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  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    The Power Of One

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,980 views

    Each of us is important to God and God can use one person to make a difference.

    One Sunday morning, a priest wakes up and decides to go golfing. He calls his boss and says that he feels very sick, and won't be able to go to work. Way up in heaven, Saint Peter sees all this and asks God, ''Are you really going to let him get away with this?'' ''No, I guess not,'' says God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Heaven For Real? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,689 views

    Seven answers to seven questions about what heaven is really like.

    INTRODUCTION Today, I’m going to be talking about Heaven. A man died and went to Heaven. St. Peter asked him, “Why should I let you into Heaven?” The guy said, “Well, I tried to help other people.” “Can you give me an example?” “Sure. Once I was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hoping Against Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,624 views

    Three realities of Biblical hope: 1) Its Analysis (Rom. 4:18–19), 2) Its Assurance (Rom. 4:20- 22), and 3) Its Application (Rom. 4:23–25).

    After six months of intense fighting that shut down oil-production facilities and forced massive evacuations of expatriate oil workers, Libya’s future as a place to do business brightened dramatically as leaders of the Libyan uprising met with world powers in Paris France to map out the country’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Narrow Minded Christ Followers Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012
     | 7,995 views

    Being a genuine Christ follower requires more than just our words or actions – it requires a heart to know Jesus.

    When I first began to prepare the message this week, I had a nice attention catching illustration that I was going to use to open the sermon. But the more that I worked on the message this week, the more I became convinced that this is such an important message that I don’t want to waste even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Complete Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 24, 2012
     | 7,332 views

    Do we have a heart of forgiveness or fault finding? How we answer this question reveals if our heart is fully committed to God.

    A lawyer was reading the will of a rich man. All of the people who were mentioned in the will were required to attend: “To you, my loving wife Rose, who stood by me in rough times, as well as good, I leave her the house and $2 million.” “To my daughter Jessica, who looked after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consulting The Brothers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2011
     | 5,876 views

    Despite the independence to which Baptists hold, we seek to co-operate with fellow believers to the extend permitted by the Word.

    “Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mountain Of Waiting Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,881 views

    It is in the wilderness that God meets us.

    What do you think of when you hear the word ‘mountains’? If you’ve been through Vermont, or out to Lake Louise, you probably think of majestic beauty. The image I used for the slide you see on the screen right now was taken just down the road from where we stayed in Quartzsite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enduring The Storms On The Path Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Douglas Lynch on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,307 views

    The storms of life often come as a direct result of our obedience to Christ. Remember, he’s got his eye on you. You aren’t alone. He allowed you to face this storm for a purpose. Often that purpose is to let you get a glimpse of his glory when he pass

    Enduring The Storms On the Path of Obedience Mark 6:45-56 Last week we looked on as Jesus taught his men that if they were going to follow him they would have to be both Obedient and Attentive. In other words they would have to listen to God for direction and obey, but they must also keep their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freely Give

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
     | 10,063 views

    We have been given freely out of Christ’s rich grace. How we respond to that grace will be seen in how freely we give to others.

    Freely Give Matthew 10:1-15 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness. Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Success In Riches

    Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,994 views

    Many years of experience show that if money does not serve the Kingdom, then it perverts, spoils, and destroys its owners.

    Two sides to the financial coin Many years of experience show that if money does not serve the Kingdom, then it perverts, spoils, and destroys its owners. Therefore, your motives should be right. If you feel that you got off track, humble yourself before God or make a covenant with Him. One woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Blessing Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 5, 2012
     | 12,105 views

    If you want your future to be better than your past, don’t give into your passions. Instead, rest in God’s provision of a King, King Jesus, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, who died to save us from our sins.

    Pastor Donn Moomaw was preaching in Bel Air, Maryland, where a lady came up to him after a sermon and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her and then went home to think about it. It’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Discourage, Destroy, Depose

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,294 views

    A study in the book of Nehemiah 6: 1 – 19

    Nehemiah 6: 1 – 19 Discourage, destroy, depose The Conspiracy Against Nehemiah 6 Now it happened when Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall, and that there were no breaks left in it (though at that time I had not hung the doors in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Am Second Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,488 views

    John settled the fact that Jesus is number one.

    I Am Second Mark 1:2-11 Rev. Brian Bill September 19-20, 2015 Prayer Transition: “Bless the Lord O my soul, worship His holy name” Last week we camped in the very first verse of Mark’s manuscript and established the importance of being gospel-centric and mission-focused. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    No Mere Men-9--Sec. 3, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2014
     | 3,612 views

    9 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-IX—1Corinthians 3:1-23 —SECTION 3(:18-23)—Their BOAST— Attention: When it comes down to it, without tools, Mere Men’s abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire. All mankind realizes that their world is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hate Your Own Father And Mother Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,530 views

    Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of a takeover, not a makeover

    Over the last decade or so, makeover TV shows have become one of the most popular genres of programs. Among the most popular and influential of these programs are: • Extreme Makeover – began airing in 2002. Individuals volunteered to receive an extensive makeover involving plastic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist