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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Did Jesus Come To Repair The Old Way?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 13, 2014
     | 5,744 views

    Jesus' comment on wineskins is confusing to many. What does it mean and how does it tie into His comments right before that on fasting?

    DID JESUS COME TO REPAIR THE OLD WAY? There are some of the same elements, but we need to know that this is a new thing. - Matthew 9:14, 16-17. - There will still be fasting – Jesus doesn’t dismiss it. Instead, He says it’ll happen when He is taken away from them (when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Not A Cause?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 19, 2015
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     | 21,270 views

    "Is there not a cause?" David's question is a pretty good question today, too. What are we concerned about? What cause motivates our lives, our church? You see, we need a cause that motivates us!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:20 29; Deuteronomy 6:7 A. In the New King James Version of the Bible, in 1 Samuel 17:29, we read these words, "And David said, ‘What have I done now? Is there not a cause?’" Do you know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Help Me, Help Me! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 9, 2014
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     | 31,796 views

    We can learn to help one another through Paul’s experience about asking for help. 1- We must be motivated by Christ to help one another 2- We must struggle with one another in prayer 3- We must rescue one another from evil

    INTRO.- We all need help in life, even the best of us. God allows us all to get to that point in life even though we’d like to be as independent as possible. ILL.- The soldier's first article of faith is summed up in an 1865 letter from Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman to U.S. Grant: "I knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Father's Responsibility

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,890 views

    father's day message or just plain any sunday sermon for men.

    A FATHER'S RESPONSIBILITY Pastor Allan Kircher June 19th 2011 Gen 18:17-19 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All I Want For Christmas Is:

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 15, 2012
     | 4,331 views

    I used to want toys, bikes, balls and such like. Now I realize that I need something that money cannot buy. It has been provided in Jesus Christ.

    All I Want For Christmas Is _______________________. Isa. 9:6 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. (KJV) 6 Porque un ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Heart Full Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 36 ratings
     | 28,604 views

    Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right behavior. Such behavior is the outward manifestation of the inward transformation, & the only sure proof that such inner transformation has taken place.

    Matters of the Heart Series COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 “A HEART FULL OF GRACE” In our text the Bible describes what God expects of the believer in response to what He has done for us by His Amazing Grace. Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Mansion Or Pup Tent?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 11, 2013
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     | 3,778 views

    The house isn Heaven is in good shape, but how is the temple here looking?

    John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. KJV I once got into a bit of trouble because I suggested that these mansions are not of the antebellum Tara type, but possibly just a prayer closet where we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Go Back! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 18,628 views

    Legalism is a real temptation for us because we're wired to DO something. We have learned that we earn our bread by the sweat of our brow and we can't help but apply that to our spiritual life.

    INTRODUCTION The book of Galatians has six chapters and they are easily divided into three themes. The first two chapters are doctrinal. Paul reminded the believers the Gospel of grace is the only true Gospel. The two middle chapters are personal, and the last two chapters are practical. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    On Fire With A Noble Desire

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2016
     | 3,308 views

    Serving as an elder/overseer/shepherd/pastor/bishop of a congregation is a noble task.

    1. Why Help the Pig? Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3 Two men were riding their horses down a country road, discussing the question of motivation. One believed we're capable of pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Pharisee And The Publican' [part Three]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016
     | 3,703 views

    “There’s nothing wrong with me” can be a very dangerous thing to say.

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, February 21, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter "In a Manner of Speaking": The Parable of 'The Pharisee and the Publican' Luke 18:9-14 The following account is based on a true story. “There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Evidence Of Godly Love Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016
     | 11,176 views

    Love is a powerful force and motivator in our lives. Love compels us to act, affecting our lives and our behavior toward others. Love motivated Christ to bear our sin on the cross. Genuine love has the power to transform lives.

    The Evidence of Godly Love 1 John 4: 17-21 There are three words we never tire of hearing: I love you. No doubt we all have spoken those words many times in our lives, and I am sure we have been sincere, hopefully most of the time. I do fear there are times when words are empty though. We may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Borrowed Time

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Jul 15, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,782 views

    Time is short and we need to make the most of the time that we have.

    Borrowed Time Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Intro: What would you do if you knew for certain that this was your last day on earth? Would you make the best of the time? I imagine that you would pray and make sure that your heart was right with the Lord. Would you find someone whom you at odds with, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Young King Solomon Was Wise Enough To Know He Was Stupid!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,443 views

    What is it we ask God for; is it out of selfish motives or out of what God wants?

    I wonder what motivates us as individuals and as a congregation? I remember doing a Kiwi Host course about twenty years ago and I found out that eight percent of the population wake up every morning motivated by the one thought on their minds and that thought is “whose life can I make ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Practiced For God’s Visitation-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 29, 2011
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     | 3,445 views

    2 of 2. John’s audience sought & received practical application in preparing for God’s visitation. How can we be practiced for God’s visitation? Practicing for God’s visit requires...

    PRACTICING For GOD’s VISITATION-II—Luke 3:10-14 Attention: People who are Practiced(experienced) at their job. Had done this before & were thus prepared. Need: If God were to come in absolute power, I don’t know that I’m ready for His arrival. I am unprepared for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Hey, What About Me?

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,888 views

    Matthias is the little known apostle chosen by chance. What motivates our response, when chosen, whether by chance or not?

    Mid-week Message/Devotion May 2, 2018 Acts 1:15-17 Hey, What About Me? Reading Luke’s account to Theophilus about the selection of Matthias to replace the traitor Judas as an Apostle, gives rise to a few questions. 1. Who was Matthias? Matthias is not mentioned anywhere else in the bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational