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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Dung Hill Christians

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,134 views

    Has your life been a bit smelly lately?

    Not many people think about dung beetles because frankly any animal that eats dung and carcasses normally does not end up on our most desired pet or entrée list. They are actually quite beneficial and can be admired for that. There are however quite a few Christians living and feeding in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taker Or Giver: Which One Are You? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 24, 2014
     | 16,619 views

    A sermon challenging God's people to be net "givers" of their life and ministry rather than net "takers" of the ministry of others.

    Taker or Giver: Which One Are You? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 16, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 3. INTRODUCTION Illus. – We love “FaceTiming” (the Apple equivalent of Skyping) with our grandchildren, Keira and McCartney and their parents, Chris and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Spiritual Warfare The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,398 views

    Government says taxation, environmentalists say population, politicians say legislation, taxation and education. All of their strategies are wrong. The gospel and truth of Jesus says the solution to our problems is transformation.

    Intro: The government is looking for ways to save entitlement programs and the only place they look is more taxation. The environmentalists are looking for ways to save the planet and the only thing they can come up with is lower population. Politicians are looking to solve our illegal alien ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Constant Battle But, Everlasting Victory!

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 17, 2014
     | 5,141 views

    We all were identified with Adam and Eve. It’s because of the sinful nature of Adam and Eve we were identified with them. We were married to their nature so to speak. But, now we have Christ and we have a new identity.

    Constant battle but, everlasting victory! Romans 7:1 Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? 2 For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    I Hear The Sound Of The Abundance Of Rain

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 10, 2012
    based on 421 ratings
     | 268,034 views

    You may be in the middle of the drought, you may not see any evidence of rain in the sky: But Elijah didn't say he saw, he said he heard: The Sound is your sign (The rain is on the way)

    I hear the sound of the abundance of rain: That means my ear has picked up a signal in the airwaves Sound = vibrations) my ear has picked up the vibration of something that is coming. I can't see it, I can't touch it, I don't feel it but it's on the way. How do I know it's coming this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Can't A Christian Do

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014
     | 2,764 views

    An analysis of the problem

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Invited By A Pharisee Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 4, 2016
     | 4,863 views

    When you invite others to experience Jesus, we demonstrate our submission to Christ. How? Because when we invite others by telling them what Christ has done for us, we demonstrate to them Who it is that has changed our life.

    Jesus is invited by a Pharisee Luke 7:36-50 Invitations, Part 5 Introduction - On the heels of our Advent study, we continue with our Invitations series - It is important that you and I understand the power of an invitation -- Whether it’s an invitation to a ballgame, to a BBQ, or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Servant's Heart (Updated) Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 6, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 49,218 views

    We are looking at the heart of a servant, which Jesus said should be our goal if we want to be great in the kingdom of God. To have such a heart will cost and goes against everything we’re taught. It conflicts with our self-centeredness and personal desires. But in the end, there’s a reward.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Servant’s Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw1m_S5FE9c We’re continuing through our study on a Christian’s heart. This study is about those heart qualities that every Christian should and needs to have in their life. Why is it important ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Jesus Joy Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 11, 2014
     | 5,587 views

    Jesus did not pray for us to have worldly joy but rather to have his joy. What does his joy look like and what can destroy it?

    We are now four weeks past Palm Sunday and three weeks past Easter. However, today I want us to go back to the last night Jesus had with the disciples. He washes their feet to teach them humility and servant hood. He begins to reveal to them the fact that He must die. He gives them the promise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Class: Becoming Spirit Empowered Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022
     | 2,230 views

    The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the believer filling them and empowering them to do the work of the Kingdom of God.

    Pursue Kingdom Teaching: Becoming Spirit filled and empowered by The Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the believer filling them and empowering them to do the work of the Kingdom of God. Quote: Jim Cymbala from book “Spirit Rising-” “A church without the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Encourage One Another

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 29, 2019
     | 11,756 views

    Encouraging others seems like a natural activity for Christians, but the Bible tells us to do this dozens of times! Maybe we need a reminder.

    ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER 1 Thessalonians 5:11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. Introduction He had lived a rugged life and a sometimes violent life. When he became a Christian it was almost unbelievable. Walking through the door into a room of church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Never Forget The Life-Giving Word - Psalm 119:93 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 225 views

    Psalm 119:93 invites us to reflect on the life-giving power of God's Word. It calls us to go — and never forget the commandments of the Lord because they bring life, hope, and strength in every season.

    Go! And Never Forget the Life-Giving Word - Psalm 119:93 (NLT) Introduction: It’s always a joy and privilege to open God’s Word together. Today, we continue our “Go! And…” series, looking at the divine call to action in the lives of God’s people. Our focus today is just one verse — a small verse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Is Your Faith Alive? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,014 views

    1. Two pictures of dead faith: Deserted saints & Devilish spirits (vs. 15-20). 2. Two pictures of living faith: Abraham & Rahab (vs. 21-26). Abraham: Followed God; Put his future in God’s hands; Put his family in God’s hands.

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 6: Is Your Faith Alive? James 2:14-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 18, 2012 *Is your faith alive? -- This is an extremely important question, and James helps give us the answer. 1. He helps us first of all, by giving us 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Journey Begin Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 19, 2022
     | 3,797 views

    Our journey towards a deeper and closer relationship with God is not something that just happens. We don’t just passively float through life and hope that we end up somewhere wonderful or nice. We have to be intentional and we have to be engaged in the process.

    How many of you have just woke up one day, got in your car, went to the airport and randomly bought a ticket to a place you never heard of? Or just got in your car and drove to a random city? None of you, I would suspect. When you go on a trip or a vacation, you picked a certain place to go and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Overcoming The Critic

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,316 views

    About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the damage. If I could, I would go back and change my actions.

    OVERCOMING THE CRITIC TEXT: LUKE 6:1-11 THEME: OVERCOMING THE INFLUENCE OF THE CRITIC IN LIFE. About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ