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  • Thomas McCracken avatar

    Worms With Intestinal Fortitude!

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on May 29, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,202 views

    the oldest sin, pride, remains our oldest enemy and is not confined nor limited to the unsaved but has crept its way into Christianity even to the precious, once revered, pulpit. It is pride that asks “what about me? It is pride that demands “do somet

    WORMS WITH INTESTINAL FORTITUDE! Or Man vs. God ACTS 12:20-24 Introduction: What you just witnessed is a parody on pride. (I entered the sanctuary with "Eye of the Tiger" playing over the sound system, high-fiving a few members hands as I made my way to the pulpit) This is not too far off of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love In Action

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,466 views

    How do we actually love each other? Scripture gives us a variety of guidelines and illustrations for doing so.

    Love in Action-Caring for each other 10-16-11 Romans 12:9-16 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Timing Is Everything

    Contributed by Robert Austin on Jul 16, 2022
     | 2,446 views

    In the LOTR movie, the Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf the wizard says

    Timing is Everything Introduction Welcome In the LOTR movie, the Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf the wizard says, "A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to." And while that's a humorous way for the character to get around the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Please Take A Number And Wait Your Turn!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 12, 2019
     | 7,936 views

    Can we identify the BIGGER PICTURE. Lord give me patience right now? Often we find life hits us in BIG WADS, we must understand we can find God in hidden obstacles.

    PLEASE TAKE A NUMBER AND WAIT YOUR TURN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this in two parts) Have you ever honestly tried to identity 5 spiritual issues that you have hidden from others and hidden from yourself? Will we ask the Holy Spirit to expose and help us to identify ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Great Goals For Christian Growth Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 7, 2018
     | 14,747 views

    1. Be available. 2. Be teachable. 3. Be dependable. 4. Be flammable.

    Four Great Goals for Christian Growth The Book of Acts - Part 64 Acts 18:23-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 9, 2014 *When we trust in Jesus Christ, we are born again as baby Christians. But the Lord wants us to grow in Christ. And the good news is that we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 15 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2011
     | 6,733 views

    Am I on the Lord’s side? To know, ask yourself these questions: 1. Am I stubborn to sin against God? (19-22) 2. Do I see the seriousness of my sin? (19-25) 3. Have I come to the Savior? (26) 4. Am I willing to take a strong stand for the Lord? (26-29)

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 15 Who Is on the Lord’s Side? Exodus 32:15-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 6, 2010 BACKGROUND: *Moses’ fifth meeting with the Lord on Mount Sinai lasted for 40 days. There the Lord gave Moses the Ten Commandments and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'anointed For Service'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2023
     | 4,096 views

    'Anointed for service' - Leviticus chapters 8 verses 1-36 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: WASHING: sinful people need cleansing (vs 6) CLOTHING: inadequate people need equipping (vs 7-9) ANOINTING: ordinary people need consecrating (vs 10-12&23-24) SACRIFICING: pardoned people need fellowship (vs 14-30) SERMON BODY: Ill: • You all know Britain’s longest-reigning ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Divorce & Remarriage

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,054 views

    Everyone agrees that divorce is one of the worst tragedies plaguing families today. Sadly, many pastors and church leaders have sometimes made things worst. What does the Bible really teach about this difficult issue?

    Divorce & Remarriage by Scott R. Bayles Church of Christ Everyone agrees that divorce is one of the worst tragedies plaguing American families today. Some studies are now showing that for the first time in American history, single parent families now out number families with two parents living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Depressed?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,019 views

    How God deals with depression.

    1 Kings 19:1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, "May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them." 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'3: 'koinonia: Authentic Fellowship.' Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024
     | 855 views

    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'3: 'Koinonia: Authentic Fellowship.' (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: What does fellowship mean? How is fellowship done? When does fellowship happen? SERMON BODY: Ill: • At the seaside or a fair ground or theme park, • Did you ever put your face through a cut out hole in a headless painted frame? • To represent a muscle man, a clown, or even a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus The King Ascended Acts 1.1-11

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 22, 2025
     | 167 views

    JESUS’ ascension confirms HIS Authority as KING, shifts HIS Work from earth to heaven, empowers HIS Church, and assures HIS Return. The KING reigns now - and will return in glory.

    2025.11.23 Sermon Notes. Part 4 - JESUS THE KING ASCENDED Acts 1.1-11 SCRIPTURES: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 110:1, John 14:1-3, John 16:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 1:12-18 KEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Makes The Eternal Difference

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,814 views

    For the Gaderan Demoniac, meeting the Master made all the difference.

    "CHRIST MAKES THE ETERNAL DIFFERENCE" Text: Mark 5:19 Intro: The silver lined clouds are breaking up over the eastern section of the Sea of Galilee. Bright red rays of the setting sun reflect brilliantly off the now calm waters. A while ago, a sudden ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Questions Within A Question Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,662 views

    A sermon on Hebrews 2:3- How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?

    HoHum: I love Job’s sarcasm. Job 16:3: Will your long-winded speeches never end? WBTU: Great Bible questions for all of us to chew upon (W. A. Criswell): Genesis 4:9- “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Job 14:14- If a man dies, will he live again? Matthew 27:22- “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The War Within Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013
     | 8,568 views

    Explanation of the war that goes on in each of us, and how we can win

    The War Within Romans 7:15-25 I want to do more but I do less ... I want to be better and wind up being worse... I want to reach higher but just fall lower. Sound familiar??? It is hard for me to picture Paul, the great apostle, writer of half of the New Testament, preacher, missionary, martyr ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Devoted Or Distracted?

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 17, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,999 views

    Sometimes we get so busy for the Lord that we lose what is most important: that quiet time before the Lord. Mary and Martha show us a contrast in devotion and distraction, and challenge us to keep Christ first.

    Luke 10:38-42 Devoted or Distracted? My internet went out Friday, so I went through all the troubleshooting. And then it asked me, “Do you want me to reboot the router?” And I hit the “yes” button. By all means, reboot the router, if that will reconnect me with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist