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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Favorite Names For Jesus In The Gospels Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
     | 114 views

    For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).

    A. MATTHEW – KING 1. The key word is King or Kingdom. 2. Key verse. “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him” (Matt. 2:2). 3. God was the Old Testament ruler of His people. “Thou art my King, O God” (Ps. 44:4, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Key To Confidence Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 9,596 views

    Self-help exercises for increasing your confidence, based on Daniel chapter three.

    The story of the three Hebrew children being delivered from the fiery furnace is such a spectacular story we just might overlook the theme of this chapter. We might think it’s all about deliverance from trials. But don’t miss the real intent of the event. The story isn’t just about deliverance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why Jesus Called A Man A Fool" By Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Series

    Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on Feb 7, 2009
    based on 40 ratings
     | 42,921 views

    This sermon was written and delivered by By Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1967. To see more of his sermons go online to the King Institute Projects. Be blessed.

    Why Jesus Called A Man A Fool Luke 12:16-21 By Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (8/1967) And Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. says: To my good friend Doctor Wells, to the officers and members of Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, my Christian brothers and sisters, I can assure you that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Is Over...or Is It?

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    Just because December 25th has come and gone, does it mean that Christmas is over? It isn't over for the Christ-Followers.

    Christmas Is Over…Or Is It? OPEN: Well…….today is the day after Christmas. I found this poem that you might enjoy. 'Twas the Day After Christmas 'Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house, Every creature was hurtin', even the mouse. The toys were all broken, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Discipleship Involves Service Series

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,616 views

    Disciples of every age fail to get the point of what it means to serve and obey the crucified and risen Lord.

    20th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 24] October 18, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we live in a competitive, achievement oriented society, that honors the person who succeeds in elbowing his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Labor Of Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
     | 7,807 views

    We are called to a labor of love in all we do, as we serve Christ in our work.

    Labor of Love Ephesians 6:5-9 September 1, 2013 How do you feel about your job? Studs Terkel, the famous Chicago author, interviewed hundreds of people about their jobs and recorded what they said in his 1974 book, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Say Yes To The Dress Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 16, 2014
     | 6,638 views

    When a Christian dresses like Christ, they will display to the world their new position, personality, and priorities

    Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. • If Christ is all I need, then chapters three and four outline what it looks like to live out that statement; where the “rubber meets the road” in the Christian life. • Just like in 3:5, we read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Except The Lord Build The House

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 29,965 views

    Except the Lord build the house – we labor in vain. Except the Lord build the life – we labor in vain.

    Quotes: “There isn't any such thing as an ordinary life.” ― L.M. Montgomery “The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn.” ― C. JoyBell “We cannot change ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Close Encounters With Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2013
     | 6,719 views

    What happens when people encounter the living Lord? -- We discover: 1. the majesty of our Savior (vs. 1-4). 2. the misery of our sin (vs. 5). 3. the ministry of our Savior (vs. 6-7). 4. the motivation of our Service (vs. 8).

    Close Encounters with Christ Isaiah 6:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 24, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We have been studying Old Testament encounters with Christ for almost a year: From Adam to Abraham to Moses. I counted around a dozen more personal encounters with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sowing The Right Seed

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,116 views

    Sowing seed is evangelism. It is letting someone know that you care about them spiritually and wanting them to make good decisions in their lives.

    Sowing the right seed Galatians 6:7-10 Introduction- sowing seeds is evangelism and it is letting someone know that you care about them spiritually and it is letting someone know where you go to church and wanting and tring to get them plugged n Galatians 6:7-6:10 Apostle Paul writes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Do We Smell Like Sinners?

    Contributed by Ricky Cox on Aug 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,032 views

    Do we spend all of our time inside the church walls, or do we spend so much time out in the community serving others that we start to smell less like sheep and a little more like sinners?

    Do We Smell Like Sinners? I titled the lesson “Do We Smell Like Sinners?” There’s a book titled “Do They Smell Like Sheep” which was written for church leadership and you can probably figure out the gist of the book from the title. But, I want to challenge each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Religion Without Reality Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014
     | 7,028 views

    Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

    Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Singular Allegiance

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Aug 17, 2014
     | 3,324 views

    Worrying about this life reveals distrust in God's providence for what we need. Faithfully offering God our service and love will be a treasure that will endure even into eternity.

    Jesus says, “You cannot serve both God and Money” (Mt. 6:24). We can either serve God or Money, but not both. We may either seek first the kingdom of God, or seek first the things of this world. We are slaves to God’s law, or slaves to the law of sin (cf. Rom. 7:25). But we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The First Will Be Last, And The Last Will Be First

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,703 views

    Faith is not about a church doctrine or power or privilege. It is about service to others-service to the point of sacrifice. It can be expressed equally through individual actions and experiences.

    What is the one human quality that drives us to success while causing all sorts of problems at the same time? It is ambition. Ambition is one of the driving forces in our lives. It propels us to excel in our jobs. It pushes us to reach our goals. It can give us a reason for living. Ambition is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    There Is No Other Gospel Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 10, 2015
     | 6,731 views

    Man would never write a book about how sinful and wretched he is. The Bible will always point us to our need for a Savior, and Paul reminds the church in Galatia of this critical fact that many of them have seemed to have forgotten!

    There is no other Gospel Galatians, Part 1 Galatians 1:1-10 - Background: The churches in Galatia were formed partly of converted Jews and partly of Gentile converts. Paul asserts his apostolic character and the doctrines he taught, that he might confirm the Galatian churches in the faith of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational