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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 11, 2012
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     | 10,095 views

    1. God’s love - For God so loved the world. 2. God’s loss - That He gave His only begotten Son. 3. Our leaning - That whoever believes in Him. 4. Our life - Should not perish but have everlasting life.

    The Greatest Gift John 3:16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church “Toy Store” - Dec. 8, 2012 Note: The “Toy Store” provides toys and food to needy families in our community. It’s an outreach/charitable ministry of our church. *My wife Mary and I are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    I Did It My Way; Look Where It Got Me Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2011
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     | 5,711 views

    The prodigal son rpoves to be a useful story for the way in which God searches for lost mankind.

    The story is told of a man named Yussif, the Terrible Turk. Yussif was a 350-pound wrestling champion in Europe a couple of generations ago. After he won the European championship, he sailed to America to wrestle our champ, whose name was Strangler Lewis -- a little guy by comparison who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Teaching Your Children To Pray

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012
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    Mother's Day 2012 - Teaching your children to pray. - Drawn from the Lord's Prayer

    MOTHERS DAY 2012 This past Tuesday was teacher appreciation day. In recognition of that, we would like to say a hearty “Thank You” to Mike. Right now I believe you are the only public school teacher we have attending here. We appreciate what you do, and the Christian witness you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having Power With Men

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 5, 2012
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     | 7,461 views

    If we are to have a positive influence upon others which will draw them to Christ, as believers we must live holy, consistent, Spirit-filled, and hospitable lives.

    Having Power with Men 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “For we are unto God a sweet savor or the fragrance of Christ) among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life.” Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Becoming Human"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 29, 2012
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    A sermon for the New Year.

    Colossians 3:12-17 "Becoming a Genuine Human Being" It's a fact that hurt people hurt other people. If a wounded soul lobs a criticism grenade in your direction, try and defuse it with understanding. A pastor shares the following: "One time I was praying during worship, a few moments before ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Can't Run Away Series

    Contributed by Christopher Young on Feb 15, 2013
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    This is the 1st in a series takes us all the way through the book of Ruth to allow us to discover exactly the Who, What, Where, Why, and How Jesus is our Kinsman redeemer.

    You Can’t Run Away Ruth 1:1-5 I. Intro: A. On his book “The Conduct of Life”, the American novelist Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “The efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it.” B. If you think about it that is just as true today as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Birthdays Are Special (Pentecost)

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 18, 2018
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    Pentecost is the birthday of the church...some may think Christmas should be, others think that Good Friday maybe a good day...(some thoughts from Rev. Ken Klaas) A brief intro to Pentecost and the work of the Holy Spirit

    In Jesus Holy Name May 20, 2018 Text: Acts 1:8 Pentecost “Birthdays Are Special” This past weekend while Colleen and I were at the California Nevada Hawaii District convention we had a special dinner with our son’s family. It was our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Did Jesus Cry

    Contributed by Progress Tshuma on May 4, 2017
     | 6,497 views

    A lot of people find it difficult to trust or believe in God. A lot of people doubt God and that makes God unhappy over our lives

    WHY DID JESUS CRY JOHN 11 vs.35 & Luke 19 vs. 41 ? One of the themes running through the entire Gospel of Luke is the compassion Jesus Christ had for people (all kinds of people). Jews, Greek, Gentiles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Tests Of Life And Light Series

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 31, 2016
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     | 8,781 views

    This is the final message in a series of three on 1 John. this message examines the tests we need to apply to our life in Christ. Redemption and regeneration are essentially bound to sanctification. We are called to discipleship and to faith in Christ

    The Tests of Life and Light 1 John 2:1-28 Introduction As seen from the previous two sermons Christians are called not only to redemption but to life in the light. It is a walk. It is the idea of journey that I would like to take up. Becoming a Christian is a call to discipleship – there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Tongues 2 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016
     | 4,184 views

    We can learn in this series the importance of speaking in tongues on a daily basis.

    Title: Baptism of the Holy Ghost – 3 “Why Tongues – 2” Text: Mark 16:17 Moody was to have a campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, “Why do we need this 'Mr. Moody'? He's uneducated, inexperienced, etc. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Saviour’s Grace For Sinners’ Guilt

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 26, 2017
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     | 11,778 views

    The grace of the Lord is readily available to every sinner who will come to the Lord for forgiveness and salvation.

    THE SAVIOUR’S GRACE FOR SINNERS’ GUILT Study Text: John 8:1-11 Introduction: - When this woman met Jesus, her life changed forever. Her sin was forgiven. Her guilt was removed. Her fear was turned to peace. - What appeared to be a hopeless case suddenly became a time of forgiveness, salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace Upon Grace

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 7, 2017
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     | 18,142 views

    God's grace covers us all.

    Sunday Night: Grace Upon Grace Place: BLCC Date: 12/10/17 Text: John 1.6-18 CT: God’s grace covers us all. In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Seven Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know- Tohu- Worthless Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 2, 2017
     | 4,592 views

    TOHU is not a word we would want associated with our spiritual life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope you have enjoyed our journey through the 7 Hebrew words every Christian should know. • As we live life we have to make a major decision, that decision is HOW AM I GOING TO LIVE MY LIFE? • Put another way, one of the gifts we all have is time; however, the gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Job's Worst Day Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2017
     | 8,682 views

    Our response to what's going on in our lives, matters. How can we show others Who we serve if our reaction to God is sinful? If we cannot even respond with reverence … how will we live properly?

    Job’s Worst Day Job Sermon Series, Part 2 Introduction (Job Slide) - The book of Job is going to be a very challenging study for us - Most people think this is about a man named Job who had a rough life - However, we can easily fail to focus on the main character … God - I believe this book ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doubting Ahaz Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016
     | 7,451 views

    The problem is not that God will not give a sign, but that we are afraid of seeing one. The implications for how we have been living and how we must live are too unnerving.

    Isaiah 7:1-12 Doubting Ahaz 12/3/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction We are in one of the rare sections of Isaiah that is an actual historical recount. Most of the book is made up of Isaiah’s actual prophecy. It takes a bit of study to figure out the context of much of the prophecy. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed