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  • John Hamby avatar

    Peace In The Midst Of A Pandemic

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 14, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,774 views

    If this year has taught us anything as Christians it is that this world may not be as stable as we once thought. So how are Christians to respond to a world in the midst of a pandemic?

    Peace in the Midst of a Pandemic Just over a year ago I retired as the pastor of FBC Vilonia, boy did I pick the year. 2020 is cer-tainly not a year that any of us is likely to forget. The year of a “pandemic” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Was The Real Reason For Palm Sunday? And The Donkey’s Special Part! A Palm Sunday Message Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,323 views

    How does the donkey feature in the Palm Sunday account? Its story is interesting. We look at the prophetic Psalm 118; the entry Jesus made into Jerusalem; Isaac; and how that connects with His yet future Jerusalem entry at the Second Coming when He rides on the white horse not a donkey.

    WHAT WAS THE REAL REASON FOR PALM SUNDAY? AND THE DONKEY’S SPECIAL PART! A PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE Welcome again to all of you and we have a message today that shares some wonderful passages of scripture for this event known as Palm Sunday. The reason for Palm Sunday separates into four sections ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Error Of Balaam – Making Profit From The Work Of The Lord – Part 1 Jude 1:10-11b Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022
     | 2,966 views

    A donkey in the hands of the Lord, is superior to a donkey of a man. Balaam was the real donkey. If it was not for an obedient donkey, Balaam would have died as a disobedient donkey, and the obedient donkey would have lived. Jude continues the message on false teachers

    THE ERROR OF BALAAM – MAKING PROFIT FROM THE WORK OF THE LORD – PART 1 Jude 1:10-11b {{Jude 1:10 “These men revile the things which they do not understand, and like unreasoning animals, they are destroyed by these things which they know by instinct. Jude 1:11 Woe to them for they have gone the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Catch The Wind

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,663 views

    CATCH THE WIND Energized by the Power of the Holy Spirit Notice Jude shows us three ways we can build ourselves up in the faith. Our faith is developed as we [1] pray in the Holy Spirit, [2] stay in the center of God’s love, and [3] keep open and ready

    CATCH THE WIND Energized by the Power of the Holy Spirit Jude 1:20-21 • Jude 1:20-21 (MsgB) [20] But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, [21] staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard White avatar

    Just Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,378 views

    Max Lucado’s book is the idea behind this series. The heart of Jesus is a key characteristic in being a Christian. In an opening to the Max Lucado book of the same title he says: “God loves us the way we are. He loves us too much to leave us the way we

    Just like Jesus In an opening to the Max Lucado book of the same title he says: “God loves us the way we are. He loves us too much to leave us the way we are. He wants us to be Just Like Jesus.” In the book are 12 sections dealing with the heart and how we can have a heart like Jesus. If the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Archie Luper avatar

    #7: How To Light A Fire Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,097 views

    I want to begin my thoughts this morning with a fella who was going to sky dive for the first time. After all lessons he went out and jumped out of plane, but this time he panicked. He couldn’t remember how to open parachute. Falling quickly to earth, whe

    I. INTRODUCTION I want to begin my thoughts this morning with a fella who was going to sky dive for the first time. After all lessons he went out and jumped out of plane, but this time he panicked. He couldn’t remember how to open parachute. Falling quickly to earth, when of all things, he passes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Instant Winners

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,297 views

    HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED AT A PACKAGE,OR A SOFT DRINK BOTTLE,AND FOUND THE WORDS:"BE AN INSTANT WINNER?"PERHAPS YOU OPENED IT AND FOUND THE WORDS: "SORRY,PLEASE TRY AGAIN" YOU WILL NEVER HEAR THESE WORDS FROM GOD.ALL WHO CHOOSE CHRIST AS PERSONAL SAVIOR WILL

    INSTANT WINNERS 9/16/07 TEXT: ROMANS CHAPTER 9 VS. 9--13 INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED INSIDE A PACKAGE; MAYBE A CEREAL BOX, A CANDY WRAPPER, OR UNDER A SOFT DRINK CAP AND FOUND THE WORDS: “YOU COULD BE AN INSTANT WINNER” **** ONLY YOURS SAID, (AND MINE ALSO) : ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Shows Approval Through Baptism

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,982 views

    “As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased’” Mark 1:10-11.

    Theme: God shows approval through baptism Text: Gen. 1:1-5; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 It is one thing to be accepted by God and quite another thing to be approved by Him. In Rev. 17:14 the Scriptures reveal that Jesus Christ has an army of followers through whom He fights and overcomes His ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ # 2 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,014 views

    Revelation is an open book in which God reveals His plans and purposes to His church. When Daniel finished writing his prophecy over 500 years B.C., he was instructed in Dan. 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the

    REV. Study- # 2 -Rev.1:1-6 4-25-09 Revelation is an open book in which God reveals His plans and purposes to His church. When Daniel finished writing his prophecy over 500 years B.C., he was instructed in Dan. 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Jesus Sends Out His Priceless Gospel Of Repentance

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,670 views

    What price could you set on the gospel work a pastor does? Think about that as Jesus shows us what he expects from the preachers he sends and what he expects from the hearers. Parts: A. It comes as a free gift. B. Receive it with open hearts and homes.

    Text: Mark 6:7-13 Theme: Jesus Sends Out His Priceless Gospel of Repentance A. It comes as a free gift B. Receive it with open hearts and homes Season: Pentecost 8b Date: July 26, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/Jesus-Sends-Out-His-Priceless-Gospel-of-Repentance-Mark6_7-13.html ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    A Wild Story Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,990 views

    What was it about the shepherds that inspired God to reveal the wondrous birth of His Son to them over all the others? As I looked into this question, I discovered what I believe is the 5-fold Process that God uses to reveal Christ to us… if we’re open t

    A Wild Story Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 27, 2009 I want to start out this morning by having you watch this video clip, and then I want you to tell me what you see… Show video clip of violin player… Ok… tell me what you saw… (response from congregation) ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2011
     | 5,062 views

    Many of us can remember him. We may have watched him....or our kids or grand kids may have. Plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, nice smile.....over the years not much changed with the show; it was always the same house-same outfit and the same opening

    “Won’t you be My Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Show video clip of Mr Rogers singing his opening song. Many of us can remember him. We may have watched him....or our kids or grand kids may have. Plain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Peace - It Is Well With My Soul Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,545 views

    In this message we look at the example of the “Prince of Peace” from Matthew 14:22-34Open Link in New Window. Here is the often heard story of how Christ walks on water and Peter steps out to meet Him. Peter then takes his eyes off Christ and begins to si

    **** The text here may best be called a collection of notes from http://www.higherpraise.com/outlines/series.htm. As the message for this sermon was shared, it was a skimming over major points rather than a run down of everything in this document. **** This sermon can be listened to online by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    God Has Some Big Windows

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 9, 2015
     | 7,265 views

    There are 4 times in the Bible where God says He’ll open a window in heaven. This doesn’t sound very impressive, until you stop to think God’s windows are gigantic in scope.See how you can profit from God's windows.

    GOD HAS SOME BIG WINDOWS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I read about one crotchety old couple, Victor & Shirley, who’d been married for 65 years, being interviewed by the Huntsville Item. 2. "So Shirley," asks the reporter, "Exactly how old are you?" "I am 88 years old, and I hope to live to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Hinkle avatar

    Who Is The Warrior? Revelation 19:11-17 Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,315 views

    John sees Jesus return not as humble suffering servant but as a Mighty warrior--the greatest entrance of all time!I used Steve Harvey's introduction of Jesus Christ for an opener. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCRW3pQft1U

    There has never been such an amazing, beautiful entrance described in Revelation 19. This is the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ, John called it our blessed hope, when He returns. Jesus promised, I will come back, first time he came to fulfill the prophets witness as suffering servant, this next itme ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist