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  • Darryl Baker avatar

    What's Your Fruit? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014
     | 6,038 views

    When we disconnect from The Vine, the consequences are evident.

    When we disconnect from The Vine we get “jacked up”: 1. Sexually (Usually the one of the first signs of falling away from The Vine) 2. Socially (Can’t fully relate to people not relating properly to Christ; see Adam & Eve) 3. Spiritually (Christ will keep us from sin or, sin will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dr. Jeckyl And Mr. Hyde! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 4,954 views

    Battling the War within you!

    Question: Have you ever said, “I want to do what’s right but I just can’t seem to it.” The War Inside of You: 1) You have Two Natures. New Nature—Ephesians 4:22-24 Old Nature—Galatians 5:16-18 Truth: As long as you live on this earth you are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Bible Say About Drinking? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 3, 2015
     | 4,170 views

    A balanced look at the verses on drinking with an emphasis on our freedom in Christ.

    A STARTING POINT: We all know that Baptists are generally teetotalers, but what does the Bible actually teach? THE DANGERS OF DRINKING: 1. The Bible says that excessive drinking is foolish. - Proverbs 20:1; Proverbs 23:20-21, 31-35; Isaiah 5:11; Isaiah 28:1; Luke 21:34; Romans 13:13; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 11, 2015
     | 7,137 views

    BOAZ WAS A TYPE OF JESUS CHRIST.

    RUTH OBSERVATION: THE BOOK OF RUTH FOCUSES LARGELY ON A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RUTH. A MOABITE AND BOAZ A WEALTHY JEWISH LAND OWNER. MANY JEWS CREDIT SAMUEL FOR THE WRITING AROUND 1,000 B.C. INTERPRETATION: READ RUTH 1:16 (NASB) BUT RUTH SAID, “ DO NOT URGE ME TO LEAVE YOU OR TURN BACK ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Easter Is Here To Stay! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 7, 2015
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     | 3,775 views

    The significance and permanency of Easter.

    Easter is Here to Stay! Dr. Lewis Gregory THE WORD IS: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. John 11:25 THE POINT IS: Easter Sunday is a vivid reminder of the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    The High Calling Of Deacons-Part 1

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 2,987 views

    The role of deacons

    I. The purpose of having Deacons. (vs. 1-2,4) 1. To minister to the physical needs of the church. (vs. 1-2b) A. The word “deacon” comes from the Greek word “diakonos” which carries the idea of serving as a helper, or servant/ B. The early church in Jerusalem did not need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Race

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015
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     | 3,858 views

    Msg on finishing strong to the end.

    THE GREAT RACE HEB 12:1-4 4 FEB 2015 DR. M POPE INTRO: There’s an old movie The Great Race with Tony Curtis 1. v 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Are You Pentecostal?

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 27, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,063 views

    Do you really comprehend what it means to be "Spirit-Filled?"

    For many in the Body of Christ a “Pentecostal” is someone that likes lively praise and worship, or someone that speaks in tongues all the time, or a person that speaks of themselves being “holy and sanctified”, and of course there is the person that rolls on the floor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Relationship Between The Pastor And The Church

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,884 views

    The church needs to know the Biblical view of the relationship between the pastor and the church

    I. The current conflict in the average church - Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, - The pastors agenda - Sometimes the pastor is looking out for himself - The process of choosing a pastor - The standards for decision making - The lack of trust in the new pastor - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Places

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,509 views

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR SPIRITUAL POSITION IN CHRIST

    HEAVENLY PLACES THE EPHESIAN LETTER, WRITTEN BY THE APOSTLE PAUL AROUND 60 A.D WHILE IN PRISON IN ROME IS ONE OF SEVERAL LETTERS HE WROTE WHILE IMPRISONED. HE ADDRESSED SEVERAL REALITIES OF THE CHRISTIAN’S WALK IN THIS LETTER. THIS TEACHING ADDRESSES THE REALITY OF HEAVENLY PLACES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Baptism Says

    Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Mar 31, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,020 views

    A 3 point sermon on the subject of baptism and what it says about those who are being baptized.

    What a Baptism Says * The example- Jn. 1:29-34 * The explanation- 1st Cor 15:1-4 & Rom 6:1-4 * The expectation- Matt 28:19 & Acts 2:38,47 & Acts 9:18 I. Someone has been saved * “saved” = approx 50 times in N.T. in relation to being rescued. * rescued from what? Sins power, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Winters avatar

    The Local New Testament Church - "its Magnificence" Series

    Contributed by Joel Winters on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,113 views

    Magnificence = EXCELLENCE; SPLENDOR

    1. Magnificent because of its Founder. Matthew 1:23; Philippians 2:5-11 2. Magnificent because of its Love. 1 John 4:10 3. Magnificent because of its Blood. Ephesians 1:7; 1 John 1:7 4. Magnificent because of its Truth. 1 Timothy 3:15-16 5. Magnificent because of its Intercessor. Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    12 Steps Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022
     | 927 views

    by Carter (PhD) and Minirth (M.D.) https://www.amazon.com/Choosing-Forgive-Workbook-Frank-Minirth/dp/0785282556

    1. Openly recognize wrong deeds to be wrong deeds. 2. Recognize that your anger is not only normal but necessary. (Jesus, “after looking around at them with anger” Mark 3: 5; “Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” Ephesians 4: 26) 3. Realize how ongoing ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    The Blessed Symbolism Of The Olive Branch

    Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Oct 4, 2022
     | 1,358 views

    Supplications and Answered Prayers

    In the Holy Bible, we read of the magnificent history of our Blessed Master’s faithfulness and obedience to our most Holy Father and of our Lord’s fervency in prayer and supplications in His Earthly Ministry. In the blessed Book of Hebrews, Chapter five, verses seven through eight it is recorded ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Pastor Not Chairman

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 13, 2021
     | 2,270 views

    Not happy with the way your church is going? Let your pastor be a pastor, not the Chairman of the Board or the CEO.

    Topic on LinkedIn - Why Are Churches Run Like a Business When Paul's Model Kept Business and Church Separate? My comment: I believe that God calls pastors and not CEOs. Had the Church kept things simple we would not have the issues to address. Act 6:3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist