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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Behold, The Bridegroom Cometh

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,580 views

    Jesus reveals a parable of the Ten Virgins - each having their own lamp, but only five had oil in their lamps. When the call sounded to meet the Bridegroom, only five were ready. We must have oil in our lamps when the call is sounded to meet the Lord.

    Behold, the Bridegroom Cometh Matthew 25: 1-13 We have read another of Jesus’ parables. Parables were used of our Lord to communicate a heavenly truth through an earthly illustration. This parable was given to the people of Israel, but there is application and instruction for each of us. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Interrupt Your Slumber For This Important Announcement

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2018
     | 4,136 views

    What is signified by the birth of John the Baptist?

    We Interrupt Your Slumber for this Important Announcement! Luke 1:67-80 It had been a long time since Israel had heard the voice of God speaking through one of His prophets. It had been 400 years since Malachi, the last of the prophets had spoken. This prophet had spoken of a restoration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer Of Examen & Prayer Walking

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 16, 2022
     | 1,473 views

    God wants to hear from us and He wants us to listen closely to Him. Try some of these methods and see what a difference it makes in your prayer life.

    So far on Wednesday nights we have looked in detail at preparing ourselves to pray. We have looked at Breath Prayer, Contemplative prayer, Disciplined or Centering Prayer. Tonight, I want to take just a few moments and talk about the Prayer of Examen and then just a little bit about Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    How To Worship God

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 2, 2022
     | 2,615 views

    I am convinced that the most important thing in the life of a Christian is this matter of worshipping the Lord.

    I am convinced that the most important thing in the life of a Christian is this matter of worshipping the Lord. Why did you come to church today? Be honest. 1. Mom, a few hours of escape. 2. Dad, to please the wife. Please the preacher. 3. Kids, parents made me do it. Now adays it seems people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Opposition Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 18, 2021
     | 4,771 views

    There will always be resistance to the work of God, and ridicule and violence are the weapons of the enemy (esp. to the Gospel). Being prepared for the attack is our calling, using the weapons of prayer and scripture.

    Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; also shows obedience to God - Remember we saw Nehemiah’s assessing of the project before him, and, -- He also revealed the mission God had given him to his team -- We also noted that the job would be tough … and there would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thoughts About Death Series

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Dec 12, 2017
     | 3,653 views

    Is Dying REALLY a death?

    Thoughts About Death Robert A. Glass Wait! A minute! Before we get to death, let’s look at LIFE. When a Sperm and an EGG “shake hands” an ETERNAL Soul is created. (And eternal means that it CAN’T die.) Remember God knew us BEFORE even WE knew us. (Job 31:15) “Did not he that made me in the womb ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Sufficiency Is Of God

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,049 views

    This is a message that was to a young miniters class in our church.

    Our Sufficiency Is Of God Pastor Ken Crow 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 (King James Version) 5Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 6Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Life’s Greatest Deadline

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,956 views

    The Bible says: … man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment… In fact, this deadline is so important; I want every one of us to see it with your own eyes from God’s Word.

    Life’s Greatest Deadline Hebrews 9:27 Introduction We all live under the pressure of having to meet deadlines. We have the pressure of paying our bills by no later than the due date in order to avoid an additional financial penalty. We have the pressure of buying or renewing our car tags on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Your Life Off Of Hold

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    Get out of your cave and give Him praise.

    1Sa 22:1 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: (refuge) and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. 1Sa 22:2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Martak avatar

    Four Amazing Little Evangelists 1. The Ant Series

    Contributed by Jerry Martak on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 21,810 views

    Ants, Conies, locusts, and spiders. Four of the most amazing little evangelist’s heaven ever employed to deliver a very personal and eternal message to all of us here.

    Prov. 30:24-28 Ants, Conies, locusts, and spiders. Four of the most amazing little evangelist’s heaven ever employed to deliver a very personal and eternal message to all of us here. Prov 30:24 There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: {1} they are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Boasting About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 9,827 views

    Boasting About Tomorrow (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: James chapter 4 verses 13-17. Ill: • IN a 24 hour period, if you’re an adult of average weight, • Here is what you accomplish: • Your heart beats 103,689 times • Your blood travels 168,000,000 miles • You breathe 23,040 times • You inhale ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Joshua 1:10-11 Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
     | 4,067 views

    When followers buy into your vision, they buy into your leadership.

    A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land God has given to us’” (Josh. 1, 10-11, ELT). 1. Secure allegiance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Weapon Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 19, 2019
     | 5,613 views

    Ephesians 6:10-18

    GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Ultimate Weapon October 24, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: Frank Peretti wrote two books called, “This Present Darkness” and “Piercing the Darkness.” In these two fiction books he gives us a glimpse of the spiritual warfare that takes place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Love Them Enough

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019
     | 3,587 views

    Someone has said, “Children workers are special. Children are special.”

    DO YOU LOVE THEM ENOUGH? INTRODUCTION: Someone has said, “Children workers are special. Children are special.” Today, I am talking to a group of special people who have tremendous power in their hands. Do you remember the question that God asked Moses, “What is that in thine hands?” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus At Bethany Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2019
     | 6,317 views

    Jesus stopped at Martha's house in Bethany on his way to Jerusalem. This message looks at those who were in the room and what they brought to the story.

    April 7, 2019 Sermon on Jesus @ Bethany We have been focussing on the last number of months on the Trinity so that we come to understand more deeply who God is, who the God is that we love, worship, the God is who has provided salvation for us, to better know who the God is who loves us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational