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  • Rev. Randy Barker avatar

    Invite Those You Know

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Sep 11, 2014
     | 7,395 views

    invite people to church

    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

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    The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2014
     | 8,523 views

    God is the greatest giver of gifts. James declares, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:17). God only gives good gifts.

    Title: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Text: “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Are Complete Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 21, 2014
     | 5,973 views

    The 4th in a series on the ways in which God constructs our lives, this message looks at what it will be like when we are completed, when we are in glory.

    Warning! I’m Under Construction – What We Will Be Like When the Building is Complete - Revelation 21:1-7 Today we are finishing up a series that we've been doing called "Warning! I'm Under Construction". The first week we considered how God builds our character. Then we looked at how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Invite Those You Know

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 6, 2014
     | 4,093 views

    invite to church

    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

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    Sold Out Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 12, 2014
    based on 36 ratings
     | 63,589 views

    Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything that he had, give it to the poor and follow Him. Do I have to give away everything to follow Christ? Do I have to sell all that I have in order to please Him?

    Ravi Zacharias tells the story about a boy that loved collecting marbles. He lived next door to a little girl who had a lot of candy. She said to him: “If you’ll give me all of your marbles, I’ll give you all of my candy.” He said he’d think about it. The next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Jesus Is Enough - Intro To Colossians Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 15, 2014
     | 8,227 views

    An inspiring introduction to the powerful, Jesus-focused book of Colossians.

    Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Eviction Notice" Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 18, 2015
     | 12,989 views

    This is the third in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

    TITLE: “Eviction Notice” #3 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 14:32-42 Good Morning! Today, we are jumping into another lesson from our series, EMPTY! Remembering that the goal is all about being EMPTY, so you can be filled with the fullness of Christ! In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Where Are The Nine?

    Contributed by James May on Mar 8, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,223 views

    10 lepers were healed but only one returned. Are we part of the nine, or are we the One? Those who truly worship and serve the Lord are few in number compared to the many who are blessed.

    Where Are the Nine? Sunday, March 8, 2015 By Rev. James May The time was drawing near for Jesus to pay the price of our sin upon the cross. Yet even in his last days upon the earth, Jesus never lost purpose in everything that he did. His mind was never so preoccupied with the things that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bringing Them To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2015
     | 6,765 views

    Your story and God's power are a dynamic force.

    Bringing Them To Jesus Text: John 4:27-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a legend, which recounts the return of Jesus to glory after His time on earth. Even in heaven He bore the marks of His earthly pilgrimage with its cruel cross and shameful death. The angel Gabriel approached Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Countering The Critics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2015
     | 8,649 views

    Whenever you attempt to do anything great for the glory of God, expect opposition. So when it comes, pray, proceed with the work, and protect yourself as much as possible.

    This last fall (September 19, 2014) when Apple introduced its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, a group of workers from Teardown.com lined up at 5 a.m. at various stores in Austin to buy the devises. Then they returned to the company's offices, where engineers began disassembling the new products. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Death Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 45,413 views

    When I was 5 my grandfather died. As I stood by the graveside at the cemetery, my mother said I looked down into the grave and then turned to her and asked "How's Grandpa ever going to get out of there?"

    OPEN: I’d like us to start out with a couple of powerful Resurrection Songs from the past. Join me as we sing: “I know, I know, that Jesus liveth, and on earth and again shall stand I know, I know that life He giveth, that grace and power are in His hand.” “I serve a risen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wise And The Otherwise Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,014 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Wise and The Otherwise James 3:13-18 I. Introduction A. Have you ever stopped to consider some of the profound questions in the Bible? Pontius Pilate - "What is truth?" Jesus - "Who do men say that I the Son of Man am?" God to Solomon in a dream - "What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Part 4 - The Empty Jar Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 12, 2015
     | 5,380 views

    Part 4 focuses non-biblical sources of Jesus' existence and why we need Him in our lives!

    Why Jesus – Part 4 An Empty Jar Scriptures: Revelations 20:14-15; 21:3-4; Psalm 23 Introduction: This morning my message is part four of my series “Why Jesus.” In parts one through three, I reviewed prophecies pertaining to the Messiah that only Jesus fulfilled. I shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rapture Question

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015
     | 6,078 views

    7 PROOFS OF THE RAPTURE BEFORE THE TRIBULATION

    7 PROOFS OF THE RAPTURE BEFORE THE TRIBULATION Proof 1 In 2 Thess. 2:1-12 we have a clear proof that the church and O.T. saints will be raptured before the day of the Lord, that is before the second advent,(2nd coming), and before the Revelation of the Antichrist, before Daniel's 70th week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Assurance Of Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 17, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,818 views

    Can we be sure of our eternal life? A proper understanding of Eternal Security comes from a proper understanding of Salvation and of how we receive it and Who maintains it.

    The Assurance of Eternal Life Series – The Creed 1 John 5:11-13 John 5:24 - "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. Intro Slide Last week we began a new series called The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational