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  • Blake Inscore avatar

    Upgrade To First Class I Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,010 views

    The thought that occurred to me this week is that we as believers are often satisfied flying “coach” when our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ died and rose again to offer us a “first class” ticket.

    Introduction: Today we are continuing our series of messages on the importance of love and unity in the Church. When we began two weeks ago we saw that the key to unity within the Body of Christ is love. That is why Paul said in Colossians 3:14—“Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building God's House Series

    Contributed by Mark Canfield on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,938 views

    This message was used before a Ground Breaking Celebration. It uses the physical building to illustrate what the church is really building.

    BUILDING GOD¡¦S HOUSE - A Ground Breaking Celebration As we begin to build this new facility - what are we really building? We’ve said it enough around here, but we are not about building structures. In fact, while we have a children’s and office building that will need to be built in the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Speak, For Thy Servant Heareth” (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022
     | 3,356 views

    Notice these words in our text, “Speak Lord…thy servant heareth.”

    There is a commercial on television by the Verizon phone company, where a man walks around with a cell phone in a large city, and he repeatedly says, “Can you hear me now?” The purpose of the commercial is to show us that if you have this particular cell phone you can hear from anywhere. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Our Gifts

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2020
     | 3,234 views

    Beginning to look at our Spiritual Gifts as we gain a better understanding of our purpose.

    Spiritual Gifts September 13, 2020 The typical NASCAR race car costs about $150,000 to build. They might be fun to have. They are certainly unique. If you wanted to buy one, keep in mind - - - there are no power windows or locks. In fact, it doesn’t have windows at all; it just has a net. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy The Three Letter Word

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,118 views

    Joy is a three letter word that spells contentment. It is a state of mind not an emotion. When we get life in the proper perspective we find real joy>

    THE SEARCH FOR JOY Text: 1 John 4:7-14 INTRODUCTION 1. The one thing all people search for in their lives is happiness or joy 2. In this lesson we will dispel all doubts and demolish all rumors as to how to attain true happiness a. There are those who say that happiness is a state of mind b. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Conflict Resolution Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,487 views

    Part 10 of "Being the Church," focusing on the reality of conflict and how the Bible instructs on dealing with it in a Christ-like manner.

    Being the Church God’s Conflict Resolution Scripture: Acts 15:36-41 Icebreaker: Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God's Family

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 7, 2020
     | 4,469 views

    As we continue to look at our purpose, this week we look at what it means to be part of God's family. We will look at this for 2 weeks.

    First Baptist Church God’s Family March 8, 2020 A woman was about to pay for the items she was purchasing, when she opened her purse the cashier noticed a television remote control in her purse, so she asked, “I don’t mean to be nosy, but, do you always carry a TV remote in your purse?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Left Behind

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Sep 11, 2021
     | 5,960 views

    This sermon addressed what to expect if you are left behind after the Rapture of the Church and encourages all to be certain of their salvation in order to avoid this terrible time.

    Left Behind, Mark 13:5-8, Matthew 28:19, 20, 2 Tim 1:7, 2 Tim 3:12-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 I think we can all agree that the world is undergoing changes that none of us have anticipated or ever seen in our lifetimes (no matter how old you are), and many Christians are wondering if we’re in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Establishing A Covenant Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,821 views

    When a church begins growing, and when people of differing backgrounds come together, it can result in chaos without established rules. Properly communicated expectations within a membership covenant can hold people accountable.

    If and when we begin sharing our faith and as we begin gaining spiritual territory for the Lord, then our church will grow as more and more people are added. This means we will be in charge of leading those who are new to our fellowship; and when people of differing backgrounds come together, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020
     | 2,053 views

    John starts out in chapter four warning his readers not to believe every spirit but to test them.

    Today you will find many spiritually gullible and naïve people. We are shocked when we hear reports of religious groups creating pacts toward mass suicide. Someone has called them “Killer Cults.” Reverend Jim Jones & the People's Temple (900+died) Jim Jones, the son of a Klansman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Time Has Come For Bi-Vocational Ministers And Staff

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    We are all ministers so we need to rethink some traditional vocational concepts.

    The Time Has Come For Bi-vocational Ministers and Staff I have served in many churches over the last twenty-five years in a bi-vocational capacity. Only at the time I had not heard the terminology nor realized that it was what was needed in the churches. I had been saved and mentored under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do You Call Me Lord And Not Do What I Say?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,830 views

    This sermon focuses on the fact that too many Christians are not doing what the Lord expects us to do.

    Title: Why do you call me Lord? Text: Luke 6:46-49 Date: 7/13/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: If Bobby Knight calls time out with 10 seconds on the clock and sets up a play for his star player to take the last second shot, but the guy who is supposed to pass him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Table-Waiting 101 Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,559 views

    The purpose and role of deacons.

    INTRO>John Seamands tells the story of a German soldier who was wounded and ordered to go to a military hospital for treatment. When he arrived, he saw two doors. One was marked, “For the slightly wounded,” and the other was labeled, “For the seriously wounded.” He entered through the first door ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Idol Of Consumerism: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,645 views

    The church of Smyrna receives Jesus’ unconditional applause because they made hard choices relating to faith-full-ness rather than opting for a more convenient faith.

    AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF CONSUMERISM: SMYRNA REVELATION 2:8-11 Sermon Objective: The church of Smyrna receives Jesus’ unconditional applause because they made hard choices relating to faith-full-ness rather than shop for a more ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Devil’s Strategy

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,166 views

    Satan’s advantage is based upon one being ignorant of his devices or his methods. What are some of the devil’s devices by which he seeks to deceive God’s children, defeat God’s church, destroy God’s work, and denigrate God’s Word? His methods include dist

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: Satan is the great enemy of the Saint. In fact "Satan" means "adversary." The Bible refers to the devil by a number of names and descriptions. He is seen as "the anointed cherub" (Ezek. 28:14), "the ruler of demons" (Luke 11:15), "the ruler ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army