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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Eaten By Now

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2022
     | 1,862 views

    Talk about the dark places of the earth and about the light for those dark places (Outline adapted from Phil Young of Illinois)

    HoHum: An American was visiting in a 3rd world country. While walking down the street, he was surprised to see a native reading the Bible. “My good man,” he said. “In my country, that book is considered out of date.” The native responded, “My good man, if that book is considered out of date in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Came From Within: Anger Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 3, 2021
     | 2,957 views

    This sermon is adapted from Andy Stanley's book Enemies of the Heart. Anger is a prison that can only be escaped by forgiveness.

    It Came From Within: Anger Introduction We have been talking about the enemies of the heart. Jesus said that it is from within the core of our being that all of life's issues flow, the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are four enemies of the heart that can cause blockages that keep us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grandparenting Matters

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 12, 2023
     | 3,098 views

    Introduce Christian grandparenting with 3 "H" Words (Material adapted from Biblical Grandparenting by Dr. Josh Mulvilhill)

    HoHum: Today is Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade campaigned for grandparents day because she appreciated her grandparents so much. President Jimmy Carter made grandparents day a national holiday in 1978. WBTU: Biblical Grandparenting by Dr. Josh Mulvihill The word grandparent occurs only 2 x in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Introduction To Psalms

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 2, 2024
     | 631 views

    Introduction to Psalms (Taught for a Sunday school class; material adapted from Ronnie Woolard, Professor at Mid Atlantic Christian University)

    HoHum: Philip Yancey wrote in How I learned to stop hating and start loving the Psalms: “People around me seemed to use the book as a spiritual medicine cabinet. “If you feel depressed, read Psalm 37.” If you health fails, try Psalm 121.” That approach never worked for me. Instead, I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eye On The Prize PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 928 views

    Encourages believers to persevere in sharing the gospel, adapting to reach all people, and to strive for the eternal prize through disciplined spiritual living.

    Good morning, dear friends. I trust you've come here today with hearts ready to receive and spirits eager to be filled. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family - a family united under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to a ...read more

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    Poverty Or Prosperity-Which Is Biblically Correct? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,455 views

    When looking at financial matters, being either wealthy or poor is not necessarily the right thing. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

    Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living "Poverty or Prosperity-Which is Biblically Correct?" 2 of 4 January 12, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Shall Not Be Moved

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,187 views

    A sermon on the three "I Shall Not Be Moved"s from Psalms. (Adapted from Alexander MacLaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture)

    Prayer Devotion for 11/5/2003 Shaken - Sing chorus of I Shall Not Be Moved - Kevin Lehman at the convention talked about how a woman has several versions of the word “Honey.” - Said in different ways. - Now if someone else was to say this to me like a waitress it would mean something different. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Men Love Jesus

    Contributed by James May on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,590 views

    Father’s Day message that can be adapted to other times as well. This gives God’s definition of a real man and a real father.

    Real Men Love Jesus by Rev. Jim May This is Father’s Day, 2004. It’s a day when we all stop for a moment to reflect on the father that we have. That reflection will either make us grateful for having a father that we can look up to and admire, or it will force us to fact the stark reality that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    12 Steps To Recovery Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,610 views

    This series focuses on the 12-step program for recovery as adapted from the Alcoholics Anonymous program. This sermons gives an overview and discusses the first step.

    Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 1 Scripture: Romans 7:14-25; James 1:23-24; 2 Kings 5:1-15 Introduction As we begin a new year, I am led to do this series on the “Twelve Steps to Recovery” based on the twelve step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. I will not present the entire series over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good For Nothing?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,382 views

    A sermon on Ephesians 4:11-12 (Much material adapted from Lynn Anderson’s book, "They Smell Like Sheep")

    Morning Sermon for 8/23/2009 Ephesians 4:11-12 Introduction: A child once said: “The preacher is paid to be good. The rest of us, we’re good for nothing!” WBTU: A. Vs. 11- Church leaders are one of Christ’s gifts to the church. 1. Apostles- These do not exist today. An apostle was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving Together Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,916 views

    Adapted Rick Warren Sermon for the 40 Days of Community on the need to demonstrate our love for each other by serving each other together.

    Today is the last in our series, what on earth are we here for? What has God placed on this earth to do? To love God and love each other. Remember love is a verb, it is not so much something we feel, as much as it is something we do. Love is a choice. Jesus taught and modeled for us that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Hate Sin

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 16,043 views

    Adapted from a Puritan message from the 1800’s, this contains a pointed and practical challenge to God’s people to "hate what is evil."

    “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 “When you have finished committing sin, sin is not finished with you. The first cost is high, but it is only the down payment. You keep paying in your conscience, in your body, in the suffering you produce for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why A New Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,208 views

    A message explaining why we decided to plant a church. This can be adapted to show why we need to change formats, names, etc.

    An old fisherman used to amaze all the locals with how many fish he was able to catch. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, or how much other fishermen were able to catch, he always caught more than anyone else. The stories became legend, and soon reached the local game warden. He showed ...read more

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    Faith, Peace, Joy, Hope And Power

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2013
     | 6,886 views

    A sermon on Romans 15:13 (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's Romans Commentary Volume 2, pg. 432-434

    HoHum: A wise man once said, “Few are atheists in theory, but many are such in their feelings. They are hopeless because they are godless.” The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living As If He Doesn't Exist by Craig Groeschel. Haven’t read the book, but how many of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I've Been Redeemed

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,045 views

    A sermon on the word "Redemption" (Material and outline adapted from Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, chapter 5 "Redemption")

    HoHum: There is an old legend that Abraham Lincoln went down to the slave block and saw a girl being auctioned off to the highest bidder.  Lincoln joined in the bidding.  As the slave girl looked at this man bidding on her, she figured he was just another white man, going to buy her and then abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ