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  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    The Name We Claim Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009
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     | 4,627 views

    Early believers were able to face opposition and tribulation because they focused upon their identity, following Jesus. What is our identity?

    Sometimes, we get suckered in by the idea that identity and relationship are not important. We buy into Shakespeare’s rhetorical question and answer from Act II, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet: What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. We ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Will Of Man And The Will Of God:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 18, 2009
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     | 7,205 views

    Man does not have "free-will," because within himself man does not have the power to choose between good and evil.

    THE WILL OF MAN AND THE WILL OF GOD: Eph.1:1-5 2-21-09 Today I want to talk for a little while to do with “the will of man, and the will of God” so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s text found in; Ephesians 1:1-5 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All People Matter To God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 25, 2010
     | 9,972 views

    James speaks abruptly to believers who recognize status. This message teaches that all people matter because the ground is level at the cross.

    All People Matter To God James 2:1-12 * Let’s begin tonight by reviewing our “Core Values”. 1) The Bible is our guide book. 2) God loves us and has a plan for us. 3) All People matter to God. 4) We seek to honor God in all we do. 5) The Local church (that’s us) is the hope of the world. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unforgettable You

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,312 views

    Isaiah uses four word pictures to show us that we ought to trust God because of what he’s like.

    UNFORGETTABLE YOU Isaac Butterworth Isaiah 49:15-18 (NRSV) 15/ Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. 16/ See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    There Is Power In Preaching

    Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,157 views

    Solid biblical preaching is desperately needed in our world today. Why a sermon about preaching? Because there is great power in preaching!

    There is Power in preaching 2 Timothy 4:1-8 1. There is power in preaching because preaching is important to God: It was important to God in the Old Testament: Prophets sent to preach God’s will. Prophets brought the “Word of the Lord” to people. Prophets declared God’s righteous judgment on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Keys To Becoming What God Wants You To Be Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,262 views

    Think about what God has done for you because of your spiritual connection to Christ and then act in the Spirit’s power.

    1. THINK… Think about the benefits of being spiritually connected to Christ. A. Think about what Christ has done for you in the past: “You DIED.” Christ has given you a new LIFE. Believers, at the moment of their salvation, spiritually participate in Christ’s death and resurrection. “I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something Is About To Happen

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 23,194 views

    Elijah told his servant to tell Ahab to get down because the rain was coming. Something is about to happen in your life.

    “Something is about to Happen” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Kings 18:41-46. “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for [there is] a sound of abundance of rain. So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Jesus Christ: The One And Only Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,460 views

    Jesus Christ was fully God and fully man. Because both of these are true He is the only one who is able to be our Savior.

    Sermon 12/3/06-Jesus Christ: The Only One-Matt. 1:1-25 Jesus Christ was fully God and fully man. Because both of these are true He is the only one who is able to be our Savior. Turn to Matthew 1 This morning begin series through Matthew. A Sunday School Christmas pageant One boy really wanted ...read more

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    The Inaugural Message Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    We need to repent because: 1. We have a problem. 2. Something better has come. 3. The Kingdom is here.

    One of my favorite cartoon strips is “Frank and Earnest.” Frank is in the courtroom standing before the judge who says to him, “It’s ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty.’ You can’t plead ‘I gotta be me.’” The cartoon is humorous because it touches a reality in our culture which places the need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Four Spiritual Qualities Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Rodney Owens on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,625 views

    This sermon, the third in the series of three, discusses the spiritual qualities that should be evident in a disciple’s life because of their walk with Jesus Christ.

    The Discipleship of All Believers – Four Spiritual Qualities of a Disciple (Week Three) 11/16/2003 Introduction: We began our look two weeks ago at what is a disciple by looking at Mark 1:16- 18: And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Mother's Day - A Mother's Love

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 4,067 ratings
     | 686,148 views

    I know that many mothers pray. Sometimes they pray out of necessity. Sometimes they pray because motherhood is not easy, but extremely difficult.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGECHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2018) TEXT: Matthew 20:20?23 ILL. Someone wrote, "Mother's Day is traditionally the day when children give something back to their mothers for all the spit they produce to wash dirty faces, all the old gum they held in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep Reaching!

    Contributed by James Groce on May 1, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,450 views

    To "reach forth" is a progressive action, one which continues even as we gain rewards because the ultimate is not yet in our grasp!

    KEEP REACHING! Text: Phil. 3:13. To "reach forth" is a progressive action, one which continues even as we gain rewards because the ultimate is not yet in our grasp! This kind of "reaching" keeps us going even when we stumble or slip. Remember....Keep Reaching! Solomon said, The end of a thing is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stick With The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    Stick With the Good Shepherd 1) Because his pain is our gain 2) Even when our gain brings pain

    “No pain, no gain.” That saying is true isn’t it? If you want to get your muscles into shape, you’ll need to work them to the point of exhaustion. That will cause some pain in the manner of sore muscles the day after your workout. Wouldn’t it be great if someone else’s pain could be your gain? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joseph A Righteous Father

    Contributed by Wesley Esquivel on Apr 18, 2008
     | 4,100 views

    Why did God choose Joseph to be His only Son’s foster father? Because Joseph ws a righteous man.

    Joseph a Righteous Father– Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Adoption Agencies look for a good father to care for adopted children. They investigate their criminal background, family history, mental state of being, financial dealings, and so forth. Adoptions agencies look for a man that has honesty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Think Like Him

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 2, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,505 views

    If you feel as though you are going round in circles you probably are, Because God thinks differently than you.

    If you feel as though you are going round in circles you probably are, Because God thinks differently than you. Isaiah 55:8-11 “My thoughts are completely different from yours,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal