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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    The Destructive Wake Of Sin

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
     | 3,697 views

    What destructive results does your sin have on yourself and others?

    The Destructive Wake of Sin Judges 13:1-7 Today I want to deal with a very serious subject… The destructive Wake of Sin. Not what I had planned… God often moves in ways different than I have planned. Today we will be looking at negative example… Samson. Today I will plan to do something I only plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Basics Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 23, 2014
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     | 16,195 views

    Because of society’s moral climate its leaders will question the Bible & do their worst to cause believers to question it also. Jesus Christ second coming calls for & justifies a godly lifestyle, therefore it particularly will be belittled.

    2 PETER 3: 1-7 [Our Precious Faith Series] REMEMBER THE BASICS [John 1:1-3 / Luke 17:26-30-37] After defining the characteristics of genuine believers in chapter one and the characteristics of false teachers in the second chapter, Peter turned his eyes upward and forward to the time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Family

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2014
     | 4,678 views

    In this final section of James, we see a beautiful picture of the different seasons of life for the family of God: From suffering and sickness, to prayer, confessing sins and bearing one another’s burdens.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #8: WE ARE FAMILY INTRO TO SPEAKER: Just celebrated Caleb’s grade 12 graduation this past week. THE HEART OF PASTOR JAMES: “Of James, the brother of the Lord, we read the following: James, being considered a just and perfect man, governed the church with the ...read more

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    The Inter Stress Of Involvement Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 8, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,163 views

    We may not identify with Paul's physical sufferings as some of our international brethren can who are persecuted for their faith. But in this success oriented society we can identify with the inter-stress of which he speaks.

    2 CORINTHIANS 11: 28-33 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE INTER STRESS OF INVOLVEMENT [Acts 9:22-25] Paul now changes from outward sufferings that he was called upon to endure as a minister of Christ to the daily pressure of concern that he bore for the churches and their leaders. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When The Trouble Keeps Coming

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2015
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     | 17,844 views

    1. Know that God is near (vs. 1-5). 2. Get straight about your sins (vs. 3, 5&6). 3. Remember your responsibilities (vs. 7-10). 4. Keep believing in God's blessings (vs. 10-13).

    What to Do When the Trouble Keeps Coming Job 42:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 27, 2014 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *On the world scene, there is some new, big trouble almost every day: Crisis on our southern border, planes shot down in Ukraine, with the Russian army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Hits You Where It Hurts

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015
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    COPING WITH TRIBULATIONS

    WHEN LIFE HITS YOU WHERE IT HURTS JOB 2:1-10 1. INTRODUCTION. EVERY NOW AND THEN, LIFE SEEMS TO BE UNCERTAIN AND UNFAIR. IT APPEARS THAT EVERY TIME WE MAKE A STEP FORWARD, WE FIND OURSELVES TAKING SEVERAL STEPS BACKWARD. FOR SOME, LIFE IS LIKE A CRUST OF BREAD AND A CORNER TO SLEEP IN, A MINUTE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forsaken Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 10, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,553 views

    This sermon in the fourth in the series. 1. This is (Not) a cry of DISILLUSIONMENT 2. This is (Not) a cry of PHYSICAL SUFFERING 3. This is a cry of FULFILLED PROPHECY 4. It was a cry of REALITY

    Forsaken We have spent the last three weeks considering the sayings of Christ upon the cross. Up until this point we have witnessed the awesome grace and mercy of our Lord as He prayed for forgiveness - as He promised salvation - and as He made provision for His mother. Today we will look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus's Death Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2016
     | 7,234 views

    When sharing our faith, we must understand that we participate in both the cross and the grave; our sin was the cause of His death. We cannot get to the resurrection without the death of Jesus, and it's critical we remember to share that!

    Jesus’s Death John 19:17-42 Following Pilate’s decision to crucify Him (through God’s authority) Jesus is taken to the place of Golgotha to be executed Romans have dialed into this brutal method; they are skilled at it ∆ A Cruel Punishment He was placed between two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just What I Needed (Mother's Day)

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 3, 2016
     | 4,577 views

    Things you might just need for Mother's Day or for "Other Mother's Day" Encouragement for the different aspects of motherhood. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.

    Title: Just What I Needed Text: 2 Cor. 1:3-11 Purpose: Mother’s Day Message ********************************************************** Introduction: Quotes from my daughter Brittney Things I never thought I'd hear myself say: 1. Stop biting the dog! 2. Don't lick the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living In God's Will Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2015
     | 6,314 views

    The Apostle Paul knew the 1) Priority of (Romans 15:25–28) & 2) Prosperity of (Romans 15:29 ) Living in God's Will.

    Open Doors International released its World Watch List earlier this month, ranking the top 50 most dangerous and difficult countries for Christians to live in. “We have seen the sharpest jump in violent attacks against Christians in the modern era,” says Curry, estimating that upwards ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Nelson Mandela: Well Done, Good And Faithful Servant

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 14, 2015
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     | 4,634 views

    Nelson Mandela chose to persevere in his life’s mission regardless of the cost and hardship, just like Christians everywhere are to persevere in their mission from God regardless of the cost and hardship.

    Before I deliver my homily this morning, I’d like to say a few words about the passing of Nelson Mandela this past Thursday. How can I describe in a few words and a few moments what he meant to the people of South Africa and the world? How can I describe his legacy in a short amount of time? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    All Things! Really? All Things? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2017
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     | 18,868 views

    When Paul writes "for those who love God all things work together for good," he writes to encourage Christians not to be discouraged by trials. "All things" urges us to look beyond the moment to see the glory that is to be revealed.

    “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Unknown Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 19, 2017
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     | 20,414 views

    None of us know with certainty what lies ahead after we are gathered to Christ. However, Paul encourages believers to look forward, preparing ourselves for what is surely coming.

    “We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2018
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     | 30,146 views

    The apostle bursts forth into thanksgiving for the comfort that has come to him in the midst of his distress and affliction.

    March 8, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Thanksgiving (1:3–11) 2nd Corinthians 1:3-11 (NKJV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Castaway Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 8, 2018
     | 11,915 views

    The castaway theme, from Robinson Crusoe up to Tom Hanks in Cast Away, is an of enduring theme in our culture. Acts 28:1-10 is a real-life castaway story, except instead of pirates and treasure maps, it involves superstitious natives and venomous snakes.

    Castaway Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 8, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 28. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Stories of island castaways are a recurring theme for novels and movies. The idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist