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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Our Mission

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 22, 2008
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     | 2,679 views

    the will of God, the work of God, and the Word of God that ALL believers should be concerned with

    See Matthew 28:18-20. I. The will of Christ to which we all must surrender 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 1 Timothy 2:4 Who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wheat And The Weeds Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014
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     | 17,154 views

    The fourth in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this three-point expository sermon explores the parable of the wheat and the tares, focusing on the wheat which is deceptive, damaging, and destined for destruction!

    PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE WHEAT & THE WEEDS Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/23/14 I know the forecast is calling for frigid temperatures and frosty condition this week, but I’m so thankful for the brief preview of spring we had last week. Two days of 50o temps was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Follow Me (Love Does)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 1, 2019
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     | 12,963 views

    Following Jesus can be tough in a sinful world. This sermon looks through the Bible to examine those who followed well and those who didn't and ends with 3 ways that we can follow better.

    OPENING AND INTRODUCTION Over the past few weeks, we’ve spent some time looking at what love does. Tonight, we’re going to finish up our sermon series with the final sermon on Following Jesus. As Christians, we may think of ourselves as following Jesus. But let’s be honest. We don’t always ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What About Fake Christians?

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020
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    Fresh, relevant approach to the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Focuses on the gospel for people whose life doesn't match their churchgoing, and how to reach them. Practical references to church history as well.

    WHAT ABOUT FAKE CHRISTIANS?—Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Does it bother you when you see and hear prominent personalities act like God is their best buddy, while they live very ungodly lives? Politicians, athletes, superstar performers—all say, “God bless,” and identifying themselves as Christians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Habakkuk's Lesson: God's Waiting Room

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 15, 2006
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     | 15,507 views

    I WANT TO MAKE A SIMPLE LITTLE DEFINITION: GOD’S WAITING ROOM IS THE TIME FROM STARTING TO PRAY AND BELIEVE UNTIL YOU EXPERIENCE YOUR TANIGBLE ANSWER. Having done all stand!

    HABAKKUK’S LESSON: GOD’S WAITING ROOM* By God Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you don’t move along quickly this is a two part lesson. I. DEFINITIONS: A. WAIT: To stay in place with expectation. --- To delay service or answer. --- To await. --- To look forward. To be ready, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Parables Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,557 views

    Looking at the parables

    Matthew 13 Parables of the Kingdom 8/24/97 Intro: Today we are going to talk about some of the parables of the bible. What is a parable? Many times it has been called "an earthly story with a heavenly meaning." Really, it is simply a word picture to better help us understand. Jesus knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Fresh Wind Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
     | 7,416 views

    Life can get tough at times. The enemy is always trying to destroy us. Sometimes we need a fresh filling of Gods spirit. It empowers for life and mininstry. We can be overcomers.

    The fresh wind of the Spirit Acts 1 says: Acts 1:1 - 26 (NASB) 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    What Is Lent? (Temptation)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 33,773 views

    A sermon that focuses on temptation while dealing with the questions of "What is Lent all about?"

    Luke 4:1-13 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Sign: Slippery Slopes: Unthankfulness

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 30, 2019
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    We are studying the signs of the Second Coming of Jesus. This lesson deals with un-thankful attitudes as an acceptable norm?

    SIGN: SLIPPERY SLOPES OF MIRY CLAY? (NEGATIVISM, UN-THANKFULNESS?) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US START BY ASKING A QUESTION: WITH WHAT ARE YOU IN LOVE? WHY IS PATIENCE SO HARD? THE MORE YOU LOVE, THE MORE THANKFUL YOU ARE, THE MORE JOY, THE MORE PATIENCE YOU WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Easter Sunrise Service

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,248 views

    This is a pictorial presentation of Jesus' resurrection appearance to Peter & 3 other disciples at the Sea of Galilee. It deals with Peter's feelings of having denied Jesus.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK NOTE: The narration for this service was adapted from Max Lucado's book, "He Still Moves Stones" pages 135-141, (Word Publishing, 1993) TEXT: John 21:1-14 (PP - JESUS) WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER HYMN: BECAUSE HE LIVES! by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Appointing Those Elders Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,480 views

    Paul gives directions about appointing elders in churches. 1- An elder is a family man 2- An elder is a trustworthy man 3- An elder is a blameless man 4- An elder is a spiritual man

    INTRO.- ILL.- When the Methodist minister falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "That was an experience, how do I learn from it?" When the Catholic priest falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "I must have done something really bad to deserve that." When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Ward avatar

    The Yoke's On You Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,071 views

    An encouragement to find rest in Christ, and to minister through his strength

    “The Yoke’s On You” Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: Do you ever find it difficult to follow Christ? Why is it so hard to follow Jesus sometimes? Do you ever get tired? Do you ever find yourself in need of rest? How can I find rest while following Jesus? [READ Matt. 11:28-30] Notice what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Sustaining Your Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,609 views

    After the high of Nehemiah 12, we come down to earth and reality with a crunch in ch 13. How can we avoid collapses like this and ’Sustain our Spirituality’.

    Sustaining your spirituality. Nehemiah 13. WBC 20/3/5am This is the balancing sermon to the one I preached on ch 12 if you remember: - real mountain top experience - marching around the walls, praising God - huge devotion and dedication to God o occasion for right and real outburst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    He's Alive Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 21, 2017
     | 6,211 views

    Resurrection, Faith, Jesus' Victory

    THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - He’s Alive 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 March 26, 2023 Introduction: Have any of you ever played the game called “Jenga?” It’s where you have all these different shaped wood blocks that fit together and make a tower. Each player takes a turn trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Making Changes"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 30, 2017
     | 11,791 views

    How can we cooperate with God's work in our lives to transform us?

    We come to the "V" in "recovery", which stands for "voluntarily." Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects. 1. Where do our character defects come from? A. My Chromosomes - They are inherited. Your parents contributed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist