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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Atheist’s Psalm

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 10, 2014
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    In this psalm atheism is traced back to its source in the human soul. The psalm reveals that atheism is not a mental problem, but a moral problem. It is not that a person cannot believe in God, but that he won’t believe in God.

    8-16-04 Title: The Atheist’s Psalm Text: “…The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” (Psalm 14:1) Bible Reading: Psalm 14:1-7 1 “… The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintaining Focus Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 2, 2014
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     | 11,006 views

    As long as we are in the midst of our journey in this world, we are subject to distractions. How do we maintain our focus?

    “Maintaining Focus” 1 Jn. 2:15-17 & Phil. 3:1-14 A young woman is taking her final exam. She’s excited and relieved because the teacher asked the right questions and she really knows the answers. But part way through the test she looks out the window and sees her boyfriend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Need Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2013
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     | 20,065 views

    We need Jesus Christ! 1. No one knows like Jesus knows (vs. 1-4). 2. No one can do what Jesus can do (vs. 4-6). 3. No one cares like Jesus cares (vs. 7-11).

    We Need Jesus! John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 27, 2013 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of the hospital by itself? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. And even if you were the biggest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be An Encourager For God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2013
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    Our encouragement: 1. Can help overcome suffering (vs. 19). 2. Can be sent to new places (vs. 20-23). 3. Can help people be saved (vs. 23-24). 4. Can help strengthen other Christians (vs. 23&26).

    Be an Encourager for God Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 17, 2013 *Everybody needs encouragement. The night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre, he was carrying: two pairs of glasses, a small velvet eyeglass cleaner, an ivory pocketknife, a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Spiritual Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,307 views

    God wants us to wake up: 1. To the responsibility of His riches (vs. 8-13). 2. To the treasure of our time (vs. 12-14). 3. To the legacy we can leave (vs. 15). 4. To the glory of God (vs. 15-18).

    Our Spiritual Wake-up Call 2 Peter 1 8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 17, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Peter has been talking about the wonderful things God has done and can do in our lives. Now starting in vs. 8, Peter gives us a spiritual wake-up call from God. Let’s begin by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pharisee In Me

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013
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     | 12,183 views

    There's a Pharisee in me just waiting to come out.

    As I continue to grow and understand the gospel of Jesus Christ and learn more of God’s grace, I have become more conscious of a struggle that rages within me. It’s a struggle between the man I so desperately want to be and the man I have the tendency to be. I struggle, because I know ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fortified Bronze Wall

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 31, 2014
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     | 12,652 views

    To show that we are strengthened by the LORD in front of our enemies and the LORD is there to save and deliver us.

    I. EXORDIUM: How well are you protected from your enemies and your haters? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are strengthened by the LORD in front of our enemies and the LORD is there to save and deliver us. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 15:20 (Amplified Bible) 15:20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Okay, You’re Up Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 13, 2014
     | 5,635 views

    A study of the book of Revelation chapter 15 verses 1 through 8

    Revelation 15: 1 – 8 Okay, You’re Up 1 Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous: seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of God is complete. 2 And I saw something like a sea of glass mingled with fire, and those who have the victory over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
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     | 6,796 views

    The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

    Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Time To Move

    Contributed by Keith Maynard on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,619 views

    This was a turning point message for the church I’ve been Pastoring for 6 months. It’s time to move on with God.

    IT’S TIME TO MOVE I SAMUEL 16:1-13 • GOD HAS PLACES • GOD SOVEREIGNLY SELECTS SCENES AND SETTINGS IN ORDER TO INSTITUTE AND INITIATE HIS WILL • GOD IS GEOGRAPHICALLY STRATEGIC • HE CONNECTS HIMSELF TO MAN NOT ONLY THROUGH HISTORY, BUT ALSO THROUGH GEOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHY • PLACES HOWEVER DO NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christ Is The End Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    This sermon examines Paul’s eagerness for Israel’s salvation as well as the error of the Israelites.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 10:1-4: 1Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. 2For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Sermon On The Plain: An Exposition Of Luke 6:17-38

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,162 views

    Jesus calls us to radical discipleship.

    The Sermon on the Plain: An Exposition of Luke 6:17-38 Scholars debate whether this sermon is another version of the Sermon on the Mount. It indeed shares a lot of common themes. Scholars who want to diminish the authority of Scripture try to prove that both evangelists copied and arranged ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gideon Summons An Army Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 18, 2018
     | 4,203 views

    "The Lord God commissioned Gideon to attempt the deliverance of Israel from their bondage to this foreign army."

    Chapter 21: Gideon Summons an Army Judges 6:33-36 Scripture 33 Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east were gathered together, and went over, and pitched in the valley of Jezreel. 34 But the Spirit of the LORD came (Heb. Clothed) upon Gideon, and he blew a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Carol: Stave 2 Our Past Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2018
     | 2,917 views

    This message looks at how Christmas impacts our past

    Christmas Eve Stave two the Past As a child he was a voracious reader and his favourite book was The Arabian Nights, which he read over and over again. For a while his family was able to afford to send him to a private school where he flourished, but that was short lived. He was twelve years old ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David As A Fugitive Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 17, 2019
     | 9,068 views

    First Samuel 21:1-15 shows the foolishness of a believer gripped by fear.

    Scripture God rejected Saul as king over Israel because of his disobedience, and chose David instead, although he was not immediately coronated. Because of David’s growing popularity with the people, Saul became extremely jealous of David, and tried to kill him. Eventually, Saul’s son Jonathan ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed