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  • David Scudder avatar

    Common Grace: God's Favor On All People Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,852 views

    Today we are going to look at a different aspect of God's grace. God has a grace that saves us, but He also has a grace that He shows to everyone--whether they will go to heaven or not. It is called common grace.

    Purpose: To explain how God's demonstrates His grace to all. Aim: I want the listener to marvel at God's goodness and never take it for granted. INTRODUCTION: When we think about God's grace our minds usually go to John Newton's words: "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Deal With Difficult People, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 14, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,408 views

    This is so contrary to our nature, that not many practice it. Just make sure you do!

    How to Deal with Difficult People, pt. 2 Romans 12:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120815pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html vv. 1-2 Relationship w/ God vv. 3-13 Relationship w/ believers vv. 14-21 Relationship w/ unbelievers in general, and difficult people in particular...when they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Plan For His People Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 18, 2012
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     | 13,597 views

    1. Rejecting God’s way leads to a sick society (vs. 1-4). 2. God wants His servants to stand in the gap (vs. 5-7). 3. God has a heavenly purpose for our earthly success (vs. 8-9 & 12-17). 4. The right choice changes everything (vs. 17).

    For Such a Time as This Part 2: God’s Plan for His People Esther 2:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 27, 2012 *Last week we began to look at this story of Esther that took place almost 500 years before Jesus was born. The Jews had begun to go home after 70 years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did Jesus Receive Those People?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 16, 2014
     | 4,979 views

    This message uses the three parables on lostness to remind us that regardless of the reason or degree of being lost, we are still valuable in the eyes of God.

    Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3So he told them this parable: 4“Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014
     | 6,205 views

    Joseph is unjustly put in prison; yet God is present with him there.

    Genesis 39:1-23 "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" INTRODUCTION We go through life telling ourselves little lies. These lies include: "If I work hard, I can get whatever I want," "If I earn just 20% more, I'll be happy," "Affluence, security and comfort are what life really is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "ordinary People For An Extraordinary Calling" Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020
     | 6,036 views

    Jesus rarely calls the famous, the powerful, the influential, or the religious groups to preach the Gospel. He works best with those who feel that that have nothing to offer Him but follow and obey Him anyway.

    The message of Jesus has not changed in over two thousand years. He still tells those with ears to hear to repent and believe in the Gospel. In His early ministry, He preached in His hometown synagogue and nearly got Himself killed as a result (Luke 4:16-30). Wherever Jesus went, He either ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parched People Dig Deep Into God's Grace

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 19, 2013
     | 10,760 views

    When you are in a spiritual desert you dig deep be deciding to discover the grace of God.

    Title: Parched People Dig Deep Text: Isaiah 12 Thesis: When you are in a spiritual desert you dig deep by deciding to discover the grace of God. Background Comments: Isaiah is not easy book… Isaiah in the Old Testament is the Apostle Paul of the New Testament. It is heavily prophetic and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King’s Purpose For His People Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 23, 2013
     | 6,394 views

    God saw the bondage of His people, and He predestined an epic story of redemption and freedom that brought them to Him. As he brought them to Sinai, He reminded them how He had delivered them from Egypt, and how he carried them on eagles wings . . .

    6/11/2006 “The Kingdom of Heaven” Lesson #2 Title: “The King’s Purpose for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The People Who Hear The Joyful Sound

    Contributed by James Lowe on Dec 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,489 views

    A message speaking of four joyful sounds in the Word of God

    Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound Psalm 89:15 In reading this scripture, notice the words very carefully: The author did not write: Blessed are the people who know the mournful sound Or the unhappy sound Or the depressing sound Or even the sorrowful sound But Blessed are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good News For God's People Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 7, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 43,923 views

    A sermon examining some good news that applies to God's people.

    GOOD NEWS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE I Peter 1:1-6 In this life there is no shortage of things that are discouraging and frustrating. Inflation is real, prices are high, and wages are low. For the last four years we have endured various consequences as a result of a worldwide pandemic. The border is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Rejected By His Own People The Jews

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 12, 2013
     | 6,429 views

    However, we must ask the question, “Why do people not believe in Jesus as the Messiah and personal Saviour” particularly when they know the facts and choose not to believe? I hope the gospel message this morning helps to answer that question.

    1 Intro At school nowadays us teachers get more than our share of abuse for the pupils. Most of it goes over my head, but now and again something minor gets through, and it hurts. Last week I heard some of the pupils talking, and I was meant to listen, and what they were saying was, “Stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Small People, Big Prayers - Praying With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,272 views

    As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG God! Based on Mark Batterson's book - The Circle Maker

    TEXT: Numbers 11 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - small people…BIG PRAYERS! SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence TOPIC: Prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 10, 2013 PROP.: As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wrath Of People Against The Truth Tellers Of God

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016
     | 3,130 views

    People will hate you for sharing with them the correction they need from God's Word. It is persecution, but God expects us to uphold righteousness.

    The Wrath of People Against the Truth Tellers of God by Kelly Durant 2 Tim 3:12 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. The prophets of God in the Bible, pastors of today, or any truth living Christian who will speak what is correct from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How People Of Grace Handle Burdens And Blessings Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 29, 2016
     | 10,208 views

    Life is a combination of burdens and blessings. How do People of Grace handle their burdens and blessings?

    Title: How People of Grace handle Introduction Today we finish up our series on the book of Galatians by looking at chapter 6:1-10.Today’s message is titled “How People of Grace handle Burdens and Blessings.” Every life is a composite of burdens and blessings!This is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fire Fell, The People Fell And The Rain Fell

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 10,195 views

    The Fire Fell, The People Fell and The Rain Fell..

    The Fire Fell, The People Fell and The Rain Fell 1 Kings 18:17-46 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare