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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    People The Church Cannot Do Without

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,928 views

    Adapted from another pastor on SC, this message speaks to the need of the local church to have a special breed of people,

    People the Church Cannot Do Without Ephesians 5:1-17 / 1 Peter 2:9-10 * It was in the hill of Caesarea Philippi as recorded in the 16th chapter of Matthew where Jesus initially mentioned the church. In the everyday vernacular Jesus turned to Peter, who had just expressed a strong, supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Come, People Of Grace Baptist

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,216 views

    A 2nd year church anniversary sermon.

    O Come, People of Grace Baptist (Anniversary Sunday, 2006) Chuck Sligh TEXT: Psalms 95:1-11 – “O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray For Friends And Influence People

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,551 views

    A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers explaining the importance and efficacy of a "righteous man's prayer."

    Now, turn to James chapter five and we begin now where we left off last Sunday night in verse sixteen. James chapter five and verse sixteen: “Confess your faults one to another and pray one for another that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joshua's Farewell Address To The People- Commit!!!

    Contributed by David Wilson on May 13, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,512 views

    Joshua, nearing the end of his ministry makes a passionate plea for REAL commitment.

    An Outline of Joshua’s Farewell speech to the People of Israel Joshua 24:1-13 Verses 1-13 Joshua recites the history of Israel from Abraham’s call to the conquest of Canaan. The theme of Joshua’s message is a call to continue serving God—remembering God’s goodness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understand - Pt. 2 - Saved People Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012
     | 4,705 views

    There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

    Understand Pt. 2 – Saved People I. Introduction Last week I mentioned that there is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding in the Word. In fact, Solomon's life testifies to the importance of gaining wisdom and understanding! He tells us in Proverbs 2: Tune your ears to the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understand - Pt. 3 - Converted People Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012
     | 4,043 views

    There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

    Understand Pt. 3 – Converted People I. Introduction We have been trying to get us all on the same page of understanding. It is essential that we all pursue and gain insight. You will remember that Solomon, the wisest man on the planet, implores us to get involved in the pursuit of wisdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Reason Some People Are Offended By Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 14, 2012
     | 5,760 views

    The Bible tells us about the reason some people are offended by Christ. People often say that they are offended by the message of Jesus Christ. There are four things in particular that we will look at tonight, four things in particular that offend peopl

    Well it looks like we are going to finish chapter 6 of John before the end of the year. Tonight we see what the Bible tells us about the reason some people are offended by Christ. People often say that they are offended by the message of Jesus Christ. There are four things in particular that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understand - Pt. 4 - Graced People Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 17, 2012
     | 4,532 views

    There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

    Understand Pt. 4 – Graced People I. Introduction Understanding is essential. How many of you constantly ask your kids "do you understand me?" We recognize that without understanding you can get yourself in a mess quickly. Without understanding you make decisions, choices, and take steps that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Wants His People To Rejoice!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,643 views

    I. When to rejoice: 1. When you serve (vs. 2). 2. When you sing (vs. 2). 3. When you step closer to God (vs. 4). II. Why to rejoice: 1. Our creation by God (vs. 3). 2. Our connection with God (vs. 3). 3. The character of God (vs. 4-5).

    Our Favorite Psalms #10: God Wants His People to Rejoice! Psalm 100:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 15, 2012 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Does God want His people to rejoice? -- Without a doubt, He does. *The first time we ever see the word “rejoice” in the Bible is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will People Say That You Were A Pointer? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 14, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,459 views

    I don’t know what you will say about me when I am gone, but I like what could be said about John the Baptist, and I wish that could be said about me. He was a man who pointed people to Christ.

    Introduction The Bible says in the Book of James that life is like a vapor that appears for a little while and then disappears. The longer that I live, I realize the truth to that statement. I went to bed one night, a young man, and it seems like I woke up an old man. Time just disappeared. I am ...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
     | 13,617 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

  • Dan Stires avatar

    God At Work In Spirit Filled People

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 30, 2018
     | 3,935 views

    This message deals with Evangelizing the community who desperately needs to hear about coming to Jesus Christ. The fullness of the Holy Spirit in a Christians life is the power to witness to the unsaved.

    God at work through Spirit-filled People Text: Acts 2:37-42 Introduction: 1. After watching the Upwards Sports film last Sunday morning, I wanted to follow this with a sermon and I want to ask you some serious questions: Why should we bother with the families of this area? Why should we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Do People Leave Churches? Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014
     | 8,786 views

    John's most basic concern is to give this church confidence again in what they have believed about Jesus. And he reminds them that this message is carried by the church that listens to the Apostles, and it isn't found anywhere else.

    Sermon by Rev John Altmann There are a number of ways that people leave churches, for both good and bad reasons. A good reason to leave is to be sent out to serve in another place. We've seen that recently with Heather and Adam. They spent two years with us practicing their ministry, trying things ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Now Listen, You Rich People! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 130 ratings
     | 30,837 views

    A message for the wicked rich and the reasoning behind it. 1- Their wealth is rotten 2- Their luxury is indulgent

    INTRO.- Rich folks. How rich is rich? According to Forbes’ richest list, 72 year old Carlos Slim Helu and family from Mexico are the richest people in the world at $69 Billion, which he made from a company called Telecom. CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is still number two and very rich with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Kilson avatar

    Dead People Go To A Better Place Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 5,659 views

    Part 10 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: For a moment I’m going to pick on those of us who are preachers! Preachers get a bad rap (often deserved) for running roughshod over statistics, manipulating them to fit their desire ends. In fact 73.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot including the one I just gave. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church