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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Our Precious Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 28, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,540 views

    To face & overcome the problems within & without the Christian needs to grow spiritually. Peter would have believers learn the lesson of faithful living in difficult times through his insightful letter.

    2 PETER 1: 1-2 [Our Precious Faith Series] OUR PRECIOUS FAITH [Matthew 16:13-19] The apostle opens and closes 2 Peter with the theme of victory. It opens with how to gain the victory of grace and peace and then closes with the victory of the ages for those who have grown in the grace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Pentecost Matters To Us Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,935 views

    The Day of Pentecost matters to us: 1. Because it was a new dispensation in God's plan (vs. 1-4). 2. Because it was a great demonstration of God's power (vs. 2-11). 3. Because it was a bold declaration of God's pardon (vs. 11-21).

    Why Pentecost Matters to Us Acts 2:1-21 (Initial reading: vs. 1-4) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 26, 2013 *Some days seem to matter a whole lot more than others: June 6, 1944 -- The D-Day invasion in Normandy. Nov. 22, 1963 -- The assassination of JFK. July 21 1969 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,901 views

    Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness.

    2 PETER 1: 8-15 [Our Precious Faith Series] LIFE AND DEATH [Matthew 25:21¨C23] Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness (CIT). Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God's Church Matters Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 19, 2014
     | 9,517 views

    God's church matters because we: 1. are witnesses of God's mighty works (vs. 32-36). 2. have the answers to life's greatest questions (vs. 37-38). 3. have the help of the Holy Spirit (vs. 33, 38, 39). 4. have great reasons to rejoice (vs. 40-41).

    Why God's Church Matters Acts 2:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 23, 2013 *Don't you love our church? We are blessed to be part of a church where people love God, love His Word, and love each other. But as we look into the Word of God tonight, remember that we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #25 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,645 views

    Continuation of a study of the Book of Romans

    Book of Romans Lesson #25 Romans 10:12 – 10:21 We were talking about the simplicity of the gospel when we ended our last lesson. The gospel is a simple message containing the full plan of salvation for the soul of man and that plan has been predetermined by an all-knowing and all-wise God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Daily Bread

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,674 views

    Three lessons learned from Gods provision found in the manna provided for the Israelites in the desert: God's provision teaches us Obedience, God's provision teaches us Sufficience, God's provision teaches us Dependence

    Our Daily Bread Introduction: A young woman brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, her mother told her father to find out about the young man. The father invited the fiancé to his study for a talk. "So what are your plans?" the father asked the young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Afterlife: Hades Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,452 views

    What lies beyond death's door? The Bible describes three realms: Hades, Hell, and Heaven. The first of this three-part sermon series explores that first realm of the Afterlife - Hades.

    Afterlife: Hades Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/17/15 On January 18, 1989, around 11:45 a.m., thirty-nine-year-old Larry Donald Piper’s Ford Escort collided head-on with a semi-truck. EMTs arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced him dead at the scene. Unconscious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Finding The Proverbial Friend

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 29, 2015
     | 7,784 views

    Using mainly the book of Proverbs this is a topical message about what to look for in choosing our closest friends

    Finding The Proverbial Friend Introduction: In a survey of more than 40,000, Americans said these were most valued in a friend. 1. The ability to keep confidences 2. Loyalty 3. Warmth & Affection. In this digital age of smart phones, iPods, and computers, it is easy to lose that much needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Coming Home

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 7, 2015
     | 8,216 views

    A sermon on "coming home" to heaven, or more accurately, the New Earth, where believers will live for eternity in the new order.

    Coming Home A sermon on heaven Chuck Sligh June 7, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by email me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ATTRIBUTION: The “Top 10 Reasons the New Earth Will Be A Blast” under the first point in my sermon is adapted from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Persistent Widow Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 20, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,664 views

    The parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8 teaches us about persevering in prayer.

    Scripture I read a story when I was a student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, IL. You will be appalled by the story I am about to relate to you. Appalled, that is, if you have any kind of social conscience. A poor black, living on Chicago’s South Side, sought to have her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When A Father’s Faith Falters

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,577 views

    A Father's Day sermon that examines Abraham's fatal decision to betray his wife out of fear of Pharaoh, and the consequences of the "faltering faith" of this otherwise great man of faith.

    When a Father’s Faith Falters Father’s Day Message Chuck Sligh June 19, 2022 TEXT: Turn to Genesis 12 INTRODUCTION Since it’s Father’s Day, men, I’m going to do us all a favor. I’m going to help your wives understand you with Chuck Sligh’s Dictionary of Man Phrases. Men know what they mean by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Playing Monopoly With God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 4, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 37,627 views

    Christ warned about the mindset of Monopoly, but all board games have some way to measure success: determining how you win or lose. How do measure success in how we live for Christ? How do we know whether we've actually stored up treasures in heaven?

    Lead-in with the following video: http://discoverychurch.com/messages/actually-win-losing/ (first 24 seconds) How many of you have ever played Monopoly? (ask for a show of hands). Me too. I hate the game. I never win. However, Monopoly is one of the THE most popular games in the world. As I did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    God's Presence - Omnipresence Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 7, 2015
     | 11,863 views

    What do we mean when we say that God is everywhere?

    GOD’S PRESENCE - OMNIPRESENCE Early American Indians had a unique practice to train their young braves. On the night of the young brave’s 13th birthday, on his threshold of manhood, after learning hunting, and fishing, and scouting skills, he was put to one final test. He was put into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    John 3:16

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Jan 12, 2015
     | 6,753 views

    john 3:16

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    New Year, New Walk Walk By The Spirit--What Will You Let Go Of

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,183 views

    This sermon deals with how do we choose to walk by the Spirit in our everyday lives.

    New Year New Walk-Walking By The Spirit—What Do I Need To Let Go Of? 1/11/2015 Ruth 1:3-18 Galatians 5:13-26 We are in our new series, New Year-New Walk. Pastor Toby launched us last week with “Walking By Faith-Who Am I Going To Trust”, next week we will have Walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed