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  • David Dykes avatar

    The Case Of Murder In A Vineyard Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
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     | 19,231 views

    What kind of job are you doing taking care of the portion of God's Creation that He has entrusted to you?

    INTRODUCTION If you’re like me, you enjoy a good mystery novel once in a while. Agatha Christi is probably the most prolific crime novelist in history. She wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections. Her works have sold over 2 billion copies, an amount surpassed only by the Bible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Kingdoms Collide: God Or Government? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,157 views

    A good ambassador doesn’t hide out at the embassy and study the U.S. Constitution; he goes out into his assigned country and meets with its citizens. He delivers the message from his boss.

    INTRODUCTION In our country we have hundreds of courts where thousands of lawyers are asking questions of witnesses. Most of them are pretty sharp characters. But in every one of these courts, there is a court reporter taking down everything being said. Because of that we have a record of some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failure Isn't Fatal Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 25,222 views

    When it comes to failure and sin in your life, you have two options. You can try to hide it, or you can admit it.

    INTRODUCTION This is a message about how to overcome failure. If you’ve never failed, then you are free to leave now so you can beat the Methodists to the restaurants. But if you’ve ever failed, God has a word for you today. Let me tell you the true story of Walter. He grew up in a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Buried, He Carried My Sins Far Away Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,373 views

    Jesus' burial was conducted by two unlikely undertakers: A wealthy man and a member of the Sanhedrin.

    INTRODUCTION I don’t really like watching television commercials. So when I want to watch a program or a golf match, I’ll usually record it on my TiVo. Then when I sit down to watch it I can fast forward through all the commercials. I love playing golf, but watching golf on TV can be little like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Feast Of Trumpets Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,396 views

    How Jesus fulfills the Feast of Trumpets

    ENGAGE Last Sunday 22 people in our family and extended family gathered together to celebrate several birthdays. This is actually a pretty regular occurrence for us since we pretty much have at least one birthday to celebrate almost every month of the year. Those gatherings are always a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God The Protector Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Feb 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,037 views

    God protected Jochebed, Miriam, and the baby Moses. Today, He protects us.

    God the Protector Exodus 2:1-10 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus, and as we study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this passage?” - Last week, we looked at the fact that God is in control. - The Egyptian midwives defied Pharaoh’s orders ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus On Trial

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 3, 2018
     | 9,619 views

    We'll be diving into Mark 15:1-20 as we put ourselves in Pilate’s sandals in order to feel his dilemma, wrestle with his deliberations, and learn from his decision.

    Have you ever thought about the power of one person? A dry goods salesman shared the gospel with a shoe salesman named Edward Kimball, who was then converted. Kimball went on to teach Sunday School and developed an intentional plan to share the gospel with every boy in his class. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson #21 [id4] Reminder Of The Promises Of God Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 22, 2020
     | 3,239 views

    There are many different responses to the Gospel. The point of Jesus’ parable in Matthew 13 was not to plant doubt in the hearts of the disciples. Rather, Jesus was showing His disciples how many ways the human heart can respond to the good news.

    2/18/20 Tom Lowe Lesson #21 [ID4] Reminder of the (Hebrews 6:9-20) Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20 (NIV) 9Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation. 10God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patriotic Christians #4 - Respecting Our Leaders Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020
     | 5,075 views

    Though we may not agree with our elected officials, we have a duty to God to respect them, to honor them, to submit to their leadership, and obey them. God has ordained the governing authorities, and by respecting and honoring them, we show respect and honor to God.

    Patriotic Christians #4 Respecting Our Leaders Theme: Though we may not agree with our elected officials, we have a duty to God to respect them, to honor them, to submit to their leadership, and obey them. God has ordained the governing authorities, and by respecting and honoring them, we show ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discipleship - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 9, 2020
     | 2,693 views

    Jesus' followers are called to continue this process of "making disciples"...

    I begin this message with a quote from Richard Wagamese, a native Canadian Ojibway Indian: “Storytelling, the act of one voice talking, sharing experience, observations, learning and teachings is becoming a lost art. Even though everyone from every culture has an oral tradition, we have ceased to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Super Love For Us Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 16, 2020
     | 6,128 views

    1. God's love is undeserved. 2. God's love is unmatched. 3. God's love is unending.

    God's Super Love for Us The Book of Romans Romans 5:6-11 - (Reading vs. 1-11) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 22, 2016 (Revised November 16, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 5. In the first 3 chapters of this book, God's Word clearly established ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Believe In Grace Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 2,947 views

    God’s grace is measured by the same yardstick as His power. We will marvel at the “riches” of His grace. We will marvel at His “kindness.” God’s grace is designed for people to marvel at God throughout all of time.

    This morning I want to talk to you about zombies and two steel mill works in Western Pennsylvania from the 1970s. Along the way, I want to talk about God’s grace. I’m continuing a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith.We are exploring the beliefs that form the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgotten By God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,532 views

    Joseph’s life is a roller coaster ride with incredible highs and depressing lows. Last week we saw the first “big dip” and this week – sold into slavery and falsely accused Today, we observe the second “big dip” in the life of Joseph, forgotten in prison.

    The story acts like a mini-novel tucked away at the end of Genesis. With every turn of the page, you find yourself saying, “You’re not going to believe what happens next!” Joseph’s life is a roller coaster ride with incredible highs and depressing lows. Last week we saw the first “big dip” and this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Truths About Satan's Lies Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 2,686 views

    Satan does his most deceptive work by having us treat the Bible like our high school yearbook. What do you do with your high school yearbook? You immediately turned to your picture. That’s how we treat the Bible: we make the Bible all about me, myself, and I.

    Find Ephesians 6 with me as I want to speak to you about Four Truths about Satan’s Lies Here’s why you are alive: to gather around the throne of Jesus Christ at the end of history. All of life is about gathering around the very throne of God at the end of time – this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Bigger Than My Insecurities Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 5,771 views

    You’ll never truly find happiness until you are concerned for other people’s joy.

    Insecurity is the general unease we experience when we lack certainty and confidence in life. Today, I want you to see how a big God secures your peace, composure and happiness. The Bible shows us where the inner springs of joy and harmony are found in a believer’s life. Find Philippians 4 with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist