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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    The Chief Shepherd Protects His Flock

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,519 views

    Four seconds remain on the clock. The coach calls a timeout. The players hustle over...

    Four seconds remain on the clock. The coach calls a timeout. The players hustle over. They’re down one point but will get to inbound the ball at halfcourt. They listen intently as the coach draws up a play that if executed correctly, will win the game and the championship. Have you ever wished you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Shall We Sin That Grace Might Abound?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 13, 2020
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     | 4,818 views

    Can we add to the grace we have already received?

    Should We Sin that Grace Might Abound? Romans 6:1-11 The problem of sin in the Christian life has been the source of much unrest of soul. We realize from the beginning of the 5th chapter of Romans that the believer “is” at peace with the Lord Jesus Christ. We look at our sins and failures and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unstoppable - True Authentic Worship Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018
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     | 10,339 views

    The 10th message in a series on the book of Acts

    Unstoppable – Worship in the Spirit 11/19/17 Acts 16:16-34 Sunday AM There’s much confusion today about worship. Should we sing w/ the lights on or off? Do we sing w/ a choir/orchestra or w/ a band? Do we sing hymns or contemporary songs? But what if worship had nothing to do w/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wheat And Tares Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 25, 2019
     | 9,558 views

    In ancient Mediterranean world feuding marked the social landscape of the first-century. Being born into a family, a person inherited a set of friends and enemies. The scenario of continued/mutual presence of weeds/wheat left alone until harvest-time mentions the man’s enemy without explanation.

    The Wheat and Tares Matthew 13:24-30 What can we learn from this Parable/Story of Jesus? We must be Perceptive vv.24-28 We have an enemy: Satan His one goal is to oppose God, the people of God and the things of God with all his might. He is powerful Jude 9; James 4:7 He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Start Snitching

    Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 26, 2013
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     | 9,646 views

    It is the responsibility of the church community and individual believers to help oppressed people from their violent oppressors. If you can’t do anything else to help; Start Snitching!

    Start Snitching Ezekiel 33:6 Elder Clarence Weaver Text "But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet, and the people are not warned, and a sword comes and takes a person from them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood I will require from the watchman's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Possession, Oppression, And Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 22, 2025
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    God's power and grace are sufficient to guard our lives as Christians from oppression and deliver anyone from demonic possession.

    Second Sunday after Pentecost June 22, 2025 Luke 8:26-39 Possession, Oppression, and Grace The Rev. M. Anthony Seel Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Best known for his best seller, The Road Less Traveled, psychiatrist M. Scott Peck also wrote People of the Lie. In this second book, Peck wrote about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Joy Of Persecution? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,336 views

    Paul said that he hoped that he might share in Jesus' suffering. Seriously? Why would he want that?

    An extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was made comfortable in the reclining dental chair a numbing agent was injected around the tooth, and then the dentist left the room for a few minutes while the medication took hold. When the dentist returned, the patient was standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Galatians Part 6: "Watch Your Step!"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 12, 2005
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     | 5,466 views

    Watch your step and make sure that you are not deceived by the sinful nature. Remember to be careful not to burn yourself out doing the good for the Kingdom of God. Then we need to remember that being a new creation is what this life is all about.

    Galatians Part 6 – “Watch your Step!” On the lighter side this morning: Opening Illustration: A Synagogue’s Custom A young scholar from New York was invited to become Rabbi in a small old community in Chicago. On his very first Shabbat, a hot debate erupted as to whether one should or should not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ordinance Of Headship And Submission

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 14,245 views

    Success or failure in husband/wife, parent/child, pastor/congregation, relationships depend on the observance of this ordinance.

    The Ordinance of Headship and Submission Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 The meaning of “Ordinance” "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you." 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Homework For Husbands Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,933 views

    Howard Hendricks said, “If your faith doesn’t work at home, it doesn’t work."

    Hey big guy, practice what you preach. Walk the walk, don’t just talk the talk. Three Reasons to believe that computers are female: 1. Even your smallest mistakes are stored in long-term memory for later retrieval. 2. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Petite, Powerful And Perverse Tongue Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Dec 6, 2008
     | 6,312 views

    The tongue is a small part of the body, but can cause more destruction than any other part of the body when it is out of control

    THE PETITE, POWERFUL AND PERVERSE TONGUE James 3:1-12 I would like everyone to do something I’ve never asked you to do again. Stick out your tongue. And keep it out. Not very pretty is it? A small part of your body. But just think of what you could not do if you didn’t have a tongue. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Avoiding The Mistakes Of Parenting (Part 2 - Discipline) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,651 views

    One of the biggest mistakes parents can make is not properly disciplining their children. In this lesson we look at the tragic examples of some biblical characters who did not discipline their children. The sermon ends with some suggestions for proper d

    Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all our dads. 1. Let me start with a little Father’s Day humor. 2. One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” B. I have a Top 10 List for you: Top Ten Things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Treating Parents Right Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,469 views

    4 of 6 messages on building a Godly home. This message examines what it means to obey the fifth commandment from the vantage point of an adult.

    HomeBuilders Treating Parents Right June 3, 2007 The Fifth Commandment Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20;12 I read somewhere recently that the 10 Commandments are really God’s 10 principles for preventing pain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Helps For The Hazards Of Freedom Or I’m Free…help! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,148 views

    While grace sets us free, it carries a lot of hazards. Here are some helps with those hazards

    Some dogs chase cars. Have you ever wondered what would happen if a dog ever caught one? What would he do with it? -This sort of thing actually happened. Imagine, if you will, that you’re a racing greyhound. You have spent your entire life being trained to chase an electric bunny that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Imagine-Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 15, 2018
     | 4,875 views

    Note: This sermon is inspired and provided by "City On A Hill" which owns the rights to the movie, "I Can Only Imagine". Much of the sermon structure is theirs, and it's been edited toward my personal preaching style as well as the personal illustrations

    IMAGINE Forgiveness LUKE 15:11-24 WEEK 2 As Christian’s, forgiveness is a topic that we often talk about, but struggle living out. Jesus knew that forgiveness was not easy. -He lived his adult life in a place where a lake was the dividing line between two people groups who deeply hated each ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God