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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Discover What God Has For You In The Bible

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 167 ratings
     | 4,307 views

    A practical discussion of techniques for getting more out of your Bible study time.

    Recently, Tyndale House Publishers conducted a survey asking Americans their opinions regarding the Bible. Among their findings were that the top three reasons people don’t read the Bible are: 1. Not enough time. 2. Too hard to understand. 3. Find it irrelevant. The top three frustrations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Revival?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Mar 25, 2007
     | 4,939 views

    Show Christians that Revival is needed today and the definite results of genuine revival in the believers life.

    What is Revival 2 Chron 7.14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14) Do you believe that today’s church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Adrift In Life's Sargasso Sea

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,192 views

    How do we connect the Sargasso Sea to our lives as Christians? Let’s consider some ways it might.

    ADRIFT IN LIFE’S SARGASSO SEA “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Hebrews 2:1 NIV The Sargasso Sea is the only sea in the world that has no coastline. It is located in the north Atlantic 20 o N to 35 o N and 30 o W to 70 o W, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,760 views

    This year how have we been preparing ourselves for Christ if He would show up at our door just as He did on this day show up at the door of Jerusalem?

    Opening illustration: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Uzziah: What Will Your Epitaph Be? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,735 views

    This message looks at how one mistake defines the life of Uzziah rather than the good he did.

    An Epitaph is a short statement intended to honor a person who has passed away. Many times these short statements sum up a person’s life or legacy. In fact some epitaphs are quite humorous such as: “I told you I was sick!” “He stepped on the gas instead of the brake.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Quiet Games - Pt. 3 - Hearing Aids 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016
     | 5,410 views

    God seems to love the "Quiet Game" and seems to be the world's most skilled player. How can you hear Him when He seems to be so quiet?

    Quiet Games Pt. 3 - Hearing Aids Pt. 2 I. Introduction They would be enshrined in the childhood games hall of fame . . . 7-Up, Kick the Can, Musical Chairs but then there is the Quiet Game a perennial nominee for induction that would never get my vote. I hate the Quiet Game. No sound. No action. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus' Love 19 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 18, 2017
     | 2,337 views

    The leadership of Christ Jesus began before he was a baby---coming in to leadership for "in the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, the Word was God".

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 19 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 18, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Looking For Spiritual Loopholes?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 20, 2022
     | 1,709 views

    Who is my neighbor? Trying to justify self? There are no love loophopes.

    LOOKING FOR A LOOPHOLE…? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? What would it take to make me happy? What if every dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Father's Day PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,244 views

    Emphasize the importance of a father's instruction, the benefits of following his advice, and the significance of a father's example in living out the teachings for their children.

    Hey everyone! I'm so glad you could join us today as we dive into the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. I recently came across a quote by Charles Spurgeon that I think really speaks to our topic today: "Train up a child in the way he should go — but be sure you go that way yourself." It's not ...read more

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    God Is Keeping Me

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 56,753 views

    An encouraging sermon for the new year or church anniversary

    Traditionally the New Year is a time of new beginnings. It is a time that we make new commitments to do better in the New Year than we did in the last year. It is a time that we sit down and make a list of how we are going to better in the New Year, than we did in the old. (Can I get a witness?) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dangers Of Sleeping

    Contributed by Roger Carmichael on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,366 views

    Alook at the Church alseep in a lost and dying world.

    I- Sleep of Disobedience, Samson 1- Plan, Born to free Israel. Judges13:5 2- Power, Judges 14:5-6, 15:15 3- Problems, disobedience, Judges 15:2-3 A- Associations Judges 16:1-4 B- Actions 4- Pitfalls, Judges 16:16-20 as a result of sleeping he lost A-His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expectations & Excuses

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 7, 2025
     | 160 views

    In Genesis 3:8-13, the refining of our expectations and removal of our excuses is shown in three ways through 1) God’s Gracious Call (Genesis 3:8-9), 2) God’s Gentle Question (Genesis 3:10-11), and 3) God’s Grace for Our Excuses (Genesis 3:12-13).

    Genesis 3:8-13. 8 And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” 10 And he said, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Cosnecrate Yourselves

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    We are called to consecrate ourselves, becaue the Lord is going to do amazing things amongst us.

    Consecrate Yourselves Joshua 3:5 2 Cor. 7:1 I. What is consecration A. Devoting of one’s self 1. Honor the Lord - Seek those things that glorify Him a. Words - Titus 2:8 b. Actions - John 3:21 c. Praise - testimony of praise 2. Become imitators of Christ - 2 Cor. 3:18 a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Buillding Walls Will Never Make Better People!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,562 views

    We look at building walls of seperation in the church, are we to be better or bitter?

    BUILDING WALLS WILL NEVER MAKE BETTER PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I was a member of THE YOUNG AND RESTLESS in the ENERAL HOSPITAL in the city of DALLAS. I was waiting to see THE DOCTORS. They told me I was at THE EDGE OF NIGHT. My illness was serious. Suddenly I realized ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Living A Life That Matters

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024
     | 1,443 views

    We all want to make an impact in this world. We will look at the life of Solomon.

    Living a life that matters Ecclesiastes1:1-11 + selected Scriptures Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. Please turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 I hope the title of the message caught your attention. Living a life that matters! I am sure in some way that this is our prayer. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene