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  • David Owens avatar

    What A Difference The Gospel Makes Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,565 views

    This sermon focuses on Paul's testimony as he defends his apostleship. The sermon is an adaption of a sermon by Ray Pritchard "How a Terrorist Became an Evangelist: The Amazing Story of Paul’s Conversion" (www.keepbelieving.com)

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a family from the back woods, who many years ago, made their first visit to the big city. 1. As they checked into a grand hotel, they stood in amazement as they looked at all the new and impressive things they saw. 2. As dad checked them in at the reception ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sovereign Grace

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,071 views

    SHOWING THE MATCHLESS POWER OF GOD AND HOW HE ACCOMPLISHES HIS WILL IN THE AFFAIRS OF MAN

    Isaiah 54:1-17 – Sovereign Grace 1 "Sing, O barren, You who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman," says the LORD. 2 “Enlarge the place of your tent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Transformed

    Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,581 views

    God can transform us and then transform the world through us. This sermon explores the "how" of transformation.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted from becoming a Christian. 1. She declared, “I’m so glad I became a Christian. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his funeral. But now that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Count It All As Loss Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jun 27, 2009
     | 7,702 views

    Philippians 3:1-11. Christ’s righteousness on our behalf is the only hope for the salvation of anyone.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE COUNT IT ALL AS LOSS PHILIPPIANS 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION - Most of you have probably never heard of the man named Edward Mote. Mote was born in January of 1797 in London, England. His family was poor and not at all religious. In fact, Mote is quoted as saying as an adult “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Hadley avatar

    The Lord Wants To Help, Heal And Deliver Somebody!

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Sep 9, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    Zech. 3:1-3 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.

    The Lord wants to help, heal and deliver somebody! Zech. 3:1-3 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Traces The Characteristics Of This Age Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 2, 2018
     | 7,943 views

    In this discourse, we find the Lord speaking alternately of the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, and then, of the conditions that will precede his Second Coming. His predictions were soon to have a partial fulfillment in the siege of Titus . . . .

    -Tuesday- Mount of Olives Jesus Tells of the Future Matthew 24:4-8 (Focal Passage), Mark 13:5-8, Luke 21:8-11 PART 4: Jesus Traces The Characteristics Of This Age Matthew 24:4-8 (Focal Passage) 4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 7 - How To Endure A Grudge Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
     | 11,220 views

    This message encourages that one deal with their personal grudges against others and work toward true reconciliation.

    HOW TO ENDURE A GRUDGE TEXT: Psalm 7:1-10 Psalms 7:1-17 KJV Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: [2] Lest he tear my soul like a lion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Turning Point Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,446 views

    In this second sermon on the life of Paul, I continue to use Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. This sermon is about Saul's conversion.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a woman who testified to the conversion and transformation in her life that had resulted from becoming a Christian. 1. She declared, “I’m so glad I became a Christian. Before I became a Christian I used to hate my uncle so much I vowed I’d never go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul The Apostle's Preaching Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 4, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    To establish that the man of God cannot be silent regarding the word of the Lord. Even amidst threatenings, persecutions and the fear of death; he will speak the truth boldly, in the face of dignitaries, dungeons, or degenerated people.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. Paul the Apostle’s Preaching Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the third lesson in our series on the theme: “We cannot but speak.” This lesson deals with the challenges of the men of God that speak the word of God in truth. We will see how neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Important Instructions From Jesus Our King (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 8, 2022
     | 2,604 views

    Jesus wants us to: 1. Strive to be like our Savior (vs. 24-25). 2. Focus on fearing the Lord (vs. 25-28). 3. Be encouraged by how much God treasures us (vs. 29-31). 4. Overcome our fears with faith (vs. 31). 5. Take a bold stand for our Savior (vs. 32-33).

    Important Instructions from Jesus Our King (Part 3) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:24-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 8, 2022) MESSAGE: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 10:24. In this chapter, Jesus was about to send His Apostles out to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Mental Health In The Psalms: 142 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,159 views

    Mental health is a state of spiritual well-being that enables people to cope with sin, navigate spiritual struggles, realize their identity in Christ, learn the Bible, and contribute to the Body of Christ.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 142 PSALM 142:1-7 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 142 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=cnjIGGu77Jo [4:27] INTRODUCTION AND NEED FOR METAL HEALTH EMPHASIS… who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 21, 2025
     | 335 views

    That song, Amazing Grace, is the most popular song...and the most recorded song in history.

    God's Amazing Grace That song, Amazing Grace, is the most popular song...and the most recorded song in history. Traditionalists...Country Western...Alternative...Rock n Roll...Blues…Christians...non-Christians... All types of people and all types of musical styles have sung or recorded ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive And Give Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 226 ratings
     | 33,114 views

    If somebody killed your child, could you ever forgive him? By God’s grace the raging desire for revenge might eventually die down within our hearts, but most of us would probably prefer never to see that person again nor to help him in any way. Yet th

    Let the Holy Spirit Help You Give and Receive Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7-18) Illustration: Forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. . --Ephesians 4:32 During the war in Kosovo in 1999, three Americans were captured and held hostage for more than a month. After intense negotiations, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Apostolic Perspective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,221 views

    An apostolic perspective will make decisions based upon God’s purposes, plans and praise. In other words, all of our decisions will be determined by what will bring greater praise, fulfillment of God’s purpose - HIs glory known and given throughout the wh

    Apostolic Perspective And God has appointed in the church first apostles... (I Cor. 13:28) An apostle is one who is a sent forth messenger of truth. Paul identifies himself as Paul, an apostle (not sent from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father. (Gal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Glory Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,584 views

    This sermon is to help us understand why Paul gloried in the Cross of Christ, and see how this motivated him in ministry.

    Text: Galatians 6:14 “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Intro: On this day we have gathered together for this special service to commemorate the Resurrection Morning nearly 2,000 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal