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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Jesus Christ: The Messiah, Not A Meal Ticket Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 14, 2021
     | 4,631 views

    When Jesus fed the five thousand, as recorded in all four gospels, He demonstrated what He taught about God being the Provider of our needs (Matthew 6:25-34). Most of the crowd, however, wanted food, not faith.

    The Lord Jesus never taught anything about the nature and character of God the Father that He Himself did not demonstrate or model before either His disciples or the people who followed and listened to Him. When we first read of this miracle, mentioned in all four gospels, we see the Divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Final, Final Decision Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 24, 2021
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     | 8,316 views

    And so, what I learned through these experiences is that it is good to be able to make decisions; I don’t want to be one of those people who are unable to decide; but I need to know that there is usually someone over me that makes the final decision

    Introduction When I got my driver’s license as a teenager, my parents did not automatically buy me a car like parents do today. So, I would make some decisions with my friends what we wanted to do over the weekend, and then I would have to go to my dad and ask him if I could borrow the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Practical Faith - Living God’s Purposes Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 5, 2020
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     | 5,061 views

    Today's Message is part of a three part series in our series on Practical Faith. It looks at the beginnings of Joshua's leadership from Joshua 1 and the four things needed if we want to be used by God for His purposes.

    Practical Faith “Living God’s Purposes” Joshua 1 With all that is happening and still is happening with this COVID-19 shut down and how it has impacted the church, along with all that is going on in all of our lives, this message, or the basis of this message, as it deals with our faith and trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Growing In The Lord Committed To Serve

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 3,184 views

    We need to understand that when we are committed to serve we are put in the position of a servant. Some of us may find that hard to do or be, but if we want to grow in the Lord we have to be: 1) a servant, 2) committed to that service.

    Growing in the Lord Committed to Serve Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, We need to understand that when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Climate Change

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,283 views

    Jesus first ejected all the unbelievers from Jairus' house, then He was able to work the miracle. If we want the supernatural in our lives, we need to have a climate change! We look at 5 keys to change your climate.

    SPIRITUAL CLIMATE CHANGE Matt. 9:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LOOK WHO’S CAUGHT 1. A Pastor had a dinner at the house of a couple in his church. After he left, the wife noticed his spoon was missing and it bothered her. “I think the Pastor stole our spoon!” she told her husband. 2. A year ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does It Take To Be Ready? Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,977 views

    We need to be watchful and ready for Christ’s return

    “What does it take to be ready? - Luke 12:35-59” Gladstone Baptist Church - 21/1/07 am It is embarrassing when we are caught off guard by our bosses. Do you remember that TV commercial that was airing a couple of years ago about 2 young guys who were playing a computer game across their work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Killing Sin Before It Kills You Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016
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     | 9,650 views

    The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 15 Killing Sin Before It Kills You Colossians 3:1-11 David Taylor August 16, 2015 Be Confident That God is Changing you (vs. 9-10)

    The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 15 Killing Sin Before It Kills You Colossians 3:1-11 Under normal circumstances, life will fight for its survival, it is called the will to survive. You can find great examples that are inspiring. One is Aaron Ralston, who survived a canyoneering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Can I Do When I Am Tempted To Do What I Don't Want To Do

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 21,353 views

    Many new Christians think getting saved will make all lust for sin to go away; some new Christians will suffer more severe temptation than ever.

    WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I AM TEMPTED TO DO WHAT I DON’T WANT TO DO? (I Corinthians 10:13) By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION A. Many new Christians think that getting saved will make all lust for sin to go away. Actually, some new Christians will suffer more severe temptation than ever. B. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Give Your Christian Testimony - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    What if no one had ever shared the gospel with you? You would be hopeless, lost and unforgiven. This is why God wants us to share our faith. God wants you to give your Christian testimony, and Paul shows us how.

    How to Give Your Christian Testimony - Part 1 Acts 26:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 26, 2008 (Background Acts 25:11-27) *What if no one had ever shared the gospel with you? -Everything would be different! -- No purpose, no meaning, no spiritual help, no foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleasing The Lord

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,139 views

    talks about the Ingredients that we need to please the Lord

    Hebrews 13:18-25 Pleasing the Lord! Introduction 1. We love to try and please our boss. 2. We as humans have a natural tendency to want to please people. 3. Kids do this often with their parents. That is why you have all those pictures hanging on your refrigerator 4. Even though you might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    I Once Was Blind, But Now I Have To See

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,787 views

    If you want your life to be "fixed" so that everything is easy and pleasant, see a shrink. But if you want to be a disciple, come to Jesus!

    Lynn Williams is a professor of creative writing at Emory University and she has written a wonderful little short story called, “Personal Testimony.” Personal Testimony is a story about a 12 year old girl who is the daughter of a fire and brimstone evangelistic preacher from West Texas, who every ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Know God's Way To God's Heaven??

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,266 views

    The Choices needed to make it to Heaven!!

    DO YOU KNOW GOD’S WAY TO GOD’S HEAVEN?? Isaiah 1: 10 - 20 Tonight do you realize that God’s a remedy for your sin??? Men are constantly seeking remedies for bodily illness’s and infirmities.. And when they find them, they are eager to recommend them to other ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    If God Is With Me, Why Can't I Hear Him? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012
     | 6,137 views

    I have come to this conclusion. Finding God is only difficult because of us. Not because of Him. God doesn’t want us to be in the dark. God doesn’t want us to wonder what He wants us to do. Think about it this way: if there was something you wanted y

    Finding God at Christmas “If God is with me, why can’t I hear him? 1st Kings 19 I had been away leading a conference on church growth in another church. We had experienced a good week but I was ready to get back home to my family. The conference closed on Friday night around 9:00 so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weeding The Garden

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    John 15’s teaching of the need to be connected to Christ

    “Weeding the Garden” John 15 Intro: What would you think of a farmer like that one in the skit? Sometimes farmers can be pretty stupid. I know I’ve done some foolish things in planting a garden. My gardens haven’t always done very well. This year I got very little out of it. Last year I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Find A Life Worth Living!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,443 views

    God wants to give you a life worth living! And you can have it.

    Find a Life Worth Living! Matthew 7:13-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 27, 2007 *So, how’s your life going? A few years ago, author Ravi Zacharias saw a bumper sticker that read: "I got out of bed for this?" (1) *Maybe that’s the way you have been feeling lately, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist