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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Priority Of Preaching-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 8, 2010
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     | 5,473 views

    Paul charged Timothy to preach the word of God as knowledge of it is vital to overcoming a hostile environment(3:15-17). Pastors must prioritize the faithful preaching of God’s revealed word but why? 5 incentives prioritizing the preaching of God’s word

    The PRIORITY of PREACHING-I—2Timothy 4:1-8 Attention: Preaching is a standardized & major part of the livelihood of a church. It is vital to the worship experience. It is necessary to alignment with Bible Study. It calls the hearer to action. It draws the hearer closer to God. But is it only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Or Cursed Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 2, 2010
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     | 5,833 views

    Faith has always been the God-required respo9nse that brings salvation.

    Blessed or Cursed? Galatians 3:6-14 Introduction When the Philippian jailer asked what he must do to be saved, Paul concisely answered, “believe in the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved” (Acts 16:31). Salvation is appropriated by faith; and that faith is personal, internal, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Heritage Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 1, 2011
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    God’s grace is not earned but is a free gift given to those who ask, and more importantly, it is the only way we can come to Christ.

    Grace And Heritage Romans 4:11-16 I. Our Spiritual Heritage (v. 11) A. Family heritage is important. 1. I have heard many from the older generation tell of how they no longer have family reunions or of how many from the younger generation no longer attend the reunions. 2. We no longer have family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewal And Revival Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,847 views

    TRUE CHANGE or RENEWAL can only happen when these 3 things take place: (1) Admit our wrongs (confession), (2) Acknowledge God’s ways (repentance), and (3) Act on It (commitment).

    We have come to Nehemiah 9. Let’s take a quick glance at the setting. • The Jewish people had been in captivity in Babylon. Their Temple and the entire city of Jerusalem had been destroyed. • Now, after 70 years, they have returned and rebuilt their city. Although we usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Life Worth Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
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    God created us to live a high caliber life that finds expression upward and outward.

    A Life worth Living Ephesians 4:1-16 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Intro: 1st 3 chapters of Ephesians focused on doctrine. The 2nd 3 move to exhortation or encouragement, charging or challenging the believers to live up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Choosing Pleasure Over Pain Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 26, 2012
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    Study of Hebrews 11:24-26 where Moses leaves an example and truth for us as we press on in a culture that disdains “the reproach of” anything. The truth is that the path to joy is littered with sacrifice. We can embrace this pain and suffering injustice b

    Text: Heb 11:24-26, Title: Choosing Pain Over Pleasure, Date/Place: NRBC, 6.24.12, AM A. Opening illustration: Judson was united in marriage to Ann Hasseltine February 5, 1812, and was ordained the following day. He had counted the cost of being a missionary. When asking Mr. Hasseltine for the hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Heavenly Minded

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 2, 2012
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    What reward are we to look toward to be able to choose to suffer the reproach of Christ? Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, mentions the reward.. “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of me

    Text: Eph 2:4-7, Col 3:1-4, Title: Too Heavenly Minded, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/12 A. Opening illustration: “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of meditating on future satisfaction.” B. Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Spirit Rejoices

    Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012
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     | 19,839 views

    Who will say with Mary: The Lord has looked with favor on my lowliness. My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

    The song of Mary is the oldest Advent hymn. It is also the most passionate, the wildest, and one might almost say the most revolutionary Advent hymn that has ever been sung. This is not the gentle, tender, dreamy Mary as we often see her portrayed in paintings. The Mary who is speaking here is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Are You Willing To Pay?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 7, 2012
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     | 23,565 views

    As believers we are called to discipleship that is to be an ever growing closer walk and relationship with Christ. But following Christ, being a disciple, comes at a cost. The question is “What are you willing to pay to follow Christ?”

    What Are You Willing to Pay? 2 Samuel 24:24 It has always amazed me the contrast between people at an auction and those at a garage sale. You can have the same identical item that sells in an auction for a hundred dollars while in a garage sale people are not willing not to spend even one dollar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Old Clothes, New Clothes"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,974 views

    A sermon about growing into the image of God.

    “Old Clothes, New Clothes” Colossians 3:8-17 Researchers at the University of California, San Diego recently came out with a study showing that, supposedly, people and their dogs often look alike. In the study, a panel of judges was able to match 16 out of 25 pure bread dogs with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    God's Christmas Gift To You Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 28, 2012
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     | 7,114 views

    Four gifts that God desires for you to discover this Christmas

    Show video “The Living Nativity” Romans 5:6-8 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Hosea: Relentless Love Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,012 views

    God’s love never changes and never gives up.

    I read through Hosea in one sitting and this is the picture I got: • … a grieving Lover, urging for the return of His beloved, who has left Him for other loves. Despite the infidelity, the Lover was unrelenting. • He was determined to pay any price that would bring His beloved back to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    In His Majesty’s Service

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,908 views

    As Christians, we have been called to be part of the Lord’s army. We need to realize that we have been given both the privilege and honor of being in His Majesty service.

    In His Majesty’s Service 2 Timothy 2:1-4 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. (2) And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. (3) Thou therefore endure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    A Word Of Encouragement To Wives Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 14, 2008
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     | 4,165 views

    Submission is not a popular word in our society today.

    1. As we learned in our last study, SUBMISSION is not a popular word in our society but THEN NEITHER is ‘MARRIAGE’ a. With the perversity of men joining with men, and women with women, we need to hear God’s voice in these last days. b. A article by the Associated Press found: WASHINGTON (AP) -- New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus--Dispeller Of Darkness

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,126 views

    The story of blind Bartimaeus reveals a number of correlations with the condition of the lost sinner. This message points out some of those correlations.

    JESUS— DISPELLER OF DARKNESS Text: Col.1: 12; I Pet.2: 9; Luke 18: 35-37 Intro: In the days of Christ, to be blind was to experience not only physical darkness, but personal destitution as well. Such was the case of the blind man that Christ encountered near the city of Jericho. From the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist