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  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Thankfulness On Display Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012
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     | 7,114 views

    Thankfulness, witness, attitude, praise

    THANKFULNESS ON DISPLAY 1 Timothy 1:12-16 (p 839) Nov. 6, 2011 INTRODUCTION: If I asked you to name the “Worst” person whose ever lived…what names would you throw out…”Hitler” Sure! Nero? Saddam Hussein, Osama Ben Laden? Maybe one of the terrorists on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Fulfill His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2013
     | 7,429 views

    When we find that God will empower and prepare us to fulfill His purpose our life takes on new meaning!

    INTRODUCTION • We welcome everyone this morning, so glad you have come this morning. • If this is your first time with us we are nearing the end of a series entitled, “REASONS FOR MY HEAR TO BEAT.” • The past reasons we have examined are To Praise His Glory, To Know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Ashamed Of The Gospel?

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
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    Paul said that He was not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Can we say the same? Do we show that we are not ashamed how Paul did?

    INTRO I believe one of the greatest evidences of Jesus Christ are the changed lives of the men that we see in the scriptures that claimed to see our resurrected Lord. The greatest of these accounts I believe is the change in the life of Saul of Taurus, later known as the Apostle Paul. We learn in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guilt Cannot Overpower Us

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 6, 2013
     | 6,466 views

    It doesn't matter who you used to be. In spite of your past, God loves you, he will change you, and he will use you—if you open your heart to him.

    Guilt cannot overpower us Acts 23:1-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Faith-Book Pages Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012
     | 4,835 views

    The Bible is, of course, the key to our understanding God and his instructions for our lives. It follows that we follow.

    1. Ignorance and the Bible (S. Shepherd Committed to the Bible; SermonCentral.com) NEWSWEEK had an article entitled, “No Allusions in the Classroom.” The article told about 26 people in the college classroom, ranging in age from 18 to 54. All of these people had completed at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Mar 13, 2012
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     | 14,864 views

    Anybody can start something, it's another subject altogether to finish something. It's yet another thing to finish well! Learn Paul's steps to finishing the race of life well.

    Title: Finishing Well Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-7 Date: March 11, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. Starting Things A. It’s easy to do 1. We start projects 2. We start routines 3. We start new disciplines B. Everyone does it II. Finishing Things A. An altogether different subject 1. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Availability Of Jesus

    Contributed by John E Miller on Mar 31, 2012
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     | 11,215 views

    God's provision for the sinner's need

    The Availability Of Jesus 1st reading - Isaiah 33: 14-22/53:1-5 2nd reading - Luke 23:39-43 Jesus is always available to everyone who needs Him. Since he revealed Himself in His public ministry there have only been three hours, the hours of darkness on the cross, when he has not been freely ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wheat And Weeds Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 2, 2009
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     | 6,678 views

    This is another parable fo which Jesus offers an interpreation. As a kingdom parable, this parable teaches how God’s Kingdom can be presently at work breaking into this world at the same time that evil is also at work.

    The Parables of Jesus Wheat and Weeds Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 May 31, 2009 The parable of the wheat and weeds. Another parable that Jesus offers an interpretation, which in Matthew sandwiches two other really brief parables—mustard and yeast. All of which have similar themes and seek to explain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Omni Attributes Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 6,829 views

    Omniscience, Omnipresence and Omniscience...and how understanding these three key Bible doctrines can solidify your faith.

    Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Cutting It Straight We are called upon to be "rightly dividing the word of truth". The Greek term is one from construction trades of the day; John ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Past - The Present - The Future : Experiencing God At All Times

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,751 views

    THE PAST - THE PRESENT - THE FUTURE : EXPERIENCING GOD IN THE WHOLE SPECTRUM OF TIME NAMELY 1. EBENEZER - GOD IN THE PAST 2. EMMANUEL - GOD IN THE PRESENT 3. HOLY SPIRIT - GOD IN THE FUTURE

    THE PAST - THE PRESENT - THE FUTURE : EXPERIENCING GOD IN THE WHOLE SPECTRUM OF TIME *************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. EBENEZER - GOD IN THE PAST 2. EMMANUEL - GOD IN THE PRESENT 3. HOLY SPIRIT - GOD IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    I Can't Be Good! A Look At Depravity Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 7, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    "In my flesh is no good thing," says Paul. Most of us have found this to be true from our experience. All will, eventually.

    Let's deal with the subject of human Depravity, and in this discussion, its opposite, namely free will. So how can free will be the opposite of depravity? Remember we said above that the corruption of the human race extends to all areas of a person’s life, and one of those areas is the will. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unto The Church In Smyrna, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2013
     | 4,848 views

    The church made perfect by suffering

    Unto the Church in Smyrna, Write Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction Last week, we examined the letter the Lord directed John to send to Ephesus. This week we will examine the letter sent to Smyrna. As we will see, the situation in Smyrna was quite different than that of Ephesus. Jesus addresses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "...because..."

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on May 5, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,488 views

    We once were lost in sin, but in Christ we have been made a new creature. We'll be examining SEVEN traits that have changed in the life of a believer all BECAUSE of Jesus.

    Thank you for viewing the sermon. Free backgrounds for sermon are available free of charge is you request them. My email is saved2follow@hotmail.com. The video for the sermon can be found at our church website at www.mountzionfamily.com. “...BECAUSE…” Scripture Reference: First Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 21: With Concern For One Another Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2019
     | 2,384 views

    Paul has a warning for those who are IDLE AND DISRUPTIVE, which suggests that worship services in the early church were often interrupted by unruly members, and the Thessalonian church was no exception.

    12/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 21: WITH CONCERN FOR ONE ANOTHER (1Thess. 5:14-15) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 21: With Concern For One Another

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2019
     | 2,586 views

    Paul has a warning for those who are IDLE AND DISRUPTIVE, which suggests that worship services in the early church were often interrupted by unruly members, and the Thessalonian church was no exception. Many of the disorderly ones held false ideas about the nearness of Christ’s second coming.

    12/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 21: WITH CONCERN FOR ONE ANOTHER (1Thess. 5:14-15) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist