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  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    It's Noah's Day All Over Again, You'd Better Get Into The Ark

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 276 ratings
     | 52,486 views

    As it was in the days of Noah, so it seems to be in our day. Unbelievers need to get into the safety of God’s ark before it’s too late.

    36But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Known By God Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,538 views

    Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

    Introduction A number of years ago I had an experience while working on my undergraduate degree in biblical studies that so shocked me that it has stayed with me. For the final exam in a systematic theology course, I understood the assignment to be to write a series of brief essays on several ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Piper avatar

    Sovereign Sacrifice: Foreknown, Foretold, For Faith

    Contributed by John Piper on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,708 views

    A message on the sovereignty of God

    So when [Jesus] had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. 14 "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Tale Of Two Sons--The Prodigal Sons

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 9, 2021
     | 4,314 views

    We may travel different routes to control our future but both paths end with us needing God in our lives. The Parable of the two sons and a loving father.

    A Tale Of Two Sons 11/7/2021 Psalm 14:1-7 Luke 15:1-32 Suppose for a moment that you could write all the rules for your own life. Nobody could tell you what to do. You were in complete control without having to be concerned with what God thinks. Do you think your life would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Two Masters Of Man Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,620 views

    After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily experience to see whether we have made it our own or not. Doctrine truly combined with belief always has corresponding verifiable actions

    ROMANS 6:12-14 THE TWO MASTERS OF MAN In the previous passage Paul has been teaching doctrine and the new man's ability to appropriate and live out that doctrine by faith in its truthfulness. After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ivan Robinson avatar

    The Rich Man And Lazarus

    Contributed by Ivan Robinson on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 185 ratings
     | 22,755 views

    Sermon to address the fact that the rich man and Lazarus is a parable

    THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS LUKE 16:19 I) Introduction A man was walking on the beach one afternoon kicking up the sand, discussed with certain things. There on the beach was a bottle and as he walked he kicked the bottle into the surf. POP>>>> Out of the bottle came a mysterious being... a Jeannie. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    God's Time Table

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 30, 2013
     | 9,049 views

    It needs fierce self-control, patience, and intimate walk with God to abide in His time table!

    God’s time table! John 7:6”Then Jesus said to them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready.” There is profound truth behind the Words of Jesus and a lot of connection with the society we live in today. Listen! It needs fierce self-control, patience, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Man God Called A Fool - The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 113 ratings
     | 90,922 views

    In the Parable of the Rich Fool the Lord gives us five reasons that show us how foolish this man and his way of thinking was!

    “The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 5 “The Man God Called A Fool” or The Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12: 13-24 This morning we are beginning Stewardship month here at First Baptist Church. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim HBC avatar

    The Fall Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,363 views

    So often we ask the question WHY? Why is the world the way it is. Why does bad stuff happen, and happen to me? Genesis 3 is God’s answer to that question.

    Introduction There are many questions we could ask. Such as... When you go to a cinema to watch a film, which arm rest is yours? And why do the ‘Alphabet Song’ and ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ have the same tune?’ And why is it that if you blow on a dog’s face he goes crazy, but if you take him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Abundance Of Grace

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,895 views

    God’s grace is at work in our lives restoring in us the image of God that was lost in the fall of Adam through the power of Christ in us.

    The Abundance of Grace, Romans 5:12-17 Introduction A philosopher was asked by a friend to show him the splendid garden of which he was always boasting. He led him to a bare rocky space behind his house. “Where is your garden?” the friend asked. “Look up,” said the philosopher; “heaven is a part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    53. Breathing The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,051 views

    Jesus breathing on the disciples is the apostolic commission given by the Father to Jesus, who passes it to the Holy Spirit, who in turn carries it out through the apostles.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 53 - BREATHING THE HOLY SPIRIT This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    Choose Godly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015
     | 5,128 views

    PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the essence of wisdom, you must embody Him in order to have your life become a masterpiece that will endure.

    Choose Godly Wisdom Proverbs 1:10-33 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the essence of wisdom, you must embody Him in order to have your life become a masterpiece that will endure. I. Flee the enticement of self-gratifying folly. A. Folly’s perverse proposition (1:10-12). 1. An enticement to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lauro C Hernandez avatar

    Living It Cool

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014
     | 3,074 views

    LIVING A LIFE WITHOUT REALIZING THE CONSEQUENCES

    “LIVING IT COOL” Acts 3:19 “19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord” INTRO: Life is for many like a roller costal ride. Exciting yet boring; fast but slow; safe but dangerous. Many love it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 4 - Killing The Imago Dei: Answering The Questions Of Relativism & Secular Humanism Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 4, 2019
     | 3,032 views

    Part 4 based on the book by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale: Secular humanism believes we can look to human advancement for justice, peace, and the end of suffering. In sharp contrast, Christianity teaches that the only way for us to truly live is to remove ourselves from the equation.

    Humanism (also known as progressivism) is based on relativism and the idea that human advancement is the solution to injustice, war, and suffering. Like most worldly reasoning or false teachings in the church, there some truth in this reasoning. The Christian and Biblical world-view that God uses ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Noah Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
     | 3,960 views

    What we know about Noah.

    A. WHAT WE KNOW FOR SURE Grandfather – Noah –Sinned Father – Ham – Gossiped Grandson – Canaan – laughed “And Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard. Then he drank of the wine and was drunk, and became uncovered in his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist