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  • James Parker avatar

    Bold Because Of The Inclusiveness Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
     | 3,487 views

    This week we move on to the letter "I" in our A-Z of Boldness. The letter "I" will remind us of the Inclusiveness of Salvation. We often hear that the christian faith is exclusive. By our faith we exclude people and ideas. But the Gospel of Jesus Christ i

    A-Z of Boldness I- Inclusiveness of Salvation John 3: 14-16 "14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perverse Mouth

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 23, 2013
     | 3,433 views

    Let your words be few and true!

    Perverse mouth! Proverbs 18:13”The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate.” Recently I was traveling in the car with a young man, who is in the ministry, reads several scriptures everyday, regularly fasts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Snare Of Money

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 10, 2013
     | 3,145 views

    God cannot bless butter fingers! If you are allowing money to slip effortlessly through your fingers for extravagant spending, squandering and lavish living, mark it, God cannot trust you with His money!

    Snare of money! Ezra 7:15”…and whereas you (Ezra) are to carry the silver and gold which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem..” God cannot bless butter fingers! If you are allowing money to slip effortlessly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ascension Of Elijah.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,216 views

    Passing on the mantle: issues of succession in the church.

    THE ASCENSION OF ELIJAH. 2 Kings 2:1-12. I. ASCENSION The taking up of Elijah by the LORD prefigures the ascension of the Lord Jesus, and anticipates our own meeting with Jesus in the air. 1. Elijah’s ascension was attended by horses and chariots. As Elisha and the sons of the prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Family + Series "motherhood" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 15, 2019
     | 3,669 views

    What does the Bible say about the role of the ladies in our lives?

    OPENING HUMOR: A little boy went to his mother and told her that his daddy had just said that they came from monkeys. His mother replied, “Well son, I’ve told you about my side of the family… Now it sounds like your daddy is telling you about his side of the family!” Genesis 1:28 And God blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Good Name Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 10, 2021
     | 3,894 views

    Proverbs 22:1-16 are instructions concerning the foundational principles of finances for our children. We will also cover home mortgages.

    Proverbs 22:1-15 Introduction • We could start with verse six because this passage is addressed to the parents of children. It begins with the phrase “A Good Name” as the backdrop for the wisdom given. Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Understanding Our Relationship With God SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
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     | 766 views

    The ultimate goal of a true Christian is to understand and know God. This desire surpasses all others in importance.

    What is the greatest desire of a Christian? Throughout the Bible, we see that the great men and women of God express their passion for truly knowing Him. Moses asks God to reveal His glory (Exodus 33:18). David compares his longing for God to a deer panting for water (Psalm 42:1). And Paul declares ...read more

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    Paul The Apostle Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025
     | 165 views

    Paul the Apostle

    Galatians 1 v 1 - 10 Paul the Apostle His Position - 1 Paul, an apostle, Acts 1: - NOT By His Direct - Presence - 21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us Persistence - all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us Preparation - 22 Beginning from the baptism ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Great High Priest

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 5, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,217 views

    This sermon looks at the name of Jesus as being our our great High Priest.

    The Names of Jesus The Great High Priest After Jesus’s death and resurrection, He ascended into heaven where He took upon Himself, not only the title, but also the ministry of being our great High Priest, and that for all eternity. It was for this very purpose that Jesus came, to be our Mediator, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Advantage Of A Godly Home Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,605 views

    Children raised in a godly environment are advantaged in learning of Christ the Lord.

    “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” [1] The way of salvation is taught by godly people; but the Spirit of God must make the dead individual alive in Christ. We cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parting The Hoof And Chewing The Cud

    Contributed by James May on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,151 views

    The Old Testament Laws found in Leviticus still have relevance in our lives today. God still has laws that govern who is acceptable as profitable servants.

    PARTING THE HOOF AND CHEWING THE CUD Leviticus 11:2-4 For some people the only exercise they ever get is when they are jumping to conclusions, running off at the mouth, putting their two cents worth in, raising cane, and I don’t mean sugar cane, walking all over someone, lifting themselves up on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Church Full Of Deacons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 15,268 views

    Study of 3 levels of "diakonos" = deacons / servants in the Scriptures. Can be used for ordination. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchFullOfDeacons.html It’s a shame that if I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, somebody would say, "I know, Jerry’s and Jeremy’s." The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. Some don’t know who their deacons are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God's Return On Investment May Not Be The Same As Your 401 (K)"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,601 views

    A sermon about investing in people.

    Matthew 25:31-46 (Reading from The Message) James 2:1-13 Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “God’s Return on Investment May Not Work the Same as Your 401 (k)” The following is a brief meditation written by Claudia Burney: “Jesus lives ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Church Of The Open Door Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,380 views

    Looking at the 6th church of Revelation

    INTRO: Super Bowl of the Universe Animals vs. insects, first 3 quarters animals stomped all over the insects. Quarterback elephant, right running back was a rhino, left running back was a hippo. Stomped all over insects. Fourth quarter animals have football on own 20-yard line - handed ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Servant Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,114 views

    The 2nd Servant passage reveals the Servant of God who restores His people so that salvation reaches the ends of the earth. This prophecy can help us understand what it means to be a servant of God.

    ISAIAH 49:1-7 THE SERVANT OF RESTORATION [Philippians 2:6-11] Chapter 49 begins another section of the book. It begins with the second Servant passage and reveals the Servant of God who restores His people so that salvation reaches the ends of the earth. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist