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  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Pastor Who Loves His People

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 8, 2021
     | 1,803 views

    Moses, a Pastor of the same congregation for his entire ministry. A Pastor who often dealt with much of the problems the Pastor of today faces. Such as: commitment, conflict, confusion, and compromise.

    Every church needs and deserves a Pastor who loves God and loves his people. God has given him to Pastor. I. He Listens to God with the Ear of a Servant 1. A servant recognizes his master’s voice. John 10:27 a. Moses became remarkably familiar with the voice of God. 1) Mt. Horeb 2) Midian 3) Red ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kind Of People God Wants Us To Be Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2021
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     | 7,618 views

    1. God wants us to be saved (vs. 12-13). 2. God wants us to be sent (vs. 14-15). 3. God wants us to be strong (vs. 17). 4. God wants us to be submissive (vs. 16, 18-21). 5. God wants us to be secure (vs. 21).

    The Kind of People God Wants Us to Be The Book of Romans Romans 10:12-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 11, 2016 (Revised April 21, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 10. Most of you know that the big picture in Romans 9-11 is that Paul was led by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    Jesus Feeds His Hungry People

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 15, 2021
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    When we go to God through Christ, we will never walk away hungry. When we draw near to God with our whole heart, we will never walk away, disappointed. Because for us, our faithful Saviour will always provide enough—more than enough.

    If you’ve recently prayed the Lord’s Prayer, then you made the request to your Father in heaven that He would give you this day “your daily bread.” I wonder if that’s a petition we make with a lot of sincerity. Are we really concerned about getting what we need to maintain our bodies? Is there ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why People See Christians As Weak Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,822 views

    Boasting or bragging is excluded because it elevates you to the pinnacle of importance. It’s sad to say this, but religion is a great place to do just this – to brag about one’s morality

    “For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Are Fragile—handle With Care Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 11,948 views

    If you learn anything about gentleness, please understand that real gentleness requires supernatural strength. In fact, the way to be gentle is to be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

    INTRODUCTION Orange you glad you came to church today? Fruit is the outward expression of an inner nature. When you see an orange hanging on a tree, you can safely assume, that’s an orange tree. The reason you can identify the tree is because of its fruit. Jesus said the same thing about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Who Want To Get Rich

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013
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    To show the consequences of what will happen if you want to get rich by yourself and not by GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to get rich? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the consequences of what will happen if you want to get rich by yourself and not by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:9 (Amplified Bible) 6:9 But those who crave to be rich fall into temptation and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Some People Scandalize My Name Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2020
     | 2,460 views

    Sometimes we cannot be cleared of accusations – at least immediately – before all onlookers; but we can take our case to God. David does just that.

    Some People Scandalize My Name (Psalm 7) 1. Larry Norman, the father of contemporary Christian music, wrote a few songs some of you might know: I Wish We’d All Been Ready, Sweet Sweet Song of Salvation, and Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music. 2. Although musical purists in the 1970’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Are A People-Called To Pray-Now!

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 3, 2020
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     | 5,539 views

    We are HIS Children and HE desires our hearts. We are called to obey, but the question is, do we? IF: two (2) simple letters and “IF” is a big word. “If only” is a desire that GOD has for HIS Children. IF we would only...No longer is it a matter of "IF", the time is NOW.

    2020.05.03 We are a people - Called to pray William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: 2Chronicles 7:14; Matthew 6:33; John 14:6; 1 Timothy 2:1-5; Psalm 51:3-4; Psalm 9:1-2; Matthew 6:10; Philippians 4:6-7; Psalm 82:3-4 We are a people called to pray. We are HIS Children and HE desires our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Are No Gray Areas Only Gray People

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 9, 2020
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    There are no gray areas. The Word has a correct answer for every issue. Issues are only gray when people do not want the full light of God but want to tiptoe on the edges of darkness.

    “Abstain from anything that sustains prejudice against the Gospel.” - Dr. Robert Delnay Romans 14:1-15:7 Background Holy – Sanctification, Separation Leviticus 19:2 qadosh Leviticus 20:7 qodesh I Peter 1:15,16 hagios 1 Thessalonians 5:23 hagiazo God is black and white! Light in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    God Never Forgets His People

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 16, 2020
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     | 14,560 views

    If there was ever time that the body of Christ needed to be encouraged, it is now. This message was delivered in a little over an hour and looked at four passages from Isaiah. A short series could be developed focusing on each of the passages.

    Turn with me to James 1:2. “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” And we know the word “temptation” means “test.” And we know the test we are to count as joy is when Satan tries to get us to give up, to give in or to get out when it relates to God and His Word. Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #2 Thief- People. (Chapter 2)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 1, 2020
     | 1,888 views

    The Apostle Paul points out the thieves, which would rob us of our joy, and then he shows the attitudes or mind-set we must have in order to slay these "thieves."

    #2 THIEF- PEOPLE. (CHAPTER 2) Feb. 2, 2020 Philippians 2:4-Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. The Apostle Paul points out the thieves, which would rob us of our joy, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "jesus Only" People Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 15, 2020
     | 2,983 views

    How many things do we need to "add" to Jesus to have a fulfilled life? We find it easy to find comfort, meaning, significance in so many things beside Jesus.

    (You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/697261.rss) Intro: • “Jesus and” memes. o Not that Jesus cares if you love coffee or pumpkin spice, etc. • The challenge is when we equate two things by using “and.” o In our hearts we know that our hobby, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful People Are Transformed And Renewed By God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 12, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    If you really want to experience God working powerfully in your life you need to allow Him to transform your mind.

    Powerful People are Transformed and Renewed by God It’s been a while, but I’m going to start with a question: Are you allowing God to work powerfully in your life? This evening as we continue in our series Powerful People, I want to encourage you that if you really want to experience God working ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How To Be The People God Wants Us To Be Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2019
     | 9,586 views

    God wants us to: 1. Take care of our time (vs. 22-24). 2. Put away our pettiness (vs. 25-26). 3. Humble our hearts before Him (vs. 27-28; 30). 4. Have the full joy of knowing Jesus Christ (vs. 28-29). 5. Trust in the truth about Jesus (vs. 30-36).

    How to Be the People God Wants Us to Be The Gospel of John John 3:22-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 7, 2016 (Revised July 17, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in the last section of John Chapter 3, God's Word puts the spotlight back on John the Baptist. In these verses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How To Make Friends And Influence People Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,472 views

    "How To Make Friends And Influence People" has been in print for over 70 yrs. It's popular because it addresses how to make friends. But Colossians tells us God's fool-proof way to make friends

    OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who’d just given birth and had brought her newborn to the office to the child off to her fellow office workers. Everyone gathered around, ohhhing and ahhhing and totally enthralled with the baby. In the meantime, her 7-yr. old son had gotten bored and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ