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  • Steve Malone avatar

    His Passion For The Hurting

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    In this message we will see that Christ’s passion for the hurting was natural, was needed and was near. (The Passion Of The Christ - pt 2)

    His Passion For The Hurting The Passion Of The Christ – part 2 In a chapter in his book, Just Like Jesus, called “The Touch of God,” Max Lucado writes; the story behind a man that we meet in the Gospels. For 5 years no one touched me. No one. Not one person. Not my wife. Not my child. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Blessings - Ephesians 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,969 views

    Paul reminds us that we are blessed spiritually if we are part of the faithful.

    “Spiritual Blessings” – Ephesians Chapter 1 On the lighter side of life: A Christian Puppy A Baptist couple decide that they want to get a dog. As they are walking down the street in town, they notice that a sign in the pet shop is advertising "Christian Puppies." Their interest piqued, they go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Saint Abraham" Romans Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 5, 2007
     | 3,048 views

    Saint Abraham had Resurrection Faith because he believed even when there seemed to be no hope of becoming the father of many nations. His faith in the Lord opened the door for God to raise a dead womb and to birth a new nation in his wife Sarah.

    “Saint Abraham” Romans pt 6 (He had resurrection faith!) Opening Illustration: “What Does Easter mean to you?” Blue Fish TV “Easter” DVD Introduction: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Good Is Enemy Of The Best

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2014
     | 7,366 views

    Choosing what is best is often counter-intuitive. Christians are responsible to choose what is best.

    “Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he said. But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Can If He Will Series

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Dec 30, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 33,125 views

    A man with a withered hand makes an appeal to the soveriegnty of God, aware that Christ's ability is not handcuffed by His impotence, but subordinate to His will alone.

    The last story in the gospel of Mark, prior to this story, we discover that there was hell and havoc in the house of Peter. Jesus has come into the house of Peter and He has healed the mother-in-law of Peter and she got up and served the people. And persons began to bring persons who were sick and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Advantage Of A Godly Home Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,455 views

    Children raised in a godly environment are advantaged in learning of Christ the Lord.

    “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” [1] The way of salvation is taught by godly people; but the Spirit of God must make the dead individual alive in Christ. We cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Ensuring A Future For The Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 20, 2015
     | 5,066 views

    Examining the responsibility to seek out and prepare faithful men who will advance the Faith in days to come.

    “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” [1] Apostolic succession ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    A Vision Beyond Jerusalem

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2015
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,988 views

    This sermon establishes the church must look beyond its doors, city, and state. It has to extend its vision and mission to fulfill the Great Commission. This lesson also discusses the expansion of the gospel of Christ beyond Jerusalem into the Gentile nations by men of color.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Commission of Barnabas 2. The Consolation of Barnabas 3. The Character of Barnabas 1Introductory Remarks. 1. After the conversion of Cornelius and the persecution that arose due to Stephen's Stoning, the gospel reached other cities beyond Jerusalem. Men traveled as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Disposition For Position-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 8, 2014
     | 4,224 views

    1 of 2. Jesus characterized the disposition needed for holding position & power in Jesus’ disciples. But what is the proper disposition? Position & power in Jesus’ disciples is tied to our...

    The DISPOSITION For POSITION-I—Mark 10:35-45 Attention: A Better Solution When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in 0 gravity. To combat this problem, NASA scientists spent a decade & billions of dollars developing a pen that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Declared To Be The Son Of God In Power

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2014
     | 4,317 views

    The resurrection of Jesus assures the believer that He is the Son of God in power. The message explores what this means for us as followers of the Risen Christ.

    “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be the Son of God in power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Characteristics Of Healthy Churches (1 Peter 5:1-5) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,067 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 5:1-5

    Characteristics of Healthy Churches To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Drawn To Jesus-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2014
     | 3,876 views

    2 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

    DRAWN TO JESUS—II—John 1:35-51 John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to follow Jesus as Messiah/Christ. What draws/attracts disciples to Jesus Christ? Why are disciples drawn/attracted to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Ketterling avatar

    Shadrach, Meshach, And Abednego Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jun 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,240 views

    Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

    Fire Part 3, Fiery Furnace by Pastor Rob Ketterling. All right, today we continue our fire series with a classic; Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the fiery furnace. And earlier this week on Twitter I called it The Three Amigos and the Fuego Furnace. But you, know, hey, just having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Fighting Fundamentalist Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,424 views

    Labels are applied easily--some are undeserved, and some should be embraced. If we stand with Christ and His Word, we can anticipate vilification. Paul obviously expected elders to stand firming on some truths.

    “Teach and urge these things. If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Share Of The Crops Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 14, 2015
     | 6,612 views

    Rewards come only after we work. The Apostle is encouraging those who are called by the Name of the Son of God to work diligently.

    “It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops.” [1] Paul has presented a variety of images to illustrate the strong spiritual life expected of those who will follow the Master. As we saw in a previous message, the emphasis in these verbal pictures the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist