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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Cynical Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2019
     | 3,512 views

    Gideon, as a valiant general, was pursuing the remaining Midianites, and bravely following up on his first blow which brought a very great slaughter to the enemy: dead were 120,000 men.

    Chapter 28 The Cynical [Judges 8.5-8.9] Scripture 5Then he said to the men of Succoth, “Please give loaves of bread to the people who follow me, for they are exhausted, and I am pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.” 6And the leaders of Succoth said, “Are the hands of Zebah and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Large-Satisfied Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,214 views

    True satisfaction in life comes from recognizing our need for God

    Living Large-Satisfied Gary A. Shockley, Lead Pastor Cornerstone Church September 9, 2001 This morning we launch a new message series I’m calling, “Living Large” based on a passage from the gospel of Matthew commonly referred to as the Beatitudes in chapter five. “Living Large” is one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Path Of Christian Character Development Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 17,140 views

    How does one go about developing Christian character?

    In my office, I have a poem by Edgar A. Guest, about the roads we take in life. The easy roads are crowded and the level roads are jammed; The pleasant little rivers with the drifting folks are crammed. But off yonder, where it’s rocky, where you get a better view, You will find the ranks are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Glimpse Of The Glorified Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,448 views

    His eyes: Penetrating. His feet: Pursuing. His voice: Powerful. His glory: Praiseworthy. The LAMB is now the LION! Link included to entire series in formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint formats.

    A GLIMPSE OF THE GLORIFIED CHRIST, PT. 2 REV. 1:4-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GlimpseGlorifiedChristPartTwo.html Last week we began our glimpse and we saw Christ the Human, the High Priest (making Intercession/Intervention/Inspection), and Christ the Holy One. (pouring in the oil/trimming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Safest Place On Earth Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,961 views

    bearing one another’s burdens... the early church was united, generous, and powerful witnesses

    The Safest Place On Earth Experiencing Biblical Community: Acts 4:23-35 Intro: For the last several weeks I’ve been talking about our need for community – for a place to love as Jesus loved, and to be loved for who we are. I’ve shared that I’ve been feeling lonely, like there is no one outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 7,588 views

    A 4 part series looking at Jesus' final prayer with the disciples in John 17. Part 2 of 4

    Believing in Jesus March 10, 2013 John 17:6-10 Last week we began looking at the real Lord’s Prayer. It’s Jesus’ prayer on the night He was arrested. It’s found in John 17 and we looked at the first 5 verses, Jesus’ prayer to the God, the Father. During that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joyride -Pt. 3 - Location, Location, Location Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 17, 2013
     | 7,253 views

    We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting.Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

    Joyride - Pt. 3 - Location, Location, Location I. Introduction Corkscrew turns. Neck snapping changes of direction. Lunch losing lurches. For many of us that is not the description of an amusement ride that is the description of our life. We have been talking about how Jesus boards the ride of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Automatic Door Openers

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,440 views

    For deacon ordination: God has provided the wide door through which all may come, but also the narrow gate that calls for discipline and setting boundaries.

    We seem to be fast coming to the place where we will scarcely have to deal with people at all. We can just deal with computer-driven machines to get what we want. I frankly cannot remember when I have dealt with a bank teller. I just roll up to an Automatic Teller Machine, punch in a few numbers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compelled To Continue

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 5, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,670 views

    Have you ever felt as if your efforts were in vain, and questioned if you were making a difference? We find ourselves questioning God, and tempted to abandon the work. We are not the first to feel this way. God is able to provide the strength we need.

    Compelled to Continue Jeremiah 20:9 The life and ministry of Jeremiah was interesting to say the least. He is commonly known as the “Weeping Prophet,” and for good reason. His ministry spanned forty years in Judah, leading up to their captivity at the hands of the Babylonians. During his faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Does It Belong To? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 9, 2018
     | 9,001 views

    Who does everything belong to, and why does it matter?

    INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " What is one area in life that we tend to stress over maybe more than any other. We stress about it when we are young there does not seem to be enough, and when we get older, we begin to stress about running out of what we have, or put another way, do we have enough stored ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 17, 2020
     | 9,037 views

    If we keep walking past “obvious unseen” people, and we keep doing “obvious unseen” actions, and we keep treating Scripture as an “obvious unseen” we will join the rich man.

    Message Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus Let’s turn in the Scriptures to Luke 16:19-31 Read With this parable fresh in our minds let’s start with some very important statements. The rich man is not in hell just because he is rich. The poor man is not at Abraham’s side just because he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vessels Of Honor

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 5, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 53,718 views

    Paul spoke of various vessels within a great house. We are all vessels, belonging to the Master. Each vessel is different, and yet each has potential and is expected to be of use. We are either a vessel of honor or dishonor.

    Vessels of Honor 2 Timothy 2: 19-23 Much like the Lord, Paul was a master of using ordinary illustrations to reveal significant truth. Our text today is yet another example of Paul’s unique and memorable imagery. Knowing the need for committed service, along with the struggle to remain pure and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Know Him? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
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     | 2,016 views

    Explores the importance of knowing Christ deeply, remaining devoted in our faith, and persevering in our spiritual journey towards God's promised prize.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day to gather together in the presence of the Lord, to worship, to pray, and to open our hearts to the transformative power of His Word. Today, we're going to open our Bibles to the book of Philippians, chapter three, verses ten through ...read more

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    Send Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,645 views

    Explores how Christians can respond to God's call to be His representatives, echoing Isaiah's willingness to say, "Here am I. Send me!"

    Welcome, beloved family, to another day of worship, a day set aside to bask in the glory of our Lord, a day to seek His wisdom, and a day to grow in our understanding of His divine Word. We gather here not by accident, but by divine appointment, each one of us chosen, called, and cherished by our ...read more

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    "keep Sowing" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 5, 2024
     | 1,490 views

    Based on Luke 8:4-15 - Challenges hearers to consider the condition of the soil of their hearts.

    “KEEP SOWING” Luke 8:4-15 FBCF – 2/4-24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Monticello Bapt Church – built FLC in 2005. Great facility! Used it in so many ways to impact our community w/ the Gospel. - New SS rooms – New Youth room w/ a café & game room - Commercial kitchen - Gym w/ walking track around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist