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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Eternal Truth From Esther’s Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 23, 2012
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     | 11,334 views

    1. A lesson from the urgent pardon (vs. 1-3). 2. A lesson from the unexpected plan (vs. 3-8). 3. A lesson from the uncontrolled pride (vs. 9-13). 4. A lesson from the ungodly plot (vs. 14).

    For Such a Time as This Part 5: Eternal Truth from Esther’s Trouble Esther 5:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 17, 2012 *Four weeks ago, we began to look at this story that took place almost 500 years before Jesus was born. The Jews had begun to go home after 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessed Ones

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 26, 2013
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    The first set of four beatitudes focus on our vertical relationship to God, the second set of four on our horizontal relationship to people. Each of the eight builds upon the other so that there is an amazingly beautiful and compelling progression.

    Opening illustration: How good are you at making enemies? No, I didn’t ask how good you are at making friends. That’s easy. Just be a good Joe, an easy spender, a tolerant sort of fellow who never offends anybody. But how good are you at making enemies? If you are a child of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Different Set Of Beatitudes

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 8, 2013
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    A sermon on the poor, the mourning, the hungry, and the persecuted (Introduction taken from Sermon Central's Adrian Pratt at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/inside-out-and-upside-down-adrian-pratt-sermon-on-christian-love-33979.asp)

    HoHum: Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about here? Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I never heard anybody say, “Isn’t this great, I’m starving!” I have never seen a person sobbing their heart out with a smile ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Will Be Hated By All; Not A Hair On Your Head Will Perish

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2013
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    With the Church under attack, what must we do?

    33rd Sunday in Course 2013 You Will be Hated by All But Not a Hair of Your Head Will Perish It was a cool November morning and the Catholics of San Antonio were riding high. Our first Catholic president, who had a year ago faced down the mighty Soviet empire over ballistic missiles in Cuba, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Sayings Of Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013
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    Jesus continues His sermon on the Beatitudes of His followers.

    The Sayings of Jesus Part 2 Matt. 5:7-12 Last week we discussed the first four of the Beatitudes and identified these four attitudes are that which takes place inwardly. These are I believe are necessary in order for us to demonstrate the other four attitudes in a way in which it will pleasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Favor Is Required Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 22, 2013
     | 6,185 views

    Even in the face of persecution, God still delivers His favor on the church! In 2013, we must stand strong and tall, persevering constantly as we seek God’s favor.

    God’s Favor Is Required Acts 15:1-21 Introduction Two weeks ago we defined our purpose for each of us to pray over and consider -- Our purpose is: “Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other” Last week we examined the “how” of accomplishing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    1 Peter 2:3-5 Gods Provision And The Future For His. (Sermon Oct 2014)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 19, 2014
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    I love our country as much as anyone but, I’m afraid we are heading in the direction of Gods judgment upon us real quick. The majority of the people are looking to our government for protection and the most are putting their trust in it instead of God

    1 Peter 2:3-5 Gods protection, help through persecution and the future for His own (Sermon) Oct 2014 Illus:A young boy went to a grocery store and asked the grocer for a box of Duz detergent. The grocer was puzzled and asked why he wanted a box of Duz. The boy said that he was going to wash his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Jesus-Jesus Is Here

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 15, 2014
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     | 6,274 views

    When we recognize the presence of Jesus, it produces a change. To have the presence of Jesus is to be willing to endure rejection and persecution.

    Where Is Jesus—Jesus Is Here Luke 22:47-22:62 4/13/2013 Palm Sunday OT Zech 9:9-10 Luke 19:28-48 If someone were to run up to ask you and say, “where Is Jesus.” What would you say. How many would say, what on earth is wrong with you? He’s seated at the right hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Herod Wants To Kill You Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2015
     | 5,248 views

    Part of our mission to the world is to defend the social teachings of the Church.

    Thursday of 30th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel “Herod wants to kill you.” “ISIS wants to kill you.” “Planned Parenthood wants to destroy you.” Jesus and His followers have heard these refrains almost continually since Christ first began to proclaim ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
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     | 6,842 views

    The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

    Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Acknowledge Christ Before Men Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,209 views

    Jesus teaches us what is involved in acknowledging Christ before men.

    Scripture During the final few months of Jesus’ life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While traveling to Jerusalem Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. His instruction covered a number of different topics regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life Among The Thorns

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 28, 2014
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     | 9,633 views

    God allows thorns in our lives to refine us, to keep us humble, and to be sure He gets the glory for all we do.

    Children. They really are precious, and I really do love them, but the simple truth is, I have a really hard time being around them for any extended period of time. Which for me is anything over about three minutes.  I’m not sure what it is, maybe it’s the long running around ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Of What Spirit Are Ye?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 19, 2012
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     | 6,775 views

    Would Jesus' Facebook status comments sound like yours?

    Of What Spirit Are Ye? I grew up, off and on, in a rather mild Methodist church and my wife was in a rather laid back Lutheran one though Methodists were once call shoutin' Methodists and we all know the stir Luther made back in the day. Things mellowed out over the years. At 20 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ: Our Saviour And Our Example

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2012
     | 6,179 views

    A short talk for Good Friday. I am deeply challenged by Peter reminding us that when suffering for his faith, Jesus did not retaliate and made no threats; and we’re called to follow his example!

    When I was at school there was no such thing as an anti-bullying policy, and I think I was on the receiving end of a large amount of abuse, mainly due to my surname, Pidgeon, and my painfully thin physique. As I look back I think I eventually adopted my own personal anti-bullying policy and it went ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Living While Dying Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 7, 2010
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     | 4,555 views

    By remaining faithful even in the face of tribulation, we prove the genuineness of our faith and can be assured of eternal life, even in the face of physical death.

    I’d like to begin this morning by reading a portion of an article from the January 2008 issue of “Christianity Today” titled “A Victorious Family.” [Read first part of article]. We’ll come back and finish this account of Necati and Semse a little later, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist