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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Your Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
     | 4,130 views

    We are continuing our discussion of the Lord's Prayer, looking at "Your Will Be Done".

    Intro Today we are continuing in our series “Soul Matters… Shaping our Souls in the light of The Lord’s Prayer.” Emmet Fox called it the Great Prayer, and declared that.. The Lord’s Prayer is “compact formula for the development of the soul.” Lets read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laziness Vs Diligence Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,066 views

    Thesis: The writers of this ancient wisdom literature inspired by God try to convey the message to us of “Don’t be lazy be diligent!” In other words “Make a commitment to work hard at being all God wants you to be!”

    Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mission Possible Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 23, 2012
     | 7,640 views

    The correct 1) Message (Acts 1:1-2), 2) Manifestation (Acts 1:3), 3) Might (Acts 1:4-5, 8a), 4) Mystery (Acts 1:6-7), 5) Mission (Acts 1:8b), and 6) Motive (Acts 1:9-11).

    As school ends, and summer begins, it means that kids have a change of pace. Instead of day to day studies and supervision, there tends to be more unscheduled time in new locations. If those new locations include a summer camp, it gives a testing opportunity to see if those lessons made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    It's Always Right To Do What's Right Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,150 views

    Keep the "who" in mind as we look at the "why" and the "how" and the "when" to do what's right.

    It’s Always Right to Do What’s Right Romans 13:2-7 Rev. Brian Bill 1/10/10 I’ve had the privilege of teaching three of our daughters how to drive, starting each one out in the parking lot right here at PBC when they were ten…JK (just kidding). Over the years I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Arrest Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
     | 6,655 views

    A short intro to the person of Judas.

    The arrest of Jesus John 18: 1-11 Last week we finished a bit early, and there were a few things that I wanted to see here. Now, when we hear the name Judas today it’s synonymous with Hitler, Dracula or some perverted mass murderer. It’s like it’s the epitome ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Making Of A Man Of God Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,244 views

    My goal here is to lay a foundation for our understanding of who Joshua is, by pointing out a few references to him prior to his assuming the leadership of the nation and the events or situations that led to his spiritual development

    The making of a man of God Exodus 17:8-14 Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan asked the woman sitting next to him who’s it was. “It was my husband’s,” the woman explained, “But he died.” “I’m very sorry,” said the man. “You know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Next Generation Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 8, 2013
     | 9,858 views

    The Christian, and especially the elder of the church, is engaged in a lifelong campaign. He must prepare the next generation to enter into the conflict.

    “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commandment Six Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,499 views

    Captial punishment

    Thou shalt not kill Exodus 20:1-13 A little girl was writing a paper for her English class and she asked her father, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" "It’s mostly a matter of degree" her dad replied. "Let me show you what I mean" and he picked up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Beginning-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,505 views

    1 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. What is essential to a new beginning? 6 concessions essential to a new beginning are...

    A NEW BEGINNING-I—John 3:1-21 Attention: New Years Day is about the beginning of something new. It is a harbinger of a time filled with potential... Of possibly doing things differently & better—particularly if last year was a difficult one. It is also the start of an extension of last year’s joys ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastor Just Follow The Instructions

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 8, 2020
     | 1,976 views

    A study in the book of Romans 15: 1 – 33

    Romans 15: 1 – 33 Pastor just follow the instructions 1 We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. 3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Overview Of Ephesians Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,082 views

    This is the final message from the Ephesians series reviewing the basic content of the letter.

    Paul Reviews His Letter to the Ephesians The identity and responsibility of the Church Introduction My name is Paul. During my time on earth I was an apostle appointed by Jesus to share the good news with both Jews and Gentiles but mostly to gentiles. I was not always and apostle and definitely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Worthy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,529 views

    Christ is Worthy to redeem in Revelation 5:1-14 through: 1) The search for the worthy one (Revelation 5:2-4), 2) The selection of the worthy one (Revelation 5:5–7), and 3) The song of the worthy one (Revelation 5:8–14).

    Recently, there was a meeting of commonwealth representatives to discuss plans of succession in the event of the death of Queen Elizabeth. It was not an open and shut case, for they sought to determine who was worthy to occupy the throne. Eventually they choose Prince Charles. Of the many factors ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    In The Enemies' Court

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,675 views

    The first chapter of Daniel establishes that God is the focus of the Book. God reigns over the nation and over the individual. His sovereignty is central to every event that is recorded.

    “In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. And he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrificial Service Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,624 views

    Ruth displayed her sacrificial love and service to her mother in law, Naomi by her willingness to glean in the field of Boaz even in the heat of the sun. Such godly character produced a blessing that transformed Naomi's bitterness into hope and joy.

    We are continuing our study in the book of Ruth. Last week, we studied chapter one concerning a man from Judah named Elimelech relocating his entire family to Moab, the land of pagan idol worshipers. Elimelech lived during the time of the Judges, was married to Naomi and they had two sons, named ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Jesus' Rules Of Order"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2017
     | 5,292 views

    Contrasting the transformation following the descent of the Spirit with life before His presence among the saints.

    “A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist