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  • Theresa Ratliff avatar

    Attitude Problem

    Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013
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    Basedon Acts 2:1-21, this sermon talks about how our attitude about the Holy Spirit affects our ability to let the Spirit work in our lives.

    I know many of you won’t want to admit it, but I bet there are passages in the Bible that you don’t particularly care for. Not because they cut too deep or because you don’t understand them, but simply because they don’t excite you. Well, I have a confession to make. When I ...read more

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    Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 2, 2012
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     | 1,790 views

    God will help you accomplish what He has given you to do.

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job September 30, 2012 A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We¡¦re scared of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

    Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012
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     | 7,408 views

    A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

    Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scripture Is Singing In Our Hymns

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
     | 4,100 views

    Our battle is to win the world not with weapons that take life but with the gift of eternal life that comes through knowing Christ.

    Scripture is singing in our hymns The opening hymn today For the Beauty of the Earth speaks to the awe inspiring beauty that we live in. Truly the earth’s beauty is just that – awe inspiring. I know that I can watch countless television shows that focus on the beauty and majesty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Touched By God To Touch Others For God

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 29, 2013
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     | 4,141 views

    The justification we receive from God motivates us to bless others.

    Touched By God to Touch Others For God Romans 5:9-11 This is now the 5th Blessing associated with Justification. “We have now received reconciliation” Reconciliation. ‒ Noun and Verb form used 13x in NT. ‒ “a change in relationship” ‒ formerly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Henry C. Jaegers avatar

    Confession,confrontation And Forgiveness The Essentials For True Happiness Series

    Contributed by Henry C. Jaegers on Aug 28, 2014
     | 6,241 views

    Helping others to enjoy the book of Leviticus

    CONFESSION,CONFRONTATION AND FORGIVENESS The Essentials for True Happiness. By Henry Jaegers “So it shall be when he becomes guilty in one of these, that he shall confess that in which he has sinned. He shall then prepare as a burnt offering according to the ordinance. So the priest shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Dykes avatar

    Csi Golgotha: Who Killed Jesus? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 10,022 views

    Why would God send His Son to die for us? The answer is simple: LOVE. You’ve heard of a crime of passion. The cross was a place of passion. But it wasn’t our passion; it was the loving passion of God who loved us enough to send His Son to die for us.

    INTRODUCTION Easter is only two weeks away. Next Sunday, NY Times bestselling author, Joel Rosenberg, will be back with us. He’ll be speaking in the Sunday morning services and at 5:30 I’ll interview about his latest book and about events in the Middle East in light of Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Priorities-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 7, 2020
     | 2,759 views

    2 of ? Haggai exhorted those returning from exile to prioritize their relationship with God. God’s people must prioritize their relationship with God. But how can they do that? A prioritized relationship with God properly assesses...

    PRIORITIES—II—Haggai 1:1-15 Attention: Teen Inmate Priorities: Two teenagers were arrested, & upon arriving at the jail facility, the officer told them they could each make one phone call. Several minutes after their phone calls, a man showed up & asked for the new prisoners by name. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Christian And Tithing Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 26, 2019
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     | 3,681 views

    Alms spoken of in this section of God’s word covers a multitude of things, but means in general “giving or an act of charity” which means anything that we give to relieve spiritual or physical needs, can be considered alms.

    The Christian and Tithing Matthew 6:1-4 Alms spoken of in this section of God’s word covers a multitude of things, but means in general “giving or an act of charity” which means anything that we give to relieve spiritual or physical needs, can be considered alms. I. The Disciple and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What Will You Do With Christ Child? Christmas!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2019
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     | 10,977 views

    This sermon looks at the motives of four different Christmas characters of why they came to Christ and what they went away with once they left. The characters are the shepherds, the soldiers, King Herod and the Magi.

    What Will You Do With The Christ Child? Mathew 1:18-2:1-12 Luke 2:4-18 12/22/2019 Let’s see what type of groups we are made up of this morning. Suppose you went to a restaurant and ordered something, but when they brought the dish to you, it was not made the way you had ordered it. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Pursuing Holiness: Embracing God’s Promises Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 753 views

    2 Corinthians 7:1 is a profound verse that calls us to live lives that reflect the holiness of God.

    Pursuing Holiness: Embracing God’s Promises 2 Corinthians 7:1 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a profound verse that calls us to live lives that reflect the holiness of God. Our key verse for this message is 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NLT): "Because we have these promises, dear friends, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    Don't Settle

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jun 10, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,626 views

    The problem with this crowd is that they are seeking Jesus for the wrong reasons. They’re ready to settle for barley loaves and sardines when Jesus came to give them eternal life. Throughout this narrative, the clear lesson is, “Look beyond the flesh.”

    INTRO Good Morning… Blah blah blah… Stuff around loving John… Reading Keller, go through it a few times a year… And it always gets better… I love looking at the interactions Jesus has with the people in John… What I love is that Jesus gives people what they need, not always what they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rebel

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
     | 5,233 views

    When wrong is right, then right is wrong. When right is wrong, then wrong is right. In other words, when our culture has confused truth to the point of calling good evil and evil good, then we are obliged to do what many would think is evil because it is

    rebel: noun or verb? rebel (n): a person who resists authority, control, or tradition; an agent of change rebel (v): to dissent from an accepted moral code or conventional behavior rebellion (n): revolt, revolution, uprising, insurgence // antonyms: complacency, compliance To the question: Am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    How To Do Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 13, 2013
     | 8,065 views

    How to do right when you’ve been done wrong (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be open before the Lord (vs 1-2) (2). Remember God’s Loving Faithfulness (vs 3) (3). Refuse to Listen to Ungodly Advice (vs 4-5) (4). Keep Your Hands Clean and Your Heart Thankful (vs 6-7) (5). Be faithful in Public worship (vs 8) (6). Patiently stand and wait for relief ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Home Truths For Christians

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 4, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,948 views

    James diagnoses some problems in the churches to which he writes and offers some home truths concerning the Christians' having the Wrong Spirit, the Wrong Friendship and the Wrong Attitude.

    HOME TRUTHS FOR CHRISTIANS The letter written by James is very direct and personal in its message - he doesn't pull his punches. Martin Luther wasn't very keen on this book - he called it "an epistle of straw" because it didn't say much about Jesus or the Cross. But that's an incorrect reading of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist