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  • Kevin Williams avatar

    Do You Know Him

    Contributed by Kevin Williams on Jan 24, 2004
    based on 73 ratings
     | 38,733 views

    Many people know of God, but they do not know Him. Knowing God requires that we live our life to please him.

    In Texas, a mother lures her three children one by one out of the comfort of their beds and the warmth of their home and stoned them to death. And then when asked why she did it, she said God told her to. A man in California is accused of murdering his pregnant wife and throwing her and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 3: Show 'em Who Is In Control Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019
     | 3,065 views

    My Father told me when I was just a pup, "Son, the very first play is the most important. You must show your opponent who is the boss!"

    It was good advice and I have never forgotten what he had said. Of course he was referring to football but it applies to most things, especially sports. Satan thinks he is the boss. He wants to boss you around in the RING of LIFE. From the time you are a young adult, he tries to impress his ...read more

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    The Risen Christ Breaks The Blues

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,469 views

    THE RISEN CHRIST GIVES US THE FOUNDATION OF HOPE FOR ETERNITY. IT COULD BE USED AT EASTER.

    THE RISEN CHRIST BREAKS THE BLUES LUKE 24:13-35 DEPRESSION IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST PROMINENT ILLNESSES. NO ONE IS EXEMPT FROM HAVING IT, AND WHEN IT HAS YOU, IT CAN BE A BIG BATTLE TO DEFEAT IT. THOUSANDS ARE EITHER HOSPITALIZED OR USING MEDICATION TO HELP DEAL WITH THE EFFECTS OF DEPRESSION, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Objects In The Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022
     | 2,873 views

    There is a small inscription etched in that side mirror and I want to use that little line as the topic of this sermon this morning, It reads, objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.

    OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR As I was driving down the road one day, I began to think if life can be compared to driving. I thought on that comparison on this subject and a phrase came to me and it goes something like this. If life is like a highway, then the soul must be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2015
     | 8,363 views

    God Talks about the Timing: 1. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 2. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 3. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND: *It was two days before the cross. Jesus had just finished condemning the Jewish religious leaders for stubbornly rejecting Him as the Messiah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Starting Over.... Again Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,198 views

    If you should look up one day this week and discover to your dismay that sin has crept into your life, I want to give you a strategy for STARTING OVER... AGAIN.

    Passage: Gen. 13:1-4 It’s been observed that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This is easy to see in our daily lives; how often do your victories give way to failures? How often does a great day end on a sour note? How frequently does a string of positive worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Picture Of A Patient Father Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,611 views

    Looking at the familiar story called the "Prodigal Son"--consider the Father

    The Picture of a Patient Father Luke 15:11-24 * As I thought and prayed this week about our upcoming Revival effort & the need which I sense for a visit from the heaven through the manifest presence of the Holy Spirit, I was drawn to a familiar story in scripture. It is a story that Jesus told and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Big Bounce - Pt. 1 - Unequal Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,892 views

    We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

    “The Big Bounce” Pt. 1 - Unequal Text: 1 Samuel 4:11 The ark of God was captured; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, died. 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Me More Than These?

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 21, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,700 views

    Even strong believers can often wander and fall away from the Lord.

    LOVE ME MORE THAN THESE? "15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go Fourth

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 2, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,118 views

    If you Follow God's Directions it will be alright

    When looking at this text we see that the people of God felt hopeless and helpless. Here they were a defenseless, and exposed people, including women and children, about to be attacked by the mightiest army on earth. They saw no way of deliverance; they couldn’t see a way out of their current ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Maintaining Momentum"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 20, 2017
     | 7,579 views

    How can we keep from relapsing once we are in recovery?

    We've been talking about finding our freedom in Christ. We've outlined steps involved in walking in the victory provided by our Savior. 1) daily admit our need; 2) daily seek God; 3) daily surrender to Christ's control; 4) daily come clean with God; 5) daily cooperate with God's work to change my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay Awake

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 20, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,799 views

    A sermon that closes out the church year with the hopeful message of staying awake for Christ's return. This sermon teaches about Christ's return and applies it textually to the hearer's life

    “Don’t touch that!! Its hot and you’ll burn your hand!” “Don’t eat that! It has been on the ground!” “You better button your jacket up or else you’ll get a cold!” “Look both ways before crossing the street so you don’t get hit by car!” Have you ever told someone these warnings? Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Philemon - Forgiveness In Action

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 26, 2021
     | 5,554 views

    At any time in life we can be Onesimus, Philemon, or Paul i.e., someone who has hurt another person, someone who has been hurt, or someone who is attempted to reconcile two people. Like Onesimus we are all part of the “fellowship of the forgiven”, and therefore must practice forgiveness.

    SERMON OUTLINE: Philemon : Forgiveness in Action 1. Book Background Only one chapter – 25 verses Thin book, but rich in content Originally written as a simple letter 2. Historical Setting Philemon – friend of Paul Christian converted by Paul in Ephesus? Philemon now living in Colossae A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Carl, Sven, And The Angels Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,690 views

    Christmas Eve parable/sermon about two Nordic shepherds and their Holy Land encounter with angels.

    "Sven did you yust see what I think I yust saw?" "I don’t know Carl--what do you think it is that you yust saw--because I think I yust saw what you think you yust saw?" "Angels, Sven, angels--one angel and then a whole bunch of angels--singing some strange religious song and talking about some ...read more

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    Obstacle Course Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 15, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,851 views

    This is the 33rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#33] OBSTACLE COURSE Acts 16:1-5 Introduction: Something that is popular among many younger people is obstacle courses. You are physically challenged by getting past obstacles. For many, the obstacle is too much, and they quit. Often, our lives are like an obstacle course. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist