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  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Essentials Of New Testament Preaching

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 7, 2011
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    Five essential elements to New Testament preaching

    “THE ESSENTIALS OF NEW TESTAMENT PREACHING” ACTS 2:14-41 OPEN A Bible college student was asked to fill the pulpit of a congregation located not too far away from the school while their minister was on vacation. He’d not had the chance to preach yet but he worked very hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Walk By Faith Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 13, 2011
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    Part 5 focuses on our believing from our hearts (spirits) versus our minds to produce faith.

    We Walk By Faith Part 5 Scriptures: Rom. 7:18-22; 10:10; 1 Pet. 3:3-4; 1 Cor. 2:14-15; 9:27; Prov. 3:5-6 Introduction: To date we have discussed several aspects of faith. I have shared with you that faith is an unquestioning belief in something. As it relates to our spiritual faith, it is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Excuse Me, While I Preach To Myself Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015
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     | 27,899 views

    A sermon examining the responsibilities of a shepherd.

    Excuse Me, While I Preach To Myself I Peter 5:1-5 In our local Baptist association it seems that there are always 5 to 10 churches who are without a pastor. When a pastor resigns, the church will form a "pastor search committee" This is a group of people who are given the responsibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    A Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Dec 1, 2015
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    The region that Jesus began His ministry brings to us some great truth about the Kingdom of God.

    A Light in the Darkness Matthew 4:12-17 Ill. Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. "How can you now claim to have all these injuries?" asked the insurance company's lawyer. "According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paying Taxes To Caesar Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 5, 2015
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    The question about taxes to Caesar in Luke 20:19-26 shows us the distinction between the authority of the government and the authority of God.

    Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Christmas Focus In Matthew: Herod Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 12, 2015
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    We have also talked about the real historical King Herod who tried to kill the baby Jesus when He was born. Some people hate Jesus. Some people hate Christmas. Are there people today who hate Christmas? Are there people today who hate Jesus? As we mo

    CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: HEROD MATTHEW 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION… “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” [video clip] [2:03] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27I3AN0XwP8 I. THE GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS The song you just heard is based on Dr Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph: The Beginning Of Hardship Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016
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    Even through bad situations God is in control, and will turn them for His glory

    Vitor Belfort is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and UFC fighter. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Vitor is currently ranked #5 in the Middleweight class, and is the only fighter to beat current champion Luke Rockhold in 2015. Vitor is, by many accounts, a very successful man. Vitor was in a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is Coming Soon! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 5, 2016
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    Jesus is coming soon, so keep His Word. Proclaim it, practice it, and preserve it just as it is. Then you will be ready when He comes.

    A man once asked the Lord what a million years was like to Him. The Lord responded, “It is just a minute in my sight.” “How about a million dollars?” the man asked. “It can’t mean more than a penny to you.” “That’s right,” the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    9 Tips For Protecting Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009
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    Do you let people or things steal your joy? Paul shows us how to not let this happen. In Philippians 3:1-21 we find 9 tips for keeping our joy safe.

    • 1 "How To Keep Your Joy Safe" "9 Safety Tips For Protecting Your Joy" Text: Philippians 3:1-21 Introduction How many of you believe God wants you to be joyful? I agree with you, I believe God wants each of us here tonight to have joy. How many of you know that Joy is different from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Is Your Faith Working??

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
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    People have differing views about how faith is expressed and what it looks like when it is expressed. Faith to remove a problem and faith to endure a problem are both illustrated in Hebrews 11. Habakkuk’s struggle with faith is also addressed.

    Is Your Faith Working? Hebrews 11 7-19-09 Intro I want to begin this morning with a question. Is your faith working? Since the Bible says, “The just shall live by faith” I would consider that question extremely important. Are you living by faith? Martin Luther applied that verse to justification. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Last Supper Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 17, 2019
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    In preparation for the Cross, Jesus’ institution of the new memorial consisted of three primary elements: 1) The Directive (vv. 26a, 27), 2) The Doctrine (vv. 26b, 28), and 3) The Duration (v 29).

    The Lord’s Table is a remembrance of Christ’s work on the Cross that first Good Friday. Matthew 26 itself is devoted to preparing for the cross. Before chapter 26, has been the preparation that God had made, the preparation of the religious leaders, the preparation of Mary, the sister of Martha ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David And Goliath--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2019
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     | 10,731 views

    In Samuel 17:31-40 we learn that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

    Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” Today I want to examine the story of “David and Goliath—Part 2.” Israel’s first king was a man named Saul. He was head and shoulders taller than anyone else in Israel. However, because of his blatant disobedience of the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Principles Of Prayer At Cana Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 6, 2019
     | 6,480 views

    The 7th sermon in our series from John's Gospel. In this sermon we look at principles of prayer, and we discuss aligning ourselves with God's will so that we pray correctly and according to God's will

    Principles of Prayer at Cana (Gospel of John Part Seven) Text: John 2:1 – 11 Imagine for a minute that you picked up the Woodward Newspaper and on the front page they had a story about a wedding that took place. And let’s say that the paper tells you where the wedding was, and about some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Pandemic And Presidential Prophecy - Does God Give Ministry Mulligans When Prophecy Is Wrong?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2020
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     | 5,456 views

    2020 was a year full of Prophecies about the ending of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the USA Presidential election, that can be added to the proliferation of so-called prophecies over the last 30+ years that were completely wrong.

    2020 was a really bad year for self-proclaimed 'Prophets' of God (or should I say 'profits'?) . There was not one 'prophet' who prophesied a legitimate warning nor predicted that a worldwide pandemic was coming. However, there were numerous 'prophets' who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Peace In Uncertain Times (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 27, 2020
     | 5,682 views

    A radio message designed to encourage believers to rejoice in the peace Christ offers those who walk with Him. The world defines "peace" in a manner that is unattainable. Christ offers peace that is the heritage of each person who knows Him as Master over life.

    “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” [JOHN 14:27]. [1] “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist