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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Cursing & Cussin'" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    First sermon in a series of the use and abuse of the tongue.

    Communicating with words is one of the distinguishing marks of human existence. It makes possible the clearest level of understanding, the con¬serving and transmission of knowledge from the past, and the sharing of information from one intelligent being to another. Like so many aspects of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Idle Words" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,247 views

    Third sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By Grace Is Not Freedom To Sin Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,415 views

    The doctrine of grace is not to abused by living a life of sin

    Our study of Romans takes us to the opening of the sixth chapter. From Romans 3:21 through the end of chapter five, we have been studying the doctrine of justification by faith. Now Paul moves to inform the Roman believers, and all other believers of the next step in the Christian life. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Charismatic Chaos (A Return To Babel) Series

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,579 views

    The abuse of the Spiritual Gifts / Restoring unity and order in the church.

    1 Corinthians chapter number 14 starts out with these words Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him. The title of this mornings message is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Power Is Abused: God Still Defends The Righteous Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 447 views

    1 Kings 21 is a powerful reminder that no abuse of power escapes the eyes of God. Ahab may have taken Naboth’s vineyard, but he couldn’t take it without consequence.

    WHEN POWER IS ABUSED: GOD STILL DEFENDS THE RIGHTEOUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 21:1-29 Supporting Texts: Micah 6:8; Isaiah 5:20-23; Proverbs 6:16-19; Psalm 94:20-23; Luke 12:15 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 21 records one of the darkest moments in King Ahab’s reign—the unjust seizure ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Too Much Of A Good Thing

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,458 views

    A sermon about the abuse of Christian liberty and the call to serious discipleship.

    SERMON TITLE: To Much of a Good Thing! TEXT: Luke 14:25-35 What is your favorite type of restaurant? Do you like to dine in those eateries that serve particular varieties of ethnic foods—like Indian, Chinese, or Hispanic? Do you like steak houses that specialize in serving finest cuts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Liberty In Christ

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 13, 2017
     | 7,694 views

    We must not abuse the freedom we have in Jesus Christ.

    Liberty in Christ September 10, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not abuse the freedom we have in Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Key Passage: But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake Up Call

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,004 views

    Alcoholism, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, school violence, homosexuality, abortion, child abuse, pornography, rape, robbery and murder pervade our nation. What’s wrong with this picture?

    By: Donna J. Kazenske I have felt a new stirring in my heart the last few weeks regarding the spiritual condition of the body of Christ. I am concerned that there are more Christians sleeping (spiritually) than praying. I have watched the United States of America slowly deteriorate over the last ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lessons From Our Marriage Vows

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,130 views

    Marriage is both civil and religious. We must recognize the Laws of Virginia so the minister says, “By the power invested in me by the State of Virginia.” We must also recognize God, “I pronounce you are husband and wife, in the name of the Father, the

    INTRODUCTION 1. Marriage is both civil and religious. We must recognize the Laws of Virginia so the minister says, “By the power invested in me by the State of Virginia.” We must also recognize God, “I pronounce you are husband and wife, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amos - 6 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,659 views

    More causes for the coming judgment.

    Dakota Community Church May 16, 2010 Amos 6 This morning I want to start wrapping up our study of the book of Amos by looking at a few more causes for the coming judgment, then the announcements of exile, the visions and the hopeful conclusion. Further Causes of Judgment Amos demonstrates that ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Fatal Attraction Series

    Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,074 views

    The third of six messages from Jeremiah on the wages of sexual sin. This sermon focuses on the temptation, shame, guilt and addictive nature of sexual sin.

    A. If you have your Bible, please turn to Jeremiah 2. We are spending some time looking together at the book of Jeremiah in the OT and we are discovering that this book is incredibly relevant to our lives today. 1. One of the first topics God addresses in the first few chapters is sexuality. Talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Let's Quit With The Excuses, Shall We?

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 8, 2013
     | 4,894 views

    How is it that we, the Body of Christ, ignore fulfilling in the lives of those sitting in our pews His self-identified mission as described in Isaiah 61:1-3 and Luke 4:18-21?

    I’m tired...so very tired. Not tired of body, but tired in soul. There is something troubling my heart that I have to speak today, something I have to get out in front of those who call themselves “the Redeemed”. I will be brief, but I will be clear. The words of Isaiah 61:1-3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Richard avatar

    Work Of Thy Hands

    Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 30, 2020
     | 4,960 views

    Work exists before man. The creation of man and other things were the handiwork of God and they were good. What a pity! Today’s man has a wrong perception about work for the sake of instant reward, personal gain or interest.

    I. In general term, work is an activity, task, duty, responsibility or assignment. When something is created, done or made, work is said to have taken place (Genesis 1:11, Genesis 1:21, Genesis 1:25-27). Work is done to achieve a particular outcome or result which oftentimes is either positive or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David McClain avatar

    They May Not Break Bones But Words Can Still Hurt. Series

    Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 23, 2018
     | 7,944 views

    Taming the tongue is vital to healthy communication in marriage.

    OPENING SENTENCE: I was surprised when I heard some time ago that scholar Ruth Tucker was divorcing her husband for domestic violence. INTRODUCTION: Most of you probably don’t know who Ruth Tucker is. She was a Ph.D. missions’ professor at Trinity Evangelical Seminary and is considered by many to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Unfortunate, The Hothead, And The Believer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 1, 2014
     | 4,770 views

    As representatives of our Lord and Savior, we want to reflect the ethical behavior that should characterize God’s people. Today we will look at two ethics we need to embrace.

    The Unfortunate, the Hothead, and the Believer (Proverbs 22:22-25) 1. A rabbinic story tells about a group of people traveling in a boat. One passenger takes out a drill and begins drilling a hole under his seat. The other passengers, quite understandably, complain that this action may cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible