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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Be The Best You Can Be

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 92 ratings
     | 20,846 views

    A message about Christian Service, and putting our best effort into everything we do for Christ.

    BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE Ecclesiastes 9:10 INTRO: One of the top 4 advertisers on sports TV is the Armed Services. Of the several branches, the Army gets the most publicity. Their slogan is known by almost anyone who watches sports. "Be all that you can be—in the Army." That’s a pretty good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Prayed For Those He Loved Series

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    As Jesus prayed with great passion in the garden for his disciples, that same prayer was for all of those who would follow him.

    Introduction: Our Lord was about to go through a great trial of horror on the cross and yet, he took the time in the middle of his own agony to lift up in earnest prayer to his Father the needs of his followers. Jesus prayed for his disciples, including those of us who follow him today. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Death Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    exposition on Matt ch 14

    THE DEATH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Matthew 14 v. 1 - 21 in this portion we have :- 1. Herod’s reaction to John’s death v. 2 "this is John the baptist" Note:- (a) The opportunities he had received. Herod had heard God’s word by John on many occasions, he heard and respected it, "he did many things", ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,957 views

    an exposition on Matt ch 26

    THE CROSS Matthew 26 v. 1 - 16 1. The Revelation of the Cross v. 1 & 2 "the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified" (a) The nearness of His death v. 2 "after two days" (b) The nature of His death v. 2 "betrayed to be crucified" (c) The necessity of His death v. 2 "the passover" - explains :- (1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Redemption Through The Blood

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,074 views

    For man to be reconciled to God and have the relationship and fellowship with Him restored, it required redeeming man from the deadly consequence of sin.

    REDEMPTION THROUGH HIS BLOOD “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” Ephesians 1:7 The word “redemption” means “the act or process of buying back”. When sin entered the human race through Adam it resulted in spiritual death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Bowl Judgment Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,488 views

    Second Bowl Judgment

    Revelation 16:3, “Then the second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it became like the blood of a corpse. And everything in the sea died.” The reason why these bowl judgments are so severe as I stated in my introduction to the bowl judgments are that these bowl judgments ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Make Your Children Proud! (Father/Mother's Day)

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,837 views

    Train your children, be an example for your children, and follow the biblical model of parenthood.

    Make Your Children Proud Proverbs 17:6 INTRODUCTION I. Personal Experiences A. B. C. (Before Children)–All the Answers. B. A. D. (After Diapers)–Not a Clue! II. Before Birth A. Gung Ho! 1. Painting the room 2. Buying all the necessities B. Still had all the answers. III. Baby placed in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Agree Or Disagree - Part 4

    Contributed by Paul George on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,100 views

    Do You agree or disagree the Scriptures reveal God’s purpose in the creation of the world and man?

    Do You Agree Or Disagree-Part 4 1st Corinthians 2:11 Do You agree or disagree the Scriptures reveal God’s purpose in the creation of the world and man? Paul speaks of "the things of God" which only the Spirit knows, yet by that same Spirit we may be given understanding. Whatever God has done, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dennis Clark avatar

    3 Keys To Enduring Trials Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 8,750 views

    These messages rely heavily upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries, only the error are mine

    3 Keys to enduring Trials James 1: 4-12 We have already observed in our 1st message that joy and understanding are supernatural responses to trials. Joy is available through the presence of God in our trials and through our will to endure for Christ sake. Joy for a Christian does not depend upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To Basics

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,628 views

    A message on the basics of the Christian life.

    BACK TO BASICS 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 INTRO: After a losing football season, the coach of a well-known college team said his plans for the next year were to get back to basics. He was referring to blocking, tackling, timing, and execution, which are the ingredients necessary for a winning season. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Back To Basics

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,540 views

    The Christian life contains basics which may be seen as equivalent to blocking, tackling, and execution in football.

    BACK TO BASICS 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 INTRO: After a losing football season, the coach of a well-known college team said his plans for the next year were to get back to basics. He was referring to blocking, tackling, timing, and execution, which are the ingredients necessary for a winning season. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    God Has To Make An Example

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    You can’t profit illegally from the giving of your Time, Talent or Money especially when there is a command on what you are suppose to give.

    God Has To Make An Example Acts 5: 1-11 Did anyone notice that 75 churches closed last week? Why do you think they closed? Introduction In the text there is 1) Greed (Vs. 1- 2) Selfishness (Vs.3) 3) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    After This Manner - Pray

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008
     | 1,891 views

    A description of how we are to approach God in our prayer life.

    Introduction: 1. The Necessity of Prayer 2. The Amount of Prayer- 1 Th 5:17, Ro 12:12 3. The Act of Prayer - PRAY 4. The Effect of Prayer I. We can come Boldly - vs. 9 A. We have Access - Eph 2:18, Eph 3:12 B. We have Affiliation - we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Carter avatar

    The Blood

    Contributed by David Carter on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,872 views

    SERMON OF THE BLOOD OF CHRIST

    THE BLOOD LEVITICUS 17:11 - FOR THE LIFE OF THE FLESH IS IN THE BLOOD: AND I HAVE GIVEN IT TO YOU UPON THE ALTAR TO MAKE AN ATONEMENT FOR YOUR SOULS: FOR IT IS THE BLOOD THAT MAKES AN ATONEMENT FOR THE SOUL. LET US LOOK AT SOME MAJOR FUNCTIONS THE BLOOD DOES TO HELP US MAINTAIN LIFE. 1. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victor Or Victim

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,559 views

    Choosing to be tranformed by the words and authority of Christ can enable us to live as a victor or as a victim.

    Victor or Victim / Mark 1: 21 - 28 Intro: “A New York columnist set out to prove that no one really listened to what anyone said at a party. When he was invited to a party, he always arrived late. When the hostess greeted him, he explained his tardy arrival by saying, “I had to stop for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed