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  • Jose Cabajar avatar

    Self-Confidence: The Deceitful Destroyer

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    Knowing more about Samson’s life offers us a wider scope of understanding regarding the danger of self-confidence and spiritual leniency.

    Self-confidence is a misplaced reliance and it is offensive before the sight of God. Its deceitfulness is being revealed from generation to generation and sorrowfully experienced by its trapped victims. Samson, the strongest man who ever lived, is a warning example for all those who dare to put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Noel avatar

    No Shield, No Shoes, No Service

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,572 views

    Why the armour of God is invaluable in the daily affairs of every believer.

    “No Shield, No Shoes, No Service” Eph. 6:10-18 Introduction: · When I used to work in restaurants, we had a policy that if a customer came in without a shirt or shoes, we would not serve them. Actually, it wasn’t just a restaurant policy. It was a law sent down by the Health Department. · A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Characteristics Of A World Changer

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    God has called us to be world changers not world conformers!

    THE CHARACTER OF A WORLD CHANGER - A SHINING LIGHT! Philippians 2:15 "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;" I. Blameless A. Literally - faultless, unblameable - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Christmas Leaders

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,822 views

    If we follow the wisdom of Isaiah, we will be effective leaders for good.

    Christmas Eve December 24 2009 From the stump of Jesse Isaiah 11:1-3 The short reading from Isaiah we just heard is part of a longer passage that ends in a familiar passage: the reign of the king prophesied here will by ideal and idyllic. “Uprightness will be the belt around his waist, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Devon Witherspoon avatar

    What Do You Do In The Belly Of Hell?

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,951 views

    No matter how down and out you are or how low you feel GOD can always speak to you situation and turn it around

    What do you do in the belly of Hell? Prayer Main Text: (King James Version) Jonah 2: 1 – 10 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish’s belly, 2And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To The Poor

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,716 views

    The duty of all Christians to remember the poor.

    RESPONDING TO THE POOR. Acts 11:27-30. When Paul made his second post-conversion visit to Jerusalem, it was in response to a revelation (Galatians 2:1-2). A prophet named Agabus had signified by the Spirit that there would be a great dearth throughout the Empire, and Paul and Barnabas were sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Naked Or Clothed?

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 29, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,032 views

    Are you still with your glorious garment or have you been working without knowing that you lost your garment? The garment you are wearing, is it yours or another man's garment? God is merciful enough to recover you

    NAKED OR CLOTHED? MAIN TEXT: Zechariah 3:4 “And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him saying, Take away the filthy garment from him. And unto him he said, Behold I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment. Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    It Is Your Bible Use It

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,543 views

    We must read the bible in order to serve the Lord better.

    IT IS YOUR BIBLE USE IT David used his bible daily how about you? Psalm 119 1Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. 2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Sittin With A Sinner Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Apr 25, 2016
     | 3,319 views

    Jesus loves everyone regardless of sin in our lives.

    Luke 7:36-50 I. The Proud verse the Humble - Story of date with Bridget - Our pride often will drive us to shun people not like us A. The Pharisee was proud 1. He refused to have Jesus feet washed 2. He refused to greet Jesus with respect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Be Devoted, Practice Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 31, 2024
     | 496 views

    When we start following Christ, we’re adopted into a big family.

    One Anothers January 5, 2025 Romans 12:10-13 NIV 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 hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Word Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024
     | 412 views

    God's Word

    Psalm 119:89 - 96 Lamed - An Ox Goad 1. The Permanence of God's Word - 89-91 A Sovereign Word - 89 For ever, O Lord, A Sacred Word - thy word A Settled Word - is settled, A Secured Word - in heaven. 2. The Preeminence of God's Word To All Peoples - 90 Thy faithfulness is unto all ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Smyrna

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,649 views

    The message to the Church at Smyrna 4 Commendations

    Rev. 2:8-11 The church was commended for 4 things 1. They stood strong under terrible tribulation (thlipsin) = crushing affliction -They were faithful to Christ despite all the ridicule, mockery, abuse, cursing, loss of property, possible imprisonment and martyrdom. -Ways of martyrdom o Prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Ross avatar

    Where Are We Looking For Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Ross on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,402 views

    A message challenging us to look for Jesus as a "man of sorrows" rather than among the pomp and ceremony that many would prefer. (Hear this sermon, and others, preached online at www.coalmarshbaptist.com. Air date is 12-22-02)

    Isaiah 53:1-3 December 7, 2002 “Who hath believed our report?” They did not believe the “report” in Isaiah’s time that Messiah was to come thru the seed of Abraham They did not believe the “report” in Christ’s and the apostles time even though they had the scriptures. Rom. 10:16-17 But they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Longing For The Salvation Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,004 views

    THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD CREATES A LONGING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD

    BIG IDEA: THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD CREATES A LONGING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD I. (:1-3) THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD IS UNIVERSAL AND UNAVOIDABLE A. The Foolishness of Corruption 1. The Denial of the Fool -- "There is no God" 2. The Character of the Corrupt -- "They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Timothy Shumer avatar

    The Compassionate Christ

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,356 views

    A sermon response to the terrible tragic terrorist attack on America which happened Sept. 11, 2001.

    NOTE: I don’t normally preach a message at our mid-week service. We usually have a Bible devotion, followed by a "real" prayer meeting (we break-up into small groups and pray for about 35 - 45 minutes). The extraordinary events which happened this week caused me to change what we normally do. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist