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  • Lark Lewis avatar

    The Power To See It Through!

    Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008
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     | 8,235 views

    Obviously the qualities which make a good start possible are not identical with the qualities which see life through to the end.

    The Power to See it Through Philemon 24, Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:10 2 Tim. 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. CONCERNING one character in the New Testament, mentioned only three times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Complaints To The Pastor?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    A pastor wrote:HOW DO I HANDLE COMPLAINTS ADDRESS TO ME... I respond.

    I WAS ASKED: I’ve heard it said that there’s no such thing as a stupid question. I hope this will not be considered as a stupid question, but it’s really meant as a sincere question: If a leader in your church came to you saying they want longer services and longer and more altar calls, what would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Bright Are You? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,546 views

    You are a STAR! You shine into the Darkness and nmake a difference! The question is not whaether you will shine, but how can you become brighter.

    How Bright are You? Philippians 2:14-16 Philippians 2:14-16 14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Just After The Crucifixtion

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008
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     | 6,334 views

    Some of the events just after His crucixition

    JUST AFTER THE CRUCIFIXTION: PSALM 30:5b weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. The week before Jesus went to the cross and died in sinful mans place many things had taken place: Mary anointed the feet of Christ, the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance And Necessity Of Service

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
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     | 3,534 views

    Communion Meditation for July 6, 2008

    (Slide 1) A widely circulated story over the Internet is one that is told a couple of different ways but with the same kind of an ending. One way that I have heard it (and perhaps have told it) is that a rushing businessman knocks over a child’s fruit stand in his hurry to catch a train. He stops ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Man Overboard! Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 5, 2007
     | 3,438 views

    Exposition of Gal 6:1-2 regarding Paul’s instructions on church discipline

    Text: Galatians 6:1-2, Title: Man Overboard! Date/Place: NRBC, 7/8/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Imagine if you would with me the Super Bowl, coming down to the last quarter and then the start running back steps on a loose clump of grass and falls way behind the line of scrimmage. All the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    He Is Risen Indeed! (John 20:1-18)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,116 views

    He is Risen Indeed! (an Easter Sermon) ...

    It is Easter Day, and here we gather, along with so many other people around the globe, to celebrate that fundamental event which gives birth to the Christian faith - namely, the resurrection of Jesus. I’ve been celebrating the resurrection of Jesus like this every year at this time for as long as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • James Parker avatar

    The Wheat & The Tares Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,040 views

    A 5 point illiterated sermon on the parable of the wheat & tares.

    The Wheat and the tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,613 views

    This message focuses on the one who returned to give thanks and answers the question: how can we help each other develop a true attitude of gratitude?

    The Simple Life at Church “Developing an Attitude of Gratitude” Luke 17:11-19 My friend Holland Barnes just got back from one of his hunting trips in N. Florida. He always gives me some deer meat so I’m interested in how his hunting trip goes. So when he got back I ask him....did you get a deer? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Part Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
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     | 5,180 views

    This message focuses on the story of Mary and Martha and how moms are called on to make the right choices in raising children and in their own spiritual walk. This message affirms the role of motherhood and is preached in a very positive way.

    The Best Part Luke 10:38-42 Desperate Households Series I think we would all agree that the role of Moms today has greatly changed. Expectations have changed....focus has changed and for some Moms today, fulfilling this role can be difficult at best. Many more appliances and conveniences ave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Communication Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,468 views

    In this message I focus on the different ways men and women communicate and how we can better understand one another while we also learn to overlook differences.

    “Desperate Households” Today: Communication Ephesians 4:29-30 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher Today we begin a brand new teaching series titled Desperate Households. And for the next 9-10 weeks through we are going to be talking about the family. And I want you to know that in preparing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Refreshing The Heart Of The Apostle Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,021 views

    Exposition of Philemon 17-25 about the final thoughts that Paul wanted Philemon to think on before he made his decision

    Text: Philemon 17-25, Title: Refreshing the Heart of the Apostle, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/25/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Seeing that little girl at Camp Jubilee one year get saved after a week’s worth of praying and witnessing refreshed the heart of the entire camp. B. Background to passage: After ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Blake Inscore avatar

    What Does Lordship Require? Pt 1 (Sermon 5) Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    I want to show you through scripture that there are ways you can begin living a life that acknowledges Jesus Christ as Lord right now.

    Lessons In Lordship Part 5 What Does Lordship Require of Me? Introduction: We took a break from our series on Lordship back in June and now I want to return to that theme and share with you some practical connections to this whole idea of what Lordship means to us on a day-to-day basis. To ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    The Dangers Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,307 views

    Then Jesus and his disciples set out for the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he was asking his disciples, "Who do people say I am?" They answered him, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others one of the prophets." Then he

    Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man would have to suffer a great deal and be rejected by the elders, the high priests, and the scribes. Then he would be killed, but after three days he would rise again. He was speaking about this matter quite openly. Peter took him aside and began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Signs - Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    Video Rollin (Slide 1) Signs Pt. 3 I. Introduction We are invading the moments in Jesus’ daily life in which signs interrupted His walk. 34 times in 3 ½ years. There were 34 different occasions where signs were a part of Jesus’ life. We key on those m

    Signs Pt. 3 I. Introduction We are invading the moments in Jesus’ daily life in which signs interrupted His walk. 34 times in 3 ½ years. There were 34 different occasions where signs were a part of Jesus’ life. We key on those moments in which His deity was validated by miracles. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal