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  • Vince Miller avatar

    Attribute Four | A Man Strategizes Self-Discipline Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018
     | 7,444 views

    A man welcomes and embraces self-discipline. He will use self-discipline as a means of accomplishing God’s purposes in his life, understanding that the flesh prefers indifference over discipline.

    Well, gentlemen, today we are in attribute number 4 of a Man of God – Strategizing self-discipline. And as promised, I am going to share a verse with you each time – one from something Jesus did, and something that he said that help us to make this attribute real for us. Something that both Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 2 - Good Stewardship (Managing Our Lives) Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 29, 2018
     | 5,432 views

    Continuing our look at stewardship - "being good managers."

    Stewardship September 23, 2018 When I’m done with my career as a coach, and someone mentions the name of a kid I coached, I do not believe I will remember if they made a game winning shot, scored the winning touchdown, or missed the shot or tackle and we lost. When someone mentions their name, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise The Lord! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 25, 2013
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     | 7,088 views

    A Psalm of Praise – Psalm 9 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Personal Praise (vs 1-3) Powerful Protection (vs 4-10) Petition Praise (vs 11-14) Persuaded Providence (vs 15-20) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In 1666, disaster struck St. Paul's Cathedral, • When a devastating fire swept through London, • And destroyed the building. • Britain turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Incredible Shrinking Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012
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     | 7,419 views

    I have heard it said that Baptists favorite book in the Bible is the Book of Numbers. We are always looking for nickels, numbers and noses. Or is it bodies, buildings and budgets…or people, properties and payola? Too often, we seek more! But Jesus lost

    John 6:60-71 The Incredible Shrinking Church I have heard it said that Baptists favorite book in the Bible is the Book of Numbers. We are always looking for nickels, numbers and noses. Or is it bodies, buildings and budgets…or people, properties and payola. Regardless, I think you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foundation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
     | 12,148 views

    We can ask ourselves questions like, “Why do I exist.” With that questioning nature, we must ask at times, “why does the Church Exist?” It is not enough just to say “to glorify God.” While this is true, there is so much more to the question; “What is

    The Foundation 1 Cor. 3:10-15 Part 2 THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH During this past week I have either handed to you or e-mailed you a list of questions. If some how I was not able to get one to you there are copies here to take home. (If you are listening to this message on the web site, you can go ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    After The Flood Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2010
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    A continuation of an expository series on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine what took place after the flood of Noah.

    Genesis (Pt. 17) (After the Flood) Text: Genesis 8:1-22 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Last week we looked at the flood and we saw the flood covering the whole earth; and we saw how Noah was a typology of Christ. Here in chapter 8 we’re at the end of the flood and we see how Noah responds to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Prays In Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 12, 2011
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     | 8,518 views

    Jesus prays for deliverance from 'this cup' but submits to the Father's will, and the disciples still struggle with understanding what is going on...

    39 He went out and made His way as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. 40 When He reached the place, he told them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation” 41 Then He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and began to pray, 42 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He - Psalm 119:33-40 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 9, 2011
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     | 25,653 views

    Do we rely on God in our service to Him? Or do we try to do things on our own? Here the psalmist gives us a template of how we must know and understand that we rely on God... that we will fail on our own, and we must go to God and ask Him to equip us and

    He November 9, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:33-40 (ESV) – 5 of 22 As we come to this passage (33-40) we find the psalmist asking God to provide several things for him… but not for his edification, but to equip Him to be the leader God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Old Faithless Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2011
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     | 4,219 views

    Eternal life is for those who live faithfully before God, believing in his promises and living by his standards, even when the pressures to conform to our culture are nearly overwhelming.

    Has it ever occurred to you that the Bible probably ought to be rated “R”? It’s definitely not G, and parental guidance is certainly needed. I don’t think it rates an X, even though there’s an awful lot of violence, especially in the OT, and even some sexually ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is There Spirituality Without Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    God’s mercy and love is evident in his provision of living bread from heaven.

    Scripture Introduction A Christianity Today poll (February 10, 1992), found that half of all Americans believe in extrasensory perception. One of every four professing Christians believe in clairvoyance, and almost half in psychic healing. 25% believe the movement of the stars governs the affairs ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church Of The Open Door - Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,987 views

    Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the Christian faith until the end of its history, a powerful testament to the nature of a church for which Jesus had no admonition nor condemnation. God grant that we, too, may have that faithfulness to the end.

    THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR READING Rev 3:7-12 1. HISTORY OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia/Alesehir is located approximately 80 miles east of Smyrna/Izmir and 26 miles southwest of Sardis. It stands on the Cogamis River, a tributary of the Hermus river. Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Get A Life

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023
     | 1,615 views

    The life we get from Jesus, a gift from God through the Holy Spirit, requires cleansing and renewal daily, not just at the beginning.

    This familiar chapter from John’s Gospel is the lectionary text for today, the 2nd Sunday in Lent. It’s a good text, a familiar text, so familiar that when I first wrote it I expected it to be relatively smooth sailing. But it wasn’t. It was a difficult sermon for me to write, partly because it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Fingerprints In The Church

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2023
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     | 5,287 views

    A sermon examining the positive impact that faithful Church members leave behind.

    FINGERPRINTS IN THE CHURCH Colossians 4:7-14 (February 2023) One week ago Brother Earl was right over there, seated in his regular place. Today he is worshipping at the feet of Jesus. Yesterday I spent most of the day here on campus and everywhere I went I saw things that reminded me of him. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Provision Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 23, 2023
     | 1,872 views

    God sees our needs and provides for them at just the right time with just the right purpose.

    INTRODUCTION • Last Sunday, we started our series on Psalm 23. • We talked about the fact that David identified the Lord as his shepherd. • The theme for our first message was trust. • Without trust, you have nothing. • Who do you trust when you are in need in life? • Who do you trust when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Price Of Peace

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,431 views

    Jesus warns his followers that the consequences of following him will be painful and disruptive, and that they’d better be prepared for it.

    The disciples were confused. When the Messiah came, peace and righteousness would reign from one end of the earth to the other. All the prophets agreed. And if Jesus was the Messiah as they were all now pretty sure he was, he would be the one who brought it about. He would be the Prince of Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed