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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2020
     | 4,749 views

    Foreshadowing the completion when we enter fully into the Father’s eternal heavenly kingdom, Ephesians 1:11-14 shows us 1) The Ground (Ephesians 1:11–13a), 2) The Guarantee (Ephesians 1:13b–14a), and 3) The Goal of our incomparable inheritance in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:14b).

    Ephesians 1:11-14 [11]In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, [12]so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. [13] In him you also, when you ...read more

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    A Faith That En-Abels Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,476 views

    By Faith, Abel offered a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did. But what does that mean? What made the sacrifice more acceptable? And what can that mean for us?

    OPEN: I read from a Children’s book the story of Cain and Abel. You know, it’s odd - we ALL seem to know the story about Cain and Abel. But Cain gets more “PRESS” from Scripture than Abel does. Cain is mentioned in 18 verses but Abel ONLY gets 11 verses (about 1/3 less attention). But the PRESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Teacher's Pet Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,331 views

    I want to be Jesus' teacher's pet. I want to be His favorite pupil. This passage gives us the key to pleasing Jesus and becoming more like Him in my life. (Spoiler alert - it has to do with how I treat people I don't like)

    OPEN: A great scholar was once asked about a young man who was in his class. The person said, "So and so tells me that he was one of your students." The scholar just smiled sadly and said, "Well, he may have attended my lectures, but he was not one of my students.” What was that scholar saying? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Will The Righteous Do?

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 27, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,139 views

    This lesson establishes that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to every people. The righteous of God will do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before God. This lesson clarifies the 2020 election results.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. David’s Question 2. David’s Observation 3. David’s Answer Introductory Remarks. 1. David’s question: “If the foundation is destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Psalms 11:3. 2. David’s observation: “I was young, but now I am old, yet have I not seen the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Freedom On God's Terms Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 26, 2015
    based on 23 ratings
     | 32,968 views

    When Moses met God at the burning bush he learned that Israel's freedom was to come on God's terms... not his, nor anyone elses. What were those terms and what do those terms tell us about our Freedom in Christ?

    In March 2013 - in Texarkana, Texas - a woman and her son were cleaning up their yard when they came across a black snake. Now, I don’t know if the snake was poisonous… but I do know it frightened them. In their panic they doused the snake with gasoline and then they set it on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sower Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,212 views

    Which type of soil is your faith planted in? For many I am afraid that they are not planted in the good soil.

    “Parable of the Sower” Introduction It seems odd to me that all Christians respond differently to God’s Word. It is weird to me that we can all come to church and hear the same sermon and even sit in the same pew, but some take something away from it and others don’t. We all respond differently ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Psalm 1 – This Way And That Way – Which Way Are You On? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 5, 2022
     | 1,856 views

    Part 2 continues the examination of Psalm 1, the Psalm of The Two Ways. One is either in Christ or not in Christ; in the camp of the saved, or the camp of the unsaved; living with a glorious hope, or living with a fearful expectation. We draw out lessons from this Psalm.

    PSALM 1 – THIS WAY AND THAT WAY – WHICH WAY ARE YOU ON? PART 2 PSALM 1 – THE TWO WAYS This message continues on from PART 1 THE TREE OF VALUABLE BLESSING VERSE 3. {{Psalm 1:3 “and he will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water which yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Plant Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,054 views

    Moses' burning bush experience is a pattern for God's work in our lives. He catches our attention in a variety of ways and watches to see how interested we are. The deeper our interest, the deeper he takes us.

    1. Exodus 3.1-10 2. "Earth's crammed with heaven and every common bush afire with God. And only he who sees takes off his shoes, the rest sit round and pluck blackberries." -- Elizabeth Barrett Browning 3. God uses a variety of ways to catch our attention and interest us in him 4. The Question is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Time To Listen

    Contributed by Jeff Krist on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 16,186 views

    Illustrated sermon on the parable of the sower

    It’s time to listen ILL: I read about a lady who had a hearing problem. One day she and her husband were driving from Tennessee to Little Rock, Arkansas. They were pulled over by a state trooper who asked if the husband knew how fast he was driving. The wife asked, "What did he say?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 3, 2015
    based on 33 ratings
     | 24,508 views

    Cage fighting is a particularly gruesome way of fighting, and yet Paul used the fighting of his day (more brutal than MMA) to describe Timothy's responsibilities. What could we possibly learn from MMA that could make us better servants of Christ?

    How many of you know the meaning of these letters used to describe a sporting event: MMA? (Mix Martial Arts). It’s kind of like boxing where the contestants not only hit each other with their fists, but also with their feet and knees and elbows. It’s also called “Cage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Were The Wisemen Wise?

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    Why were the wisemen wise? This sermon reveals three characteristics of their lives and exhorts us to apply them to our lives.

    WHY WERE THE WISEMEN WISE? Matthew 2:1-12 1. THEY SOUGHT GOD FIRST Matthew 2:1-2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    "Fat” Is Where It’s At

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 19, 2019
     | 8,623 views

    We need to feast on the Word of God much more than we do.

    “Fat” is where it’s at! The state of Missouri is known as the “Show Me” state. The phrase, “Show Me,” was coined in 1899 by then Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver while delivering a speech in Philadelphia. “I come from a state,” he said, “that raises corn and cotton, and cockleburs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sower And The Soils Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,099 views

    This message talks about the Sower and the soils and discusses true Christianity and how to produce more fruit

    Tell Me a Story The Sower and the Soil Understanding the Parable What is your heart Like? Hardened Soil = Resistant Heart Rocky Soil = Party Heart Thorny Soil = Vacation Hearts Good Soil = Open Hearts How to Bear More Fruit? Cultivate the growth of your mind (Plow the field of your mind) Prune ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #18 The Parable Of The Soils Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 31, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,186 views

    One of Jesus’ most famous parables was the Parable of the Soils. In this parable, Jesus explains why people do or do not respond to God’s Word.

    #18 The Parable of the Soils Series: Mark Chuck Sligh A sermon on the Parable of the Soils NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. John Singarayar avatar

    The Sower, The Seed, And The Soil (Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Jul 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,105 views

    Now a days, we grow up in the post-truth world listening to the manufactured lies, reading the systematic propaganda of fake news, and proclaiming the same with the help of high profile people in society to achieve their own purpose.

    The Sower, the Seed, and the Soil (Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 55:10-11, Romans 8:18-23, Matthew 13:1-23 Reflection The Sower, the Seed and the Soil Dear sisters and brothers, Now a days, we grow up in the post-truth world listening to the manufactured lies, reading the ...read more

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