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  • John Lowe avatar

    What Easter Gives Us Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 8, 2018
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     | 10,593 views

    It is Paul’s greatest declaration of Christian truth; he says that the great results of Easter are: 1. Easter confirmed Christ’s identity. 2. Easter cancelled sin’s penalty. 3. Because of Easter, we can celebrate eternal life.

    3-29-04 Title: What Easter Gives Us Text: “Declared to be the Son of God with power...by the resurrection from the dead.” (Romans 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Romans 1:1–4, 4:24–25, and 8:11 Introduction: Just after World War II, a Preacher by the name of William Sangster, came down with a disease ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preacher God Wants Us To Be

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    How can we be the preachers God wants us to be? 1. We must have passion to share the gospel. 2. We must have pure hearts. 3. We must have a parent’s love.

    The Preacher God Wants Us to Be 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 Charge to the Preacher - Luther Sanson Ordination Twin Oaks Baptist Church - April 21, 2013 *Luther and Trudy, I can’t tell you how blessed I am to be here with you today. The way the Lord has worked in and through you both is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Power Blinds Us Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 9, 2021
     | 1,924 views

    The Pharisees desire for power blinds them to the point where they acknowledge Jesus is doing miracles but still want to kill Him! What can we learn from their lust for power?

    THE PHARISEES WANT TO KILL THE GUY DOING MIRACLES: Power creates blind spots. - John 11:47-48, 53. - The connection between v. 47 and v. 53 is almost unbelievable. - In v. 47, the Pharisees admit that Jesus is doing many miraculous signs. - Yet in v. 53 they plot to take Jesus’ life. - What in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vessels Fit For The Master's Use

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 46,074 views

    There are vessels of earth with limited use and effectiveness, and there are vessels of Gold and Silver usful for every good work. Which one are you?

    Vessels Fit For The Master’s Use – Part I II Timothy 2:19-26 Preached Sunday, January 5, 2003 Introduction: My prayer and personal theme for this year is "Lord, please use me in 2003!" Our life is short and fragile; riches pass, personal pleasure is empty… the only thing that will outlive me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Presence Of God (God With Us)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    This is a sermon that kicked of Lent on Transfiguration Sunday. It focuses on the awesomeness of the presence of God.

    In the Presence of God Luke 9:28-36 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became dazzling white. And behold, two men talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Can Use You!

    Contributed by David Cook on Jul 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,821 views

    God can use you in spite of your past, to minister to others, to impact eternity!

    Illus: When I played Little league baseball, we lost 99% of the games we played in for the first year and a half. The Bad News Bears was a popular movie around that time and people considered our team, the Bad News Realtors. As the second season begin to come to a close our team was beginning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    The Cross Gives Us Endurance Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,671 views

    How much would you endure when times are bleak? When the world around us is falling in, what does it take to keep going? What or who gives you endurance to keep going?

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION SURVIVAL STORIES – HAVE A NICE FALL In November 2019, Ryan Cairnes did a few things right and a few things wrong when he went rock climbing in Washington’s Cannon Mountains. His first mistake—even though he’s an experienced climber with sturdy gear—was going to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Came To Heal Us Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 14,783 views

    A look at the facets of the healing Jesus offers.

    Jesus Came To Heal Us What Jesus Came To Do - Part 4 of 4 John 5:1-15 When you look around at the people who attend church with you on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see impressive people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see people in need of comfort; troubled in need ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deliver Us From Evil

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,256 views

    What do we mean when we pray "deliver us from evil"?

    People have always been divided about Jesus. I have known folks who are so “sold-out” to Jesus they drive everybody else crazy. They come across like the butcher who wanted to be a good soul-winner, so he took some training in personal evangelism and memorized all the scriptures and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How God Guides Us Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,584 views

    5 ways that God reveals His will to us

    HOW GOD GUIDES US James Dobson’s story about his time in college. He practiced every day to be the best at his sport and eventually he won the school trophy for tennis. He had a chance to return to his school years later. They had done some renovations to the main lobby and as a result ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    When God Blesses Us Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,738 views

    WHEN BLESSINGS COME DOWN, PRAISE AND RESPECT SHOULD GO UP

    BIG IDEA: WHEN BLESSINGS COME DOWN, PRAISE AND RESPECT SHOULD GO UP I. (:1-3) GOD’S PEOPLE SEEK BLESSINGS SO THAT GOD MAY BE KNOWN AND PRAISED A. The Nature of God’s Blessings 1. Be Gracious 2. Bless Us 3. Cause His face to shine upon us How should we seek these blessings? Through Prayer B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Gifts To Us

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,144 views

    A Wednesday night devotional calling for us to remember the Children Of Israel’s exodus from Egypt and learn 4 principles.

    God’s Gifts to Us Exodus 13:17-22 • In just a few weeks, we will hear a message from James 1:17 which say in part, “Every generous act and perfect gifts comes down from above, from our heavenly Father.” God does give us ‘good’ gifts. Yet we don’t always understand His gifts as ‘good.’ The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Brings Us Peace

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    This message is for the First Sunday in Advent and looks to both the First and Second Comings of Jesus as The Prince of Peace as portrayed in Isaiah Chapter 11.

    JESUS BRINGS US PEACE --Isaiah 11:1-11 Today begins the Season of Advent, the four Sundays that lead up to Christmas Eve. Advent presents us with a twofold ministry. The noun comes from the Latin verb meaning “to come” and points to both the first Coming of Jesus in His birth, crucifixion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Mixed Multitude Among Us

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 24, 2020
     | 4,210 views

    Allowing unsaved individuals to provide guidance for the church invites destruction of the Faith.

    “A mixed multitude also went up with them” [EXODUS 12:38a]. [1] The world is attending our services. That is the good news! The bad news is that the world is attending our services. Churches of this day tend to order services of worship of the Living God with a view of accommodating the desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What South East Asia's Tsunami Tells Us!

    Contributed by Clifton Cooley on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    Natural Disaster Like South East Asia’s Tsunami stagger our minds. What God can tell us through them can challenge our hearts to great changes.

    What South East Asia’s Tsunami Tells Us! Matthew 24:43; II Peter 3:10-11; Revelation 3:3; Ezek 3:16-21 1. We Must Be Ready: Matthew 24:43 2. We Must Keep Our Priorities Right:II Peter 3:10-11; 3. We Must Warn The Wicked: Ezek 3:16-19 4. We Must Warn The Righteous: Ezek 3:20-21; 1Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist