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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Starting Point Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,914 views

    This is the first in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

    The Starting Point PURPOSE FOR A NEW YEAR - #1 of 4 Jerry Watts Matt. 22:34-40 / Matt 28:18-20 • As last year has now ended and a new year presents itself, we have met twice to pray and dream about God’s desire for us, both individually and collectively. God has placed us here for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Myths Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014
     | 5,271 views

    This is the second in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

    “The MYTHS” Purpose living for a New Year - #2 of 4 Jerry Watts MATT 16:13-19 • Shortly after I became your pastor I took a trip to Saddleback for 2 conferences in one week. One conference was “Preaching for Life-Change” and the other was “The Purpose-Driven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Building Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014
     | 6,663 views

    This is the first in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

    “My Building” Purpose for a New Year - #4 of 4 Jerry Watts Col. 3:1-4 (NOTE: I am indebted to Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Thom Rainer, & Dr Rick Warren for their writings that assisted greatly with this series of messages) • We began, what has been for me – a journey – four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listening To God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,113 views

    God is speaking to us through our worship, in the songs we sing, the Scriptures read and the message delivered. What you will walk away with will be determined by how well you listen to God. What is necessary to listen well?

    Listening to God I Samuel 3:1-10 Charles Stanley in a sermon from Nehemiah once asked, “How is it that two people can sit in the same pew, hear the same sermon about the same portion of Scripture, and walk away with two different reactions? One is joyful and the other unaffected.” God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Are We Really The Ones Whom God Has Saved.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 14, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,214 views

    This is the season of Joy, but not for everyone, in fact many have serious doubts. And we in the church maybe similar; even John the Baptist seriously doubted Jesus at the end. Can we take inspiration from him? Read on!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 12th December 2010 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Advent 3 Year A Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Supplication Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Aug 31, 2011
     | 5,489 views

    Today we look at the last part of this verse, the last thing mentioned that they continued steadfastly in. Let’s read it one more time! "And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."

    Healthy Church Part 4 Supplication Acts 2:42 So last week we celebrated Resurrection Sunday. We deviated from the mini series that we have been in to celebrate a risen Savior! Last week we put the resurrection on trial, and I hope with the evidence presented that you are in agreement with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Fight Rejection Spirit

    Contributed by Nick Penders on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 24,642 views

    Many times we didn’t realize that rejection is a result of lying spirit from the devil. I hope after reading this sermon, we would not be fooled by devil’s trick to put children of God down

    Rejection is the worst pain the human spirit can suffer. Rejection is at the root of many emotional problems and many health issues. When we are rejected by others, we can also reject ourselves. As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." (Proverbs 23:7) HOW REJECTION CAN COME IN ? MARRIAGE = ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go Tell It On The Mountain

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,300 views

    Celebrates the literary insights of James Baldwin, who had died shortly before; the privilege of redemptive suffering on the part of a person or a people participates in the suffering of Christ and of His victory. Includes readings from Baldwin’s writing

    Nothing is more full of mystery than this – that the suffering of .a few who are oppressed and injured acts to redeem the many, including the oppressors. And yet nothing is more true than this – that from time to time a person, a people, a race receives the awesome privilege of suffering in such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring It On

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,409 views

    Too often, we run from challenges. Yet the people we love to read about in the Bible are impressive because they battled challenges. If God sends you on stony paths, He will provide you with strong shoes.

    Opening illustration: A TV program on the History Channel featured the world’s most extreme airports. The one that caught my attention is no longer open, but it is one I had flown into. I agree that Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport was definitely a thrill ride for passengers and surely a challenge for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    "Create In Me A Clean Heart" Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 34,150 views

    During those times in our life when it seems we have no hope, we can read the words of David to know that God is always present. Jesus said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."

    Spend time every day in God’s Word. Find joy in something each day. Work on self improvement. Try something new. Venture out and do something different. One of my favorite musical artists is a man named James Taylor. I’ve enjoyed his guitar playing and ballads for over 35 years. In the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Luke 12:13-21 Parable Of The Rich Fool

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,296 views

    Let me say to begin with, that a parable is an earthly story to illustrate a heavenly truth, and we’re about to read the account of Jesus giving this parable to do with COVETOUSNESS to a great multitude of people that had gathered together, and there was

    LUKE 12:13-21 PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL 4-2-11 Let me say to begin with, that a parable is an earthly story to illustrate a heavenly truth, and we’re about to read the account of Jesus giving this parable to do with COVETOUSNESS to a great multitude of people that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • OLU-TIMI LEWIS AFOLABI avatar

    Beware Of Sexually Induced Destruction-Sid Series

    Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 5, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,497 views

    SATAN HAS UNLEASHED SEX DEMONS TO DESTROY MANKIND. UNFORTUNATELY MANY INCLUDING PASTORS AND CHRISTIANS ARE NOT CONSCIOUS OF THIS MENACE. BUT DAILY WE SEE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CHURCHES AND NATIONS BEING DESTROYED BY SEXUAL IMMORALITY. READ THIS PLEASE.

    BEWARE OF SEXUALLY INDUCED DESTRUCTION (SID)! “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” Prov. 16:25 (NKJV) The subject of sex is rarely discussed freely in the open, but it is the most practiced secret of mankind. Because it is kept in secret and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev. #33~10: - Another Mighty Angel -Pt-2 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,075 views

    Frequently in the Old Testament we read about “the Angel of Jehovah.” These preincarnate appearances of Christ in the O.T. are called Theophanies or Christophanies, I personaly beleive this "MIGHTY ANGEL" is the Lord Jesus Christ, there are others w

    Rev. #33~10:1-11 ANOTHER MIGHTY ANGEL pt-2 12-5-09 Today we’ll continue with our study of the Revelation here in chapter 10:, last time we talked about the 1st four verses and pointed out that this Mighty Angel that we find here , we believe to be the Lord Jesus Christ because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Man After God's Own Heart? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,349 views

    David committed adultery, and murder by proxie. And God brought a terrible but just judgment upon him that was rightly deserved. But then in Acts 13 we read that David was a man after God's own heart. How can that be?

    This sermon series is what I call “Comeback Kings.” It describes the lives of people in Scripture who had had potential for greatness, but whose lives were shattered because of something they or others had done. Ultimately, though they achieved victory from lives of defeat and became “comeback ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am A Soldier Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,752 views

    A Bible study on 2 Timothy and A CHRISTIAN IS... a soldier in the Lord's army (Material adapted from Alger Fitch in his book, Reading Between the Lines, and Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is...) Preached for Veteran's Day

    HoHum: Object: A flag Today we celebrate a special holiday. - It isn't Thanksgiving, even though that is getting close - It isn't Independence Day or Valentine's Day The holiday we celebrate today is called Veterans Day. This holiday is celebrated in many countries around the world. In some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ