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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Leaky Disciples

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    Dated 1988; post-revival message. We do not retain the Spirit after a period of excitement because we have not counted the cost, we are victims of low self-esteem, or we are not our own persons.

    Nothing is more annoying than to be trying to transport some liquid in a leaky vessel. You think you’ve got whatever it is all secure and ready for use, and then all of a sudden you find out it has leaked and drained allover the place ... and nothing is more disturbing and frustrating. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Worry

    Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,982 views

    This sermon highlights a person who had been graced by God to mourn without bitterness, to sorrow without anger, to trust without resentment, and to rest in the peace of Christ which surpasses every man’s understanding.

    Lectionary 8 Matthew 6:24-34 Money! One thing that I have learned as a Pastor is that people worry about money. Even when I meet with couples that are planning to get married money is a number one concern. Worrying about money is said to be one of the biggest concerns in our society today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Disciple Or Apostle? Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 30, 2013
     | 6,215 views

    Jesus sends out the 70 as an advance party with specific instructions. Do we follow the same instructions in our world? By knowing how to overcome big lies with personal teaching, we bring people to God.

    July 7, 2013 Disciple or Apostle? Two Women waiting at the Pearly Gates strike up a conversation. "How'd you die?" the first woman asks. "I froze to death," says the second. "That's awful," says the first woman. "How does it feel to freeze to death?" "It's very ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Henderson avatar

    Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up!" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,549 views

    All of us need to understand that temptation is universal. If you ever meet someone who is never tempted by anything there is only one conclusion you can draw about that person. They’re dead.

    LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” James 1:13-17 For the past seven weeks we have been looking at the hurts, habits and hang-ups that all of us deal with. In this process of RECOVERY we have walked through 6 choices we must make to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Jesus To The Overwhelmed Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 4,199 views

    A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation.What do we do about suffering? Draw close to the God of all comfort. Draw close to those who are in need of God's comfort.

    Being Jesus to the Overwhelmed 1 Corinthians 1:3-5 November 6, 2016 A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. What do we do about suffering? 1. Draw close to the God of all comfort. vv.3-4a Romans 8:32 Being a Christ-follower does not insulate us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualified To Decide-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2017
     | 4,258 views

    6 of 6. Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians for trusting secular sources in rectify grievances among themselves. The Church is uniquely fitted to properly rectify personal grievances. Christians are qualified to rectify grievances thru Their...

    QUALIFIED To DECIDE-VI—1Corinthians 6:1-11 OR Qualified To Rectify Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians because they sought out & trusted secular sources to rectify/correct personal grievances among themselves. ‘Grievance’—‘A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Sundays To Easter: Mary Magdalene’s Undying Love For A Risen Savior Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 1, 2021
     | 3,857 views

    John 20 records Mary Magdalene's journeys to the tomb where the body of Jesus was placed. She was the first person to see and speak with the Risen Lord Jesus, and showed Him her undying love.

    Introduction: Mary Magdalene was one of the women who followed Jesus during His earthly ministry. Jesus had cast seven demons out of her at an earlier time (Luke 7-8:2) so no doubt she would be grateful for that miracle. She was there when the Lord’s body was laid in the tomb (Mark 15:40-47) and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aristobulus And Narcissus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 10, 2022
     | 1,511 views

    We do not know anything about these two persons, men of position evidently, who had large households. But learned commentators of the New Testament have advanced a very sensible conjecture concerning each of them.

    tom lowe 1/10/2022 Aristobulus and Narcissus Early Church Workers • Aristobulus was the grandson of Herod the Great and lived in Rome as a private citizen. • Since Paul does not greet him, but only those in his household, it is plausible to think he had either passed away or was not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 30, 2021
     | 2,995 views

    James offers several cures for conflict. We think the problem in conflict is the other person. But James says the cure begins with us submitting to God, drawing near to God, resisting the devil and to stop judging others.

    Introduction: A. One day a proper Englishman found himself seated on a train with two ladies who were arguing about whether to have the window opened or closed. 1. One lady claimed that she would die of heatstroke if the window stayed closed. 2. The other lady said she would die of pneumonia if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "hello, My Name Is Debt" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 15, 2021
     | 2,891 views

    We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands.

    “Hello my name is Debt” Luke 16:1-14 We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 19, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,595 views

    Today's message is part of the "Person and Work of the Holy Spirit" series and look at the fellowship we have with the Holy Spirit, and how it's about companionship, partnership, and intimacy.

    The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit “The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit" {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!PcEklKDS!QiibLY3ibJw3_Pv7tF6yI0GSANcrQpI7yp0BS4HDT90} In our series on the person and work of the Holy Spirit we’ll be taking time to really get a handle on not only Who the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Difference Maker

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,954 views

    Today's Message, "The Difference Maker," is part of our series on "The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit." It looks at the difference the Holy Spirit makes in our lives.

    The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit “The Difference Maker” {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!rAkA1aLJ!79q1kVBgw15EkKgEBdfAW7KJguc8KmNMl_9oOOiHV-k} An old man was walking on the beach when he saw what he thought was someone dancing, but when he got closer he saw it was a young man reaching down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Tack avatar

    The Master's Plan

    Contributed by David Tack on Apr 22, 2024
     | 1,178 views

    Notice all the I’s and you’s in these 4 verses! This is a very personal and heartfelt message that Jesus leaves for his anxious disciples as Jesus prepares to carry the cross and make an atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world!

    OUR TEXT: John 14:1-4 John 14:1-4: (1) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (2) In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad News? We Do Not Well!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 28, 2024
     | 740 views

    I tell my personal battle with cancer. We do not well sitting here in seasons of trouble. God can use anyone that gets up and tries. Get up! Let's go.

    BAD NEWS? WE DO NOT WELL? WE SERVE THE GOD THAT REIGNS EVEN OVER THE BAD NEWS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *DOUBT: a feeling of uncertainty, lack of conviction, fear, afraid, to question, wavering, no assurance, to cast shadows, human reasoning greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Impact Of A Church With Pentecostal Power! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,404 views

    The power of God was given for personal transformation, power to become sons of God and power to assist in kingdom building through effective witnesses to the entire world. The power of God energized them and transformed to be witnesses of Jesus Christ.

    Sermon -The Impact of A Church With Pentecostal Power! Scripture: Acts 3:1-11 Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. 2 As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist