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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Longing For Salvation Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 6, 2014
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     | 9,283 views

    When suffering, look to your salvation.

    Longing for Salvation 1 Peter 1:10-12 Rev. Brian Bill October 4-5, 2014 On Thursday night my dad and I drove up to Green Bay to watch the Packers dismantle the Vikings. The last Packer game I had attended was 40 years ago…with my dad. Thanks to the generous gift of my daughters I was able ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,038 views

    It is so easy to do the right thing the wrong way. This is especially true of church going people or Christians. We want to do the right thing but we don’t always do it the right way. When we see someone doing something wrong it may be right to say tha

    Doing the right thing the wrong way Part 1 The two men who prayed, Pharisee and a tax collector (publican) Introduction A. We are starting a new sermon series on “Doing the right thing the wrong way.” The Bible is full of stories where two people do the same thing, but one does it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Let Go Of Self Love Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2014
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     | 8,585 views

    It has been said that sometimes what we mistake for ingratitude is actually self love. This message looks at what makes us thankful

    Let Go of Self Love A year ago the word Frozen referred to food that was in your freezer and “Let it Go” was something you told you four year old when you wanted them to release their grip on a toy or their sibling or when you were counselling someone over some hurt from the past. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What’s So Great About God?-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 21, 2014
     | 4,074 views

    1 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

    WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-I—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: The Congregation Replied! One Sunday, a preacher was speaking on what it would take for the church to become more Christ honoring. He said "If this church is to become better, it must take up it's bed, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why He Came

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2014
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     | 2,961 views

    She lived in a poor country that was occupied by a foreign army, violence was never far away and often during the night you would hear soldiers entering the home of neighbors looking for the patriots they had called terrorists.

    12-13-04 Why He Came Luke 1:26-1:38 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bad Judge Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,821 views

    God dedicated 57 verses to a wicked judge who ruled as king in Israel for about 3 years. Why would He do that? Is it possible the story of this evil man has something to us about how we should think as Christians?

    OPEN: In Clay County, Kentucky there was a judge named R. Cletus Maricle. He was one of the rare judges I could find online who had been permanently disbarred. You might ask: “Jeff, why was he disbarred?” I’m glad you asked. R. Cletus Maricle was disbarred because he and 7 other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Said: "i Am The Light Of The World" Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 5, 2014
     | 20,973 views

    Jesus is the Light of the world! But what does that mean? 1. He is the light of life. 2. He gives glory to God. 3. He helps us see God's salvation. 4. He gives us fellowship in God's family. 5. He gives us the light of love.

    Jesus said: "I Am the Light of the World" John 8:1-12, John 3:16-21, Luke 2:28-32, 1 John 1:3-7, 1 John 2:6; 9-11 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church -- Jan. 26, 2014 (Timing of the Lord's statement corrected August 29, 2019) BACKGROUND: *In John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Joy

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2014
     | 7,455 views

    Today as we talk about joy, I’d like to discuss with you the problem of joy, take a journey through the Scriptures, and then talk about the solution of joy. Problem. Journey. Solution.

    THE PROBLEM OF JOY 1 Thessalonians 5:16 INTRODUCTION... Three words can be powerful (p) What are the three most powerful words you can ever say to someone? Right away you are probably thinking of some powerful phrases than only contain three words… maybe you have said them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving Like Your Father Loves Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013
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     | 44,313 views

    Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?

    OPENING: There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats … there weren't any. APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic. As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Is Not Proud Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 10, 2013
     | 8,263 views

    In this sermon, we explore the relationship between love and humility. The key to humble love is rightly viewing ourselves and rightly viewing others.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a teenager who regularly babysat for her minister’s 5 year-old daughter. 1. One of their favorite things to do when she babysat was to play the card game “Go Fish.” 2. One evening, after winning several games, the little 5 year-old kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Preacher And The Prostitute

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 14, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,398 views

    God invites Hosea to dive into God’s own heart by entering into a relationship which he knows will be Unreciprocal. God wants Hosea to love someone—not just marry them, but Love them!—in the knowledge that his love will not be returned.

    TITLE: THE PREACHER AND THE PROSTITUTE SCRIPTURE: HOSEA 1:2-3 Hosea was a young preacher in the nation of Israel, the Northern Kingdom, and he was a contemporary of the prophets ISAIAH and AMOS. He lived, as we are told in the first verse, during the reigns of UZZIAH – JOTHAM – AHAZ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Passion Of Fellowship

    Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013
     | 6,425 views

    We may have a relationship with Jesus Christ, but very few of us actually have fellowship with God.

    There are three major themes that we’re going to cover in 1 John 2:3–11. One is that we are going to realize that if we say we have fellowship, then we need to be obedient to God’s Word. There is a major difference between having a fellowship versus having a relationship. We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Blessings In Christ

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 24, 2013
     | 5,682 views

    “Being saved from certain condemnation is certainly the most important blessing in this life; and much to be thankful for!”

    Title: Blessings In Christ Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:3-10 Introduction: Are there days, especially during this special time of year; that you really don’t feel that thankful? One of the songs we will be singing today has the words, “Count Your Blessings” Have you had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank God!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 1, 2013
     | 11,121 views

    Thank God! 1. For His revelation. 2. For His relationships. 3. For His righteousness. 4. For His rescue.

    Thank God! Psalm 100:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 24, 2013 *I love this time of year. But as Christians, we could celebrate Thanksgiving every day. *Donald Davis says that his kindergarten teacher liked to celebrate holidays more than once a year. Her name was Mrs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Temples Of The Holy Spirit, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Dec 2, 2013
     | 5,784 views

    This lesson examines the three main views regarding how the Holy Spirit dwells in Christians.

    As we continue our series of studies of the Holy Spirit of God, we move to what would be considered by most the most controversial subject among brethren regarding the Holy Spirit: The Indwelling. I will share with you my understanding of this important topic which has been molded and changed as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ