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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Danger Of Easy Believism

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022
     | 1,540 views

    A salesman was telling some folks he got a job as a salesman.

    They provided him with a kit where he could go into people’s homes with products and show them some of the products this company sold. Basically this is what the Lord Jesus has done. He has given us the gospel of Christ to take into the homes of people and show them what the Lord can do for them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turn My Eyes

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 8, 2025
     | 77 views

    Revival begins when the eyes turn from vanity to the Word, restoring focus, holiness, and joy through Christ’s living presence.

    Introduction — When the Heart Goes Blind Revival rarely begins with thunder. Sometimes it begins with the smallest motion of the eyes. “Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me according to Your word.” (Psalm 119 : 37) That’s not the cry of a nation in trouble. It’s the sigh of one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Smyrna

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    The message to the Church at Smyrna 4 Commendations

    Rev. 2:8-11 The church was commended for 4 things 1. They stood strong under terrible tribulation (thlipsin) = crushing affliction -They were faithful to Christ despite all the ridicule, mockery, abuse, cursing, loss of property, possible imprisonment and martyrdom. -Ways of martyrdom o Prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Response To Our Stubborn Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019
     | 3,145 views

    The destruction of the Temple highlights Israel's disobedience. What can we learn from that?

    WHAT IS THIS PROPHECY ABOUT? The destruction of the temple in 70 A.D. - Zechariah 11:1-17. - Verses 1-3 tell us that the destruction is coming. PIECES OF THE PROPHECY: 1. Selfish shepherds. - Zechariah 11:4-5. - Matthew 23:4-7; John 11:48. - Zechariah speaks here as though he is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Lies We Believe About Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,965 views

    A look at some lies we believe about ourselves.

    Week 3: Lies We Believe About Ourselves 1. Video of a mother who learned to love. a. Last week we covered “Lies we believe about God.” b. If we believe things about God that aren’t true, we will believe things about everything else that aren’t true. Your building is only as good as the foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    True Shepherds & False Shepherds - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,974 views

    The reason for the broken covenant symbolically depicted in the Zechariah breaking the staff of grace is now more fully described. It becomes painfully clear that not only did they reject the Son of God but they mocked the character and glory of God incar

    Zechariah 11: 11-17 TRUE SHEPHERDS AND FALSE SHEPHERDS - PART II [Matthew 27: 1-10] God gave His Shepherd two staffs, one called Favor (or grace) and the other Union. The Messiah spoke compassionately to them and opposed the false shepherds. He wanted to unite them in the Father and pour His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty Cisterns

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,167 views

    You may be sitting here fully understanding that you could be going down the wrong road. You have seen warning signs that your life may not be pleasing to God. And you want this to change.

    Three Warnings of Empty Cisterns Jeremiah 2:4-13 All Scripture Marked NLT: Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Holy Bible : New Living Translation. "Text edition"--Spine. (2nd ed.). Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. All Scripture Marked “The Message”: Peterson, E. H. (2002). The Message : The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Damaged Good

    Contributed by Rev Bein Clayborn on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,216 views

    God can take something people say is damaged and us to glorify his kingdom...

    “Damaged Goods” 1 Samuel 1:1-5, 10-11, & 19 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,731 views

    Many of us love the Lord but we are not fully appropriating the riches we have in our fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "Those who worship God must worship Him in Spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) Worshiping in the Spirit requires the empowerin

    Symbols Describing the Power of the Spirit - Adapted from Dr. C.I. Schofield’s notes Many of us love the Lord but we are not fully appropriating the riches we have in our fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "Those who worship God must worship Him in Spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is Not Afraid To Touch Our Scars

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 13,177 views

    This leper’s scars ran far deeper than his debilitating disease. Jesus is more than just thehealer of the surface problem, but can bring healing to emotional and spiritual scars as well.

    “JESUS ISN’T AFRAID TO TOUCH OUR SCARS” Mark 1:40-45 INTRO: 1.There’s not only a message in the fact that Jesus healed - there is’ also a multitude of messages in how He heals. a.Each individual was handled differently. Why? (Not mechanical methods) b.The way He met their need is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Discipleship Ii: Four Basic Habits Of A Disciple” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,782 views

    Four habits that must be developed to grow spiritually.

    1. The habit of time with God’s Word (John 8:31-32). This will provide you with perspective. In a spiritual sense, it means seeing life from God’s point of view. In the Bible, the words understanding, wisdom, and discernment all have to do with perspective. The opposite of perspective is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Power Through Memorization

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    The Why & How to Memorization

    Power Through Memorization Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the famous 19th-century poet and artist, was once approached by an elderlyman. The old fellow had some sketches and drawings that he wanted Rossetti to look at and tell him if they were any good, or if they at least showed potential talent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Walter Pankow avatar

    Who Is He That Overcometh The World?

    Contributed by Walter Pankow on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,112 views

    A sermon on overcoming the world and the importance of baptism.

    1 John 5:4-10a. October, 1927. Vol. 1. Page 47. Shortly before our Lord departed this earth, He said to His disciples: “In the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” A little child sometimes takes courage to cross a seemingly dangerous place by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Greene avatar

    Learning To See That We May Follow

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,341 views

    The Greek word for “roadside, road and ‘way’” are the same word. Bartimaeus ask for and received his sight. Upon seeing clearly, he got up and followed [Jesus] along the road… along the “way.”

    “What do you want me to do for you?” If Jesus were to come through the doors of this sanctuary this morning, walk up the center isle then suddenly pause, then turn to you and ask that question….how would you respond? Think about that question for just a moment. “What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Can I Get Some Love?

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,899 views

    Sermon dealing with loving God and loving others.

    Can I get some Love? 1 Corinthians 13 Intro: What did Paul mean when he spoke of Love? 1: Love a) tender affection for someone or something b) what about God’s love for us c) 1 John 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other