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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Now To Him Who Is Able Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 27,980 views

    What did God do for which He deserves praise and glory? 1- God established us in the faith 2- God revealed His mystery to all

    INTRO.- ILL.- Frank was the manager of an upscale men's wear store in a wealthy section of town and was interviewing Larry for the recently advertised salesman role. Frank looked at Larry's resume and noticed that Larry had never worked in retail before. Frank mused, "For someone with no retail ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Letter To Thyatira

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 6, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 47,951 views

    A sermon examining Jesus letter to the Church at Thyatira.

    THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT THYATIRA Revelation 2:18-29 Many people have a mistaken idea as to the definition of a “worldly church”. Often we paint with broad strokes and label any church that doesn’t look or operate like ours as being “worldly”. We are certainly considered “traditional” and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thomas, Doubter Turned Confessor

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,265 views

    Thomas, who is often remembered for his doubts, gives every Christian hope and encouragement as the Lord appears to him with the invitation to touch and believe.

    Thomas, Doubter Turned Confessor John 11:1-16; 14:1-6; 20:24-29 Palm Sunday Sermon, by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Some Background: J. Stuart Holden wrote: “Of all the Master's men, Thomas is the one to whom least justice is commonly done. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Poverty Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 8,949 views

    Poverty of spirit drives us to the Savior.

    Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: The Poor in Spirit Text: Matthew 5:3 When two people who love one another come together on the day of their wedding, there are traditional vows which are often spoken to one another. I, take you, to be my wife... for better and for worse... in sickness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unbeliever And The Law Of God Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 4,108 views

    In this message, we examine three types of unbelievers: (1) The Religious Unbeliever (2) The Atheistic Unbeliever (3)The Unconcerned Unbeliever

    The Unbeliever and the Law of God Matthew 5:19 In our message last Sunday we dealt with a foundational subject in regard to our faith, and that is the relationship between the Christian and the Law of God. I made some points that I would like to now reiterate before moving on to the message for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Breathed

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014
     | 7,829 views

    John assures us that much more could have been written, but these are written, “that we might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing we might have life through his name”

    INTRODUCTION There are various views of inspiration. The Bible says and shows about itself, a definition of divine inspiration can be formulated. The ultimate source of divine inspired God Himself for the Scripture are God “breathed” (inspired) by Him (2 Tim. 3:16): “All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Talking Blood

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 17, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,233 views

    The blood of Abel & Jesus still speak, but the testimony of Jesus' blood is better than that of Abel's blood. We'll look at the 3 ways this is true and at what the 5 wounds of Christ have to say to us.

    THE TALKING BLOOD Heb. 12:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHY THE DELAY 1. Sadie is 65 years old and has always remained childless, yet she desperately wanted a baby of her own. So with the help of modern science and a fertility specialist, Sadie got her miracle baby. 2. When she got home, all her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Proof

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,841 views

    As Paul preached to the Athenians, he told them that the resurrection was proof that Jesus was who God proclaimed him to be. This sermon looks at the proofs from the lives of the disciples that Jesus is alive.

    Proof Act 17:22-31 Intro: There was an old man who had witnessed a burglary and appeared in court to identify the guilty party. . The prosecutor questioned him and he identified the defendant as the man who had committed the crime. . Now it was the defense attorney’s turn. He asked the man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disappointments: God’s Blessings In Disguise

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 28, 2014
     | 15,185 views

    Peter decided to replace Judas as apostle. Matthias "won" & Joseph "lost" when the lots were cast. This must have been an great disappointment to Joseph. This sermon examines if Peter did the right thing, but focuses on how to handle disappointment.

    Disappointments: God’s Blessings in Disguise Chuck Sligh TEXT: Just after Jesus ascended into heaven in Acts 1:9-11, we read, beginning in verses 14-26 – “These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. 15 And in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sea Of Emotions Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,269 views

    Young girls/give up/purity because they are lost sea/emotions. Men abandon/families because they get caught/emotions

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church March 2, 2014 Genesis 43:15-34 The Sea Of Emotions Intro: Passage opens/ten/Joseph’s brother’s leaving Canaan. • Second trip to Egypt to buy grain. First time: • Came face/face/Prime Minister of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your God Is Too Small!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,122 views

    Many Christians are half-hearted because they don’t know the True God. We’re going to see that the True God will incite our wonder, He’ll be a God we feel honored to serve, and that He’s big enough to meet any need we have.

    YOUR GOD IS TOO SMALL! Acts 17:24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. Two ropes walk into a restaurant to get something to eat . The waiter leans over to address the first rope and asks, "Are you one of them ropes?" 2. "Why yes," quavers the rope. "We don’t serve ropes here," growls the waiter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Finding What We’ve Lost Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 5,232 views

    This sermon focuses on the question of “How do you find something that’s lost, especially if you’re the one that’s lost?

    Finding What We’ve Lost Luke 15:11-32 A couple of years ago, I was blessed to win tickets to the practice round of The Master’s golf tournament. The Masters is one of four majors in professional golf and is considered to be hallowed ground to golfers. It’s in Augusta, GA in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Empty Promises - Easter

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,213 views

    How can God fill you up if you are not empty first? God allows emptiness in your life for one reason - You are empty - Now God has the opportunity to fill you up.

    I was assigned to retrieve box number 673 A. I took my little pink piece of paper with my assignment for the afternoon - find box #673 A, Humana Hospital, February 1970. I had just started to working at this medical file warehouse and so I naively thought that the boss was starting me off slow, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Let His People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    God “redeems” suffering through faith in his goodness and control.

    Scripture Introduction A guy from New York rented a car after landing at the Dallas airport and set out across Texas to a meeting. Suddenly a truck pulling a horse trailer swerved and collided with him. He waited over a month before trying to collect damages from his insurance company. When he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Do I Need More Love?

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,151 views

    God delights those who love his glory.

    Scripture Introduction Psalm 105.3: “Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!” My hope is that you all be completely happy because you are fully satisfied with all that God is for you in Jesus Christ. To get there you must abound in love, for love is the fulfilling of the law, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed