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  • John Gaston avatar

    Spiritual Growth Or Bust

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2016
     | 6,979 views

    Spiritual growth is not optional. Jesus never criticized too much faith, but too little. Sin is increasing; to compete we must increase. Our area of activity (evangelism) should be increasing! "Your faith is growing more and more!" 2 Th. 1:3. Let's grow!

    “SPIRITUAL GROWTH OR BUST” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I had a wedding last week & one this week, so a little wedding humor seems in order. 2. It was the day Victoria had been waiting for – her wedding day. Her father was a wealthy businessman. 3. At the culmination of the wedding, her father ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Large Is Your Family?

    Contributed by James Hickman on Feb 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,970 views

    A message on Christian unity based on shared commitment to Biblical faith. Suitable for joint meetings of local churches from various evangelical denominations.

    How Large is Your Family? Text: Luke 9:49-50 Text Introduction: Some of the incidents in the ministry of Jesus are well-known. Others are mentioned briefly and then the story moves on. The incident in my text is one of those. We shouldn’t miss its implications. ************* Imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treated Better Than We Deserve

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2016
     | 6,714 views

    Many complain about God letting them down, but the truth is, God blesses us far more than we deserve. If we compare our selves with others, or consider if we got justice instead of mercy, we'd never charge God with wrongdoing.

    TREATED BETTER THAN WE DESERVE Ps. 103:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a man who had a cat named Mr. Peoples. It was an especially obnoxious cat which yowled a lot and loved to pounce on him when he fell asleep in his lazy-boy chair. It would stand around smirking at him. 2. So one day he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor "Looking For A Sign” Part 3 Of A Series Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,880 views

    Gideon gets alone to pray and seek the Lord about this situation he is in. He is a little overwhelmed with the enormity of things and a little underwhelmed with his own confidence.

    Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “Looking for a Sign” Part 3 of a Series Play this video at the end of the sermon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsOBaV_93yQ We have been doing this series on the Life and Times of Gideon and it’s a fantastic study. We have already covered a lot of his events: His ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Vultures Are Circling (Attitudes)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 20, 2017
     | 7,991 views

    Have we ever considered our attitudes. Christianity is not a religion it is a relationship. The vultures are circling while we are going to the desert?

    THE VULTURES ARE CIRCLING? YOUR ATTITUDE WHILE TRAPPED DYING IN A DRY DESERT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com RELIGION VS. RELATIONSHIP... Text: Romans 8:15-17 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Into The Night: Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018
     | 7,029 views

    The series explores the night Jesus was arrested through the eyes of 3 people. This 3rd sermon deals with the events of that night through the perspective of Jesus Christ.

    INTO THE NIGHT: JESUS Jesus has had a big week. He entered into Jerusalem as the celebrated King riding a donkey colt as people lined the streets praising Him. On Thursday night, Jesus is eating His last meal with His disciples, Judas already having made the deal to betray Him on Tuesday. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving God's Guidance

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,520 views

    Abraham's servant was led by God. Four principles to follow: (1) Keep to God's Word (or ways or will); (2) take steps to fulfil His will; (3) pray for His intervention; and (4) expect Him to act.

    I want to share from Genesis 24 this morning. I remember preaching from this passage a few months back. • This morning I want to look through the eyes of the servant of Abraham and learn the principles of receiving guidance from God. • The chief servant was given a very daunting task ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Can We Do About Abortion?

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 21, 2014
     | 3,793 views

    Christians respond to help the helpless because God rescued us. There is no one more helpless than a child whose mother has been told that the best thing that she can do is to have an abortion. What can we do to save those unborn children?

    Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday. It has been 41 years since 1973 Since then, 57 million Abortions in the US It’s hard to talk about abortion and not get emotional. Our daughter and her husband are expecting a new baby. Their friends have a tiny newborn. We can’t imagine an unwanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing God’s Encouragement When We Are Discouraged! Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014
     | 7,971 views

    A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF PAUL AS HE ENTERS INTO THE TOWN OF CORINTH. HE COMES INTO THIS TOWN DISCOURAGED – AND SEEING HIS CIRCUMSTANCES, WHO COULD BLAME HIM. YET, WHAT PAUL DOES NOT INITIALLY SEE, AND WHAT GOD BRINGS TO HIS ATTENTION IS THAT THERE IS MUCH

    SEEING GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT WHEN WE ARE DISCOURAGED! Acts 18:1-17 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2  There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Colossians Is One Of The 4 Prison Epistle -- Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014
     | 5,311 views

    Through Christ all things hold together, are sustained, and united. -- Christ is the personal sustainer and preserver. -- He maintains harmony and order.

    #3~ Col.1: 19-29 ~Colossians Study~ 12-8-13 Colossians is one of the 4 prison epistle -- Ephesians -- Colossians -- Philippians -- and Philemon. -- Colosse was destroyed by an earth quake in ad 60-61, evidently just before, or possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mac Hammond avatar

    It's All About Faith #2 Series

    Contributed by Mac Hammond on Apr 9, 2013
     | 3,745 views

    We will always experience the pressure that comes from circumstantial adversity because it’s the only way Satan can move you off the Word of God, the will of God, and out of the blessing of God. If he can’t do something to change your faith, then you’re m

    A. According to Romans 12:3, God has given every man “the” measure of faith—a capacity to receive the Lord. Once you are saved, you can grow that measure of faith up: first, by accepting the Bible as a revelation of God’s Word and the divine and final authority in your life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Its About Time, Isn't It?

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 16, 2013
     | 3,710 views

    We may not enjoy walking in the valley, but it is a necessary part of our Spiritual growth!

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church It’s about time, isn’t it? part two Nehemiah 3 We have seen the symbolism and rich meaning behind the first 3 gates of Jerusalem's 12 gates. • The sheep gate reminded us of Jesus, the Lamb of God. • The fish gate speaks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Crucifixion" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2013
     | 8,315 views

    A sermon about what Christ did on the Cross.

    Mark 15:25-39 "24 Hours that Changed the World: The Crucifixion" We tend to sometimes forget that the Crucifixion was the ultimate form of torture, and it has never been equaled. It was a terrifying death. Seneca said that if you knew there was a likelihood you would be arrested and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Glory In The Highest

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 25, 2013
     | 4,641 views

    The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as told by a businessman from Jerusalem who is thrust into the path of Jesus as He enters the city. A first person tale of Christ changing a life.

    Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. Let me introduce myself. My name is Yusef bar Shimon. You can call me Joseph the son of Simon. I’m a businessman in Jerusalem and I make garments from wool and linen. I want to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wisdom, Wisdom, Everywhere

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,058 views

    Is there any value to using worldly wisdom to present the gospel to the unbeliever?

    Wisdom, Wisdom, Everywhere I Corinthians 1:18-25 The television world is full of philosophers and pop psychologists. Oprah, Dr. Phil, and many others have their shows filled with guests who will try to tell you what the meaning of life is, how to live the good life, gain wealth, raise good kids, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible