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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Investor

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 15, 2019
     | 4,352 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 25: 14 – 30

    Matthew 25: 14 – 30 Investor 14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Responding To Peter's Preaching Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,048 views

    Hearing the word of God has a variety of reponses as Peter found out.

    I. The Call for Repentance given by Peter Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,544 views

    If any people in America should be thankful to God and grateful for His goodness, it ought to be Christians, who are able to meet freely and fellowship together as Body of Christ.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 18 Title: Attitude of Gratitude Theme: Expression of Biblical Gratitude Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Long ago there was as a great British poet. He was a famous writer, whose writings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Jesus Prays For The Believer

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 17, 2021
     | 3,066 views

    This is a message from a series on great prayers of the Bible.

    Title: “Jesus Prays for His Disciples” Script: John 17:9-26 Type: Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 7-18-21 Intro: Five Williams College students met in August of 1806, in a grove of trees near the Hoosack River, near what is today, Williamstown, MA, and debated the theology of missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Bryant avatar

    The God Who We Worship

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Mar 26, 2021
     | 3,843 views

    God is worthy of worship because of His nature. This sermon considers how various aspects of God's nature should shape our worship of Him, lest it become meaningless with repetition.

    I. In the novel “The American” by Henry James, Count Valentin remarks to Newman about some of the terrible things Newman has endured. “You’ve spent some awful, some deadly days, and you’ve done some extremely disagreeable things: you’ve shoveled sand, as a boy, for supper, and you’ve eaten cat in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis King avatar

    Be Thankful Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 21, 2022
     | 4,661 views

    Are you truly thankful?

    What are you thinking of for this upcoming Thanksgiving Day? I've known in years past, the day before and Thanksgiving morning were a time of stress for the hostess of the family get-together. Stress such as, how's the turkey in the oven doing? Is it browning or is it getting over cooked? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    "Learning How To Develop A Grateful Heart”

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,119 views

    This is a sermon on the importance of gratitude.

    Title: “Learning How to Develop a Grateful Heart” Script: I Thes. 5:16-18 Type: expository Where: GNBC 4-28-24 Intro: Read: “Several Ways to Make Yourself Miserable” – E. Elliot. I find that those who are most miserable are also the most ungrateful. With this in mind, as Christians, we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Keep Your Salt Levels High Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 28, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,839 views

    Why Wikipedia beats printed encylcopedias. How doing the hardest thing (what's that?) can help lift our spirits when we are low. And how that fits not just with Jesus's saying about saltiness but with the rest of today's bible readings. A sermon from September 2015

    Have a taste of this [hand out teaspoon of salt to someone in the front row] “If salt loses it’s saltiness with what will you season it?” I have two things that I would like to draw out of today’s texts about ways in which we can lose our saltiness - one personal and one public. One personal - ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Todd Schäve avatar

    Prayer That Pleases God

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,197 views

    What does it take to come near to God?

    Prayer That Pleases God What does it take to come near to God? “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Large-With Goodness Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    God blesses those who hunger and thirst for goodness like a dying person hungers for food or drink.

    Living Large-With Goodness The Beatitudes Part 4 Rev. Gary A. Shockley Cornerstone Church September 30, 2001 Man On the Street Video- “What is a good person?” What does “being good” mean to you? The beatitude this morning from Matthew 5:6 is about goodness. The NLT puts it this way, “God blesses ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Favor Of The Lord

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,730 views

    Separation from the world brings the favor of the Lord.

    Psa 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. Psa 5:12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. In order for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ruben Balejo avatar

    Jesus & Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ruben Balejo on May 5, 2015
     | 5,534 views

    Relevant principles for all believers that would help in developing and sustaining a vibrant prayer life

    Introduction: That prayer is important and is powerful is a statement that I would like to believe most of us would agree on. Yet despite this firm belief, we all, at one time or another, or perhaps even now, struggle to maintain a strong and healthy prayer life. In fact, truth be told, of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    New Wine, Old Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 31, 2022
     | 4,564 views

    The Pharisees were hopping mad that Jesus and his disciples were living it up feasting, celebrating and having a good old time. Why were Jesus disciples feasting and not fasting? As usual Jesus not only answered their question, but gave them a deeply profound theological answer.

    There is an old television commercial that I still remember, and I still snicker when I think about it. The commercial is in black and white. A somber old man in a cold grey stone building barks out these words; Tenacity! Gumption! Discipline! Suddenly there is color, party music and they switch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Having Good Roots

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,383 views

    What is having good roots? Is it being well grounded? Is it to have a firm foundation? Is it how they were raised as children? Some people talk about having good roots but their actions counter to what they say.

    God does not pass judgment on individuals based on race, sex, or national origin. His judgment of them is based on their trust in Him, their obedience, and their reaction to His will. The individuals who tenaciously work or attempt to comply with God’s will resemble vigorous, fruit­ bearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2 The Omission Of Hope

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 9, 2024
     | 546 views

    We often discuss the sins of commission and omission, let us discuss the omission of HOPE. Are we hope givers?

    THE OMISSION OF HOPE? HOPELESS, HELPLESS, DOOMED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) SEEMS MANY LOVE PIGS MOORE THAN THEY LOVE LOST PEOPLE. JESUS HAD A LESSON TO TEACH THE DEVILS AND DEMONS. SOON EVIL WOULD LEARN JESUS SHALL REIGN IN THE REALM IN GREAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God