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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    A Heart With A Desire For God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 16, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,241 views

    In Acts 13:22 after God raised David up to be king of Israel He gave this testimony about David, “I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after My heart, who will do all My will.” You and I need a heart like David, a heart that has a desire for God.

    A Heart with a Desire for God Acts 13:13-22 The Bible declares in Psalm 10:4 that the unsaved do not normally think about God. They don’t give Him the time of day: there’s no room for Him in their lives or mind until trouble or tragedy strikes. Sadly, if we are honest, Christians fair ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Crumbs From The Master's Table - Mothers Day

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,162 views

    From the Canaanite woman's we learn that the key to being a good mom is: out of one’s unworthiness cry out to the Master for mercy and when opposition comes have faith to do what God asks with the assurance that He who gave you your child will teach you how to rightly raise your child!

    Seven Crumbs from the Master’s Table Matthew 15:21-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Nine months of nerve-racking mood swings, cravings for weird food combinations, a bladder that never stops flowing, constant back aches, swollen ankles and overall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Silent Night Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,578 views

    There are 3 great prophecies out of the book of Daniel that give a detailed and accurate time table for the coming of Jesus. Do you know what these prophecies are and how they apply to us?

    Open: I’m told that, in the early 1800’s, there was a priest in Europe who led his congregation in a Christmas Eve service. Unfortunately, the organ had broken down and many of the traditional Christmas songs could not be sung. But, sometime before he had written a song of his own and, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Culture Of Giving

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 20, 2021
     | 3,360 views

    A sermon about the importance of giving, specifically the characteristics of a giving church as modeled by the Macedonian churches.

    OUTLINE ANCIENT CONTEXT – CORINTHIANS • PAUL IS ADDRESSING A LOT OF CHURCH ISSUES • PAUL ALSO ADDRESSING FAMINE • HE TAKES UP AN OFFERING AMONG CHURCHES TO HELP THE JERUSALEM CHURCH • MACEDONIAN CHURCHES ARE VERY GENEROUS • PAUL USES THE MACEDONIAN CHURCH AN EXAMPLE OF GENEROUS GIVING MODERN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When We're Released

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,740 views

    Let’s consider from this text what should happen once we’ve been released from the prison of sin. 1- When released we must go to God’s people 2- When released we must raise our voices in prayer 3- When released we must allow God’s Spirit to work

    INTRO.- ILL.- The warden of a Midwest prison sent a note around to inmates asking for suggestions on the kind of party they’d recommend to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The prisoners all had the same idea—OPEN HOUSE. ILL.- Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished building the Tombs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's No Mistake Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 76 ratings
     | 69,601 views

    This is the fifth in a series of messages about the impact of the "unseen" world on our world. This sermon focuses on the impact of sin and our need for a holy Savior.

    Get the logos, graphics, and videos Andy used to preach this message. Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. Sin. It’s such a pesky word. We don’t use it anymore. I mean, when my kids do something wrong, I don’t call them and say, "Son, you sinned." You know, you don’t use that word. Or, imagine how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking In Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 32,342 views

    What does fellowship look like and how does Church fellowship benefit us?

    OPEN: Once upon a time (as all good stories begin), a group of people agreed that they should spend each Sunday in the presence of one another. Many were not satisfied with the 6 or 8 hours each week, but also came together each Saturday for several more hours of fellowship.They did not count the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Curious Scriptures

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2019
     | 4,203 views

    There are certain Scriptures that seem to be unique. One of them is found in the crucifixion narrative in Matthew. What do we do with these especially when they seem to be out of the ordinary?

    Curious Scriptures Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Proper Use Of God's Name Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Jarvi on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,982 views

    Learning the right way to use the name of the Lord in our every day life.

    Good morning. We are continuing our series on “Values That Make A Difference.” Today, we are talking about “The Proper Use of God’s Name” or “Thou shalt not use the Lord’s name in vain.” God doesn’t want us to not misuse it, but wants us to learn how to use it and use it properly. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting Others First Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 35,822 views

    5 Ministry Maxims from Romans 12:9-10.

    Putting Others First Romans 12:9-10 Rev. Brian Bill 9/20/09 I really appreciated Pastor Dick preaching last week when I felt too weak to do so. I liked everything he said with the exception of his opening illustration in which he made a crack about the Pack. I’m showing incredible restraint by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Walking Billboard Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,281 views

    Why would Jesus show up 4 days late for the funeral of one of His best friends? What was Jesus trying to teach and what can we learn from this miracle/"sign"?

    OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3lp0z981iM (Mark Lowry time stamp: 15:32-16:47) When the dead sit up… the funeral’s over. (That’s the last sentence in Mark Lowry’s segment on YouTube) In Jesus’ ministry He raised only 3 people from the dead. 1. The son of the widow from Nain. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Victory In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 29,532 views

    Death is certain but the promise of Resurrection is more certain. Why is that promise so powerful and what difference can our resurrection mean to us?

    (We began the sermon by singing the favorite hymn: Victory In Jesus “I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory, How He gave His life on Calvary to save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, of His precious blood's atoning, Then I repented of my sins and won the victory. O ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 18, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,005 views

    To establish that another work of the Holy Spirit was to resurrect the body of Christ from the dead; and to be the quickening power in our resurrection on the “last day.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. Resurrection of Christ Remarks. 1. In this lesson we will discuss the Holy Spirit’s work in the resurrection of Christ. Jesus and our heavenly Father also, had a part in the “resurrection of Jesus’ body.” 2. It was the death, burial and resurrection of the body of Jesus that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    La Resurrección De Jesús Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 26, 2024
     | 1,374 views

    ¡Él ha resucitado! ¡Él está vivo! Jesús resucitó para no morir nunca más. Otros en el Nuevo Testamento resucitaron, pero murieron de nuevo, como Lázaro. Jesús resucitó de entre los muertos y vivirá para siempre.

    La resurrección es el punto central y la esencia del cristianismo. Es “de primera importancia” de la fe cristiana. Esa esencia y la importancia se capturan maravillosamente en 1 Corintios 15:3-5. Porque ante todo[a] les transmití a ustedes lo que yo mismo recibí: que Cristo ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What's This Evangelism All About? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,379 views

    Did you realize most English Bibles never uses the word "evangelism?" The Greek word "euanggelion" is actually translated "Gospel"... but what does that mean? And how can that impact how we witness for Christ?

    OPEN: There’s a true story about a church down south where the preacher had been preaching about the importance of witnessing to people about Christ. One particular person took this to heart – a mentally handicapped young man – and he began telling everyone who would listen about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ