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  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Baby Dedication Service

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 263 ratings
     | 75,693 views

    Sermon for a Baby Dedication Service that ehorts parents and other Christians to be an example for all children.

    CHILDREN’S DEDICATION SERVICE COLOSSIANS 4:5 JULY 6, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor thy father and mother; which is the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment To God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,247 views

    We commit because it reflects the character of our God, it helps us stay on the right track and it helps us stay focused on God.

    In the past 2 chapters we see a nation’s attempts at re-connecting with God. • It started with the reading of the Book of the Law (Torah, Pentateuch), the Word of God. • They were convicted by the Spirit of God and convinced of a need to change. Last week, we saw the gathering ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith Plus Works Equals A Hit

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,306 views

    A series of messages from the book of James. Teaching verse upon verse. It takes a faith and works mix to stay on track and to stay friutful.

    Faith Plus Works Equals a Hit Text: James 2:14-26 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Holdfast To The End Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2021
     | 2,566 views

    We must abide in Christ, in His words and his love. Now hold fast of your salvation exhortation and keep alert about the deceptions.

    Theme: Hold fast to the End. Text: Hebrews 3:12-19 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, we would meditate from Hebrews 3:12-19, titled “Hold fast to the End”. We are continuously thinking about staying ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Battle Tested For The Lord

    Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,234 views

    The story of Gideon and his army of 300 men teaches us some great lessons about life and faith. If God were going to give a report card, what grade would we get. God’s grading system is completely turned around from the worlds, as you will see in this se

    Battle Tested for the Lord Judges 7 What grade would God give you? Unlike most grade cards, in this grade card A is bad and F is good! 1. What grade would God give you when it comes to your Heart? A -Afraid or F- Fearless Gideon- Anyone who trembles with fear may “turn back” and leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Firm In The Future Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 650 views

    This sermon explores the faith in a secured future in Christ, who will return for his church and establish an eternal kingdom, as depicted in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:6 and Matthew 24:36-42.

    Welcome to our fourth and final week in the book of 1st Thessalonians. If you’ve been with us the past few weeks then you know It hasn’t been a traditional line by line study, but rather a topical overview of the book and some of the specific ways Paul encouraged the church. His overwhelming ...read more

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    Sermon Series: 1st Thessalonians

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    Instructions For Ministry (Matthew 10:5-42)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 10, 2025
     | 196 views

    In these verses, Matthew describes the responsibilities given to the apostles by the Lord Jesus. He anointed them with special powers and abilities to show people the power of God but also warned Mark 13;9-13of coming persecution for the cause of the Gospel.

    The Lord Jesus gave the apostles specific responsibilities and gifts to minister to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. His role as the Promised Messiah would be to not deliver the nation from the bondage of Rome, but to free them and all people from a far worse bondage, that of sin and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Rejection

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,303 views

    "Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas because He loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica

    How to Handle Rejection 2 Tim. 4:1-10 Illustration: A man left his house for church one Sunday just as his neighbor was loading his golf clubs into his car. "Henry," the neighbor called, "come play golf with me today." Henry answered firmly, "I always go to church on the Lord’s Day." After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If My People Pray Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,094 views

    The cause and effect of fervent prayer.

    Let’s start this morning by looking at Prayer in America. I pulled these statistics from the Barna Research Group. 4 out of 5 Americans believe that "prayer can change what happens in a person’s life." (1994) 9 ot of 10 adults agree "there is a god who watches over you and answers your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Equipping God's People

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 3, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,424 views

    Educating the Body of Christ to the power of the Holy Spirit and the whole armor of God as well as understanding that life isn’t perfect after we accept Christ.

    Equipping God’s People 1. Beyond Salvation – Isn’t Life Perfect Now? 1 Peter 3:17 – Suffering for what is right “17. For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.” Hebrews 10:32 – Persecution of new converts “32. But call to remembrance the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Craziest Kid Ever Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,031 views

    I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

    “That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Kid Ever! • Who Get’s Your Vote? • My Vote Goes to David – The Shepherd-King • 1 Samuel 17:1-17:58 LOOK AT THIS CRAZY CONTRAST • Goliath is 9’ 9” tall – A Giant • David was too small ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Ready Or Not Bridesmaids Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,953 views

    This is the 10th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

    Series: When Does It End? [#10] READY OR NOT BRIDESMAIDS Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction: As we have been studying about the last days before Jesus Christ returns, we come to a story about wise and foolish people. As we think about the last days, do you have any regrets? When we leave this earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Ways To Love Your Neighbor

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2020
     | 8,500 views

    Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’...

    HOW TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Matthew 22:37-40 Introduction Love has its basis in Creation. You are made in the image of God - that is who we are. God loves us and goes to great lengths to save us. This tells us that we have great value in God’s sight. Everyone you know has great value in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gideon Defeats The Midianites Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 29, 2022
     | 4,266 views

    The Israelites invited Gideon to become their king and to found a dynasty, but he refused, telling them that only God was their ruler (Judges 8:22–23).

    Gideon Defeats the Midianites In time, Israel again turned away from Jehovah and began to worship false gods. The Midianites had hurt the Israelites for many years - for seven years, they stole the Israelites’ animals and destroyed their crops. The Israelites hid in caves and mountains to escape ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In Divine Purpose

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 19, 2025
     | 587 views

    God’s plan for your life is intentional and filled with hope. Walking in divine purpose requires faith, trust, and perseverance. Even when the path is challenging, God’s guidance is sure, and His strength is sufficient.

    WALKING IN DIVINE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 37:23-24 INTRODUCTION: Every believer is created with a divine purpose, a unique calling that God has designed to fulfill in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God