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  • Steve Hanchett avatar

    Our True Significance In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,123 views

    A look at the encounter Jesus had with Zachaeus and how Christ changed his life.

    “True Significance is Found in Christ” Luke 19:1-10 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church April, 8, 2001 “Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Investing Your Allotment Of Grace Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018
     | 3,519 views

    Message 29 in our exposition of Romans exploring the command to invest the grace given each one in ministry.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Investing Your Allotment of Grace” I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness A. Dedicate your body and soul to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014
     | 13,053 views

    In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

    Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Alive

    Contributed by David E. Watters on May 10, 2012
     | 6,015 views

    The focus is once again all on God. Heart change can only come from the working of the Holy Spirit in our lives. One of the images in the Bible to describe this change is the image of re-birth – the old dies and something completely new is born in its pla

    Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 1 You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. 3 All of us once lived among them in the passions ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In Your Heart You Know What's Right Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 24, 2015
     | 6,135 views

    'In you heart you know what's right?' Do we rally?

    “Cross Currents: In Your Heart You Know What’s Right” Col. 3:1-17 The post on Facebook by one of my high school classmates read, “We don't need religion to be moral – in our hearts we know what's right”' It’s a popular sentiment. “Just follow your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Did You Sell Your Soul To The Devil And Now Want It Back?

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Oct 8, 2024
     | 730 views

    The lie of the devil is a person can never escape his clutches. Yet it doesn't matter how deep into darkness we have gone, Jesus provides us away of escape at the Cross.

    Read it or watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMGZ4fRF0nY Lately within the entertainment industry we have heard from numerous entertainers that have confessed to selling their souls to the Devil. The motivation has been to gain some sort of worldly advantage; success, fame and ultimate self ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Silent Sin Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    This sin is something we just don’t talk about today. It is not one of the Baptist ’biggies’; it is hidden, private, and all the more dangerous.

    I. A Discipline that is Deceitful A. Pharisees Insisted on External Obedience 1. Pharisees had reduced commandment number seven down to the mere physical act of adultery 2. Cup and platter analogy (Matthew 23:25-26), “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Must Become Greater, I Must Become Less

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 4, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,866 views

    While John was at the peak of his career, Jesus appeared on the scene and the crowds, who had once streamed out of the villages to follow John, began to follow Jesus instead. As John watched them go, his only response was, “He must become greater, I must

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    How Do I Avoid Greed? Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 9, 2021
     | 2,002 views

    Greed happens when we stop worshipping the creator of things and start worshipping things created.

    Proverbs How Do I … Avoid Greed June 13, 2021 Proverbs 1:10-19 NIV My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, like those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    C. S. Lewis' The Great Divorce Series

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,613 views

    An examination of C. S. Lewis’ view of Heaven and Hell in The Great Divorce and The Problem of Pain.

    The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #5 “The Great Divorce” Matthew 7.7-13 This weekend we’re continuing our series on The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis by turning our attention to one of his most intriguing works of fiction, The Great Divorce. The title The Great Divorce is a twist on William Blake ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Black avatar

    Compelled By The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,027 views

    What does it take to give up every comfort and to recieve every form of suffering in order to reach ONE for Christ? The Love of Christ must compell you.

    Today is Memorial day Sunday. The idea of the holiday surpasses hot-dogs on the grill; it’s an opportunity and a call to reflect on the sacrifice of many thousands of men who have died for the ideals of our country. Some of you served in the military and have given a part of your heart to serving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be A Lame

    Contributed by Claude White on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,416 views

    Christ the Great deliverer!

    Lame - 1 a : having a body part and especially a limb so disabled as to impair freedom of movement b : marked by stiffness and soreness a lame shoulder 2 : lacking needful or desirable substance : WEAK, INEFFECTUAL a lame excuse 3 slang : not being in the know : SQUARE I. YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    Actions,intentions,affections,

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,646 views

    To master these avenues; to completely control our intentions, to master our actions, to hold in complete control our affections.

    ACTIONS, INTENTIONS, AND AFFECTIONS *** This is dealing with the soul’s realm. *** The soul is made up of these three things; Mind, Will, and Emotions. *** Intentions, actions, and affections are each influential to these soul avenues. *** We have a promise from God to posses the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Harvey avatar

    Grow

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,929 views

    We grow closer to God in our relatinship to others.

    “Grow” October 14, 2007 Me: I love doing stuff with other people. One of the dangers Alana and I face is that we enjoy people so much we can easily spend so much time with people we don’t have time alone with ourselves. You: How many of you get energy from other people? How many would say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learn To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,183 views

    The believer needs to understand the value of contentment, what doen’t bring contentment, and to learn to trust in God’s providence.

    Learn To Be Content Introduction; The Quaker’s offer, An old wise Quaker farmer posted this sing on his best piece of property, “This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way.” No sooner than the sign was put a person comes to his door. The man states that he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God