group to make arrangements for the betrayal of Jesus. Now as the little party made their way to the Mount of Olives, Jesus made a startling ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Extreme Love

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 24, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,120 views

    Jesus calls us to an extreme love, to even love our enemies. He calls us to lay down our rights for revenge, and shows us that God has already given us that kind of love, while we were God's enemy.

    Luke 6:27-36 Extreme Love [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] Today’s passage is a tough one; that’s why I chose it, so I could better understand it myself. Is Jesus saying we are to give in to bullies? Is he taking away our right to self-defense? Is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifting Weights

    Contributed by James May on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,995 views

    This sermon deals with the problem of besetting sin that we are commanded to lay aside.

    Lifting Weights By Pastor Jim May (Parts of this message were adapted from a message by Rev. David Wilkerson) Extra weight – now there’s a subject that most Americans would love to avoid. A few people are able to go about their lives without the worry of too much weight, but for most of us, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Portrait Of A Godly Father

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 20, 2016
     | 6,940 views

    A godly father lays a firm foundation for the next generation to build upon.

    “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right; honor your father and mother (it is the first command with a promise), that it may be well with you and that you may live long on the earth. As for you fathers, never exasperate your children, but bring them up in the discipline and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Chip Kelly avatar

    When Everybody Plays Their Position Series

    Contributed by Chip Kelly on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 33,201 views

    How God’s power is engaged through servanthood and lay ministry.

    GETTING IN THE GAME! Pt 4 – ‘When Everybody Plays Their Position’ 6.22.03 Well, today we wrap up the series we began 4 weeks ago, called “Getting In The Game!” Here’s what we’ve covered so far: Part one: ‘The Heart of a Team Member’ Part two: ‘Out of The Stands and Onto The Field’ Part three: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Carry On The Work Of God's Church! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2017
     | 12,754 views

    How can we carry on the work of God's church today? 1. By preaching God’s Word (vs. 9-13, 25). 2. By the presence of God's Spirit (vs. 14-17). 3. By standing against the poison of sin (vs. 18-23). 4. By praying for the lost (vs. 22-24).

    Carry on the Work of God's Church! Acts 8:9-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we continue to explore Acts 8, remember that the chapter began with a great travesty and tragedy for God's church: Stephen the deacon was stoned to death for boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist