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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Gift Of A New Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2016
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,409 views

    God has promised to give us a "new heart".But why not fix the old heart.... and what would a baby born in a manger have to do with this gift?

    OPEN: A 4 year old girl was brought to the ER with a severe cough. But as little girls sometimes do… she talked and talked and talked which made it difficult for the nurse to listen to the sounds in her lung. Finally, the nurse said, "Shhh, I have to see if Barney is in there." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Writing Off The Future

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2014
     | 6,085 views

    Teaching Christian values without bringing our children to faith in the Risen Son of God, condemns them to eternal death. The Pharisees stand as a beacon warning Christians not to succumb to the lure of presenting Christian values.

    “Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    Faith Introduction Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,526 views

    The more I study about faith, the more I come to realize that faith has more to do with our commitment to Jesus Christ than our ability to just believe hard enough.

    Faith Introduction Matthew 13:58 - And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.1 In the Gospels, the word faith is mentioned 40 times. 17 of those times, something happens as a result of someone’s faith. 12 more time Jesus refers to a lack of faith. As we think of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Religious Exhibitionism Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 14, 2018
     | 6,022 views

    Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship.

    Prelude How should we give in public? How should we pray in public? How should we fast in public? Purpose: Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship. Plan: Let’s look Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 and Jesus’ discussion of public religious duties. Matthew 6:1-4 Public Giving Jesus said to let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Cause For Commendation Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 31,080 views

    Expository sermon dealing with Paul’s commendation to these Christians for their (1)Service for the Lord (2)Receptivity to the Lord (3)Evangelistic Influence. Movie clip from "About Schmidt" as a contrast to these believers

    Cause for Commendation 1Thessalonians 1:1-10[1] 10-10-04 Intro If God were writing a letter to us this morning, what do you think He would say? What would He commend and what would He correct? In the first few chapters of Revelation Jesus is walking among the candlesticks. His eyes are as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A New Year's Blessing

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,275 views

    God blesses by giving 1) His Proclamation (Num. 6:22-23), 2) His Presence (Num. 6:24-25) and 3) His Peace (Num. 6:26-27)

    Year’s end is a period of reflection and expectation. It is a time where people reflect on the events over the past year and look forward in expectation to what is to come. If we come to the opinion that our experience over this year is due to human work, good or bad luck, then there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Death Of A Saint Is Precious! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2024
     | 1,246 views

    We usually don't put death and precious together, but the Lord does for his saints!

    Sermon Precious! Thesis: God looks at the death of a saint as precious and as beautiful as a Masterpiece of Art – Yes, God looks at the death of a saint as precious something foreign to most people’s eyes! Scripture text: Psalm 116:1-19: 1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Ready For Anything (Part 1: Spiritual Warfare) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,722 views

    Christians must stay alert and vigilant. This exposition of Ephesians 6:10-18 calls believers to guard against the strategies of Satan and be prepared for the next good work God wants to do through them.

    Intro Are you ready? Are you ready for anything? An important theme in Scripture is readiness. Second Timothy 2:21 talks about being “prepared for every good work.”i Sometimes God opens a door for a person, but the person is not prepared to go though that open door. He is therefore not able to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Week Three Bible Study And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023
     | 1,126 views

    The way you and God talk to each other.

    BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER I. INTRODUCTION Everyone raised in church has repeatedly heard about Bible study and prayer. Sadly, repetition is required because we tend to forget to do them even if we have been Christians for thirty years. If you are a new convert, please listen closely to this lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Fanning The Flames

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 12, 2023
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     | 3,616 views

    In the face of great heresy Paul knew Timothy was tiring out so despite his own bleak circumstances Paul wrote the words of encouragement that his son desperately needed to hear to fan the flames of his dedication to the Lord!

    Fanning into the Flame 2 Timothy 1 :1-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 From the dark, dreary, cold underground chamber in Rome’s Mamertine prison apostle Paul puts to pen what would be his very last communication with the outside world. Though he had been in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Sufficiency Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2014
     | 5,405 views

    1)Doctrinal Perceptiveness through the Word (2 Peter 3:15b–17), 2) Spiritual Progress in the Word (2 Peter 3:18a), and 3) Continual Praise in the Word (2 Peter 3:18b)

    We’ve all just gone through a traumatic event: time change. We can look forward to enjoying light for longer in the day and the prospect of spring. For all of us, this time change is difficult for we lost an hour of sleep. Those who examine the effects of sleep note the increased accidents on ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Symbols Of The Holy Spirit Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,998 views

    We need the Holy Spirit within us today so that we can be powerful witnesses for the Kingdom of Heaven. To understand more of who the Holy Spirit is today we will look at three biblical symbols of the Holy Spirit --- fire, water and wind.

    Series: Holy Spirit Rises Opening video illustration: Jim Cymbala Session 4 intro – The Holy Spirit as Water, Wind and Fire. The clip talks about the Brooklyn Bridge and what it symbolizes to New York. Sermon: Symbols of the Holy Spirit – fire, wind and water Visuals on table: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Our Sovereign Lord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,702 views

    In Colossians 1:15–19, Paul reveals our Lord’s true identity by viewing Him in relation to three things: 1) The Father (Colossians 1:15), 2) The Universe (Colossians 1:16-17), and 3) The Church (Colossians 1:18-19).

    Colossians 1:15–19 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Iv) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 4, 2021
     | 4,580 views

    This sermon identifies and discusses major STRENGTHS of the PRE-TRIBULATION position in eschatology. The series pursues the question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period. Rather than providing a quick answer the process digs into Scripture.

    We are in a study of end-time prophecy trying to answer one question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? We are now examining the three prominent answers given to the question by futurists: (1) The Pre-tribulation position is that Christians will be raptured before the seven-year ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • John Hamby avatar

    A Fresh Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 37,033 views

    How God changed Abram

    A Study of the Life of Abraham A Fresh Encounter With God Gen 17:1-8 In this passage there is a definite challenge to Abram to move to a new level of trust and faith. At a time when Abram may have thought that his best years are behind him, God asks him to move up. This call to move higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist