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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    What Does It Mean To Put Christ 1st?

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    Using the event when Christ called His first disciples; and comparing that to what’s involved in putting Christ 1st in your life.

    Larry C. Brincefield pastorlarry@pastorlarry.net Title: "What Does It Mean to Put Christ 1st?" Text: John 1:35-46 Introduction We have embraced the vision of Christ 1st for 2003. And in our desire to put Christ 1st... and learn more about Him... we have been studying different events from His ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Door Of The Sheep Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,492 views

    Jesus declared He is the door of the sheep, the only means of entrance into the sheepfold. Through Him there is access to the fold, along with peace and security the Shepherd provides.

    The Door of the Sheep John 10: 7-10 In the opening verses of this chapter, Jesus discussed the benefits associated with being in the sheepfold. While inside the fold, the sheep enjoyed rest, peace, and security. The shepherd watched over and cared for the sheep within the fold. He was familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Search For Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 22, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,787 views

    We will never find our purpose in life if we put the pursuit of our pleasures above God’s priorities.

    The Search for Satisfaction Rev. Brian Bill Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 July 20-21, 2024 According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, the U.S. ranks 23rd on a global measure of happiness across 143 countries in the world. This is worse than last year, when we came in at number 15. Americans under 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal With Mean, Ugly, Back-Stabbing People

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,374 views

    King David’s experience with his son Absolom and his counselor Ahithophel from Psalm 55 provide the backdrop for this message.

    Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Church (An Assemblies of God Fellowship) cholt@gt.rr.com HOW TO DEAL WITH MEAN, UGLY, BACK-STABBING PEOPLE Psalm 55 I want to begin with a trivia question. Question: Who was Spike Jones and the City Slickers? I remember them as a musical hodge-podge band ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Responding Means Submitting To God – Ruth, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 7, 2022
     | 1,675 views

    When you are given direction to move and follow God, are you willing to step out and trust even though you have NO IDEA where the future will lead? Said differently, are we willing to give up our preferences and wants to follow Jesus?

    “Responding means Submitting to God” – Ruth, Part 5 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 5 Ruth 3:1-9 Cookout today, ALL invited … you got to eat!! Introduction - So, let’s sum up the first four sermons very quickly with three ideas: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking For The End Time While Living In The Mean Time

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,694 views

    We must look for the end times our blessed hope with earnest expectation waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God, but we must live in the meantime.

    “Looking for the End Time while Living in the Meantime”. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - If we just look at what is going on in our world wars and rumors (threats) of war, nation against nation, false Christ, false prophets, and an apostate religious system where entertainment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    There Is Power In The Blood

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 28, 2022
     | 10,674 views

    This message is about the power of the blood of Jesus to literally change our lives.

    There Is Power In The Blood Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28; First Peter 1:13-19; Romans 5:9 When I was growing up in Church, we sang songs about the blood of Jesus. We sung this song that some of you might not be familiar with. It says, “There is a fountain, filled with blood, drawn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Thine Own Self Be True Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 55,171 views

    The dangerous implications of taking “To thine own self be true” literally.

    INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible.” Since I’ve started this series, I’ve encountered several other “sayings” often mistakenly quoted as coming from the Bible. Here are some other sayings that aren’t in the Bible: Charity begins at home; This too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Confronts His Betrayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,263 views

    One of you will, literally, "deliver me up."

    JESUS CONFRONTS HIS BETRAYER. John 13:18-30. JOHN 13:18. Jesus knew whom He had chosen to be Apostles, and was well aware which one would turn out to be a traitor. Yet He knows who are genuine, and who are not. Jesus earlier asked, ‘Have I not chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    Dare we talk about this fire that Jesus mentions? Is it real? Is it a literal place with literal fire and wailing and gnashing of teeth? I am convinced that it is. Let me tell you why.

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 4 The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Matthew 13:36-43 We have been working our way through the kingdom parables in Matthew 13 for the past few weeks. My hope is that each of us is gaining a much better understanding of three things: 1) that the depth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Follow Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,974 views

    This sermon leads people to understand what it means to be a "fisher for men"

    Come, Follow Me – Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: At the time of Jesus as now, there were three methods of fishing: with a line, casting a net, dragging a net. The most difficult , I believe is with a line. I. Look at the “big picture.” What we have here is the message of Jesus followed by an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Regeneration

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,995 views

    What it means to be truly born again

    5/27,2001AM Sheridan, AR George E.Crumbly REGENERATION (Titus 3:1-8) Introduction: • While out on the road the other day I saw a youth pastor that was a youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    The Divine Shepherd (Part 3 Of 3) Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 25, 2014
     | 5,282 views

    This message brings forth the meaning of each verse and the significance to us as believers

    THE PSALMS SERIES The Divine Shepherd (pt 3 of 3) Psalm 23:5-6 Introduction Last week: • T Read Psalm 23:5-6/ Pray Trans: First, notice the end of vs 5 says… 1. You Prepare A Table Before Me in the Presence of My Enemies (vs 5) – THAT’S HOPE HOPE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Living A Life That Matters

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024
     | 1,399 views

    We all want to make an impact in this world. We will look at the life of Solomon.

    Living a life that matters Ecclesiastes1:1-11 + selected Scriptures Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. Please turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 I hope the title of the message caught your attention. Living a life that matters! I am sure in some way that this is our prayer. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    To Tithe Or Not To Tithe, There Is No Question

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 8, 2012
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,306 views

    The word tithe comes from the Hebrew word which means ONE-TENTH. Literally, a tithe is one-tenth of anything. In the OT a tithe was more than just giving one-tenth of your money to God.

    TITLE: TO TITHE OR NOT TO TITHE, THERE IS NO QUESTION SCRIPTURE: MALACHI 3:7-15 / I CORINTHIANS 16:1-2 We have an exciting month ahead of us as we look forward to celebrating – BLACK HISTORY MONTH. We are off to a wonderful start this morning with other great worship opportunities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist