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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Abandoned At Birth-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 5, 2016
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     | 3,376 views

    3 of ? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

    ABANDONED At BIRTH-III—John 3:1-21 Concessions For New Birth Attention: The environment of the womb—Life there is very different from that outside the womb. The womb must be abandoned by the baby in order to experience life as intended. Likewise, when you are saved/born again/born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of The Word Of God

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Mar 1, 2021
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    It is such a blessing to rejoice with the knowledge that the Lord has not forgotten us. What a joy to have the priceless understanding that our God is real, that He cares for us, is concerned for our welfare and will encourage us by speaking to us through His precious Word.

    THE BENEFITS OF THE WORD OF GOD TEXT: PSALM 19:7-11 INTRODUCTION: It is such a blessing to be reading the Word of God, and have the Spirit apply it to our soul, as the tears of joy and thankfulness flow, and our hearts rejoice with the knowledge that the Lord has not forgotten us. What a joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Designed Destruction-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 27, 2018
     | 3,640 views

    3 of 4. All on the ark escaped the destruction of the Flood. Divinely designed destruction can be escaped/avoided. But how? Escaping God’s designed destruction requires...

    Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION-III—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION(Waiting for Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Response—Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognise, Receive, Respond, Rejoice And Rise Up

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 10, 2010
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     | 5,506 views

    A challenge and encouragement to recognise Jesus, receive direction from Jesus, respond obediently to Jesus, rejoice in Jesus and rise up forgiven by Jesus.

    Jesus was travelling the border between Samaria and Galilee. Samaria is the Biblical name for a part of the territory that many people call the West Bank. Jesus called it Samaria; and Galilee was where Jesus spent a lot of time. He was travelling this border (17:11) as part of his final journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Turning Religious Reluctance-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 6, 2018
     | 3,157 views

    1 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE—John 4:1-26 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: When I was a young tween-ager(9-12 yrs.) Daddy bought me a ‘Cox’ brand miniature ‘Baja Bug’ Volkswagen. It was about a foot & 1/2 long & was built to scale. It had fat tires mounted on shiny plastic ‘mag’ wheels. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham And Lot Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 3, 2014
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    Did Abraham fully obey Gods command to leave his kindred? people have different opinions about this, but as we get into the study I think we'll have to agree, that no he did not.

    #7~ Abraham and Lot: HEBS. 11: STUDY 6-7-14 Did Abraham disobey God by taking Lot with him? -- We have talked about Abraham a couple of times already but I want to stay with Abraham at least for today. Listen as I read our text from Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Oarsman

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 23, 2008
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     | 4,138 views

    Paul called himself a servant (minister); this sermon calls Christians to live as servants

    1Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. 2Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. I do not even judge myself. 4I am not aware of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Sign

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 8, 2012
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     | 2,914 views

    Listen, “A weeping child isn’t satisfied with the mere idea of motherhood- it wants a mother! We cannot be satisfied with the idea of salvation- we need a Savior!”

    The Sign Luke 2:10,12 & John 1:14NKJ A sign (Noun), one substance that points to another. An object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else. Jesus Christ- Savior of the world came as a baby. (A Sign). Lovely, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Pilgrims Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011
     | 5,525 views

    For many of us today our world is a strange place that we find hard to navigate through just as if we were Pilgrims. In many ways it’s as if we have just landed and have no idea of where we are. With all the strange things we encounter it is hard to rec

    A Pilgrims Thanksgiving Luke 24:1-35 A famous Presbyterian used the word Pilgrim in one of his movies and it became part of American movie legend. That movie legend was Marion Robert Morrison better known to you and me as John Wayne. “I know I'm gonna use good judgement. I haven't lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seeing The Unseeable

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,760 views

    You have to stay close to God's man-Go farther than everybody else and Go in God's direction.

    SEEING THE UNSEEABLE 1 Kings 19:19-21 -- ll Kings 2:9-14 Illust: years ago a quarterback at the University of Alabama ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2011
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     | 2,382 views

    2 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

    A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-II—James 5:13-20 Attention: I returned to my parents' home to attend a funeral. At the church, my mother led me to a man who looked vaguely familiar. "Barbara, remember Pastor Green?" she asked as she left me in his company. I frantically tried to place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plodding Along

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2013
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     | 4,026 views

    The persistent person is usually more successful than the flash in the pan.

    1. "Plod" Etymologists tell us that the word, "plod" comes from a Middle English word for "puddle." The Danish have a similar word which means, "mud." A plodder is someone who is willing to get his feet wet and muddy to accomplish a task. In so doing, he will keep going. 2. History shows it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Open Door—1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,757 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. There are 10 places God’s open door leads the church.

    GOD’S OPEN DOOR-I—Revelation 3:7-13 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places God’s open door leads the church. 1—God’s open door leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Question

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 17, 2013
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     | 4,264 views

    ASKING FOR DIVINE GUIDANCE

    PAUL’S QUESTION OBSERVATION: AFTER PAUL’S CONVERSION, HE WENT TO THE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM. HIS FELLOW JEWS WERE INCENSED AT HIS TEACHINGS EVEN THOUGH HE INFORMED THEM HE WAS A STUDENT OF THE RENOWNED, JEWISH SCHOLAR, GAMALIEL. AFTER THE JEWS FLOGGED HIM, ROMAN SOLDERS INTERVENED AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts Of The Apostles (18 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
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    Have you ever thought about what God goes through to win a soul that is hungry for the truth?

    While we may not think about it, the Scripture reveals God did some marvelous things in the lives of some Bible characters, as He sent them out to win souls to Christ. In this text we see just one example: I. THE DEDICATION Look at verses 1-3, “Now there were in the church that was at Antioch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist