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  • Tim White avatar

    Figs And False Promises Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,444 views

    Jesus used a fig tree to demonstrate the importance of producing fruit in this life.

    • You can’t judge a book by its cover. That goes both ways. • A book with a tattered cover may be so because it has been often read. • Yet it may be so because it is often tossed aside and abused. • Ill. Two ranchers were in the city bank to get an extension of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Born Under The Same Sun

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 14, 2013
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     | 5,461 views

    The recent trial and acquital of neighborhood watchmen George Zimmerman has us now asking questions of ourselves. Is Jim Crow really dead or in America today is he still alive?

    "Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him" Introduction Fifty years ago they marched in Washington D. C. and Dr. King talked about a dream. Since then America has elected and re-elected President Barack Obama its first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    See Evil Clearly Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 2, 2013
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     | 4,086 views

    Evil, Victory, Worldly seduction

    SEE EVIL CLEARLY Rev. 12-18 INTRODUCTION I don’t know if any of you have ever had to go to the eye doctor and have those drops put in your eyes that dilate your pupils. Anyone ever had that done? Me, too. Once as a child and once as an adult. When I was a child I was diagnosed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Snake Handling And Sabbath Keeping Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013
     | 4,590 views

    John the Baptist called the Jewish leaders, snakes. Today the Jews accuse Jesus of breaking the Sabbath by healing a paralytic man at what was probably a Temple to the Greek snake god of healing named Asclepius

    Introduction Last week we finished up the double story of the Samaritan woman, and Jesus teaching the disciples who were on a save Jesus mission to a Samaritan village to get food. Perhaps it was the same village that the Samaritan woman had returned to tell the elders about Jesus. If so, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dancing With Jezebel

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 1, 2013
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     | 15,885 views

    All across America today, pastors and church leaders are being silenced. And when the church is silent, that’s when society as a whole suffers, and compromise begins to set in.

    Introduction: I recently read a great article entitled, “America’s Moral Decay” the writer of this article stated that, “America is incrementally and systematically Rejecting God. As a result, our nation is experiencing unparalleled moral decay. National immorality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting Your Fears

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 10, 2011
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     | 10,121 views

    We too may doubt our own abilities and potential. But let us never doubt what God can do with us when we trust and obey Him. We can fight and face any fear when we know the Lord is with us.

    Opening illustration: A mother asked her 5-year-old son to go to the pantry to get her a can of tomato soup. But he refused and protested, “Its dark in there.” Mom assured Johnny, “it’s okay. Don’t be afraid. Jesus is in there.” So Johnny opened the door slowly and seeing that it was dark, shouted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pause Before You Act (Part 3b) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 29, 2011
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    Sermon 3B in series. Please see previous parts of the study. Often, we regret an action immediately, but too late to undo it. P - Pray before you act. A - Check your attitude before you act. U - Understand fully before you act. Three new Bible illustratio

    PAUSE Before You Act Sermon 3B NOTE: This is part B of sermon three in the series, PAUSE Before You Act. While this sermon may be used independently, you may want to see the other sermons to give background and introduction. Handouts and keys for these studies are already prepared. Contact me if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Diet For Success

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Oct 28, 2013
     | 5,996 views

    Introduction to the book of Daniel with its historical setting and an application lesson from chapter one on the four Hebrew captives and their diet.

    “A Diet for Success” Text: Daniel 1:1-7 I. Welcome II. Introduction I’m currently reading a new guide or little commentary on the book of Daniel by Michael Whitworth entitled The Derision of Heaven. And we have a copy in the church library if you’re interested. But it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hurry Up And Wait Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2013
     | 5,312 views

    We don't like to wait. But God's people are often called to wait? What does it mean to wait?

    “Guidelines for Christmas: Hurry Up and Wait” Is. 40:27-31; Micah 5:2-5; Luke 1:1-10 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,704 views

    The second coming of Christ is the great expectation of the church. We Christians are meant to live expectantly as we prepare for the Second Coming of Christ

    The Second Coming Revelation 21:1-5 Do you remember the days when you were young and spoke before you thought it through? I was in my fourth year of ministry and my first Sunday in a new church. I walked into the Fellowship Hall where one of the Sunday School classes met. I greeted the Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mary Of Nazareth Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,911 views

    This message focuses on the Biblical history that surrounds the birth event of Christ

    Mary of Nazareth Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: Just about everyone in the world has heard something about the Christmas Story. Almost everyone knows that … along with Santa Clause, Christmas trees, and songs about Decking Halls with Holly … there is a back story. And the back story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection Of God's Servant Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 2, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,970 views

    A sermon examining the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    THE RESURRECTION OF GOD’S SERVANT Isaiah 53:10-12 Isaiah prophesied that God’s Servant would one day come to earth; He would live, please the Father, accomplish the plan of redemption, and ultimately be “exalted and extolled and be very high.” However, with all of the evidence before them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Thrown Out Of The Party

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 18, 2012
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     | 4,516 views

    The devil gets thrown out of the party. The Saints of God win! Verse upon verse teaching.

    Getting Thrown Out of the Party Revelation 12:1-17NKJ Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth. 3 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 8, 2010
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     | 4,640 views

    Sermon 7 of the series. As we continue to study the 16 signs that John gives to identify a true believer, we ask ...Am I doing righteousness? Am I living in light of His coming? Am I overcoming habitual sin?

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 7: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part III) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 2:29; 3:1-9) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Wise Among You? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012
    based on 156 ratings
     | 24,419 views

    James gives an additional description of the truly wise person versus the unwise person. 1- The wise person is marked by good 2- The unwise person is tainted by evil 3- The wise person is stirred by heaven

    INTRO.- ILL.- An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ