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  • John Lowe avatar

    Cain And Abel - The.. Story Of Every Man Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2018
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    This world of ours is in a conflict between God and the devil and the forces of good and evil. The apostle Paul writes: "We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world

    10-12-04 Cain and Abel - the Story of Every Man Genesis 4:1-4:12 1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. 2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Tell Your World Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 20, 2019
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    Jesus will help us overcome: 1. our inadequacy. 2. our inhibitions. 3. our inexperience. 4. our indifference.

    Go Tell Your World The Gospel of John John 4:24-42 (Reading vs. 24-30) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 26, 2014 (Revised July 20, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Last week we looked at this great story of a Samaritan woman whose life had been wrecked by sin. Her own sin and the sin of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 31, 2019
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    Focusing on perseverance in faith during trials.

    INTRODUCTION On May 29, 2013 I registered for an event called the “Tough Mudder.” The event that I participated in was a 12 mile run with about 15 obstacles sprinkled throughout. During the event, there are obstacles such as crawling through the mud on your stomach with electric wires above you… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual One-A-Days

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019
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    Taking time to remember what is important

    2 Peter 1 - 4/22/12 Turn with me this morning in the end of your bibles to the book of 2 Peter. We want to take the next three or four weeks to look together at the book of 2 Peter. Today, I want you to answer two questions about yourself: • How’s your eyesight? and • How’s your memory? we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Questionable Character

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 29, 2019
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    A study in Psalm 34: 1 – 22

    Psalm 34: 1 – 22 He acted like a ‘questionable character’ A Psalm of David when he pretended madness before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed. 1 I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Trans-Generational Value

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jun 26, 2014
     | 8,041 views

    Though necessary, I often find it hard to preach sermons to the women of our church in relation to their role as wives and mothers. Paul had a better idea. Much of such preaching could be done without the pastor. The aged women were to teach the younger!

    Trans-Generational Values Mother’s Day Sermon 2014 May 11, 2014 Titus 2:3-5 Titus 2:3-5 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Consequences Of Sexual Sins

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 7, 2014
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    Sexual sin will always have eternal consequences. This message is to warn us of the dangers of this sin and to help us be watchful so that we will live in Christian purity and holiness.

    THE CONSEQUENCES OF SEXUAL SIN Today, we will talk about the consequences of sexual sins. What is the meaning of the word: CONSEQUENCES? The word consequences means the effect, the result or the outcome of something occurring earlier. Many people have never thought about this is something to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Love And Light Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2014
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     | 7,065 views

    If you want to be holy and whole, just like our Heavenly Father, then walk in love and walk in the light of Christ.

    Six-year-old little Jenny complained to her mother of a tummy ache. “That’s because your tummy is empty,” her mother replied. “You’d feel better if there were something in it.” That evening, their pastor stopped for a visit and later commented that his head had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fireworks Never Saved A Soul

    Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jul 9, 2014
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    4th of Jul fireworks are bought each year. The amount spent is staggering. People are starving around the world yet we still spend on such things. What could be done with that kind of money in Haiti, the Sudan,India....etc? What does God say about it?

    Sermon: 1 Tim 6:19 This message in no way is intended to bash people of wealth. Many people of wealth are very wonderful Christians and they contribute greatly to the church. ILLUSTRATION: A man invited Charles Spurgeon to a country church as the guest speaker. Spurgeon was asked to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Growing Grand Kids Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2014
     | 4,986 views

    If we want to raise grand kids, then we must teach them to obey without putting them down, but bringing them up to follow Christ.

    Several years ago (1997), Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum. They were commemorating the 70th anniversary of her father's historic solo flight across the Atlantic. On the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #12 Series

    Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014
     | 6,041 views

    Expository teaching on Romans chapter 5

    Book of Romans Lesson # 12 Romans 5:1- 5:8 By Rev. James May Over the past several weeks we have learned through Paul’s letter to the saints at Rome, that we are all equal in the eyes of the Lord; that his love is the same for each of us, whether Jew or Gentile; and that the new covenant of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Can Heal Our Broken Hearts

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2014
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     | 11,360 views

    How does He do it? 1. By setting us free from our past. 2. By giving us a new perspective on life. 3. By His presence in our lives.

    Jesus Can Heal Our Broken Hearts Luke 4:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 17, 2014 *One of the biggest news stories this past week was the tragic death of actor Robin Williams. Millions of Americans were stunned and saddened by his unexpected death. *Part of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    No Mere Men-1--Sec. 1, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014
     | 4,165 views

    1 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-I—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Attention: Superman—1950’s TV show/Always opened with these statements about Superman...‘Faster than a speeding bullet’—‘More powerful than a locomotive’—‘Able to leap tall buildings in a single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking Words Of Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
     | 8,635 views

    How to speak words of life

    During World War II, the United States Office of War developed a campaign to make people aware of the possibility of inadvertently providing the enemy with information that could endanger the lives of U.S. Servicemen. Although they developed a number of slogans that they used on posters to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When There's Conflict, Resolve It! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 31, 2014
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     | 9,469 views

    Conflict is inevitable in our lives. Therefore, we must learn how to work toward conflict resolution. Nehemiah is an excellent example for us on resolving conflict.

    Introduction: A. Today, I want us to begin this sermon by looking at a couple of cartoons to get us thinking about “conflict resolution.” 1. Cartoon #1 – Here we have a typical church committee meeting… a. Someone makes the proposal – “I think the church needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ