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  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Wounded In The House Of My Friend

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 175 ratings
     | 165,375 views

    The child of Jeroboam was sick and was not responding to treatment. Jeroboam did not know what to do. So, he decided to go and find out from the prophet what was wrong. He wanted to know the source of the sickness. But because he had offended the God of I

    This week, we are looking at the message entitled, “Wounded in the house of my friend.” Zechariah 13:6 says, “And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.” A careful look ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Know Jesus!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2012
     | 7,657 views

    Jesus Christ wants us to know Him: 1. Because He can give us an excellent life (vs. 7-8). 2. Because He can give us eternal life (vs. 9-11). 3. Because He can give us an energized life (vs. 12-14).

    How to Press on Like Paul Philippians 3:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 *Last week we studied Paul’s passionate devotion to reach God’s goals for his life. He began by comparing his religious life before Christ to the abundant new life he found in Christ. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Press On Like Paul

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2012
     | 4,788 views

    1. Ask God to reveal the errors in our thinking (vs. 15). 2. Follow our Godly examples (vs. 16-17). 3. Mourn over the enemies of the cross (vs. 17-19). 4. Remember our God-given end (vs. 20-21).

    How to Press on Like Paul Philippians 3:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 *Last week we studied Paul’s passionate devotion to reach God’s goals for his life. He began by comparing his religious life before Christ to the abundant new life he found in Christ. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Reasons To Be Encouraged

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 20, 2012
    based on 101 ratings
     | 59,458 views

    Our lives are filled with discouragements. Paul mentions "the encouragement of the Scriptures," Rom. 15:4. Here are seven reasons that every believer should be encouraged and positive about their lives and futures.

    SEVEN REASONS TO BE ENCOURAGED [This is a reworked version of John Shearhart’s message, “20 Reasons to Be Encouraged.”] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Light Bulb jokes, 133 yrs old. (Reader's Digest) 1. How many divorced men does it take to change a lightbulb? Who cares? They never get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Return To Sanity

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,201 views

    Pride is devastating to the life of God within us, primarily because it focuses us on ourselves and tricks us into believing that the good things of life are somehow produced by us or are given to us because we are so great or so worthy or so important.

    Return to Sanity Dan 4 Mar 11, 2012 Intro: A young woman was seeking some help: Pastor, I have a besetting sin, and I want your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not to think that, but I can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrate Christmas!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,907 views

    1. Celebrate God’s generosity. 2. Celebrate God’s glory. 3. Celebrate God’s tranquility. 4. Celebrate God’s eternity. 5. Celebrate God’s humility.

    Celebrate Christmas! Isaiah 9:6-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 27, 2011 *What is the first Christmas you can remember? -- How far back can you go? -I remember the year I got the Roy Rogers guns, hat and vest, plus Roy Rogers footie pajamas. I also got a stick-horse like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembering 9/11

    Contributed by Lyle Asbill on Sep 22, 2016
     | 8,467 views

    "Never Forget" 9/11/16 Remembrance

    An event, occurring within this past hour, fifteen years ago this morning, unfolded that forever etched into the minds of this world’s populace a visceral reality that our world would never be the same. As reports of hijackings and crashes, images of carnage and destruction as well as courage ...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
     | 9,414 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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    Prophecy And Proclamation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2016
     | 7,148 views

    The Book of Revelation describes that day when Jesus will return to earth. The message of Revelation is summarized by the statement: “He (Jesus) is coming with the clouds” of heaven (not ordinary clouds but clouds of glory).

    Lesson: I.A.3: Prophecy and Proclamation (Revelation 1:7-8) Revelation 1:7-8 (NIV) 7 “Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peace Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2015
     | 13,458 views

    In the midst of national uncertainty brought on by terrorist attacks, and personal turmoil resulting from high unemployment and natural disasters, can the hope of Christmas still deliver peace?

    12-03-05 Title: The Peace of Christmas Text: (Micah 5:1-5) Call to Worship: Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to allpeople. For there is born to you this day in the city of David aSavior, who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10 –11). Introduction Can there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Works! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2017
     | 11,837 views

    Use your faith to serve. Then use your works to show that your faith is real. It will save you from a debilitating despair in the midst of your own trials.

    A state trooper was parked on the side of the road, waiting to catch speeding drivers, when he saw a car puttering along at 22 mph. Knowing that a slow driver is just as dangerous as a speeder, the state trooper turned on his lights and pulled the car over. As he approached the vehicle, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Truest Test Of Trust

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 2, 2016
     | 11,977 views

    A sermon to emphasis the importance of trust in God.

    Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Salvation Sealed By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,460 views

    Ephesians 1:11-14 shows us several ways the Holy Spirit applies the benefits of Christ's work of salvation to the elect.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” Paul’s emphasis in chapter 1 is not on what we must do for salvation, but rather on what God has done for us in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14, which is one, long, complex sentence in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do Not Live At The Shallow End Of The Pool / Transfigured Moments

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2017
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,237 views

    This yearning within us is not really about life's circumstances. It is about us! This restlessness this desire for something more generally means we have been living life at the shallow end of the pool. Updated August 2023..

    Each year ...we as Anglicans ... set aside a date to hear the glorious story... of the transfiguration. The Scriptures Speak to the transfigured nature of our Lord... in the books of Mathew, Mark, and Luke. Here God's Word (Pick one) ....... BIBLE "And he (Jesus) was transfigured before ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Worship The Lord!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,743 views

    Worship the Lord! 1. Because Jesus is our supplier (vs. 1-11). 2. Because Jesus is supreme (vs. 15-17). 3. Because Jesus is our Savior (vs. 12-14, 18).

    Worship the Lord! Colossians 1:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Twin Oaks Baptist Church - Sept. 14, 2015 BACKGROUND: *As I was trying to find what the Lord wanted me to say tonight, I thought about a lot of things, but the thing that kept coming back to me was, "Worship the Lord". So I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist