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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    I’d Like To Do Something For God, But I Don’t Feel Up To The Task Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2014
     | 3,786 views

    A look at how we've been appointed to service and how Jesus helps us succeed in that.

    “I DON'T FEEL UP TO THE TASK": Jesus has appointed you to service. - 1 Timothy 1:12d. - Matthew 10:42; Mark 10:43-44; John 13:14; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 6:7; Philippians 2:7. a. Service for everyone. - Some think that only pastors and deacons are to serve. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Jonah Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
     | 5,264 views

    What’s the BIG IDEA of the book? God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to the ones who seem less deserving of His grace.

    I am Jonah Jonah 1:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-01-19 You Think you Know Jonah? If you have grown up in church at all, you know the story of Jonah. It’s probably the best know prophetic book of the Old Testament. Or you think you do. Even if you didn’t grow up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That I May Know Him

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,320 views

    Let us choose to know (ginosko - understand, perceive and experientially learn) more about Christ instead of merely settling for an intellectual knowledge (oida) about the Lord Jesus.

    That I May Know Him (Phil. 3:10-14) Today, many people are determined to get a promotion, a higher degree or a better 401 K plan. Many students are determined to get good grades. As the election year heats up we hear about hundreds of politicians who are determined to get elected to important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Communion, Consecration, And Commission

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 10, 2014
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    Church leaders were not settled with what the Lord had done there at Antioch, because they believed the Lord had greater things for them and the Antioch church to do.

    TITLE: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, AND COMMISSION SCRIPTURE: ACTS 13:1-4 It is a distinct honor and privilege to be here this afternoon to celebrate the Marriage of Church and its new Under Shepard, my brother and friend, Pastor Bernie Kidd and the St. Paul Baptist Church of Binger, OK. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zechariah The Doubter Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2018
     | 7,693 views

    We can be walking with the Lord, be strong in His might, and still struggle with doubt. It is not a sin to struggle with doubt, but it is a sin to settle on unbelief, which angers God.

    Zechariah the Doubter (Luke 1:5-25) 1. A defendant was on trial for murder. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense's closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. ? ? "Ladies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Funeral Service For Bob...

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013
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    This message was preached for a man who knew the Lord for years but also had some things to settle with family before he died. Fortunately he did.

    Funeral Service for Bob .... 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 Good morning. My name is David Henderson and I am privileged to be Bob's pastor and have had the good fortune to have known he and Vivian for nearly 20 years. On behalf of the family I want to thank you of you for your presence here today and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Have The Living Hope

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 16, 2023
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    While many settle on the earthly hope that could bring disappointment, let us value more the extraordinary hope -- the living hope -- until it is fully realized.

    “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blurred Vision

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022
     | 1,246 views

    Here we see Abram and his nephew Lot traveling together, with all their goods. They had to come to an agreement to see who would settle where.

    Here we see Abram and his nephew Lot traveling together, with all their goods. They came upon the plain of Jordan. They had to come to an agreement to see who would settle where. Abram was the oldest and had the right to make the first choice. In this instance, Abram set an example of how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    When The Waters Stir Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Sep 1, 2009
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     | 15,731 views

    (PowerPoint slides are freely available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Looking to Jesus for the miracle you need.

    Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (Jwj-19) When the Waters Stir John 5:1-9 This morning’s passage touches a need or a challenge or a dream we all have - it is the dream to be free of the things that hold us back in our walk with God, our pursuit of God, our faithfulness to God and our ...read more

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    Claiming Our Canaan Series

    Contributed by Pastor David Parla on Oct 1, 2020
     | 6,617 views

    We’ve come “Out of Egypt” now into the wilderness. The deliverance of Israel from Egypt is a picture of our salvation. We were slaves, in bondage to sin, the toughest master you’ll ever serve. Now they are at the edge of the Promised Land.

    Joshua 1:1-13 INTRO: We’ve come “Out of Egypt” now into the wilderness. The deliverance of Israel from Egypt is a picture of our salvation. We were slaves, in bondage to sin, the toughest master you’ll ever serve. Sin takes us farther than we want to go, keeps us longer than we want to stay, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shakin' Ourslelves Out In The World Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,165 views

    Fourth sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

    SALT SHAKIN’ OURSELVES OUT IN THE WORLD MATTHEW 28:19-20 ACTS 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION: From the beginning of this series on SALT -- we have attempted to emphasis that salt is only effective if applied. "Shake or Cake" are the options available to us. Left too long to itself, salt transforms from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    False Doctrine Leads To Deception

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,556 views

    Many "Christians" are being led astray by false teaching. We must be careful to hear and know the truth that will keep us from getting caught in the enemies net of delusion and deception.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske Most Christians today have no problem discerning that Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, Masons, etc. are teaching false doctrine and leading many astray. However, there are many so-called “Christians” who are not able to discern truth from error. As a result, they have placed ...read more

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  • Patrick Carvell avatar

    Give The Best - Get The Best

    Contributed by Patrick Carvell on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,915 views

    Give your heart to God is the best a person can offer. Then you will be able to receive the best GOd offers.

    Give the Best - Get the Best, Sermon by Patrick Carvell Scriptures Mark 12:28-31 Most of you know Tiger Woods the Pro Golfer Woods was born in Cypress, California, on Dec. 30, 1975. His given name is Eldrick Woods. His father named him "Tiger" after an Army buddy. Woods had a great impact on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bart Leger avatar

    A Fruitful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    When you see a Christian you expect them to be bearing fruit don’t you? You expect each believer to be winning souls for Christ and training others to serve Him right? Not so sure about that one, huh? The apostle Paul, as he is writing to the Roman Chr

    A Fruitful Spirit “Where’s the beef?” Those of you old enough, do you remember that Wendy’s commercial with the little old lady asking “Where’s the beef?” barely tall enough to see over the counter? That commercial is a commentary on expectations. You go to a fast-food restaurant and they serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Baeder avatar

    Slaves Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,567 views

    This is the second of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 6:16. "Do you not know that if you present

    Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Slaves of Righteousness Text: Romans 6:15-23 Introduction: Slavery. It’s an ugly word; usually. When we hear the word “slavery” it brings up all kinds of images. Images of trafficking in human misery. Images of poverty and oppression. Images of cruelty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ