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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God Wants Us To Live Like The Apostle Paul Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 8, 2021
     | 4,248 views

    1. We need Paul's sincerity (vs. 1-2). 2. We need Paul's sorrow for the lost (vs. 1-3). 3. We need Paul's sacrificial way of life (vs. 3-4). 4. We need Paul's Savior (vs. 3-5).

    God Wants Us to Live Like the Apostle Paul The Book of Romans Romans 9:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 14, 2016 (Revised February 8, 2021) BACKGROUND *We have been going through Romans verse-by-verse, and we just finished chapter 8. That great chapter includes some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Unknown God Made Known, Part 2

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 12, 2021
     | 2,011 views

    Paul told the Athenians that God is not limited in power or His will and plans nor distant from His creation. This went against everything the Greeks had believed about the gods and goddesses they worshipped but with whom they had no relationship.

    In his message to the Athenian elders concerning the true and living God, Paul shows us the characteristics of spiritual leadership in his application of responsibility and accountability for what is not just a teaching on God but a strategic plan in the invisible war between Almighty God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Matters To God Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,659 views

    Love people like Jesus does.

    WHAT MATTERS TO GOD John 3.16-17 S: God’s love C: Evangelism Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: LOVE PEOPLE LIKE JESUS DOES. I. LOVE II. PEOPLE III. DANGER IV. LIFE PA: How is the change to be observed? • Know your mission. • Communicate good news. Version: ESV RMBC 31 May 09 AM ILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God At Work

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 26,213 views

    God is at work in the lives of His people.

    GOD IS WORKING BUT ARE YOU WORKING? Philippians 2:12-18 by Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. May 27, 2006 INTRODUCTION Man’s advancements have brought rapid developments. These fast past changes have necessitated the construction of new facilities, roads, and countless projects. I was recently struck ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What To Do With Spit In Your Face

    Contributed by John Perry on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,679 views

    Jesus tells us how to deal with the attitudes of people & the people themselves that come against us in life. The big picture that Jesus is revealing to us is that we are to be people of a different spirit.

    Bunbury Wed pm 10/08/2011 “What to do w/ spit in your face” Intro: We have been focusing for the past two Wednesday nights on this text & so far we have looked at offences & the enemy that delivers the offence to our lives. T/n we want to focus on something that Jesus singles out as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Unified

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    Unity in the church will bring people to Jesus

    Ephesians 4:1-16 D.T. “Unity in the Church will bring people to Jesus” TITLE: “Be Unified” Intro: Unity – Watching the men get pulled from the Mine last week – Unity of all the 200 people who were there – TOTALLY AMAZING “United We Stand” – After September 11th. New England Patriots ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Painful Relationships Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 30,212 views

    How a deepened life with God can help us deal with people who disappoint us, people who oppose us, and people who are separated from us.

    We as people are always looking for a quick fix to life’s problems. Whether it’s the quickest weight loss fad or the fastest computer, we’re always looking for the easiest, fasted way to achieve our goals. We’re a generation of microwave popcorn and fast food. This mentality also passes over to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,722 views

    A PURPOSE WILL: ❶ Motivate you ❷ Keep your priorities straight ❸ Develop your potential ❹ Give you ability to live in the present ❺ Help you evaluate your progress

    2 Timothy 4:6-8KJVFor I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Women Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023
     | 3,095 views

    Reading of the Gospel according to Mark, inspires and motivates us to know the value of women. Jesus had tender heart and compassionate eyes upon them. He healed them, and forgiven them to live a happy life.

    Mark 7:24-30 Jesus and Women in Mark Jesus and Women in Mark Women are prominent in the story of Christ Jesus. They are mentioned in no less than sixteen contexts. (Fabian Ekwunife Ezenwa). He was born of a woman, had numerous interactions with women, and was seen first by women after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Encounter With A Canaanite Woman

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,833 views

    A Canaanite woman approaches Jesus pleading with Him to heal her daughter who was possessed by a demon.

    Have you noticed how some people just keep going and going like that energizer bunny even when they seem to be fighting a lost cause? Take Rob Ford for example. In his first public appearance since being hospitalized, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford vowed to supporters to 'beat cancer' the same way he says ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Reactions To Jesus’ Revelations Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,973 views

    Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. This message will look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection.

    Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Tonight we are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection. READ 1-2. I thought about this scene and wondered how I would have felt dining with a man who had just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2017
     | 5,044 views

    How to get people to listen to you,

    A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Look At Poverty Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,935 views

    The two things that break God’s heart are people in need and people in greed. God’s people must be those who minister to those in need and never tainted by greed.

    1. Review and Overview a. We have been talking about letting God turn us inside out and change the focus of our lives from being self-centered, self-interested, and self-absorbed to that of a God centered, Kingdom minded, outward focused people of God. b. This transformation will not come about as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Cramblet avatar

    The Applause Of Heaven

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    Our motivation (why we do what we do...who we do it for) is examined. Nehemiah shows us the courage and power of doing things for God’s approval rather than the applause of men.

    This is the last message in our series on Nehemiah -It has been a Book full of practical instruction and hope -It has reminded us of the consequences of SIN… -It reminds us of the difference that ONE PERSON can make if they are committed to glorifying God. -It has shown us that God LOVES and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stealing Is Not A Viable Alternative To Work Series

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    Stealing is not to be pursued as a practice for Christian people

    Series Title - “The Value of Work” Sermon Title - “Stealing is not a Viable Alternative to Work” Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Last week we began our series on the value of work. We tried to establish what we could use as a theology or biblical understanding of what work is. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed