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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 13, 2019
     | 6,846 views

    Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019

    Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019 Series #37 Text – Luke 12:32-48 Intro We are continuing in our extended encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. Luke refers to one of the Gospel accounts… formed by firsthand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Devoted Disciples Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2019
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     | 12,417 views

    The depth of our devotion will determine our awe and our impact.

    Devoted Disciples Acts 2:42-43 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2019 Transition from “Me Church” God worked wonders in our services this past weekend as seven people indicated they repented and received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Another woman sent me a note later to say she was saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Gospel-Centric Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 4, 2019
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     | 9,143 views

    Look at every situation as a gospel opportunity.

    Becoming Gospel-Centric Acts 3:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2019 Play IDOP video Today we’re giving attention to the persecuted church. Let’s pray the persecuted will… 1. Sense God’s presence (Heb. 13:5) 2. Know the greater body of Christ is praying for them (2 Tim. 1:3) 3. Experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parables Of The Treasure And The Pearl Of Great Price. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 9, 2019
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     | 11,592 views

    The parables of the treasure hunters. The kingdom is so valuable that we are willing to give up everything to gain it.

    Parables of the treasure and the pearl of great price. The parables of the treasure hunters. Matt.13 :44-46 I'm afraid that we have made Jesus into a gentle founder of the Christian faith, whose sweet words offer comfort to the distressed and whose death provided forgiveness for our sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Through Giving Thanks! Sermon 12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 24, 2019
     | 1,902 views

    This message explores how God's love is expressed to us in the context of our troubles in the journey of life and how those experiences should birth a heart of thanks and praise.

    Transition: Video Testimonies from SOKM - Giving thanks through testimony for God’s faithfulness! Series: Finding Joy in The Journey Sermon 12: Finding Joy in the journey through Giving Thanks! Thesis: This message explores how God's love is expressed to us in the context of our troubles ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Will You Respond To The Riches Of God's Glory? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 24, 2019
     | 3,543 views

    1. We can see the riches of God's glory... [1] in His love (vs. 1-5). [2] in His knowledge (vs. 3-4; 11-14). [3] in His mission (7-15). 2. How should we respond to the riches of God's glory? [1] By believing in Jesus Christ (vs. 14-15). [2] By staying close to our Savior (vs. 16).

    How Will You Respond to the Riches of God's Glory? The Gospel of John John 11:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 5, 2017 (Revised November 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 as we continue to study one of the Lord's great miracles. It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Plan Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2019
     | 3,020 views

    Even though we messed everything up God had a plan to save us.

    CHRISTMAS PLAN Text: Gen. 1:26-28; 2:15-17; 3:1-7, 15 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the opening pages of his autobiography, An American Life, Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon 5: God’s Watchcare Over His Children Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,853 views

    Ruth 2 says Ruth “happened” upon the field of a prominent man named Boaz. This changed the course of Ruth's and Naomi’s lives forever! But this was not simple coincidence or chance. This sermon teaches us about God’s watchcare for His children through His providence, provision and promotion.

    Sermon 5: God’s Watchcare Over His Children Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 14, 2019 BLURB: Ruth 2 tells us that Ruth “happened” upon the field of a prominent man named Boaz. This changed the course of Ruth's and Naomi’s life forever! Was this simple coincidence or chance? This sermon teaches us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A "Born Again Christian”?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,123 views

    This is a message that looks at what it means to be born again in a little different way.

    What does it mean to be born again? As I thought about this, I tried to think of something, an analogy that would help us see how understanding what it means to be born again is crucial to how we are supposed to live as sons and daughters of God. But I couldn’t think of an analogy that would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sure Witnesses For Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 3, 2019
     | 6,062 views

    1. The witness of God the Father (vs. 31-32; 36-38). 2. The witness of the Lord's works (vs. 36-40). 3. The witness of God’s Word (vs. 37-47).

    Sure Witnesses for Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 5:31-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 21, 2016 (Revised August 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 5. But before we read, we need to know that this whole chapter flows out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,151 views

    Peter's example of what a disciple looks like

    Acts 2:42-47  - The Marks of a Disciple - January 29, 2017 Turn with me this morning to Acts 2.  We want to continue on in looking at the early church. Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, were curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is Lord! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 9, 2019
     | 6,177 views

    1. Lord of His crown (vs. 14-15). 2. Lord through every crisis in life (vs. 16-18). 3. Lord over His creation (vs. 19-21).

    Jesus Is Lord! The Gospel of John John 6:14-21; Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 5, 2016 (Revised August 9, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 6, as we focus on the lordship of Jesus Christ. Remember that at the beginning of this chapter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    A Skilled Workman

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 25, 2019
     | 4,044 views

    A study of Psalm 40: 1 – 17

    Psalm 40: 1 – 17 A skilled workman To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. 3 He has put a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Quench Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 14, 2021
     | 3,700 views

    1 Thessalonians 5:19 says “Do not quench the Spirit.” How do we obey that? How do we stay hungry and thirsty for God? How do we feed the flame of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

    QUENCH 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 #1Thessalonians5 INTRODUCTION… The Word Quench (etymonline.com/search?q=quench) Some words in the English language are just weird or sound strange. “Nugget” is a weird word. “Fungus,” “kerfuffle,” “cattywampus,” are also weird words. Some words sound bad but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bacon Or Eggs Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2021
     | 3,348 views

    In Part 2 of this series, we examine two examples of individuals who reached a crossroad and had to make a decision to give it all (bacon) or to continue just giving eggs (works).

    Bacon or Eggs Part 2 Scripture: Acts 5:1-10; Second Corinthians 9:7; Matthew 10:34-39 This is part two of my series “Bacon or Eggs.” Two weeks ago in part one of this series I shared with you that there is a difference between the hen and the hog that provide the eggs and bacon we eat for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational