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  • James Wallace avatar

    The Use Of Spiritual Gifts, Focusing On Tongues

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 6, 2022
     | 1,873 views

    The practice of the gift of tongues is very controversial in evangelical circles. I Corinthians 12-14 was intended to save us from much of this controversy.

    May 27, 2022 Hi Abby, Here are my concerns about some forms of practice among those who call themselves Charismatic, or especially Pentecostal. I might be called Charismatic by some, because I believe that “sign gifts” such as prophecy, tongues, healings, knowledge, miracles, etc. are ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Are You Missing God's Best For Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2022
     | 3,077 views

    1. Have I measured the value of my life? (vs. 24-26). 2. Have I determined my destiny? (vs. 26). 3. Do I recognize my responsibility before God? (vs. 27). 4. Am I trusting Jesus when I don't understand? (vs. 28). 5. Am I focused on Christ's return? (vs. 27-28).

    Are You Missing God's Best for Your Life? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:24-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 10, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter began with Christ-rejecting Pharisees and Sadducees trying to trap Jesus by asking Him for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Important Instructions From Jesus Our King (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 17, 2022
     | 3,127 views

    We should love Jesus enough: 1. To confess that He is our Lord (vs. 32-33). 2. To choose the Lord over our family (vs. 34-37). 3. To carry our cross for Him (vs. 38-39). 4. To be fully confident in Him (vs. 40-42).

    Important Instructions from Jesus Our King (Part 4) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:32-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 17, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 10. Most of you know that in this chapter, Jesus was about to send His twelve Apostles out to the lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test Your Faith

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 7, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 104 views

    The life of Rahab and Achan teach us some important lessons. While Rahab trusted God and stood firm in the faith, Achan coveted after worldly things which had serious consequences. The question is, “What kind of faith do we have?” and how is this faith displayed in our everyday lives.

    Today’s meditation is taken from 2 Corinthians 13:5, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups.” (MSG) Paul was making an appeal to the Corinthian believers to examine themselves consistently to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Christmas Gifts - God's Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 157 ratings
     | 48,381 views

    Christmas really isn’t a "biblical holiday" but why pass up the chance to tell our friends and relatives about the ultimate gift/sacrifice God has wrapped for us?

    OPEN: Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Clean Hands

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    In every person’s makeup there are certain ideas about God which we hold as truth unchallengeable; our beliefs, which are not up for discussion. Psalm 24 ought to be that.

    December 29, 2002 In every person’s makeup there are certain ideas about God which we hold as truth unchallengeable; our beliefs, which are not up for discussion. Psalm 24 ought to be that. It was written to be sung antiphonally in worship. The soloist states the first phrase, the congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Race Relations Emphasis Sunday Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,223 views

    Learn to reach beyond racial barriers to demonstrate the power of Biblical unity. This is the 5th in the series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. February 10, 2002

    Race Relations Emphasis Sunday February 10 ,2002 Good evening cousins. That’s right we are not only Brothers and Sisters in Christ, but we are also blood relatives, even though it may be distant relatives. Today is Race Relations Emphasis Sunday. We will discuss how we are all related ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barriers To Blessings

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,858 views

    We Need a faith, that would not quit even with barriers in front of them. Most people give up when a barrier is in the way. What are some of our barriers to the blessings of God.

    " BARRIERS TO BLESSINGS " Mark 2:1-5 And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. [2] And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is A Purpose In The Storm Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 25,941 views

    This story in the life of Jesus and His disciples, in the boat upon the sea, conveys another world, a world where storms rise up out of nowhere and life itself is put at peril.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 20 There Is A Purpose In The Storm. Luke 8:22-25 In 1976 Gordon Lightfoot recorded a haunting ballad entitled “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” [1976, Moose Music, Ltd.] The Edmund Fitzgerald ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Afraid To Do God's Will

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,271 views

    Do you know God’s Will for your life? Are you afraid to find out because it may mean that you need to change you life or give up control?

    Please stand for the reading of God’s Word. Luke 9:59-62 59 He said to another man, "Follow me." But the man replied, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father." 60 Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God." 61 Still another said, "I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Be Discouraged:blessings Are Waiting For You

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,755 views

    This sermon is a word of encouragement to the beleiver who is facing trials and tribulations and feels like giving up.This sermon encourages the beleiver that God will not forsake him but will bless him abundantly.

    DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED:BLESSINGS ARE WAITING FOR YOU OUTLINE 1.ENCOURAGEMENT 2.EXALTATION 3.ENLARGEMENT 4.ENJOYMENT 5.ETERNAL 6.ESTABLISHMENT 7.EXPECTATION THE MESSAGE DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED:BLESSINGS ARE WAITING FOR YOU 1.ENCOURAGEMENT Exodus 1:12 The Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What's Next?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,479 views

    Now I realize that whenever the subject of death comes up, many people try to avoid discussing it, reluctant even to think about it. But not all people are that way.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Revelation 21; Psalms 90:10 A. Have you ever tried to picture what it will be like right after you die? After you breathe your last breath? After you heart beats its last beat? What do you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Calling Evil Good

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 25,445 views

    Shows how a mixed-up view of good and evil has been the problem of man from the Garden and how faith and trust in God and His Word is the solution to overcoming this problem.

    Calling Evil Good “In a large city some very creative crooks broke in to a department store. They entered the store unnoticed and stayed long enough to accomplish their mission. You may wonder what they stole, but that’s just the catch. They didn’t take anything. Instead, these thieves switched ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Digging God's Wells

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 27,959 views

    Abraham was a well digger, and Isaac followed his dad and went back to re-dig the wells that the unbelievers had filled up. We too are to be well diggers. Are you one?

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism (Today’s Sermon Title) Digging God’s Wells By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Text: Genesis 26:17-23 “And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there. And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Following Jesus To The Cross #4 - Power To Change Your Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 640 ratings
     | 31,447 views

    This is the final message in a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days leading up to his crucifixion. This was the Easter Sunday morning message that declares the hope that we have because of the cross.

    INTRODUCTION As many of us have heard, cartoonist Johnny Hart has come under a great deal of criticism for his B.C. comic strip - specifically for the strip he created for today, Easter Sunday. It depicts a Jewish menorah being transformed into a Christian cross as Jesus the last words of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other