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  • Bill Burnett avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat Series

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 406 ratings
     | 109,659 views

    Do you want to grow in your relationship with Christ? Are you having a hard time making that first step? This passage encourages you to put your trust in God and help you get out of the boat of your life.

    #2343 Stepping Out Of The Boat: Daring To Live The Life That God Has For You! Going To The Next Level Series Matthew 14:22-34 Let me ask you a few questions today… How many would like to move forward in your relationship with Christ? How many have felt like you’ve been stuck in a rut? In ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Our Inheritance Of Faith

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
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    We are compelled to model and foster faith in Christ and His free gift of salvation --- our inheritance. As disciples, we put Him first in our lives. Let us not quench the spirit but fan into flame this gift from God.

    October 3, 2010 Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Text 2 Timothy 1:5-6 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Bright And Dark Side Of Man Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 17, 2016
     | 12,005 views

    The Bible says that in the heart of every Christian, there is a nature that points to the bright side and another on the dark side of man. Our goal is that we will not just focus on our strength of character but also improve our weaknesses.

    That great Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson published an interesting novel in 1886 entitled, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Many of you probably have read or seen the film about this. We studied this literature when we were in High School. It is about a London lawyer named ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Prayer, Introduction, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
     | 3,085 views

    Introduction to this series on prayer. A challenge to the listeners, you will get out of prayer what you put into it.

    Introduction to Prayer Part 1 Text: John 16:26-27 1. I will recommend several books for you to read. a. Some books I agree with everything the authors teach. With others I do not. I have learned to take what ministers to me and leave the rest. Sometimes it’s a matter of having ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Prayer Power Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 3, 2024
     | 1,067 views

    A sermon "putting it all together," prayerfully going through each piece of the armor together.

    Stand: The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:18-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 6-2–2024 F-16 Fighting Falcon This is a picture of an F-16 Fighting Falcon. Its wingspan is 32 feet and it measures 49 feet long. The top speed is 1,500 mph (Mach 2 at altitude). Its range is more than 2,000 miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Prophesying God's Judgment Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,170 views

    Jesus came as a Savior during His first coming. Saving grace has been available since then. Apparently that grace will come to an end when Christ returns and His Judgment will kick in. This is the reason we must get the Word out to all the perishing souls

    Opening illustration: D.L. Moody was a great evangelist from Chicago. He went to England once and met a young man there that wanted to preach in his church. Moody agreed thinking that he would never see him again. To his dismay he received a letter that said the young man would be in his town ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    1st John: God As Light, Holiness, And Love

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
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     | 2,838 views

    We’re going to be looking at the themes of 1st John, and we’ll see various themes woven throughout the five chapters of first John.

    We’re going to be looking at the themes of 1st John, and we’ll see various themes woven throughout the five chapters of first John. The chief theme that we’ll consider throughout 1st John is the theme of the love of God (1 John 1:3, 2:1, 5:13 NIV). We’ll also consider the themes of God’s light and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    We Are Called Christians. Do You Know What That Means?

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 8, 2019
     | 3,303 views

    Did you know that, in scripture, to be called a Christian was actually a put down?

    Sermon- We are called Christians. Q- Do you feel a sense of pride, or good, to be called a Christian? - As Christians, we generally like the fact that we’re called Christians. - We say, I’m a Christian, I go to church! - Notably we’re known for our kindness, welcoming, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Me: The Call To Discipleship Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,268 views

    Following Jesus requires us to leave behind our old ways and put him first in our lives. It may come at a cost, but the rewards of knowing and serving him are immeasurable.

    Hey guys! Ever played a game of Follow the Leader? You know, where one person leads and everyone else has to do exactly what they do? Well, today we're going to talk about the ultimate game of Follow the Leader with Jesus as our leader. Let's dive into a story from the Bible, Matthew 4:18-22. This ...read more

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  • Rick Flowers avatar

    God's Requirements For Revival: Repentance Series

    Contributed by Rick Flowers on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,281 views

    If our nation will ever turn back to God, it must begin with Christians first! In the work of the Lord, we can so easily forget the Lord of the Work! I hope these messages will remind us of the importance keeping God the priority!

    Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing (Fourth of a four-part series) "God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival - Repentance" 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 As we conclude our study on "God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival", let us review the previous three requirements as set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Am I Good Enough? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 158 ratings
     | 21,388 views

    First sermon in series "Living Life on Purpose - Christ’s Answers to Man’s Questions". This is a question from John the Baptist.

    Christ’s purpose-driven life was constantly arousing the curiosity of onlookers. Whether His followers or His enemies, people were so impressed with Him, or, in some cases, intimidated by Him, that they wanted to know how and why He had it all together - so they asked Him questions. Jesus used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Breastplate Of Righteousness: Compassion Over Truth Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,171 views

    Watch out for the flying dart of the evil one that would tell you to have compassion and ignore God’s will and His truth. Put on the breastplate of righteousness.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY The Breastplate of Righteousness: Compassion Over Truth Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION 1 Last week Kristian did a fantastic job of introducing us to the breastplate of righteousness and the scheme of the Devil that encourages us to “follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Lee avatar

    What It Takes To Hear From God By Brian Atwood Luke 2:1-20 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2013
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     | 4,496 views

    You know not everyone that first Christmas heard from God like the shepherds did. Adapted from a message by Brian Atwood.

    The year 1860 found Henry Wadsworth Longfellow happy in his life, enjoying a widening recognition, and delighted over the election of Abraham Lincoln which he believed signaled the triumph of freedom and redemption for the nation. The following year the Civil War began and on July 9, 1861 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen James avatar

    Remember When? Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 4,400 views

    Part 1 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. This message takes a deeper look at the testimony of the church at Ephesus.

    OPENING: Remember When? examples INTRODUCTION: There is not a PAUSE BUTTON in relationships. Our spiritual heath either strengthens or weakens DAILY. I. The PATTERN of the letters is planned. (Rev 2-3) • 1:20 7 lampstands are 7 churches, actual churches... but they are no more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God's Way To Be A Great Dad

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2016
     | 6,489 views

    1. Stop following misguided feelings (vs. 23-28). 2. Seek godly guidance (vs. 29-30). 3. Put your confidence in Christ (vs. 31). 4. Strive to be a spiritual leader for your family (vs. 31-32). 5. Show the kindness of our Savior (vs. 33-34).

    God's Way to Be a Great Dad Acts 16:23-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 21, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In Acts 16, Paul and his mission team were trying to find out where the Lord wanted them to go next. Then in vs. 9-10: 9. A vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist