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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Do I Get To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,176 views

    Jesus tells us that "Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." So what do I need to DO to make it to heaven?

    OPEN: A Sunday School teacher had spent the time teaching her young class that you couldn’t work your way into heaven. Then she asked the kids in her Sunday School class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Character Of A Disciple: Endurance Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2018
     | 6,362 views

    Endurance. Strength and inner-lasting ... Digging deep down into your guts, your heart, your soul to find that reservoir of strength that keeps us going when we want to lay down and quit. God is that reservoir and Paul is a great example of enduranc

    August, 1974, Fort Dix, New Jersey … That’s where I did my basic training for the U.S. Army. The Vietnam was almost over … but not quite. It would end six months after I joined. So, the Army was still training us as if we were going to the jungles of ‘Nam. All of my drill sergeants were tough ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ordinary Men

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 7, 2017
     | 6,779 views

    We are to follow the example of the disciples to follow Jesus.

    Title: Ordinary Men Date: 8/13/17 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Corinthians 1.26-29 CT: We are to follow the example of the disciples to follow Jesus. [Screen 1] FAS: A lady, who teaches first grade, told about an interaction she had with one of her students on the first day of school. Accustomed to going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    5 Smooth Stones

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 35,694 views

    David needed no sword, spear, helmet, etc., but God's weapons -- the 5 smooth stones of the Name of Jesus, the Blood of Christ, the Word of God, the Spirit, and prayer. By those our giants will fall too!

    5 SMOOTH STONES 1 Sam. 17:40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOING A GOOD DEED 1. A young pastor (trying to live a holy life) was sitting in a restaurant eating lunch. He opened a letter he’d just received that morning from his mom. As he opened it a twenty-dollar bill fell out. He thought to himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus And Peter Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 5,997 views

    Every one of Jesus’ qualities is infinite. Jesus, as He is God, is infinite in knowledge. Jesus is infinite in power. Jesus is infinite in love. Jesus is infinitely just. And Jesus is infinitely pure.

    We need volunteers in childcare and if you’d like to volunteer, we have someone up front who’d like to get your information. This is the third message in a series, Plastic Jesus: How Did Someone So Real Become So Fake? As I was preparing this message from the beginning of Luke 5, I noticed there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Focus Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021
     | 7,386 views

    What do we pray into the lives of other people? We pray for purpose, productivity, power and perspective

    THE FOCUS OF PRAYER D.L. Moody once entered a tavern in order to ask the bartender if his two little girls might be allowed to attend his Sunday School. He was told that there was an atheist club that met in that bar every Thursday night and the owner of the bar did not want to offend them. Moody ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Little Things Can Trip Us Up-Circumcision, Blackflies Or Police Dogs Series

    Contributed by Peter Moore on Jul 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,564 views

    As a former police officer on a tactical unit, I violent bank robber provided a lesson a discipleship

    SERMON MANUSCRIPT: GALATIANS 5:1-12 THE LITTLE THINGS WILL TRIP US UP-WILL IT BE BLACKFLIES OR CIRCUMCISION It has been encouraging and enjoyable to study unity and preach unity over the past while, and I thought it time to break away with an entertaining story, I hope, and discuss the work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "it's Not Fair!" (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 28, 2019
     | 7,925 views

    Last week I stated the series on the places in the bible where it seems as if God wasn't being fair. We looked at Adam and Eve getting kicked out of the garden for one act of disobedience. Then we looked at the story of Job. Let's look at two more examples.

    "IT'S NOT FAIR!" (part two) Last week I stated the series on the places in the bible where it seems as if God wasn't being fair. We see it started right from the beginning with Adam and Eve getting kicked out of the garden for one act of disobedience. On the surface that seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Comeback Kid

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 24, 2019
     | 8,049 views

    Everyone loves a good comeback story. It's thrilling to see someone go from being on the verge of defeat to clawing their way back into it and then achieve the impossible comeback. Let's take a look at the parable of the prodigal son-the comeback kid.

    THE COMEBACK KID Luke 15:11-32 Everyone loves a good comeback story. It's thrilling to see someone go from being on the verge of defeat to clawing their way back into it and then achieve the impossible comeback. There have been many memorable comebacks in sports. One of the most famous ones is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    She Hath Done What She Could… Have You?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022
     | 1,429 views

    Recently we have been hearing on the news about some of the Christmas shopping that has been taking place.

    Illus: For example, it is reported that the biggest day of the shopping year takes place on what is called Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving when the stores open up at midnight. Some shoppers, to prepare for this big event, go the day before to find where the merchandise they want is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Future's So Bright You Need To Wear Shades Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 31, 2023
     | 1,275 views

    Haggai encourages the weary Jewish people that, even though things look hopeless, God has an amazing plan for their future.

    Haggai: The Best is Yet to Come Haggai 2:20-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-29-23 Intro As a professor at Moody Bible Institute, I often talk to students who are completely overwhelmed. They are taking classes, writing papers, reading books, and working (sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intimate Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,136 views

    As we continue to reflect on what it means to be a biblical community, we've seen so far that we are united and the there are norms of that community. In this sermon, we'll reflect on the intimacy or nearness that we experience as a church.

    ? Possible Intro: ? The pandemic and our nation’s value of rugged individualism have wreaked havoc in our lives - more than we realize. ?I was listening to a podcast this week that contained a conversation between Russel Moore and Sam Alberry. Both are believers and apologists. Both attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Our Life On A Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Brandon Queen on May 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,024 views

    This sermon takes a look at our foundation as Christians.

    ENGAGE: The gospel is the ultimate truth that brings us hope, peace, and salvation to all who believe in it. The teachings of false gospels or our own gospel may come in many different forms, but they all lead only to confusion, despair, hopelessness, and eternal separation from God. It gives us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The New Is Coming

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 10, 2023
     | 2,602 views

    There is something in each of us that from time to time, makes us want to go back to the way things used to be. We reminisce and wish we could go back home. But, you can't go back.

    The New is Coming Isaiah 65:17-25 You know, Terri and I have gotten so sick and tired of all the things we were seeing and hearing coming through our television that we cancelled our expensive satellite subscription and purchased much cheaper subscriptions to Hulu and Amazon. All the new programs ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Courage-Filled Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,900 views

    A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. So, I think it’s safe to say we all need courage to face these challenges of life. The message is from the life of Joshua.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Courage-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZzNn1r0XVE A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare