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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Second Time Around-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,940 views

    2 of 2. Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. But what can be achieved thru a second chance? Extensions are granted to wayward servant’s for...

    THE SECOND TIME AROUND—Part II—Jonah 3:1-10 Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. What can be achieved thru a second chance? 5 reasons God grants extensions to wayward servants are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faith That Still Speaks Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 26, 2025
     | 174 views

    This sermon contrasts Abel's faith-based worship with Cain's self-reliant religion, demonstrating how a life of true faith earns God's approval and creates an eternal legacy that still speaks of righteousness today.

    Introduction: The World's First Worship Service I want you to travel back with me in your imagination to the dawn of human history. The gates of Eden are closed, guarded by an angel with a flaming sword. The world is brand new, yet already stained by sin. Adam and Eve, our first parents, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 33,757 views

    James asked his readers, “What is your life?” to emphasize the brevity of life and the urgent need for the guidance and help of God if we are to make our lives meaningful and productive for God.

    What Is Your Life James 4:14 Introduction Starting in 1955 there was a game show on television called This Is Your Life. Celebrity subjects were ambushed during their ordinary daily routines and brought into the studio to have a spotlight shined on their past. I think it is safe to say that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,325 views

    This message discusses believing without seeing.

    Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31 Message: “Believing” Text: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). Would you agree that it is rather easy to believe an event happened if you actually observed it through your very own eyes? For example, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Whom Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 20, 2010
     | 7,512 views

    Making a right choice as to whom we believe will determine our eternal destiny.

    Text: “How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?” (John 5:44) Do you believe everything you read, everything you see, or everything someone tells you? By the same token, does everything you write, everything you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    From Creation To Adoption

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,967 views

    This sermon surveys a biblical theology of God’s love from creation to redemption.

    Sermon for Suites by the Lake – February 21, 2009 “From Creation to Adoption” We’ve just heard a few snippets of the creation story from the book of Genesis. I’ve titled this message “From Creation to Adoption” because in a short period of time, I hope that we will journey through the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Masterpiece

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,908 views

    You are God’s Masterpiece in Christ Jesus. This message is especially for any Christian trying to measure up and gain God’s favor rather than living in the approval that is his already in Christ.

    God’s Masterpiece Eph. 2:1-10 5-24-09 Intro This morning I want to speak with you about God’s Masterpiece. You may be surprise what it is. We take our text from Ephesians 2:1-10. I am reading from the N.L. Translation. Look at the amazing statement about you in verse 10, “...we are God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Lot At Stake Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,742 views

    Biblical truth is easily misunderstood, especially when people have pre-existing agendas. The early church had to grapple with controversy and theological confusion, just as we do today.The issue at hand was this: do gentiles have to first become Jews bef

    A Lot At Stake (Acts 15:1-5) 1. This past week, the heating contractor came in to service the boiler that heats this auditorium. 2. My instructions. Turn off Wed. night. Best way: a single-fuse fuse box in boiler room. 3. But there were complications; the Security company called…11:30 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Mercy For The Outsider

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013
     | 11,215 views

    A reflection on the non-discriminatory mercy of God

    GOD’S MERCY FOR THE ‘OUTSIDER’... ISAIAH 56:1-8; MATTHEW 15:21-28; ROMANS 11:25-36 Introduction: The story is told of two university students who got into a bit of a debate about the existence of God... The one student was a fervent atheist and eventually blurted out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Rude Awakening Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,015 views

    Boaz had a "rude awakening" when he found Ruth at his feet on the winnowing floor. She had a need and Boaz was the answer to her need. In the same way, God meets our need for a redeemer.

    A Rude Awakening Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 25, 2013 TEXT: Turn to Ruth 3 INTRODUCTION Life is sometimes filled with “rude awakenings.” Illus. – I remember a newspaper story of a man whose bedroom faced a curve in a road that went by his house. He had a rude awakening one night when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wedding Feast

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jan 3, 2013
     | 7,150 views

    A look at the Parable and it's application to us as Christians today.

    I. Introduction A. Previous Chapter 1. The Triumphant Entry (Read Mt. 21: 6-11) a. There was a gross misunderstanding concerning Jesus. b. He was not going to be Savior the Jews thought he would be. c. His kingdom was of a heavenly nature. d. Many of these same people cried, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Be Real"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,130 views

    A sermon about authenticity.

    Luke 18:9-14 "Be Real" So, who are you, really? I'm not talking about the person who appears to have everything perfectly under control, or the persona who has been created, layer-by-layer, through the painful, embarrassing or shameful experiences of life... ...the protective shield we build ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Worship, My Way

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 22, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,188 views

    As Cain and Abel's offerings are examined we see that Cain wanted to worship his way instead of God's way.

    Worship, My Way Genesis 4: 1-7 Play YouTube video of My Way by Frank Sinatra. First 45 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7GHgE8fylQ Intro: How many of you remember that song? Some of you may know it as a song that Elvis Presley sang and had great success with it. What you just heard was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Is It Grace Plus Works?

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,087 views

    To add anything whether it is baptism or good works or whatever it may be as a requirement for salvation is to diminish grace.

    “Is It Grace Plus Works?” Acts 15:1-23 Paul and Barnabas had just returned from their first missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,610 views

    What does it mean to please God? How can we please God?

    Pleasing God . . . IT’S A PLEASURE Dr. Lewis Gregory 1. Parent-child Illustration: One of the unique features of the parent-child relationship is that children have a natural desire to please their parents. In the same way, we as children of God desire to please our Heavenly Father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational