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  • John Gaston avatar

    "God’s Command To ‘increase!’”

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2017
     | 18,535 views

    This is a study of God’s command for us to “INCREASE” and then an examination of the 5 principles the Bible gives us concerning spiritual growth.

    “GOD’S COMMAND TO ‘INCREASE!’” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BACKSEAT DRIVERS 1. It was a beautiful summer's day and Benny decided to take his wife Sheila and his mother Freda for a ride around Huntsville. Freda and Sheila got into the back seat of his car and buckled up. 2. Then, almost as soon as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Treated Better Than We Deserve

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2016
     | 6,715 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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    2016 Baccalaureate - Crash The Chatterbox

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 4, 2016
     | 21,705 views

    Baccalaureate Message about Crashing the Chatterbox

    Baccalaureate May 26, 2016 WOW! It’s hard to believe we’ve been in Alexandria for almost 9 years. I remember many of you from the 4th grade. And I can still picture you from way back then. You’ve all grown up!! Where has the time gone? For me, time has flown by. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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
     | 7,992 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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    The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 7, 2019
     | 5,618 views

    Ephesians 6:10-14

    GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Belt of Truth September 11, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-14 Introduction: In the book “Pastoring the Powerful.” Lloyd John Ogilvie, chaplain of the United States Senate, recalls: Senator Max Cleland, who lost both of his legs and his right hand in Vietnam, came to the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Into The Night: Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018
     | 7,031 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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    " I Am.... Eternity To Eternity"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 22, 2020
     | 2,099 views

    The Deity of Jesus. Quote from Teddy Kollek: "Sir Hav eyou been here before?" Is Jesus Deity from eternity or did His life beginin a manger? Quotes from Max Lucado "The Choice'"

    In Jesus Holy Name Easter VII 2020 Text: John 17:5 Redeemer “I Am … Eternity to Eternity” Two Thousand years ago Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do people say that I am? It was a good question. Answers are still coming in. Some see Jesus as a great ethical ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Finding Hope When Things Seem Hopeless

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 19, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,895 views

    What do you do when your situation is so desperate and seems completely hopeless?

    FINDING HOPE WHEN THINGS SEEM HOPELESS 2 CHRONICLES 20:1-30 A. OVERWHELMED BY HOPELESS SITUATIONS. 2 Chron 20:1-3a 1 Now it came about after this that the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and reported ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Superabundance Of Grace

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 22, 2020
     | 2,814 views

    God has more than leveled the playing field.

    The Superabundance of Grace Romans 5:12-19 We are now come to the first Sunday of Lent which is a Christian season of reflection. It is a time of introspection in which we examine our hearts in light of Scripture. It is a time we remember who God is, who Jesus is, and what Jesus did for us. So it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    These Are Not Idiots Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 2, 2020
     | 3,883 views

    Peter and John are emboldened by the Spirit to defend themselves before the Sanhedrin.

    These Are not Idiots Acts 4:5-22 Peter and John had been under great pressure before when Jesus was arrested by both the Temple guard and Roman soldiers. Peter made a temporary and futile attempt at bravado before he caved miserably. The two of them followed at a distance and came into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fear Of Persecution` Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 18, 2019
     | 3,704 views

    We can overcome the fear of persecution by trusting God, trusting on our training, and equipping ourselves with his Word.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to examine another fear that can stop us in our tracks. • I am almost ashamed and almost decided not to cover this topic because of the fact as of now, in the United States, we have no clue what this looks like. • However, around the world, Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Biblical Instruction For End Time Living: The Example Of Enoch Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 10, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,060 views

    It is imperative we need to know how-to live-in light of the second end time.

    Introduction: Lat week we began a new series entitled: Biblical Instruction for End Time Living. And in that first sermon, we talked about how the Bible tells us about two end times: the days of Noah and the days of the coming of the Son of Man. Noah’s end time occurred by flood; and the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019
     | 6,137 views

    Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

    YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019
     | 4,777 views

    Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

    YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God