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  • David Dykes avatar

    How To Handle Burdens Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 19,329 views

    There are three kinds of burdens: The kind we share; the kind of we bear; and the kind we wear.

    INTRODUCTION On my mission trips to China, I’ve noticed the standard of living keeps rising. More Chinese people are driving cars, and because of American fast food, they are getting overweight as well. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed yet—the main mean of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Every Scar Has A Story Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,356 views

    We don’t have a visible brand, but do people know you belong to Jesus?

    INTRODUCTION Years ago, when people used to buy and sell horses, a man arrived at a ranch to check out a horse he was considering buying. The owner said, “Now, this is a religious horse. He doesn’t respond to ‘giddyup’ or ‘whoa.’ To get him to go you have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Day In The Life Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,847 views

    Life is more than just moving through the decades. Jesus came that you might have life and live it to the fullest.

    INTRODUCTION During their drug-fueled psychedelic phase, the Beatles recorded an album entitled “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” in 1967. One of the songs was entitled “A Day in the Life.” John Lennon wrote the first and last verses. Paul McCartney wrote the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sexual Purity In An X-Rated Culture Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,119 views

    What the Bible says about sexual immorality and the definition of marriage.

    INTRODUCTION We live in interesting times. Last fall, on November 6, 2012, voters in Washington State approved two controversial issues, same-sex marriage and personal marijuana use. It’s interesting that the Bible says in Leviticus 20:13, “If a man lies with a man; they shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,861 views

    When the bodies of believers are raptured, they will become like the resurrected body of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION A nervous young preacher was preaching his first sermon. His topic was the Second Coming of Christ. He quoted from Revelation 22. He ran toward the edge of the platform and said with great enthusiasm, “Behold, I come quickly!” But he lost his train of thought and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Eyes Will See The Coming Of The Glory Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 12,191 views

    Hell was prepared for the devil and his angels. And when each of us is born, we inherit a little bit of the devil in each of us. It's called sin.

    INTRODUCTION One of the most popular patriotic songs is “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Many people don’t realize it comes from the War Between the States. It was actually written to be a recruitment song for the Union Forces. Of course, the favorite song of the Confederate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Firm In An Unstable World Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 30,860 views

    Why does God love you? Because God IS love. God loves you because God loves you. God knows more about you than anyone else. He knows every mistake you’ve ever made, and every mistake you’ll ever make. And yet, He still loves you with an unconditional love

    INTRODUCTION Life is tough, and even Christians get tired and discouraged at times. Have you ever heard the expression, “It’s enough to make a preacher cuss?” A pastor stopped at a yard sale to buy a used lawnmower. There was kid who was doing his best to make the sale. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace 6 – Giving Grace In A Graceless World Series

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 10, 2014
     | 6,801 views

    Am I a grace receptacle or a conduit of God's amazing Gace

    AMAZING GRACE 6 – GIVING GRACE IN A GRACELESS WORLD Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: One of the amazing things about the grace of God is that it was never intended by God to be a river flowing to us; he intended it to be a river flowing through us. You see we tend to think of grace as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Duck Calls Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 27, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 26,268 views

    The Robertsons have made millions producing duck calls that sound real and authentic to ducks. And they've reached 1000s with a witness that sounds real and authentic to the lost. What can we learn from their styles of witnessing?

    OPEN: (I preached this sermon in hunting gear with a “deer call” around my neck. The opening 6 minutes were from a video of Jase Robertson telling of his first attempt at witnessing – answering a “prank” phone call at midnight and witnessing for 3 hours. You can find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In View Of Eternity (1 Peter 4:7-11) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,698 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 4:7-11

    Living in View of Eternity The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bible Is Trustworthy

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 3, 2014
     | 5,835 views

    An examination of the internal and external evidence which testifies to the reliability of the Bible as God's Word.

    Is the Bible trustworthy in its claim to be God's Word? I can definitely say that there are sound evidences to support the position that the Bible's claim to be Divinely-inspired is trustworthy. There are both internal and external evidences that the Bible is truly God's Word. The internal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gift Giving Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 5, 2016
     | 4,837 views

    Second in the series about spiritual gifts, focusing on the serving gifts. We look at 1 Corinthians 12:4-9 and Romans 12:7-8

    Gift Giving Part 2 Serving Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4-9; Romans 12:7-8 Do you know what the hottest toy is this year? Maybe you remember some from years past The Razor scooter was one A few years ago the state of the art Tickle Me Elmo was a huge one There seem to be stories every year about people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Your Destiny In Christ Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 11, 2016
     | 12,357 views

    God has a good plan for our lives and we can discover our destiny in Christ by making daily decisions in submission to His Word through the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the lesson we can learn from the last chapter of Ruth.

    There is a vast difference between FATE and DESTINY. Fate is usually thought of as a predetermined course of events beyond the human control. A typical response of a person who believes in fate is resignation - if we can't change destiny, then why even try? Whatever happens, happens and we can't do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Rx For Fear Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,759 views

    Jesus desires to remove our fears. Jesus shares with us three great assurances based on God's love which will always casts out fear 1. We are His Sheep 2. We are HIs Good Pleasure 3. We are His Kingdom (People)

    Luke 12:32-40; Psalm 23; Song of Solomon 7:6; 10 THEME: God's Rx for Fear Proposition: Jesus desires to remove our fears. He shares three great assurances based on God's love which always casts out fear 1. We are His Sheep 2. We are HIs Good Pleasure 3. We are His Kingdom (People) ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Everything Happens For A Reason Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 42,492 views

    Bad things happen. While God is still in charge, not everything that happens in our lives is good.

    Series: Mythbusters “Everything Happens for a Reason” Romans 8:28 Open Over the last few weeks, we’ve been in a series of messages called Mythbusters. We’re focusing in on spiritual myths – we’ve also called them spiritual urban legends. These myths or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ