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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Art Of Persuasion (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020
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     | 3,246 views

    To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching." This lesson stresses the art of persuasion.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. The Art of Persuasion Remarks. 1. This is lesson three, in the sermon-series: "The Art of Preaching." This lesson reviews the need for the church of Christ, to identify sound; capable, and faithful men, to be taught the "art of preaching" of the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is This The End?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 4, 2020
     | 6,945 views

    A radio message exploring Jesus' prophecy recorded in Matthew 24. Some are asking if the current conditions are fulfilment of prophecy. The message explores that question.

    “Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, ‘You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.’ “As he sat on the Mount ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Cure For Fear Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 25, 2020
     | 7,762 views

    Psalm 46 is a powerful source of comfort and assurance for God's people. In this message Dr. Tow expounds verses 1-3, laying the foundation of why we can be fearless during the storms of life.

    Intro: I want to speak with you this morning from Psalm 46. That passage offers to us both consolation and instruction for times like these. We should always be looking to the word of God for wisdom in our lives. In prosperous, easy times we need wisdom to not presume upon God’s goodness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sustaining Grace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,647 views

    How does the grace of God help us when we are weak?

    SUSTAINING GRACE Several years ago engineers were building a new bridge over the East River in New York. They discovered that the wrecked hull of a sunken metal ship lay right where the center bridge supports were supposed to be built. Powerful cranes was brought in to try and pull the ship up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    #16 Who Is Jesus?—2 Opinions, 1 Truth Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 3, 2020
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     | 6,447 views

    Jesus’ family thought He was insane and the scribes though He was demon possessed. This led to Jesus teaching on the unforgivable sin.

    #16 Who Is Jesus?—2 Opinions, 1 Truth Series: Mark May 3, 2020 Chuck Sligh TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 3:20. NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Ramifications Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2020
     | 3,775 views

    Through faith we appropriate God’s free gift of salvation.

    The Ramifications Of Faith Text: Romans 4:13-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: For God does not want to save us by our own but by an extraneous righteousness, one that does not originate in ourselves but comes to us from beyond ourselves, which does not arise on earth but comes from heaven. – ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Our Savior Prayed In The Shadow Of The Cross - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,023 views

    First, Jesus prayed for Himself. Then He prayed for His followers. Notice how the Lord prayed for us: 1. Jesus prayed for our protection (vs. 11-15). 2. Jesus prayed for our sanctification (vs. 16-17; 19). 3. Jesus prayed for our mission (vs. 18).

    How Our Savior Prayed in the Shadow of the Cross Part 3: How Jesus Prayed for His People The Gospel of John John 17:6-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – April 4, 2018 (Revised May 6, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 17. Here God's Word continues an in-depth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Owe ... Others Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 11, 2020
     | 4,312 views

    This is part of a three sermon series - We Owe ... This sermon focuses on what We Owe Others - a. A Personal Encounter with God b. To be An Example of Holy Living 3. To Share a Positive Message

    Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13; John 7:38-39; Luke 19:11-27 Title: We Owe Others Proposition: There are three things that We Owe Others 1. An Encounter with the LORD 2. An Example 3. The Message of Good News* Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! N. T. Wright made ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    Big Toes And Thumbs

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,930 views

    A little different sermon on the JUDGMENT of King Adoni-Bezek and how we can relate it to our lives.

    Judges 1:1-7 I don’t tell you this story to be intentionally gory. I have a reason for it. But I have a good friend who is a retired Full Bird Colonel. He served many years in the U.S. army. He served all over the world but one of his assignments was to be in charge of a large group ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    The Need For Church Revival: Recover

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 22, 2020
     | 3,865 views

    Jesus goes on to tell the believers at Ephesus to do the works that they did at first.

    First, we were encouraged to “remember”. Last time we were encouraged to “repent”. Many of us came to the front of the church to confess our sins to God and to forsake them. That was a good thing. That was a liberating thing. But, according to Jesus in Revelation chapter two, “remembering ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    God’s Healing Touch

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,076 views

    Today's Sermon is a message about the true nature and character of God, which is something that the church and God's people have seem to have forgotten.

    God’s Healing Touch Isaiah 42:1-9 Watch at: https://youtu.be/9XDXked3KvY Unfortunately, I have been hearing a lot today about how Christians are beginning to abandon their faith in higher numbers than we have seen before, at least in my lifetime and since I’ve been a Christian over the last 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Owens avatar

    The Stages Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,924 views

    It is God's will for people to progress through the stages of discipleship from being spiritually dead, to being a spiritual infant, child, young adult, and parent. We must be able to assess where we are and where others are in the process so we all can grow to maturity.

    A. I like the story told of the little boy who was confused about something and said to his Bible class teacher: “There’s somethin’ I can’t figger out.” 1. The teacher said, “What is it, Joey?” 2. Joey said, “Well accordin’ to the Bible, the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, right?” a. “ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Dealing With The Mess Of Stress - Part 4

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020
     | 1,371 views

    We’ve been learning that the key to dealing with stress is securing the mind against wrong thinking and wrong feelings about circumstances, people and things...

    We’ve been learning that the key to dealing with stress is securing the mind against wrong thinking and wrong feelings about circumstances, people and things. Wrong thinking and wrong feelings, which lead to stress, come from three sources, the world, self and the devil. And just as there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I'm Confident Of That (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 1, 2020
     | 6,133 views

    We can view the word confident in a purely negative light. We associate confidence with pride and arrogance, but that's not always the case. There are times where the word is used in a positive way. Let's look at some of them and see what we can take away.

    I'M CONFIDENT OF THAT (part one) In the Wed. night study we've been going over verses regarding boasting about tomorrow and making plans for tomorrow but things not going as planned. Sometimes we're too confident that things are going to go a certain way and are blindsided when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Borst avatar

    God's Promises For Every Need: Unsaved Loved Ones Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 4, 2020
     | 4,092 views

    Our challenge then, from Isaiah 56, is to be a faithful witness, pray, and let God be God.

    GOD’S PROMISES FOR EVERY NEED: UNSAVED LOVED ONES ISAIAH 56:1-8 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION… The Most Important Decision You Ever Make (p) We all make decisions. Some decisions we make are bigger than others. I was thinking about the biggest and most important decisions we make. I am pretty sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ