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  • Cletus Blamo avatar

    Danger Of Alcoholism Series

    Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Feb 6, 2019
     | 4,667 views

    Drinking of alcohol isn't forbidden but injurious as well as lead to perdition. 1st Corinthians 6:10

    Like Paul stated in 1st Corinthians 13:11 and I quote when I was a child I think and act as a child and when I am grown up I put away childish things and I concord that it is hard time we embrace and preach the truth of God's word irrespective of how we feel or those offended. 1st Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worthless Physicians

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 25, 2019
     | 2,385 views

    We must be careful in ministering not to "jump the gun" on our assessments of a situation and choosing our words carefully is a must.

    Worthless Physicians I. Introduction A. Situation 1. Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth? Let me tell you about me. a. For the first 20 years of my adult life, I could brush my teeth, use Listerine, and my breathe would still smell like boot leather and toe jam! I grew up on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Jabez Finish Strong Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015
     | 8,775 views

    Evil wants to get us. If we have a shaky start or messy middle, God wants us to finish strong.

    “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Get Tripped Up Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 12, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,738 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "God Is Here". We must not allow the enemy to trip us up.

    Series: God Is Here [#1] DON’T GET TRIPPED UP Esther 1:1-22 Introduction: How many times have you watched things happen that you have no control over? The Supreme Court rulings, the price of gasoline, etc…; and it makes you wonder if God has taken a break. I have heard more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Good Or Not So Good Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,050 views

    This is a look at Psalm 1. It lists six things: Things to Avoid - Things to Pursue - Things to Produce - Things to Cast-Away - Things of Warning - Things to Choose

    The Good Or Not So-Good Life On the news this past week there was a report on the most expensive neighborhoods in the United States. I don’t recall all the neighborhoods it talked about so I looked it up. Here are some of them: 3. Beverly Hills – Cal. $22.8 million 2. Snowmass – Col 23.6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Enemy Within The Gates

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    The need to continue to devote ourselves to prayerful preaching.

    THE ENEMY WITHIN THE GATES! Acts 5:1-16; Acts 6:1-7. There was opposition to the gospel from the very beginning of the post-Pentecostal phase of the life of the church. After all, Jesus warned us that if there were those who hated Him, there would also be those who hate us, His followers (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Are You A Mary Or A Martha? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 23, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 76,320 views

    This sermon looks at how we can become distracted from seeking Jesus.

    Are You A Mary or A Martha? 38 Now as they were traveling along, He (Jesus) entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But Why Though

    Contributed by Pamela Johnson on Jun 22, 2019
     | 4,103 views

    Why turn back

    This year we are focusing on not turning back. As we start this year I’m sure that most of us have plenty behind us. In fact for some there is more road behind you than there is ahead and turning back would be a bad idea. Based on this scripture turning back would be bad for all of us, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Challenging Race Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 9, 2018
     | 6,063 views

    1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions.

    “It’s A Challenging Race.” v.1b 1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions. Opening Illustration (video of runner tripping in tape from 00:02-00:51 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMlxxNRQRro ) Turn to Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    The Religious Leaders Missed The First Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,932 views

    We are in danger of becoming indifferent to the things of God.

    INTRODUCTION Most of life is made up of ordinary moments. You wake up, you head out to work, you must deal with people throughout the day, and no ordinary day would be complete without having to solve a problem or two. Yet, sometimes extraordinary events can break into those ordinary moments. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Malcolm avatar

    I Will Live In-Between #8 Celebrate The Person Not The Production Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017
     | 3,363 views

    In living for God we must make sure we do not become distracted with unneccary details. We must keep our focus on God.

    I Will Live In-Between #8 Celebrate the Person Not the Production (Luke 9:28-36) ~ Intro: Have you ever wondered what famous people are like in private as compared to their public persona. My seeing Jerry Lewis… 1. The only way to see/know the true Jesus is through prayer.(vrs 28-31) • Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Visionary View: Are Your Eyes Closed To The Truth Of God? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 958 views

    Today, let us embark on a journey together, seeking to open our eyes to the profound truths that God has laid out for us in His Word. God desires us to have open eyes, open ears, and open hearts to receive His truth.

    Visionary View: Are Your Eyes Closed to the Truth of God? Today, let us embark on a journey together, seeking to open our eyes to the profound truths that God has laid out for us in His Word. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a word of prayer. Heavenly Father, we come before you with open hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Williams III avatar

    Contention Intervention (January 22, 2023 Version)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 21, 2023
     | 1,354 views

    Some in that crowd were having quarrels over who baptized them as if those that baptized them had differing ranks. They were choosing sides contrary to the Gospel which calls us to be united to be united through Christ (I Corinthians 1:12 -13).

    I Corinthians 1:10. I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11. My brothers, some from Chloe's household ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Zorn avatar

    "the Shepherd’s Voice: A Call To Faith And Belonging"

    Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025
     | 104 views

    We see a picture of Jesus as both the provider of eternal security and the voice we are called to follow. But how do we hear this voice? How do we discern it amid the noise of life?

    Introduction Good morning, beloved. Today’s Scripture is a profound reminder of Jesus’ intimate connection with us as our Shepherd. In John 10:22-30, we see a picture of Jesus as both the provider of eternal security and the voice we are called to follow. But how do we hear this voice? How do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Looking To Jesus: Overcoming Distractions And Fixing Our Gaze On Christ Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 8, 2025
     | 111 views

    This sermon is the introduction to a series on the book of Hebrews. The theme is JESUS!

    Looking to Jesus: Overcoming Distractions and Fixing Our Gaze on Christ Introduction: The Problem of Distraction We live in an age of distraction. Our attention is constantly pulled in a thousand directions — phones buzzing, headlines flashing, and responsibilities competing for our focus. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal