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  • John Wesley avatar

    A Call To Backsliders

    Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,891 views

    1. Presumption is one grand snare of the devil, in which many of the children of men are taken. They so presume upon the mercy of God as utterly to forget his justice. Although he has expressly declared, "Without holiness no man shall see the Lord," yet t

    "Will the Lord absent himself for ever? And will he be no more entreated? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? And is his promise come utterly to an end for evermore?" —Psalm 77:7, 8 1. Presumption is one grand snare of the devil, in which many of the children of men are taken. They so presume upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Little Things To Know About A Big God Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,690 views

    Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

    Little Things to Know About a Big God Letting God Guide You May 15, 2003 **** READ Esther 6:1-14 Show video clips… As you watched those clips, there’s one similarity between all of them. “Things aren’t what they seem to be”… 1. Here’s this cute little girl washing dishes for her Mom. Ahhhh! ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Tender Mercies

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2008
     | 5,926 views

    God does discipline His children who approach the Lord’s Table with unholy attitudes. This is does as an act of love. If we were properly evaluating ourselves, we would not be judged.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:31, 32 GOD’S TENDER MERCIES “If we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged. When we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world.” No doubt the title of the message appears strange to some people. How can discipline be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    50 Is The New 50

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,058 views

    I'm oldner than dirt but I'm determined to live for the Lord in every way as He renews me day by day.

    Life is going way too fast…I’m halfway to one hundred and am now officially “over the hill.” This year is my 25th college class reunion, Emily is graduating from college, Lydia is graduating from high school, Beth and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary this summer, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 3, 2011
     | 3,199 views

    4 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. But What exactly is the tragedy? A tragedy of unrepentance is a Lost...

    THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-IV—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why do I feel guilty when I’ve done certain things? Is there really a right & wrong? How can I know? Why don’t I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenges To/For Public Worship-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2015
     | 3,290 views

    2 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

    CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-II—John 2:12-25 DYNAMICS Of PUBLIC WORSHIP Attention: Legend of ‘FB’s BBQ & Grill’— The local Southern Baptist Church(First Baptist) needed to pay off their long-standing indebtedness. The leadership, losing their patience, decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Family Plan Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015
     | 8,095 views

    The importance of honoring the biblical family structure

    Series: Big 10 “THE FAMILY PLAN” EXODUS 20:12 OPEN Jake and Willie – at least that would probably be what we would call them today – are some of the most famous story tellers from the 19th century. I’m talking about Jacob and Wilhelm – the Brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Of Husbands And Wives

    Contributed by Ken Carlson on Jan 16, 2018
     | 9,581 views

    This sermon teaches us that our love for our spouse should always reflect Christ's love for us. In 1 Peter 3:1-7, we are shown the qualities that should characterize a Christian wife and a Christian husband.

    APPROACH SENTENCE: When it comes to being married, who do you, as a husband or as a wife, take your cues from? INTRO: For those of us who are married or ever plan on getting married, whether we realize it or not, we are constantly being blasted by so many different examples of marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Fearing Man To Fearing God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018
     | 8,640 views

    From Fearing Man to Fearing God Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us Brad Bailey – January 21, 2018

    From Fearing Man to Fearing God Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us Brad Bailey – January 21, 2018 Note: In the process of preparing to address this topic I found that what developed was an extent that would be better served as the basis for a 2 to 4 message series. Therefore, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is The Gospel Of Christ Offensive?

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,266 views

    Why is the Gospel of Christ Offensive?

    Our Lord Christ said in Luke 7:23: “…blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” JC Ryle wrote, “There is a common, worldly kind of Christianity in this day, which many have, and think they have enough; a cheap Christianity which offends nobody, and requires no ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Secret Of Contentment In God's Service

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2014
     | 8,121 views

    Elusive as a will 'o the wisp, contentment is the heritage of God's people. Paul provides practical instruction for believers to find contentment in their service to Christ.

    “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To Change Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2012
     | 5,463 views

    The "Secret to Change" through 1) The Perplexity of the Crowd (Acts 3:12-13), 2) The Person of Christ (Acts 3:14-17), and 3) The Power of Christ (Acts 3:18-19).

    For several years of government contracts, many civil servants, including teachers, have been able to bank unused sick days for cash payments after several years of service. In Ontario, leading up to this labour day, the provincial government has endeavered to pass legislation to change this ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Show His Image Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012
     | 6,811 views

    Our text teaches us three ways we are to show others the image of Jesus.

    Opening video illustration: From the movie Amistad. In the scene two slave prisoners are in the jail cell and looking through the Bible and seeing the image of Jesus. The one slave is pointing out Jesus to the other one. Series: Imitators Summary of first two messages: Sermon1: Reflect His Image! 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Know If Your Drifting - If So - Return To Your First Love! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,334 views

    The church is being called on by the Holy Spirit to return to its first love! That first love is the Lord Jesus and it requires a change of direction on our part as Christians need to return to Him. Put Him in 1st place in their busy lives.

    Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? The expression, "what the Spirit says to the churches" occurs in each of the seven letters to the particular churches in the book of Revelation. In these letters, Christ reminds these churches that he sees what is going on in their churches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Duped Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,448 views

    A study of chapter 2 verses 23 through 28

    Mark 2: 23 – 28 Duped 23 Now it happened that He went through the grainfields on the Sabbath; and as they went His disciples began to pluck the heads of grain. 24 And the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why do they do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?”25 But He said to them, “Have you never read ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel