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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Ignorant Of God’s Mystery Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 77 ratings
     | 20,152 views

    The mystery of God about the salvation of the Jews. 1- God’s plan 2- God’s mercy 3- God’s wisdom 4- God’s glory

    INTRO.- ILL.- Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don't say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just answer yes or no." During one round, Bolt found the ball next to a tree, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I've Got A Reason To Listen!

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 5,095 views

    An apologetic for the authority of the Bible

    You've all played a game called "gossip" that points out the weakness of spoken words: A minister, a few years ago, tells his associate: "Next Sunday, at 10:00 p.m., Hailey's comet will appear here. This happens only once every 75 years. Have the SS classes arrange everyone outside to watch this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Nature Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,821 views

    The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

    The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Real Secret, The Beatitudes

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2014
     | 5,632 views

    The Beatitudes reveal that we can be more than happy. We can be blessed!

    Intro It is sometimes a puzzle to understand God's mind. His thinking is so far above ours. The secret is: there is no secret. People pay gurus millions to learn what is often half-baked wisdom and ignore the wonderful truth found in the beatitudes which is free to all (Matthew 5:1-12). These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bless Those Who Persecute You Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 7, 2014
    based on 81 ratings
     | 28,654 views

    Paul talks about how to be blessed with an inheritance from God. 1- Bless and don’t curse 2- Rejoice and mourn 3- Demote and associate 4- Befriend and don’t repay

    INTRO.- ILL.- A woman's husband dies. He had $20,000 left to his name. After everything is done at the funeral home and cemetery, she tells her closest friend that there is no money left. The friend says, "How can that be? You told me he had $20,000 a few days before he died. How could you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Touch Of Faith Can Make You Whole

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,313 views

    Are you willing to go the extra mile, knowing that the extra mile is never easy. What route do you take when life for you has become desperate? The woman with the issue of blood can teach us a lot about faith in the hardships of life.

    “For she said, “If I can just touch His robes, I’ll be made well!”  Introduction Are you willing to go the extreme to be with Jesus? That is the question I brought with me this morning, and this question is not just for you, it is for each and every one of us. Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,617 views

    We can relate to the Spirit through the feminine imagery present in scripture.

    God the Father. God the Son. And God the Holy Spirit. Three of my favorite things to talk about, and today we are going to talk about God the Holy Spirit. We talk less about the Holy Spirit than about the Father and the Son, and I think we understand the Holy Spirit less than we understand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,032 views

    Following Jesus is not easy, it's not impossible, but it is a challenge. Taking Jesus with you in your boat gives you the Master of the Sea and Storm

    * The life’s lessons which can be found from this one text are enormous. We could spend a month’s worth of message on this one passage and, quite likely, never repeat ourselves. The messages could be “Jesus calming your storm”, “Is Jesus in your boat?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Exam"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 18, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,470 views

    Testing our spirituality

    “The Exam” July 21, 2013 2 Corinthians 13:5 ”Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?” 1 John 4:1 “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Schooling Grace

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 29, 2013
     | 4,370 views

    A sermon that details the work of schooling grace after true conversion.

    "Schooling Grace" Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    His Name Shall Be Called......

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,797 views

    I would like for you to look with me in this message at this the first name of ISAIAH 9:6, and let us see if He is worthy of this name.

    TITLE: HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED….. SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 9:6 I am not sure about you, but I was growing tired and weary over the past 9-months hearing about Prince William and the Duchess, Kate as they waited the arrival of their first child. Maybe it is because our cultures are so different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Ministry Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 46,706 views

    A sermon examining the importance of extending mercy to others.

    A MINISTRY OF MERCY Matthew 9:9-13 When Jesus began His earthly ministry, He traveled the region of Galilee and began to call certain men to “follow Him” and to be His Disciples. The first four men that Jesus invited to follow Him were fishermen. Matthew tells us that Jesus was walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refine Or Destroy Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,551 views

    Jesus is quoted saying, "I came to...divide," and in another place He said, "I came to bring peace." Which is it? What would cause division in families? Division began very quickly after He physically left us. Has this division led to war?

    August 18, 2013 Refine or Destroy A bank robber in Virginia Beach got a nasty surprise when a dye pack designed to mark stolen money exploded in his Fruit-of-the-Looms. The robber apparently stuffed the loot down the front of his pants as he was running out the door. “He was seen hopping ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    ”schematics, Trademarks And Transformation” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 17, 2013
     | 5,074 views

    Why does our profession often times not coincide with the lives that we are living? Paul gives some instructions on living a TRANSFORMED LIFE.

    ”Schematics, Trademarks and Transformation” Romans 12:1-2 What would it be like if we had to get up and profess what we believed based on how we actually lived our lives? If we were honest, we might say: “I believe in God the Father, maker of heaven and earth”, with whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uncoverted Believers Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 15, 2013
     | 4,289 views

    Surrender, commitment, sacrifice of self

    UNCONVERTED BELIEVERS Matt 7: 21-23 April 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I was just 26 years old when I went to Haiti for the first time….I went to an orphanage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ