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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Who Is Your Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2012
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    A relevant series focusing on Psalm 23

    Who’s Your Shepherd? July 8, 2012 Psalm 23 Is there anything you want? Of course there is — Maybe you want a new car new house new friends lose weight taller want a better job financial success new clothes NO debt more toys /gadgets peace in your life health someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Do You Need A Second Chance? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 16, 2023
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    Based on John 21:1-19 - Sermon encourages hearers to know that Jesus hasn't given up on them & wants to restore them in their times of failure & broken promises.

    “DO YOU NEED A SECOND CHANCE?” John 21:1-19 FBCF – 4/16/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever broken a promise? Done something or said something that disappointed someone? Hard to recover from those moments sometimes. - Sometimes the broken promise or the moment of disappointment is not a monumental thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Pause To Appreciate Psalm 23: “the Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want. Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 17, 2010
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    In this sermon series, we discover some truths that we've taken fort granted concerning this wonderful and familiar Psalm. In this one, we learn that God's supply for his sheep is unlimited!

    TEXT: Psalm 23 TITLE: PAUSE TO APPRECIATE Psalm 23: “The Lord is my Shepherd, I Shall not want. . .” SERIES: Pause TOPIC: God’s provision / self control OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 7, 2010 PROP.: God’s abundant provision leaves us not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    Christ Wants You To Be His Servant Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Sep 9, 2006
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    This is From the series Who Does Christ Want Me To Be. HIS SERVANT. A message that encourages us to serve others. Serving the needs of others. Through Caring for others Through Comforting others and Through counseling others.

    Who Does Christ Want Me To Be? (Series pt1) CHRIST WANTS YOU TO BE HIS SERVANT Can you say today of the Lord Jesus Christ and of yourself… Can you say…….“I AM HIS SERVANT” If anyone would come to Christ then they MUST call him master…an not only call Him Master but they must Live for Him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "Weighed In The Balance”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 2, 2017
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    Three statements Jesus will say to some on Judgment Day. 1. Don’t tell me you have faith if you don’t even tithe. 2. Don’t tell me you are saved when you are living in rebellion. 3. Don’t tell me you love me when you didn't seek Me

    “Weighed in the Balance” February 5, 2017 Daniel 5:1-31 Have you ever been at a party and someone did or said something that changed the entire thing for everyone? Way back when – I might have been the one to say something crude or inappropriate and spoiled it for everyone. I never did anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "So, You Want To Become Famous?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 4, 2008
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that “obedience” to God’s instructions leads to “name” popularity with God.

    Genesis 12:1-9 8 June 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Christians with desires to become famous need to become more obedient to the Words of God. REFERENCES: Genesis 12:1-9 (The Call of Abraham and his journey); Hebrews 11:9 (NIV) By faith he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Messiah God Wants, Not Necessarily The One You Want Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2021
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    Why did Jesus not heal many of the sick in His own home town?

    Monday of 22nd week in Course 1 Cor 2: 1-5; Lk 4: 16-30 Hearing today’s Gospel with fresh ears might lead some of us to be a little critical of Jesus. After all, the townsfolk of Nazareth welcomed Jesus back and invited Him to act as lector and even give the homily. When he told them that He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    When You Really Need God To Show Up

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2016
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    The story is Elijah's proposed show-down between God and Baal at Mount Carmel. God doesn't want just part of us. He wants all of us, and he will tolerate no substitute, because he knows nothing else will satisfy in his place.

    1 Kings 18:20-39 When You Really Need God to Show Up Today’s story might be called, “The Great Show-down at Mount Carmel.” It is an ultimate, winner-takes-all kind of challenge, Yahweh God vs. Baal. Which one is real? Which one will come through for his people? But why all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    How Does One Get To Heaven

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2018
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    A contrast, between a child who received Jesus just the way He offers and a wealthy adult who wanted to come to Jesus on his own terms.

    “How Does One Get To Heaven?” Luke 18:15-27 So how does one get right with God? How does one get to Heaven? Previously in Luke chapter eighteen, Jesus has just told the Parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    What Every Woman Wants Her Man To Know Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
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    Men, this is what every woman wants you to know: 1. She wants and needs you to lead 5:22-24 2. She wants and needs your sacrifice 5:25-27 3. She wants and needs your tenderness 5:28-30

    What Every Woman Wants Her Man to Know Ephesians 5:22-30 Men, this is what every woman wants you to know: 1. She wants and needs you to lead 5:22-24 2. She wants and needs your sacrifice 5:25-27 3. She wants and needs your tenderness 5:28-30 Be attentive in conversation Be gentle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    A Purpose And A Need To Remember Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008
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     | 4,845 views

    Our need for and use of memorials.

    Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 4:1-9, 19-24 Title: A Purpose and a Need to Remember I. The Need for Memorials • To Remember Deuteronomy 6:12-15 -- 12 then beware, lest you forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. 13 You shall fear the LORD your God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Do You Want To Be Like Jesus Today? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012
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     | 8,641 views

    How often do you think about the things of God? How much time do you spend reading the Bible? There is so much in God’s word that we need to put into practice in our own lives. We need to ensure we are not running on empty.

    The Proof of the Spirit 1 John 4:10-4:17 This month in our Fresh Fire series we are considering the Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus. Looking at the life of Christ, is something that is essential for every believer. To help us grow in our understanding of Him & our relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Help More People Meet Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 21, 2019
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     | 7,571 views

    God wants us to help more people meet Jesus... 1. Because Jesus is our model (vs. 43). 2. Because Jesus is the Messiah (vs. 44-46). 3. Because the need is so massive (vs. 47-48). 4. Because the future is miraculous for all who believe (vs. 49-51).

    God Wants Us to Help More People Meet Jesus The Gospel of John John 1:43-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 27, 2016 (Revised June 21, 2019) *If you are a Christian today, let me ask you: How did you meet Jesus? *I know a lady who has an unusual salvation story. Her name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Beware Of An Unbelieving Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013
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    To show that we need to guard our heart from unbelief.

    I. EXORDIUM: Take care of your heart. Proverbs 4:23 (Amplified Bible) 4:23 Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to guard our heart from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 5, 2023
     | 1,977 views

    God wants us to: 1. Wake up to the suffering of our Savior (vs. 36-38). 2. Wake up to the seriousness of our sin (vs. 38-39). 3. Wake up to the strength we need from our Savior (vs. 40-46).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:36-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 5, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. By this time, the Lord and His disciples had finished their last Passover meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist