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  • Guy Williams avatar

    The Rich Young Man

    Contributed by Guy Williams on Mar 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,542 views

    Do we own our possessions or do our possessions own us?

    Today’s message comes to us from Matthew chapter 19. It is the story of the rich young man who meets Jesus. It is about the things we value – our possessions. Right and wrong attitudes. Worldly and biblical attitudes. It is a story that starts with a question about how to obtain eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unbind Us All

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,310 views

    Funeral sermon for Richard Dean Lewis, a young man who had a great deal of potential, and whose death caused his family to rethink their relationships.

    There is no binding so tight as the one we wind for ourselves. Others may strap you into a seat or use restraints on your hospital bed, but those are never so confining as the bindings with which we confine ourselves. For the bindings we use on ourselves are generally so snug that we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 12,546 views

    A sermon that was developed by reading some of the Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren.

    Living With Purpose, Not Many Are Doing It. Pastor Glenn Newton June 29th, 2003 Jer. 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. NIV Prov. 13:7 “A pretentious , showy life is an empty life; a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    From Tranquility To Captivity

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on May 4, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,388 views

    Paul’s transition from a time of tranquility to captivity actually served to take his ministry to a new realm of effectiveness.

    From Tranquility to Captivity. Acts 21:1 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Cos. The next day we went to Rhodes and from there to Patara. 2:We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went on board and set sail. 3:After sighting Cyprus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Faith

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    We will learn what faith is and how to obtain it.

    What is faith? The word "faith" is found in the New Testament 253 times. It must be very important. Faith is believing that our Bible is the true inspired word of God, without error or contradiction. For me this is easy, for there has been no other book that has change my life like the Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Branches Of The True Vine Jesus Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,580 views

    “Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without me you

    Theme: Branches of the true vine, Jesus Christ Text: Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn. 3:18-24; Jn. 15:1-8 The grapevine has always been central to Israel’s agriculture and economy and was an important symbol for Israel’s relationship with God in the Old Testament. Isaiah spoke of the house of Israel as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Focus Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,962 views

    Week four in a four week series on the essentials for conquerors.

    14, March 2004 Dakota Community Church The Essentials The Essential Characteristics of Conquerors WEEK FOUR: FOCUS Introduction: The bride was very nervous. It was right before the wedding and she wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. So her father gave her some words of wisdom. He said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Jesus Is Waiting Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,752 views

    What really matters in life.

    I have done 3 funerals in the last month. I’m getting tired of doing them, so all of you knock it off. I don’t want to do any more funerals for a while. Two of the funerals I did I didn’t know the people personally, so their families had to give me something to talk about at the funeral. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Will You "Mary" Jesus?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    The Story of Mary & Martha with Jesus is used to challenge Christians regarding their choices and God’s Word.

    August 1, 2004 — Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 10:38-42 Will You “Mary” Jesus? I. Choose Love II. Sit Down Already and Listen III. ‘Til Death Do You Join Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Receiving The Word Of God

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
     | 3,020 views

    Learning about receiving the preaching of the Word of God

    Title: Jesus and the Word Theme: To understand that Jesus puts emphasis in receiving the Word. Text: Mark 4 Mark 4:1. And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dealing With The Devil

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,363 views

    A challenge to wake up, work out and walk right.

    Dealing With The Devil Ephesians 6:12 Woodlawn Baptist Church June 10, 2007 Introduction He blinds the minds of the unsaved. He steals away the good seed sown in the heart. He lulls unbelievers into a false sense of security. He lays snares for those unaware. He masquerades as an angel of light, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,708 views

    There is a great ministry in the deep hurting points of life.

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 -- “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going Deep - Preparing The Heart Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,767 views

    Message about cultivating the heart so the Lord can work and the word can grow.

    Title: Jesus and the Word Theme: To understand that Jesus puts emphasis in receiving the Word. Text: Mark 4 Offering 2Co 9:6-7 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. (7) So let each one give as he purposes in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Monday – “jesus Clears The Temple” Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,029 views

    The righteous anger of Christ.

    Monday – “Jesus Clears the Temple” (Matthew 21:12-17) 2nd in a Series on “Passion Week” Introduction: I grew up around golf. When I was 13-years-old my uncle gave me my first summer job working for him on a golf course he was building. Every summer after that for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    'painful But Needful' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,523 views

    Unpacking the first clearing of the temple by Jesus of Nazareth in Jerusalem and its appplication to the Church & believer today.

    Jhn 2:12-25. Painful but needful After the wedding Jesus travels down from the hill country of Cana ( 16 miles) to Capernaum by the sea of Galilee. Here we see they stayed a few days ( this area served as head quarters during his ministry) (12). The Passover was approaching and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist