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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Challenge Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 15, 2013
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    Following Jesus is not easy, it's not impossible, but it is a challenge. Taking Jesus with you in your boat gives you the Master of the Sea and Storm

    * The life’s lessons which can be found from this one text are enormous. We could spend a month’s worth of message on this one passage and, quite likely, never repeat ourselves. The messages could be “Jesus calming your storm”, “Is Jesus in your boat?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wealthy Church Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 25, 2012
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     | 4,021 views

    It is easy to take pride in our wealth when what we really need to be doing is to understand our poverty without Christ.

    Introduction We know the phrase, “read between the lines.” We perhaps have gotten letters in which we have tried to do that. What does he mean “I’ll see you”? He’s always written before, “can’t wait to see you soon.” What does she mean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Close The Loophole! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 1, 2012
     | 5,107 views

    We should live such lives of integrity that we do not need to take oaths. Our speech should be real, true, and genuine.

    1. In a Reader’s Digest survey of 2,624 readers in January 2004: • Switched price tags to get a lower price: 12% • Cheated on their tax return: 17% • Misstated facts on a resume/job application: 18% • Lied to their spouse about their relationship with another person: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In The Word Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 18, 2008
     | 11,366 views

    When we take our time and "Walk" through the word, we discover personal principles in even the most difficult passages

    Walking in the Word Romans 9:6-17 * Turn with me to Romans 9 and let’s read verses 6-17. * Romans 9-11 are almost a “book” unto themselves. In fact, at least one preacher thinks this section of Romans needs to be dealt with independently of the rest of the book. Certainly there seems to be some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obey The Right Thirst Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,531 views

    People outside of Jesus are like a field ready to be harvested and Jesus and them are dependent on us taking the first steps to reach them

    Without apology, I’m standing in front of you this morning to suggest you need to change. It’s not because there’s something about you that I don’t like. It may not even be anything I know about. But I’m telling you that you need to change, and so do I. Being a Christian is all about changing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus The Bread Of Life Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 7, 2008
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     | 3,528 views

    If there is any source of real lasting life anywhere other than in Jesus the Bread of Life then you should take it. But is there?

    Those of you who attend our fellowship know that I lost my mother in law this week. She died just one day shy of her 89th birthday. We spent her last evening singing her favorite hymns and reading Scriptures about being transformed and a citizen of heaven and ushered her into the kingdom. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    As We Have Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    Taking advantage of the opportunities that God has set before us; knowing that we get out of it what we put into it.

    Series: Study of Galatians Text: Galatians 6:6-10 Title: “As We Have Opportunity” I. Sharing (6) • On the surface it seems Paul is merely saying support those who teach the word, your pastor. o Which scripture clearly supports the idea of financially providing for the needs of the pastor. o 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love For A Mother

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,982 views

    This sermon is one of comending those who take care of their parents or grandparents. God and heaven honors those who makes the sacrifice.

    Introduction: When we look at this fifth event at the cross, Jesus the Christ was still in the loving business. His whole being was still focused and entrapped in loving others. Here Jesus sets the stage for what we should do for our parents and grand parents. And that takes me to my only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
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     | 4,093 views

    This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

    Refined by Failure Part 1 What’s the main difference between people who achieve and people who are average???? What makes people excel? Why does some people sky rocket while others plummet? Some people can’t be told anything and that is why they are still living their past failures… We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Part 2 Failure Is A Better Teacher Than Success Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
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     | 4,399 views

    This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

    Refined by Failure - 2 Failure is a far better teacher than success. Two great differences between those that fail backwards and those that fail forward. Failing Backwards Failing Forwards Blaming others Taking Responsibility Repeating the same mistakes Learning from each ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Part 3 - Judging Others Puts A Curse On Our Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

    Refined by Failure A hiker was charged w/ eating an endangered species while tracking the woods of California. After hearing the man had eaten a condor, the judge quickly passed a harsh sentence of 10 years behind bars. Wouldn’t it be great that if today, you could experience immediate change, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Not Done! Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,106 views

    Stephen was able to face death because he had a sure faith. True faith will take us through any crisis.

    God’s Not Done! Acts 7:51-60 Review: The early Church of Acts had many ups and downs, but they led to victory. Context: Stephen was able to stand in the face of death because he knew exactly what he believed in. There were no doubts. (Most of Chapter 7 is a retelling of the Old Testament and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    When The Enemy Tries To Set You Up

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,782 views

    Satan will try everything at his disposal to set us up for failure and we need to know what it will take to stop him.

    When the Enemy Tries to Set You Up Griffith Baptist Church – 10/26/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 6:1-14 Key verse: Nehemiah 6:11 – And I said, should such a man as I flee? And who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. Premise: Satan will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Specifics Of Christian Development - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    This is the last message in the Developing Christian character series, taking a look at the last two qualities of kindness and love we should possess.

    The Specifics of Christian Development – Part 3 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro Today we will conclude our consideration of the specifics of Christian development. We have noticed that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fork In The Road

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 27, 2013
     | 7,938 views

    We all have to decide at some point what path we are going to take, the Psalmist gives us a great suggestion!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you live life there comes a point in which you realize you must make a decision as to how you are going to live that life. • As you walk the path of life you inevitably reach that proverbial fork in the road, a fork that can take you down the path of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ