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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Bad Words Uttered

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2016
     | 3,812 views

    To avoid saying bad words or inoperative words because they are killing people, making me dry and the LORD JESUS hears it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you killing someone? Yes, every time I trash talk. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To avoid saying bad words or inoperative words because they are killing people, making me dry and the LORD JESUS hears it. IV. TEXT: Psalms 59:7 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pathology Of Sin

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Jan 13, 2014
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     | 9,099 views

    There is a very predictable pattern to sin. If we understand the pathology we will be able to see more clearly and avoid the path that leads to distruction

    Pathology of Sin Equals Death Hosea 13:4-6 Introduction Do you remember The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi? This 1883 classic book really puts our sinful nature into perspective. Pinocchio who was created by his loving father Geppetto as soon as he was created took off with Geppetto ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian: What Kind Of Disciple Are You? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 6, 2022
     | 2,976 views

    How can we be better disciples? 1. Avoid distractions (vs. 17-21, 23). 2. Accept the difficulties of following Jesus (vs. 22-23). 3. Avoid pointless disputes (vs. 24). 4. Live with Christlike devotion (vs. 25-28).

    Christian: What Kind of Disciple Are You? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:17-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 6, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:17. In this verse of Scripture, Jesus has started His trip to Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. And by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poverty Comes To Those Who Sell Their Integrity Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017
     | 4,615 views

    Part 18 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "To show partiality is not good, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong. A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him" (Prov. 28:21-22). The background of Proverbs 28:22 is v. 21. The setting is a court of law. The man wants to make quick money by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,370 views

    In his concluding exhortations to the Ephesians, Paul calls Christians to be strong and stand firm in their battle against evil.

    “Stand Firm!” Ephesians 6:10-18 Focus: In his concluding exhortations to the Ephesians, Paul calls Christians to be strong and stand firm in their battle against evil. Function: To call Christians to active service against the evil of our world by trusting in the power of God. Just imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Greedy Farmer"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,416 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid pressure from Peers and Pop Culture - to become materialistic - by placing more Trust in God.

    Luke 12:13-21 & 1 Samuel 25:10-11 1 August 2010 West Fort Hood Community Chapel U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Hood Texas BIG IDEA: Believers should avoid pressure and spiritual distractions coming from their Peers and Pop Culture to become materialistic because it leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Does The Virgin Birth Matter? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 2, 2017
     | 8,032 views

    The virgin birth is necessary if prophecy is to be fulfilled. Satan sought to usurp the place of God, appropriating worship to himself. Though he did deceive our first mother, God intervened to ensure that he could not destroy mankind.

    “The LORD God said to the serpent, ‘Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jabez, A Role Model For Prayer, Part Iii Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,816 views

    This is the final of a three part series on the Prayer of Jabez as an example for praying for God to bless the local Church in effective outreach for His Kingdom.

    Jabez, a Role Model for Prayer, Part III We have been looking at the Prayer of Jabez as a role model for our own prayer life, especially as we look to the Holy Spirit to “increase our territory” as we embrace the lost and the least in our community. We have seen that God’s plan for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 3, 2024
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     | 812 views

    This sermon explores the story of Babel, urging us to avoid self-glory and instead build bridges of love and understanding for God's glory.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's wonderful to see you all here today, gathered in unity and love, ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we are going to be turning our hearts and minds towards a story that is as old as time itself, yet still holds profound relevance and wisdom for us today. It's ...read more

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    The Obedience Of Faith

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,200 views

    Faith is critical, but it was not enough in the life of Mary, and it is not enough in our own life. What is needed is the obedience of faith.

    Fourth Sunday in Advent 2014 My most intense memory of today’s Gospel–which unlike the rest of this year is taken from the writings of St. Luke–is of singing it at a Mass celebrated where the angel appeared to Mary. It was in Nazareth, in 2005, with a pilgrimage group. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Devil In Blue Jeans Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,960 views

    In this episode from the life of Peter, we learn how to avoid being used by Satan to stop the progress of God's kingdom.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. 1. So he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the block 100 times. If I don't park here, I'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Watch Them Dawgs" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,791 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to WATCH-OUT and AVOID churches and religious leaders who are only concern about their outward appearance.

    1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) 29 January 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Churches and religious leaders who are only concern about how believers “outwardly look” should be avoided. REFERENCES: 1 Sam 13:14 – KJV (But now thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Life Isn't Perfect

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    God loves imperfect people, protecting them from greater evil and offering them salvation

    WHEN LIFE ISN’T PERFECT—Deuteronomy 21-25 (read 24:1-15) (1st church—Susan: can’t stay in marriage—5 kids, limited education, no job, no house) Sometimes life isn’t perfect! Maybe not that bad— maybe were blessed with stable family growing upàemotionally, relationally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Fall

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,227 views

    The tempter’s tricks and how to arm ourselves, man’s mistakes and how to avoid them, God’s grace and how to receive it

    Talk- The Fall (Genesis 3) “We don’t need lists of rights and wrongs, tables of do’s and don’ts: we need books, time, and silence. ’Thou shalt not’ is soon forgotten, but ’Once upon a time’ lasts forever…The Christian church says that the action of Eve in the story of Genesis…she ate the fruit, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Men Of Integrity

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 15, 2015
     | 10,407 views

    Men of Integrity, who serve in the ministry of Jesus Christ, must respect others, live life properly, and trust God. Preached at a licensing service for Elzie Gray and Gary McElmurry.

    Men of Integrity April 12, 2015, Licensing Service for Gary McElmurry & Elzie Gray Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Men of Integrity, who serve in the ministry of Jesus Christ, must respect others, live life properly, and trust God. Focus Passage: 1 Thessalonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist