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  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    From Nobody To Nobility

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016
     | 7,878 views

    How God uses the least of people for His purposes

    TITLE: From Nobody to Nobility TEXT: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO: The leader of a nation has an awesome responsibility. He can unite or divide the people. He can build up or tear down the nation. He can be cruel or compassionate. In other nations the people have no choice who their leader will be, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kissing Frogs ( Apostolic Action )

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 173 ratings
     | 48,469 views

    We must fight the good fight. We must finish the race. Remember you are the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World. What you do no matter how small it may seem does make a difference. Beloved, Please Remember the Frogs. Updated January 2020.

    We have talked about Piety, ......Filling our life with Christ. We have discussed Study ... deepening our understanding of Gods will for us. Yet ... These two things are not complete, without Action. Just as a three legged stool is not complete... without the third leg. Action will remind us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Crying In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023
     | 1,504 views

    If we don’t live the Gospel, how will people believe that Christ also lives? People must see that we are real, before they will believe that Jesus is.

    I expect most of you know by now that we have a homegrown preacher next week. Our newest deacon, Drew Johnson, is going to be my sub on December 26 while I’m off basking in sunny Minneapolis. He’s been up here before, of course: many of you remember when he was a shepherd in our Christmas pageant a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lost Identity

    Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 28,145 views

    Lost Identity is a sermon expressing the need to allow Christ to control our lives. When we come to Christ our identity is lost forever. We take on the identity of "Christ liveth in me." "For to me to live is Christ." Our desire is to please God and n

    Lost Identity Galatians 2:20, "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me." I cannot tell you the many people that have came to me about losing their identity. Most of us keep our identity in our wallets. Identification is something that we use ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What's Wrong With Our Fishing

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 6,843 views

    Why are we not winning more people to Christ?

    LUKE 5:1-9 “WHAT’S WRONG WITH OUR FISHING?” A) Back in July, I attended the National Association Of FWB’s in Memphis, Tenn. * It was my very first, and I’m telling you, I loved it! * There was great preaching ... Booths set up in the Convention Center ... Church growth ... * I read stories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Hearn avatar

    It's Time To Rip The Roof Off This Place!

    Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 38,819 views

    A sermon urging listeners to bring people to Jesus.

    I heard a story about a dude who brought a friend to church who only typically attended twice a year: on Christmas and Easter (Chreaster). As they were walking out after the service was over – the pastor was standing at the door shaking everyone’s hands. He grabbed the dude’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Y Christian?

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,384 views

    Why are we so concerned that people should become christians?

    Y CHRISTIAN Romans 10.1-13 George Barna, a market researcher on Christianity, recently revealed that 51%, or 1 out of 2 people, believed ‘good people’ went to heaven. Sophie Loren, some of you are old enough to know who that is, said this when asked if she was going to heaven: “I should to heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    How Will You Respond To Jesus Christ? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 30, 2021
     | 5,644 views

    1. We must speak to the Lord for lost people (vs. 1). 2. We must not stumble over the Lord (vs. 2-5). 3. We must be saved by the Lord (vs. 6-13). 4. We must be sent by the Lord (vs. 13-15).

    How Will You Respond to Jesus Christ? The Book of Romans Romans 10:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 11, 2018 (Revised March 30, 2021) BACKGROUND *Please open your Bibles to Romans chapter 10. Most of you know that in Romans 9-11, Paul was led by the Holy Spirit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give It A Rest: Taking Time For A Pit Stop Series

    Contributed by George Casady on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 19,186 views

    Encouragement for people to take a God-given sabbath rest.

    Give It A Rest Exodus 23:10-12 What advice can I give you for the New Year? I pondered this as I anticipated this morning worship service. What practical friendly pastor-like advice might I give that would be helpful and apply to pretty much our entire church as we look ahead to a New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 3: The Prayers Of Many

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 15, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 841 views

    The Christian life is relationships: first with God and second with people.

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. That two people praying together is both powerful and practical to get answers to prayers. 2. To get a burden to begin praying with a prayer partner who challenges you to pray for even bigger things. 3. Apply the power of agreement-prayer to see God actively work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Struggle To Be Holy

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 1, 2012
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,184 views

    Then there are those who have a genuine desire to live a life that is pleasing to God but become discouraged when they aren’t where they want to be. I want you to see God’s call for us to be holy, the obstacles to being holy, and the path of holiness.

    The Struggle to Be Holy Romans 7:14-25 Living the Christian life involves facing both conflict and struggle. You cannot live the Christian life without being confronted with such. Because of these struggles, there are those who would say that it’s impossible to live the Christian life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hand Of The Lord In Scripture

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,638 views

    The Hand of the Lord: 1. is mighty. 2. is dangerous and deadly against His enemies. 3. empowers His servants. 4. can be heavy to discipline His people. 5. will help His people. 6. will always be with His people today.

    The Hand of the Lord in Scripture Exodus 9:1 - 1 Peter 5:7 Bible Study by Rick Crandall BACKGROUND: *This study grew out of a desire to better understand the hand of the Lord after I preached a message on Acts 11:21. There God's Word says, "the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Lanthrip avatar

    The Doctrine Of Repentance

    Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006
     | 5,052 views

    Today’s message is one of deepest importance to both the lost and the saved; repentance, is not just a necessity it is crucial to salvation and a life well pleasing to God. Although one cannot lose his/her salvation (falling from grace i.e.…) we do backs

    The Doctrine Of Repentance Acts 26:20 Intro: Today’s message is one of deepest importance to both the lost and the saved; repentance, is not just a necessity it is crucial to salvation and a life well pleasing to God. Although one cannot lose his/her salvation (falling from grace i.e.…) we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Grow In The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013
     | 4,860 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Can you please everyone? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To point out that if our relationship and knowledge of GOD is right, men's point of view will be corrected as well. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 2:26 (Amplified Bible) N

    I. EXORDIUM: Can you please everyone? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To point out that if our relationship and knowledge of GOD is right, men's point of view will be corrected as well. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 2:26 (Amplified Bible) Now the boy Samuel grew and was in favor both ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cohabitation And Christians Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,355 views

    What are some ways that we must please God in the area of our sexual purity? (Material adapted from Walter Kaiser's book, What Does the Lord Require?: A Guide for Preaching and Teaching Biblical Ethics, chapter 6 Cohabitation and Fornication pg. 79-89)

    HoHum: A mother was concerned when she heard that her son had a live in girlfriend. She went to his house. Her son was the only one home. The son said, “It’s not what you think, Mom. She needed a place to stay. She has her bedroom and I have mine.” The son then showed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ