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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    God's Ruler

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2008
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     | 3,178 views

    They way God judges between the righteous and unrighteous differs greatly from the way in which we make those same judgments.

    God’s Ruler – Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: How many people in this room would like to loose 20 pounds? / How many people in this room would like to be taller? / Do you know someone who sees themselves as an old alley cat while others see them as a prize Persian? / Can you think of someone who thinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why So Few Laborers?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,927 views

    In Matthew chapter eight you read of many volunteers. In Matthew chapter nine, you will read there is a great need for laborers. Why are so many called but so few chosen? Seven reasons:

    Title: "Why the Laborers are so few?" Introduction: These two verses of scripture are very well known, but you might be surprised by something in it’s context. In Chapter nine, Jesus is pleading for laborers. In chapter eight, there are many would be followers of Jesus. Why are there so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teamwork Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,986 views

    This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

    9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? ...read more

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    How Can I Keep From Backsliding?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 3, 2009
     | 2,306 views

    A sermon on the importance of repentance for Christians.

    How Can I Keep From Backsliding? To repent means to do a 180 degree turn. - Revelation 2:5; Revelation 2:16; Revelation 2:21-22; Revelation 3:3, Revelation 3:19. We all know that that repentance is a part of becoming a Christian. - Revelation 2:21-22. - At least, I hope we do. - Fernando ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Jesus Isn't In Church You Go Home With Your Demons

    Contributed by Aaron Holbrough on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,344 views

    We need to domesticate the word Demon to imply anything that desires to negatively control and influence us. Once we do that, so much of what Jesus does become incredibly applicable to us.

    Did you happen to bring a demon to church on Sunday or maybe just sit beside one? Hard to tell isn’t it, Botox is really screwing up my ability to spot them in a crowd. In Luke 4:31 we find Jesus is teaching in a Synagogue, and at some point a man interrupts and an evil spirit speaks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Jesus Is Our Example Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 24, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,104 views

    Jesus is God but also fully human, an example for us!

    Please open your bibles to the Gospel of Mark…. The opening statement of Mark gives us this gospel, the good news! Mark 1:1……. - Jesus Christ who is God came to earth to save people from their sins! Through the Gospel writer Mark, God then tells us supporting facts about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Real Resurrection Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2016
     | 4,676 views

    We must stay in the game, even when we are tired or frustrated by results unseen.

    Thursday of 10th Week in Course I can’t ignore the remarkable juxtaposition of the first reading and psalm with the weather events of the past weeks. The northern kingdom of Israel was the richer of the twin Hebrew nations, rich in agriculture, mining and trade. The kingdom of Judah was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Where's The Power?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,878 views

    What's in your preaching, man's wisdom or the power of God?

    1 Co 2: 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Sometime back there was a commercial that asked, “Where’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Value Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 15, 2016
     | 6,321 views

    A rich man is called to sell all he has and to follow Jesus

    “Mark 10:17-31 “True Value” INTRODUCTION Mark continues to explain to us what Jesus meant when he said, “The time is fulfilled. The kingdom of God is here. Repent and believe.” Mark has helped us understand what Jesus meant by telling us stories and parables of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Winning The Battle Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 21, 2015
     | 7,191 views

    How do we finish the battle?

    We will finish today the story of David versus Goliath. We noted how to prepare for battle, having confidence in battle, and today we will note winning the battle! Let us note that you can be well prepared and have all the confidence in the world to do something, but as in the case of David to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I'm Gonna Eat Worms

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 26, 2013
     | 3,418 views

    Exposition of John 15

    Text: John 15:18-25, Title: I’m Gonna Eat Worms, Date/Place: NRBC, 8.25.13, AM A. Opening illustration: The Qumran community and its teaching of loving its members and the hatred that it had from the world and for the world. B. Background to passage: Jesus makes and abrupt shift in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall We Do? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,079 views

    There are many answers given in the religious world to the question, "What must I do to be saved?". Which answer is correct? Let's examine the first conversion account in Acts to find out what the Holy Spirit's answer is to this important question.

    What a great day for the kingdom of God it must have been when that first sermon was preached by Peter! The door into the kingdom of heaven was opened to the world. That first sermon led to the salvation of about 3000 souls. Let’s put ourselves into the shoes of the people hearing this first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope Is Alive

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015
     | 4,816 views

    The President of Kenya warned President Obama not to talk about the recent decision to allow same sex marriage in the United States.

    Message: Jesus warned us that the Last Days would be like the days of Noah. People would be lost, willfully disobedient to God, refusing to turn to Him in repentance. Sadly we seem to be living in just such a world. Apart from Israel and Jesus church the rest of the world is in rebellion toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Direct You Into The Patience Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,212 views

    When we are troubled and shaken, we need to direct our hearts into the love of God and into His patience. That’s exactly what Paul is telling us today in the text.

    2 Thessalonians 3:3” Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.” Devotion written on April 2008 - When we are troubled and shaken, we need to direct our hearts into the love of God and into His patience. That’s exactly what Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Sons

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,413 views

    Now, if you were in the shoes of these parents, which of the babysitters will you hire the next time?

    26A There were two sisters who worked as babysitters in their community. A young couple had recently moved into the neighborhood. They hired the younger of the two sisters to babysit their children. Imagine their surprise when they returned to find their home a complete mess, with their kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic