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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 27 - Godly Instructions Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 13, 2015
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     | 22,419 views

    This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 27.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Seven We will now look at chapter twenty seven. 1 Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:1 (NASB) Don't go bragging about what you are going to do tomorrow for, in reality, you really don't know what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 12 Apostles Of Jesus: Andrew

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2015
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    We're studying these courageous first-century lives and what discipleship meant in the time of Christ in the hope that we'll glean Spirit-directed twenty-first century principles for discipleship and Christian living. Andrew was the first disciple.

    THE 12 APOSTLES OF JESUS: ANDREW John 1:29-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church, and his wife, Gladys, was very friendly and welcoming to people. One particular Sunday when the sermon seemed to go on forever, many in the congregation fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unify- Clothed In Love Series

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 25, 2015
     | 6,194 views

    Part 3 in the "Unify" series we explore how christian unity and forgiveness only works if genuine love for on another practiced.

    Today is the last of our three part series I’m calling “Unify” We talked about “Unify” under covenant and “Unify” forgiveness over blame. Colossians 3:12-14(NIV) Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The 12 Apostles: James Son Of Zebedee

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2015
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    James had character flaws like being brash, bragging who'd be the greatest, wanting to call down fire on people and asking to sit on a throne next to Jesus. But he became an Apostle of love and became the first apostle to be martyred.

    THE 12 APOSTLES: JAMES SON OF ZEBEDEE Mk. 3:17 INTRODUCTION A. HELL’S ANGELS 1. I was running a service station outside of Springfield Missouri one time. I had 16 pumps. It was a large station and along a major highway. 2. There were two men on the pay phones. I was outside taking money ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
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     | 5,403 views

    Without the proper intake of water, your body will suffer greatly. The same can be said of your spiritual life if you don’t have a proper intake of righteousness.

    We’re in a series focusing on the (8) attitudes Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount we’re to have as His disciples. We are learning that each of these attitudes determines our altitude. Jesus offered these beatitudes to remind us that God isn’t focused on man’s outward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution - What's A Christian To Do?

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 18, 2014
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    Persecution of Christians is occurring all around the world. Even in America, some Christians are being pressured and criticized. What is the Christian response to persecution?

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 17, 2014 David Simpson Persecution - What's a Christian to do? Matthew 5:38-45/1 Peter 4:12-19 Christians have made the news this past week...not for recognizing their noble service...but for suffering...for persecution. Christians in northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Gold Of Heaven

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
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    Every major kingdom in history, in an out of the Bible, was noted for it's abundance of gold. This is why the final kingdom of God's people is pictured as one of pure gold, for that has been the test of the glory of all the kingdoms in history.

    THE GOLD OF HEAVEN based on Rev. 21:9-21 By Glenn Pease On our vacation in South Dakota, we stopped in the small town of Keystone. Almost every store in town had a variety of Black Hills Gold on display. Seeing all this gold made me want to study gold in the Bible. The streets of the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The City Of Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016
     | 6,938 views

    Pergamum was a center of religion. There were many temples to many false Gods, and out of this God chose to establish a true church. However, Satan had ideas of his own. Perhaps he could destroy the church from within.

    I. Introduction A. The city of Pergamum was about 70 miles north of Smyrna 1. The name Pergamum means elevated and Marriage a. We shall see how appropreate this is (1) In Pergamum and during the age of the church at Pergamum the church was elevated (2) And there was a marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Calling? (Part 11) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
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     | 5,200 views

    Now with the media tracking you and keeping you accountable, the way you live out your life daily will send a message to others who you really are and what is your calling. This should not stop you to live out God’s call.

    Opening Illustration: Jesus has become popular again. His name pops up in the news all the time. In 2004 Mel Gibson did what Billy Graham could not do. Through his movie The Passion of the Christ, he took the cross of Jesus and planted it squarely in the middle of American public life. For a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beware, Beware Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
     | 7,904 views

    "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

    Introduction A. A man having lunch at a Chinese restaurant noticed that the table had been set with forks, not chopsticks. He asked why. The waiter said "Chopsticks are provided only on request." "But," the man countered, "if you gave your patrons chopsticks, you wouldn't have to pay someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eschatology That Pasts The Test Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014
     | 7,153 views

    Many falter when it comes to "end-time" teachings. There is a way you can be certain about how things will end.

    • End-times, the Rapture, The 1000 year reign of Christ, Heaven, Hell, Why are they important? • A fellow skeptic once asked the famous atheist Voltaire if he would speak some words of comfort to a friend who was dying. Voltaire responded, "I don’t think I can do that. The thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Left Behind For A Reason Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 24, 2014
     | 6,940 views

    Jesus prayed that we would remain in the world. This sermon looks at three reasons why.

    I want to start today with telling you the true story of “Mike, the Headless Chicken” September 10th, 1945 finds a strapping (but tender) young rooster pecking through the dust of Fruita, Colorado. The unsuspecting bird had never looked so delicious as he did that, now famous, day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Not As Earthling, But Holy Human Being

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 7, 2018
     | 3,777 views

    Considering ourselves as new creation in Christ is enough motivation to live differently. But there are other additional reasons, why we need to live holy and godly lives.

    “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Killing Lions-Doubt Series

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 18, 2017
     | 4,163 views

    Kill the lion of doubt keeping you from God's ideal for your life.

    Title: Killing Lions-Doubt Date: 7/19/15 Place: BLCC Text: John 20.24-29; James 1.6-8 CT: Kill the Lion of Doubt keeping you from God’s ideal. [Screen 1] FAS: I need a volunteer today. This person needs to know me and have faith in my honesty. Come on up. Now, you ready. I have a $20 dollar bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Wake-Up Call Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,537 views

    When God calls, don't hit the snooze button.

    Probably the hardest part of writing a sermon is the beginning. If I don’t catch your attention right away, I could lose half of you. Now, some of you listen to everything I say regardless, and some of you - and I know who you are - sleep through all my sermons - but I do try to set the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed