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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2022
     | 2,661 views

    New version with information about Christians being in Christ. 1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

    Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Disciples The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 26, 2022) (New version with information about Christians being in Christ.) BACKGROUND: *Today's message is about the high standards Jesus sets for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Your Soul Talks Back

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025
     | 91 views

    When your soul talks back with despair, answer it with Spirit-filled faith — stir up the gift and praise your God again.

    There are moments in life when faith feels like it’s lost its soundtrack. You still know the words, you still come to church, you still bow your head for prayer — but inside, something has gone quiet. You’re mouthing the lines of faith, yet your soul isn’t singing along. That’s what Psalm 42 feels ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Power Of Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 1,160 ratings
     | 123,312 views

    Jesus taught that we should "always pray and not give up." But why? Is God hard of hearing? Is it difficult to get His attention? Or is there something else we don’t understand?

    OPEN: The organ in a large church broke down one Sunday morning just before services were to begin. A member of the congregation happened to be a organ repairman and he immediately went to work on the instrument – finding it was a simple electrical problem. When he finally got it fixed it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Wings

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,175 views

    "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).

    A. INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH 40:31 "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, not faint" (Isaiah 40:31). 1. Unexpected problems. We are sometimes hit with discouragement, reverse. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trophy-The Stone Rolled Away

    Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,304 views

    In man’s path of happiness lies a hug rock, which completely blocks up the road. Who among men can remove the barrier?

    The Stone Rolled Away – The Trophy April 15, 2001 Matt 28:2 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. As the holy women went towards the sepulcher in the twilight of the morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pride & Humility Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012
     | 8,933 views

    The proud are caught up in illusions about themselves. Humility helps us submit to God’s definition of reality rather than ours.

    We’re starting a new series on the Seven Deadly Sins and their corresponding Heavenly Virtues. With every negative command in Scripture there’s a related positive duty; for every “Thou shall not” there is a “Thou shall”. Sin is our ruin, virtue our ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Justification By Faith: Two Examples Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 27, 2022
     | 3,188 views

    Up to this point in Romans, Paul has been pretty academic and intellectual. But now, he puts skin on the truth that justification is by faith alone.

    One of my favorite movies is Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can. It’s the true story of a lifelong con man named Frank Abegnale who, over the course of his career posed as an airline pilot, a medical doctor, a lawyer, and a college professor, all the while passing millions of dollars in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Little Man; Big Heart Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,675 views

    Zaccheus’ attitude toward money completely changed when Jesus found him up a tree.

    The owner of a fitness center was offering $1,000 to anyone who was stronger than he was. He would squeeze a lemon dry, and then hand the lemon to anyone who wished to challenge him. Anyone who could squeeze just one more drop out would win the money. Many strong people tried, but nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Are You A Disciple? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,391 views

    God is clear that He wants us to grow up to be more than little children in Christ.

    Are you a Disciple? Purpose Driven Life- Chapter 23 Montreal/Cornwall January 24, 2004 What do you think God wants of you, as far as your growth is concerned? What is God’s desire for you in spiritual maturity? How would you describe what He wants for you in that regard? (get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love, Do You Know The Real Meaning

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,385 views

    It is easy to say that we Love Jesus but are we ready to gvie up our all for Him?

    Love, Do You Know The Real Meaning? by Ed Pruitt John 21:15-21:17 Love, Do You Know The Real Meaning? Sunday January 4, 2004 John 21:15-17 I want to start out this morning tell all of you that I love my wife Lisa! Do you believe that I love her? There are times that I don’t really enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Beyond A Dismal Portrait

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,677 views

    Is your life heavy with burdens? Look up! See a vision of God. He has a plan.

    February 8, 2003 A. Introduction: 1) Cartoonist’s perspective on life a) A man chained to the wall inside a 4 by 8 feet prison cell b) Behind the man are two guards with guns, guarding the man 24 hours a day. c) Inside the cell, there is a small window, with vertical bars to prevent anyone from ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Short Man With Shortcomings

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,331 views

    Zacchaeus was a short man with shortcomings ! He didn’t measure up ! Do any of us ?

    The Short Man With Shortcomings ! Luke 19:1-10 I. His Desire..........He Sought To See Vs. 1-3 a. Because of curiosity. He obviously had heard stories about Jesus. But he had never actually seen him. He wanted to see this man for himself.....to see if the stories about him were true. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Finding The Peace Of God In Unsettling Times

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 29,052 views

    A message meant to encourage us to not give up when we look at the world around us.

    Finding the Peace of God in Unsettling Times John 16:33 October 19, 2003 Introduction I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone here that we live in a world of turmoil, right? Wars are being fought all over the world, and even in our own country, we’ve adopted a terror alert system that while ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Surprised By Prayer!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 297 ratings
     | 35,648 views

    Prayer can open up for us insight into God's will when the way seems dark and uncertain.

    Surprised By Prayer! Acts 12:1-19 The popularity of prayer has skyrocketed in recent months. Prayer, talking about prayer, writing about prayer, exploring patterns of prayers and the like have become more prevalent than Tiger Woods' fans at a golf tournament. Prayer has truly come to the forefront ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kids Under Construction

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,776 views

    Satan is trying to steal our children. We must bring them up to know the Lord.

    Kids Under Construction Scripture Reading: Psalm 144:10-15 Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Ephes. 6:4 [Living] And now a word to you parents. Don’t keep on scolding and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God