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  • Thomas McCracken avatar

    Pure Is More Series

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015
     | 5,092 views

    Sixth in my Being the Believing series through the Beatitudes

    Pure is More! Matthew 5:8 Introduction: Kent Hughes, in his commentary on the Sermon on the Mount, relates the story of Anna Mae Pennica, a sixty-two-year-old woman who had been blind since birth. At age forty-seven she married a man she met in Braille class; and for the first fifteen years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Noah, Not The Movie Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 23, 2014
     | 9,449 views

    The story of Noah is about more than a lot of rain and a lot of animals, ultimately it is about a promise.

    Has everyone heard about the movie coming out next week called Noah? That was the trailer for it. Now understand that Noah, the Movie is not the same as Noah the Bible story. And they’ve tried to tweak it to make it work, as a biblical epic, but it just doesn’t. They’ve tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Little Fox Of Envy Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 9, 2014
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     | 8,996 views

    The sixth message in a series on the little foxes.

    Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. James 3:14-16 KJV But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. [15] This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Final Gift Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 27, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,544 views

    Looks at the gift of the tomb that Jesus was buried in

    When our daughter, Deborah, was preparing to depart for Odessa in Ukraine in 2008 she had to sign a form stating how she wished to have her remains disposed of if anything happened to her while she was overseas. Pretty heavy stuff for a twenty-one year old. But practical. But what do you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Key Of David

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,922 views

    Thank you Rev. Tony McCall for the Key of David.

    The Key Of David Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Government. • Government is one of those things in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    About My Assignment... Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 24, 2014
     | 11,090 views

    How content are you with your God-given assignments in life?

    “Soul Talk: About My Assignment…” Ps. 16 We’ve all receive assignments – perhaps from a teacher, a coach, a director, a boss, or a commanding officer. Even the government assigns us to certain categories and requirements. Some assignments we like and some we do not; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Raises A Widow's Son

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2013
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     | 13,316 views

    In today's lesson we learn about Jesus' compassion, his power over death, and the response he inspires.

    Scripture During his earthly ministry Jesus raised three people back to life from the dead. They were Jairus’s daughter (Luke 8:40-56), Lazarus (John 11:1-44), and a widow’s son (Luke 7:11-17). Let’s read about Jesus raising a widow’s son in Luke 7:11-17: 11 Soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Homework For Husbands Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 8, 2013
     | 5,447 views

    A sermon about the responsibilities of husbands.

    Series: For Better or For Worse Pt. 5 "Homework for Husbands" Ephesians 5:22-33, 6:4 Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; INTRODUCTION: I. A DISTINCTIVE ROLE -- verse 23 a. The Divine Origin of the Home Gen 2:18 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Forward With God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2013
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     | 26,236 views

    Christians: We must go forward: 1. Because God will protect us. 2. Because God will provide a way. 3. Because God will point us in the right direction.

    Go Forward with God Exodus 14:10-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND: *When the Children of Israel were living in Egypt, they were forced into brutal slavery by the Pharaohs. But God heard the cries of His people, and in Exodus 3-4, the Lord appeared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014
     | 9,139 views

    It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will experience the benefits of exercises you have to first experience some pain. In order to get physically fit there is a level of pain you must go through. Same with our spiritual growth.

    LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “No pain, no gain” Matthew 5:4 If you have ever been to the gym or read anything about getting physically fit then you have probably heard this statement before: NO PAIN, NO GAIN It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Timely Lessons From A Troubling Story

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 5, 2016
     | 9,247 views

    1. Be warned about the seriousness of sin (vs. 24) 2. Be willing to stand in the gap (vs. 25) 3. Trust God's way of salvation (vs. 25-26) 4. Give worship to our Savior (vs. 27-31)

    Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 17: Timely Lessons from a Troubling Story Exodus 4:18-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 28, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We are looking at the Old Testament appearances of Christ. In Exodus 3 and 4, the Lord miraculously appeared to Moses in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,119 views

    There is a plague sweeping churches, individuals, governments & nations. It’s not Ebola, Zika or West Nile Virus, cancer, or the flu. It’s called Epidemic of Discouragement. This outbreak is universal, deadly as the most dreaded disease. David faced it.

    SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: Part 9: The Power Of Discouragement 1 Samuel 27:1 And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus Is Missing!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 5, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,497 views

    "The Empty Manger" is about a guy who noticed the nativity display at his church was missing the baby Jesus. Everything else was there but the most important piece was missing. In life, everything else can be there but if Jesus is missing it's incomplete.

    JESUS IS MISSING! INTRODUCTION: The Empty Manger. "A number of years ago, the church I attend set up a very nice nativity set in the front of our sanctuary during the four weeks leading up to Christmas, when we observe Advent. The wise men, shepherds, livestock, angels, Joseph, and Mary had all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Surprises

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2016
     | 9,413 views

    Christmas is meant to be a time of surprises, that's why we wrap up gifts! The first Christmas was definitely a big surprise: Jesus' parents,how He was born,who was notified, how He saved, and that He's coming back!

    CHRISTMAS SURPRISES Luke 1:26-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no rooms. The hotel is full." 2. The Jewish lady ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gifted (Part Eight) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 9, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,203 views

    Last week we started looking at the manifestation gifts found in 1st Cor. 12. We looked into the message of wisdom, the message of knowledge and faith. Today we'll investigate the gifts of healing and miraculous powers.

    GIFTED (part eight) 1st Cor. 12:7-11, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ