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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Our Heavenly Home

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    This is a message about Heaven, and preparing for it.

    OUR HEAVENLY HOME Hebrews 11:10 I. This text must not be interpreted to mean that Abraham wandered throughout Canaan and the neighboring lands in search of an earthly city. While diligently engaged in his daily occupation he lived in quiet expectation of a heavenly city. It was this sure hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Follow Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,011 views

    This sermon leads people to understand what it means to be a "fisher for men"

    Come, Follow Me – Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: At the time of Jesus as now, there were three methods of fishing: with a line, casting a net, dragging a net. The most difficult , I believe is with a line. I. Look at the “big picture.” What we have here is the message of Jesus followed by an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Is In The House

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,339 views

    Jesus is looking for a place to minister. If you’ll give him place He’ll minister in your house.

    Introduction: Throughout the ministry of Jesus He went about preaching and healing the sick on the hillsides and by the sea. But now the Word says He was in a house, ministering in a more confined area. I. Jesus was in the house. A. Why was Jesus in the house? 1. The last verse of chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Precious Blood Of Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 12,831 views

    The Apostle selects a wonderful word to describe the blood of Christ. The Christian would define precious as it is applied to the blood of Christ as: "of inestimable value or worth"!

    THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST “You know that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver and gold….But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless..” I Peter 1:18-19 NASB. The Apostle selects a wonderful word to picture the blood of Christ. Webster ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Many Infallible Proofs

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 7,643 views

    The resurrection of our Lord Jesus is one of the best substantiated facts of human history...indeed by "many infallible proofs".

    MANY INFALLIBLE PROOFS "...to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God." Acts 1:3 (NKJV) The resurrection of our Lord Jesus is one of the best substantiated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Compassion For Them - Part 10 Of 13 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,134 views

    Paul now reveals the state of those who were oppressing the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 2:16.

    "Service and the Second Coming" - Part 10 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Compassion For Them – Part c” 1 Thessalonians 2:16 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Tragic Mistake

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,835 views

    This warning is so imperative that it appears identically in Proverbs 14:12 and Proverbs 16:25. Man, left to his own way, is destined to spend eternity in hell. Only by turning to Christ can this tragic mistake be averted.

    A TRAGIC MISTAKE "There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 14:12 (Repeated identically in Proverbs 16:25). I There are many false doctrines abroad in the world today. Jesus warned His disciples: "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthy Of Our Endeavor

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,406 views

    Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace is a worthy goal of the church. The operative word is "unity"...not "uniformity".

    WORTHY OF OUR ENDEAVOR Ephesians 4:1-7 I. The text does not refer to “uniformity” but to unity. God made us all different...just as He did with all creation...even to the extent that no two snowflakes...nor man=s fingerprints are identical. “For the body is not one member but many...now ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wonderful Counsellor Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,431 views

    In this series of messages we look at the names of Christ from Isaiah 9:6.

    Wonderful Counsellor Sunday, December 2, 2001 Intro: Look at the birth announcements in Saturday’s paper. Not one of the announcements have a reference to what the baby will be when it grows up. No one can predict. But in Isaiah 9:6 we have a different sort of birth announcement. The birth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Romans Road To Right Relationships

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 5,909 views

    "How to Get Along with Anyone" - 13 BRIEF QUALITIES WHICH WILL HELP SPOUSES, COWORKERS, CHURCH MEMBERS, AND OTHERS TO SEE GREAT IMPROVEMENT! ...ALL BEGIN W/ AN "S". Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

    The Romans Road to Right Relationships [How to Get Along With Anyone] Romans 12 Be… 1. Surrendered to Christ – v. 1, 2 “living sacrifice”…don’t look for the right one, be the right one, and you’ll get the right one” “Have I given up and let God have this relationship?” 2. Sober in your importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Introduction To The Gospel Of Luke Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,704 views

    As we begin a study of the Gospel of Luke, let’s look at some of the background behind the book.

    Introduction: We are beginning a study of the Gospel of Luke. Since we will spend quite some time in this study, it seems right that we should begin it with some background about the book itself. I. Who was Luke, the author? A. He was the same author as the book of Acts. 1. By comparing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Loose Lips In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    The nature of the tongue.

    THE DANGER OF LOOSE LIPS IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 4:29-31 I. INTRODUCTION THE TONGUE CAN BE A BLESSING OR THE TONGUE CAN BE A CURSE. THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE UP, OR THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO TARE PEOPLE DOWN. THE TONGUE CAN BE THE BRIDGE THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Why We Needed Revival

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,190 views

    A revival is not an option, it is a must.

    WHY WE NEEDED A REVIVAL II TIMOTHY 2:24-3:5 24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26And that they may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Our Heavenly Home

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,173 views

    A brief message on Heaven

    OUR HEAVENLY HOME Hebrews 11:10 I. This text must not be interpreted to mean that Abraham wandered throughout Canaan and the neighboring lands in search of an earthly city. While diligently engaged in his daily occupation he lived in quiet expectation of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smyrna

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    The message to the Church at Smyrna 4 Commendations

    Rev. 2:8-11 The church was commended for 4 things 1. They stood strong under terrible tribulation (thlipsin) = crushing affliction -They were faithful to Christ despite all the ridicule, mockery, abuse, cursing, loss of property, possible imprisonment and martyrdom. -Ways of martyrdom o Prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist