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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Commitment To Trust

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2005
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    Our greatest trust should be in the Lord.

    INTRO. - ILL. - Two partners from a small law firm were having lunch when suddenly one of them looked alarmed. He announced, "I have to go back to the office right away! I forgot to lock the safe!" "What are you worried about?" asked the other lawyer. "We’re both here." Do lawyers trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Did It My Way

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
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    Saul did it his way because he was filled with pride, was controlled by impulse, and driven by rebellion.

    Patrick O’Boyle tells about an incident in Hyde Park, a large public park in London, England, famous for its soapbox orators. He recalls one particular day, back in the 1940’s, when Frank Sheed, a Christian author and publisher was addressing the crowd in the “Speakers’ Corner.” He writes: “Sheed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Price Of Freedom: Blood

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
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    The price of political freedom has been the blood of our soldiers (a very high price indeed). But the price of our spiritual freedom is even greater —it cost the blood of God’s own Son.

    The Price of Freedom: Blood Exodus 12:1-13[1] 7-3-05 Freedom—it’s a sweet word for us Americans. This weekend we are celebrating our political liberty. Aren’t you glad that we can come together like this and worship God without being afraid that some Gestapo is going to kick in the door and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Our Living Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2011
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    Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad today. Be sure of a glorious future, and be glad even in times of grief today.

    Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    An Exalted Nation Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 29, 2012
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    It was the task of the prophets to help Israel see herself as God saw her. As one such prophet Jeremiah’s task was to help Israel understand what it meant to be a nation under God. And while Israel was, and ever will be, the only nation chosen by God, any

    “A Nation Under God: An Exalted Nation” Prov. 14:34; Jer. 17:5-13 One of our sons and his family spent some time vacationing at our home. I took some days off to spend time with them – especially to play with our grandchildren. Some months later they went to California to spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Making Of A Compelling Christian Community Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 24, 2012
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    The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community.

    Title: The Making of a Compelling Christian Community (The Good Ole Days… Today) Text: Acts: 2:42-47; 4:32-37 Thesis: The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community. Series: The Marks of a Healthy Missional ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Which Path Should I Take? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Apr 16, 2018
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    The paths of the righteous and the unrighteous both have company, direction, and a destination.

    Which Path Should I Take? Part 1 Psalm 1:1-6 - The Book of Psalms is one of my favorite books in the Bible because it’s full of treasure and a wealth of information. - In it, we find every kind of emotion… - Anger, sadness, happiness, fear, surprise, trust, and many more… - It contains prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Voice Be Heard! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2018
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    Let your voice be heard, because: 1. people will still believe in Jesus (1). 2. people are still belligerent against Jesus (2-7). 3. God is still big (8-10). 4. people are still blind to the truth (11-18). 5. eternity still hangs in the balance (18-20).

    Let Your Voice Be Heard! The Book of Acts - Part 46 Acts 14:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 15, 2014 *Life changing words: Hearing your boyfriend ask, "Will you marry me?" Answering "Yes!" or "No." Both of those answers are pretty life-changing. How about hearing your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 3, 2012
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    Israel had problems living as a nation under God. Understanding her problems help us analyze America's problems.

    “A Nation Under God: The Problem” Jer. 2:1-37 The late Reformed pastor and theologian Abraham Kuyper said, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” As we pointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Staying Connected

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 8, 2020
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     | 13,666 views

    In order to hear from the Father we must stay connected to Jesus.

    STAYING CONNECTED Text: John 15:1-8 Introduction 1. Today we begin a year of rest and reflection. A. Resting from outreach. B. Reflecting on our ministry. 2. We will be seeking God for... A. A New Vision: What does the Lord want our church to look like B. A New Focus: Who does the Lord want us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    How Should We Respond? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2020
     | 5,249 views

    Paul begins chapter 12 by answering the question: “How should we respond to the mercies of God?”

    A. One Sunday after worship services, as the worshipers filed out of the sanctuary they greeted the preacher who stood by the door. 1. As one member shook the minister’s hand, he thanked him for the sermon and said, “Preacher, I would have to say that you are smarter than Einstein.” 2. Beaming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Love Factor Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2020
     | 7,567 views

    In chapter 12 of Romans, Paul gives an overview of what real, sincere love looks like. In so doing, Paul moves love out of the realm of the abstract into the realm of the concrete.

    This morning I want us to start with a Peanuts comic strip. 1. One day Linus said to Lucy, “I’m going to be a doctor when I grow up.” 2. Lucy replied, “You a Doctor! Ha! You could never be a doctor! You know why? Because you don’t love mankind. That’s why!” 3. Linus defended himself, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Week Three Bible Study And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023
     | 1,144 views

    The way you and God talk to each other.

    BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER I. INTRODUCTION Everyone raised in church has repeatedly heard about Bible study and prayer. Sadly, repetition is required because we tend to forget to do them even if we have been Christians for thirty years. If you are a new convert, please listen closely to this lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Integrity Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022
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     | 5,790 views

    When the Lord begins tearing down the walls of opposition and using you to bring glory to Himself, and to see the lost come to Christ; it is at this point that you need to be ever-mindful of how you stand, and be careful to walk in integrity.

    With success comes great responsibility. When the Lord begins tearing down the walls of opposition and using you to bring glory to Himself, and to see the lost come to Christ, then you need to be careful that you do not fall into sin. Lawrence O. Richards says, “Early [devotion to God] leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    The Measure Of A Man - Part Ii

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 30, 2020
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    This sermon is part of a series examining the qualifications of an elder.

    Title: The Measure of a Maturing Christian Man” Part 2 Scripture: I Tim. 3:1-7 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 6-28-20 Intro: There is a proverb that says that the best way to judge a man is not by the way he treats his equals, but by the way he treats his inferiors. If you treat your servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible