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  • Geoff Baggett avatar

    Truth Detectors 1.1: Why You Need To Know The Truth Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    This is the opening message in a series that focuses on knowing and understanding the truths of basic Christian doctrine. It lays a biblical foundation for seeking God’s truth. Future messages will deal with specific doctrines. (04-18-04)

    *Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 1 “Why You Need to Know the Truth” Ephesians 4:11-16 Opening Illustration There was once a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To Ephesians And Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,657 views

    Let’s go mining for treasure in this gem of a Bible book. The first half of Ephesians lays great foundations, and the second half builds a well informed Faith upon that foundation. The series begins here.

    EPHESIANS 1 Pastor Eric July 6, 2008 Introduction to Ephesus and Ephesians Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the Roman World. It was located on the Asia Minor bulge into the Mediterranean region. It was a tremendously important crossroads of commerce, which is reflected by such artifacts as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Man Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,957 views

    Before we assume a task for God we need to take enough time to lay the foundation of prayer so God can supply our needs and give us the go ahead at the right time.

    Nehemiah Sermon 3-4 4. The Prayer Offered 1:4-11 A Man of Prayer “When I heard these things I sat down and wept. For days I mourned and prayed and fasted before the God of heaven. Then I said, ‘O ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Prayer Petitions Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,670 views

    The second in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. With the background layed in the first message, this message begins to explore Jesus petitions, with the first petition to "Keep/Protect." An audio copy of the message is available at no charge.

    (Launched sermon by showing the passage as portrayed in recently released "The Gospel of John" movie.) Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Last week - Started with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Brothers: Rivals, Partners, Or Soul Mates?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,999 views

    For Masonic Divine Service: Brothering can be an accident of birth or proximity, but it often becomes competitive because of insecurity or exploitive because of sin. Christ chooses us to be brothers and lays His life down for us.

    It's almost time to elect a president of the United States. Every four years we go through this little exercise called a national election. And even though every four years we tell one another that the election is about issues; about the economy and about foreign policy and about defense and about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jailer

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    The jailer’s decision was not any easy one. But despite the difficulties that lay ahead, he realized that the God who would bring him to those difficulties would also bring him through them.

    Jobs were hard to come by. He was a grown man, with a wife and children to provide for. He had been an OK farmer when they lived in the country — even managed to put away a little money for them to live on after the move to the big city. But he had no marketable skills to speak of. He wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Not Of Lords ---Not Of Swords

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,009 views

    God is looking for more than bosses to lay down rules. God is looking for more than swords to cut ears off those coming in force. God wants you to know Him personally.

    NOT OF LORDS --- NOT OF SWORDS --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. GOD HAS MADE A CHOICE. GOD’S SYSTEM IS NOT OF LORDS AND SWORDS. MANY WOULD DIE FOR THE LORD? THEY JUST WON’T LIVE FOR HIM? DO YOU DESIRE AN ADVISORY POSITION WITH GOD? BOSS OR SERVANT? A. God has often baffled ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mystery Unveiled

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,197 views

    A new series from the book of Ephesians. An apostle: This means messenger, and served as an official title for Paul, and the other 12 disciples. These were eyewitnesses of the resurrected Jesus and were chosen by God to lay a foundation for the Church by

    The Mystery Unveiled Text: Ephesians 1: 1-14 The letter is addressed to the church in the city of Ephesus; capital of the Roman province of Asia. The author is Paul, and was written between A.D. 60-62. This was the exact time Paul was in prison in Rome, so this letter is sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Another Divine Complaint Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 29, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,483 views

    Israel had failed God and God wanted repentance and reconciliation from them, but all He was getting was rejection and rebellion. Here God lays out yet another Divine Complaint against the nation...

    Hosea 8 [HCSB] May 29, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) What we have learned so far is that the nation of Israel has been rebellious and stubborn about serving/obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Moses' Mighty Men Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 16, 2016
     | 9,204 views

    Message 15 shows Jethro's advice to Mose about his administration as a warning to pastors who try to do too much, without delegating some of the work to others,, especially lay church leaders

    15 MOSES’ MIGHTY MEN Exodus 18 D. The Steps to Sinai 3. The Management Problem There was a certain pastor who disappeared every Friday afternoon around four o’clock. He would get in his car, drive off, and come back in about an hour. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Diack avatar

    A Greater Kindness Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 18, 2013
     | 7,352 views

    Sacrificial love is willing to lay down its life, and do the hard things that love demands, on behalf of another. This is the love that we experience in Christ and this is the love that we are challenged to live out with each other.

    A Greater Kindness - Ruth 3:10-18 - March 17, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #8 Let me ask you a question as we start this morning: How many decisions do you figure you make in an average day? A hundred? A thousand? Ten thousand? Any ideas? Any ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Firm Is Your Foundation? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,191 views

    Jesus stressed the importance of laying a good foundation for your life. But WHY should I be concerned with my life's foundation, and HOW can I make sure I've laid the right foundation?

    Several years ago there was a new housing subdivision in Mesquite, NV. It was a beautiful building project and absolutely brand new… but there was a problem. Several months after many of the families had moved in, serious cracks began to develop in the driveways and roads, and there was a constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    How Can I Give You Up, O My Son? There Is No Other Way (Easter Message) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2022
     | 1,544 views

    This message looks at the compassion and judgement of God at the cross. How could the Father surrender up the Son to earth's rejection, and then lay our sins upon Him? We will look at that in this Easter message.

    HOW CAN I GIVE YOU UP, O MY SON? THERE IS NO OTHER WAY (Easter Message) This is a message with an Easter application, one that tries to explore the great difficulty of the Father in heaven giving up the Son to the cross. PART 1 – THE APPLICATION TO ISRAEL {{1Timothy 3:16 “By common confession ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Commands Of Jesus - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 5, 2022
     | 2,069 views

    The Great Commission has three different categories for fulfillment. They are: Go, Baptize, and Teach. Today Dr. Vorce will lay the foundation for our upcoming series entitled, "The Commands of Christ."

    Matthew 28:18-20 18. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Have I Moved The Ball Today?”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,666 views

    The objective measure of the progress of a football team is whether they can advance the football toward their goal-line. Paul lays down 4 hash marks to show Christians how to judge their own progress in Christ.

    “HAVE I MOVED THE BALL TODAY?” Col. 1:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Why will all of the referees check their voicemail immediately after the Super Bowl? So they can hear someone say "no missed calls." B. TEXT “...So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God