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  • James Wallace avatar

    The Paradoxical Sayings Of Jesus: Give . . . And It Shall Be Given You Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 30, 2018
     | 7,302 views

    Giving generously, beyond a tithe, is promoted by Jesus. In fact, He absolutely promises that if we give generously we will receive abundantly, even beyond measure.

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus "Give . . . & It Shall Be Given You" Luke 6:38 In 1968 a Harvard college student by the name of Kent M. Keith wrote a booklet for student leaders entitled: The Paradoxical Commandments: Finding Meaning in a Crazy World. The booklet turned out to be quite a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Jesus Will Surprise You Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018
     | 9,206 views

    God does not always show up exactly when and how we want, but He always shows up.

    JESUS WILL SURPRISE YOU When I was a kid I wanted to be a scuba diver. A friend brought over his scuba gear to our pool when I was 12 and let me try it, and from that moment I was hooked. I wanted to be the next Jacques Cousteau. For those of you who do not know who that was, he was a French ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Breaking The Silence Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2018
     | 9,331 views

    Build your faith on facts, not feelings.

    Breaking the Silence Luke 1:1-25 Rev. Brian Bill December 8-9, 2018 [Transition from “Crazy, Busy, Peaceful, Holy Night”] How many of you feel like the Christmas season is crazy busy? It sure seems more hectic than holy, doesn’t it? My guess is the nativity has been knocked over in some of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Silver Spooners

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 30, 2018
     | 3,352 views

    A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 24: 1 – 31

    1 Chronicles 24: 1 – 31 The silver spooners 24 Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 2 And Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children; therefore, Eleazar and Ithamar ministered as priests. 3 Then David with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Mary - The Dilemma Of Mystery Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019
     | 5,513 views

    Following God is a matter of steps, not leaps

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have An Inheritance, I Promise! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 27, 2020
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     | 10,851 views

    If you are a child of God, then you have a priceless and limitless inheritance. As children of God we are heirs of God and coheirs with Christ. We are trust-fund kids! Let's live like it!

    A. One day, two friends happened upon each other walking down the street. 1. One of them looked sad and was almost on the verge of tears. 2. The other man said, “Hey my friend, what is making you so sad today? 3. The sad fellow said, “Let me tell you - three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Our Savior Prayed In The Shadow Of The Cross - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2020
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     | 4,863 views

    First, Jesus prayed for Himself. Then He prayed for His followers. Notice how the Lord prayed for us: 1. Jesus prayed for our protection (vs. 11-15). 2. Jesus prayed for our sanctification (vs. 16-17; 19). 3. Jesus prayed for our mission (vs. 18).

    How Our Savior Prayed in the Shadow of the Cross Part 3: How Jesus Prayed for His People The Gospel of John John 17:6-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – April 4, 2018 (Revised May 6, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 17. Here God's Word continues an in-depth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genuine Love Romans Style Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018
     | 3,906 views

    Message 30 in our exposition of Romans. This message begins several messages discovering what true love looks like as exercised in the body of Christ.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Genuine Love” Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness A. Dedicate fully your body and soul to God’s service B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    You Will Be Called Peter Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2018
     | 9,196 views

    This sermon begins a series on the life of Peter. This sermon gives a brief background and looks at Peter's first encounter with Jesus when Jesus gives him a new name.

    Introduction: A. We begin today’s sermon and sermon series with a poem written by Myra Brooks Welch in 1921. 1. I was first introduced to this poem by Avon Malone, a professor at Harding University, and preacher at the Highway Church of Christ, where I worked part-time as a youth minister while I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In The Will Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 28, 2018
     | 6,192 views

    Living in God's will: 1. Takes us to new destinations (vs. 1-2). 2. Touches our occupations (vs. 3). 3. Leads us to new proclamations (vs. 4-5). 4. Gives us new inspirations (vs. 5-7). 5. Brings new celebrations (vs. 7-8).

    Living in the Will of the Lord The Book of Acts - Part 60 Acts 18:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 28, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *About 15 years ago, Katie and I were pulling into Wal-Mart, when we saw the Jews for Jesus bus. They are a great group of Christian Jews who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Integrity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 11, 2019
     | 5,384 views

    How do you live in a culture that regards truth as relative? Jesus says, “Don’t swear. Just speak the truth.” But in order to do that, you must submit to Him!

    On the first day of school in a Peanuts comic strip, the teacher asks her class to write an essay about returning to school after summer vacation. Linus writes, “No one can deny the joys of a summer vacation with its days of warmth and freedom. It must be admitted however that the true joy lies in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    We Must Learn From The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2019
     | 3,203 views

    The Lord wants us to know about: 1. The greatest rift (vs. 19-21). 2. The greatest responsibility (vs. 22-25). 3. The greatest relationship (vs. 26-27). 4. The greatest reassurance (vs. 28-29).

    We Must Learn from the Lord The Gospel of John John 10:19-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 22, 2017 (Revised November 11, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 10:19, as we think about things we must learn from the Lord. *Many of us know that the Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    A Day Of New Beginnings

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 18, 2019
     | 4,728 views

    God is drawing people to Himself all the time from all kinds of backgrounds. In this sermon, we review the conversion stories of several famous people, and then look at the stories of two conversions in the Bible. If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation!

    A. Welcome to Friend Day. 1. Every year when Friend Day arrives, I get really excited, because I know that Friend Day is often a day of new beginnings. 2. We have seen many people over the years who experience a new beginning with God on or because of Friend Day. 3. Maybe today is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Thankful

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 25, 2019
     | 12,985 views

    Thanksgiving is the holiday dedicated to giving thanks. But if your life isn't going very well you might think there isn't anything to be thankful for. Let's see if we can gain some perspective on why we should be thankful; not just at Thanksgiving time, but all the time.

    BE THANKFUL Colossians 3:15-17 Thanksgiving is the holiday dedicated to giving thanks for things. Interestingly, the words thank and think have the same root, reminding us that thanksgiving comes from thinking about our blessings. But you may not be feeling very thankful lately. You might think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Will Go? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,687 views

    God is looking to send out workers into His harvest field. They need to be people who know where they are, who they are and what they are.

    WHO WILL GO? A famous preacher visited a Nursing home that had some patients with Alzheimer's in it. He went around and greeted the people who were very glad to see him. He walked up to one lady and asked, "Do you know who I am?" She said, "No Dear, but if you go to the Front ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance