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  • Mark Green avatar

    Praying Dangerous Prayers

    Contributed by Mark Green on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,711 views

    Praying like Jesus will mean praying dangerous prayers.

    I love technology…especially when it works. I am some what technologically challenged. That means my 11 year old has to program the DVD player for me and my 5 year old has to hook up the video games. So imagine my surprise when I arrive at BCC and I am presented with my very own cell phone. I still ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are They Attacking Again? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,552 views

    When tragedy strikes, we can trust God. [terrorism & war]

    STANDING TALL: ARE THEY ATTACKING AGAIN? Psalm 27:1-14 S: Courage Th: Standing Tall Pr: WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES, WE CAN TRUST GOD. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Applications TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 27 five applications that will instruct us on how to trust God when tragedy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Barrett avatar

    Widow Of Nain

    Contributed by Tim Barrett on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 22,504 views

    An evangelistic sermon showing how coming to faith in Christ defeats death for us.

    Widow of Nain Big Idea: Jesus has compassion for people, authority over death and is the means to receive Gods help. Intro: As a PE teacher I take being healthy pretty seriously. I try and eat healthy, not have too many of those evil crispy cream donuts. I try and exercise every so often – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abraham & Isaac: A Picture Of Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,103 views

    Genesis 22:1-19. The familiar story of the (almost) sacrifice of Isaac and what it means for today.

    LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 – POSTDILUVIAN/PATRIARCHAL HISTORY ABRAHAM & ISAAC: A PICTURE OF FAITH IN ACTION GENESIS 22:1-19 INTRODUCTION - As we begin our short look at Isaac today you will notice that this portion of Scripture is really just as much about Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    If You Had Been Here

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,658 views

    This message focuses on how we as Christians should be having an impact on the lives of others - that our presence should be felt in this world.

    If You Had Been Here! Scripture: John 11:1-47 Introduction: My subject this morning as we celebrate our eleventh anniversary as a Church is “If You Had Been Here!” I have shared with you before that one of my favorite movies is “It’s A Wonderful Life.” It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping Your Balance - Work Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 1, 2013
     | 6,582 views

    First in a series on keeping our balance in life. Work, Rest and Play are three of the areas we need to keep in balance. This message focuses on why we work and some of the hindrances to keeping work in balance with the rest of life, and the "shift" tha

    Keeping Your Balance - Work Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Two weeks ago, our guest speaker, Mr. Jon, spoke about balance. Having a balance in our lives of the things that are good and necessary parts of our lives. I want to bounce off of that message. Jon gave the introduction. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How Great Thou Art

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 17, 2013
     | 18,343 views

    With the exception of Amazing Grace, no song is more universally loved worldwide than How Great Thou Art. Interestingly, the great hymn follows similar themes as Psalm 145:1-9. This sermons examines how truly great God is from this great psalm.

    How Great Thou Art Chuck Sligh November 17, 2013 TEXT: Psalm 145:1-9 – “I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Face Of Failure-Simon Peter Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 12, 2012
     | 10,315 views

    We have all heard the story of when Peter denied that he knew Jesus. It happened when Jesus was arrested and taken to the high priest to face charges of blasphemy against God. Peter followed Jesus “from afar.” He feared that Jesus was going to be put t

    The Face of Failure: Simon Peter Text: Mark 14:53-72 We have all heard the story of when Peter denied that he knew Jesus. It happened when Jesus was arrested and taken to the high priest to face charges of blasphemy against God. Peter followed Jesus “from afar.” He feared that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Living Upright In An Upside Down World

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 39 ratings
     | 28,720 views

    How can we today, Turn our World Upside Down for the advancement of the Gospel? What people think of God is often based on how we represent Him.

    TITLE: LIVING UPRIGHT IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD SCRIPTURE: ACTS 17:1-7 This passage of Scripture is one of those texts that needs little elaboration or explanation if any at all. It is inspirational just as it is read. The context in which these words are found is both ENCOURAGING and CONVICTING. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Roman Centurion

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,279 views

    Jesus cares for all without exception! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 8 verses 5 to 13: Ill: The Canadians tell this story about their American neighbours. • When NASA first started sending up astronauts, • They quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. • To combat the problem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Seed And The “soil”

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
     | 5,446 views

    Un-Believers, Dis-Believers, Make-Believers, True-Believers I won’t I can’t I might I will

    The Sower, The Seed and the “SOIL” “The Four Soils” Un-Believers, Dis-Believers, Make-Believers, True-Believers I won’t I can’t I might I will Matthew 13:19-23 When any one hears the word of the kingdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Owens avatar

    The Indescribable Gift

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 22, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,850 views

    Jesus is God's indescribable gift and we must learn to appreciate that gift and receive it for ourselves.

    Introduction: A. For many of us, Christmas time is a time of giving and receiving gifts. B. I like the story told of the uncle who gave his nephew, Chris, an electric guitar for Christmas. 1. The first time Chris saw his uncle after Christmas he said, “Thanks for the electric guitar you gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Psalm 119 - Gimel- V.17-24 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,387 views

    The psalmist prays for maturity and growth in this section of the Psalm

    Gimel The psalmist here is PRAYING a prayer… reaching out to God for help and assistance in living FOR Him. His prayer is that God’s word would be ever more important and the focus of his life…let’s look at what he says over the next 8 verses… 17Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Come To The Banquet

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,290 views

    There are many excuses we can offer for not accepting the invitation to come to the banquet which God has prepared, but none of our excuses are valid because Jesus deals with them all.

    Friends in the Lord, One thing you can guarantee when you have Jesus over to your place for dinner is that the table conversation will always be very interesting. Which is exactly what is happening in our text. But the teachings of Jesus aren’t recorded just because they are “interesting”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Sermon On The Mount (Part 20) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 10, 2020
     | 4,803 views

    Today Jesus introduces a reality that, when you understand what he's saying, goes against what is commonly thought in the world today. In Matthew 7:13-14 Jesus talks about the narrow and wide gates.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 20) Matthew 7:13-14 Today Jesus introduces a reality that, when you understand what he's saying, goes against what is commonly thought in the world today. Jesus talks about the narrow and wide gates. 1) The road less travelled. Matt. 7:13-14, "Enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ