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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Ants In The Sleeping Bag Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 21,581 views

    Retells the story of the Samaritan Woman with a stress on the advantages of God’s truth vs. Man’s

    Over the past couple of weeks we’ve discussed the conflict between the world and God regarding truth. The world accepts truth only with the idea of its being flexible and subject to opinion or one’s point of view. The world adamantly rejects the very idea of "absolute truth" and ends up in moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Wrong Things Said To Wrong Things Done Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 6, 2017
     | 7,772 views

    A study of the book of Job 36: 1 – 33

    Job 36: 1 – 33 From Wrong Things Said To Wrong Things Done 1 Elihu also proceeded and said: 2 “Bear with me a little, and I will show you that there are yet words to speak on God’s behalf. 3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar; I will ascribe righteousness to my Maker. 4 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Power Of The Word

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 9, 2026
     | 66 views

    The Bible has great power to mold us into the image of Christ, by purifying us from sin, and by nourishing and strengthening us. This sermon concludes with a “foolproof” Bible reading plan.

    This morning, our topic is the power of the Word in our lives, the power of this book and everything that is contained between its covers. So let’s just pause for a moment to consider what a treasure trove we have in these pages. First, we have narratives, or stories. Not fanciful, imaginary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bitter Herbs

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 26, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,089 views

    We need to remember what God has done for us!

    Bitter Herbs Exodus 12:5-13 It is impossible to drive in the wrong direction and arrive at the right destination. God had hoped that the memory of slavery would be adequate to purge Israel's desire to move in the wrong direction in the future, and eating those bitter herbs each Passover ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Checkup For The Christian

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,676 views

    While we live on earth, temptation and sin will try to infect us like common disease. Only God and you know the true condition of your heart and your spiritual life. We are to examine ourselves or have regular checkups to monitor our spiritual health.

    Intro: Notice from the verse the word “examine.” Most of us go to the doctor AFTER getting sick. Some go to the doctor BEFORE getting real sick. Moreover, very few go to the doctor for regular checkups even when they are well. While we live on earth, temptation and sin will try to infect us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The True Vine Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 291 ratings
     | 42,534 views

    This is the final part of a series I did on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

    June 29, 2003 John 15:1-8 “The True Vine” Intro I’m going to ask the ushers today to pass around some clusters of grapes. Would you be very careful to grip the clusters of grapes only by the branch, rather than by the individual grapes, and then simply pick off one grape for yourself and pass ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "The Reward Of The Seeker"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    The one who diligently seeks for God has the promise that He will be found.

    And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. J.E. Smith in his commentary on the Pentateuch noted: “Hebrews 11 emphasizes the faith of Abram. He believed God when he did not know where (v. 8), ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Escaping The Rat Race

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,089 views

    Message given to a college group about escaping the trap of materialism.

    Escaping the Rat Race Luke 12:13-34 Thursday, November 6, 2003 Introduction You just heard that I’m a pastor here in town, and in the interest of helping you find a decent church, I want to offer you 10 signs that the church you’re looking at is a bad one: 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Apathy Rules

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,703 views

    Taken from Chuck Swindolls Living on the Ragged Edge

    The story is told of a university library, where there appeared - on the walls - in bold, sprawling letters, about 12” high…two (2) words of graffiti - "APATHY RULES!" Perhaps those words were written by a disillusioned student - a student who has spent endless hours in the pursuit of some ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Satisfied?

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 7, 2013
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     | 7,420 views

    Contentment can only be found in God, not things.

    Title: Satisfied Text: I Timothy 6:6-8 Truth: Contentment can only be found in God, not things. Aim: I want the pursuit of God to be more important than the pursuit of things. Life ?: What do I need to know & do so that it will produce contentment? INVITATION Where do the happiest kids in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Does God Want Me To Be Happy? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,925 views

    The answer to the question: "does God want me to be happy?" is "yes" and "no."

    A. What is happiness? What does it mean to be happy? Here are a few quotes on happiness to get us thinking: 1. “Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop” (Gertrude Stein). 2. “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go” (Oscar ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Is Jesus Enough? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 1, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,907 views

    In order to inherit the blessings of the kingdom of heaven we must humble ourselves and admit our spiritual poverty.

    "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Most of us have heard these words from the Declaration of Independence since we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 13 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 18, 2011
     | 4,751 views

    1. God cares about our homes (5th & 7th Com; vs. 12&14). 2. God commands us to harbor life (6th Com; vs. 13). 3. God cares about our honesty (8th & 9th Com; vs. 15-16). 4. God commands us to be good hearted toward our neighbors (10th Com; vs. 17).

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 13 (The Ten Commandments - Part 3) Exodus 20:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - September 22, 2010 BACKGROUND: *When Moses came down the mountain from his fifth meeting with the Lord, he carried something back with him: the Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of Heaven Revealed Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 26, 2025
     | 252 views

    The treasure of heaven was right there in Bethlehem. The shepherds knew immediately what to do with that revelation. They didn’t analyze it, debate it, or delay it. Their hearts ignited, their spirits awakened, and their feet started moving.

    The Glory of Heaven Revealed December 14, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:15-20 There’s an old story—one of those tales passed down through small towns and family circles—about a man who spent nearly his entire adult life searching for a treasure box. His grandfather ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Watch Out For Idols

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,462 views

    We are given an express command from God not to put anything before Him. So tonight I want us to search our hearts and find out if there are any idols in our lives, and without reservation rip them out of our lives.

    Watch out for Idols Exodus 20:4-6 Introduction In our world we have many people who have ‘idols’ in their lives… like Robbie Williams, a British pop singer, spoke on BBC Radio in July 2001… Williams said, “…I haven’t had a drink or done drugs for seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist