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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Goodness Trap

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 121 ratings
     | 36,461 views

    The goodness trap: 1- a human question 2- A human response 3- The divine way

    INTRO.- ILL.- A young boy traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper when the professor thought he would have some fun with the boy. "Young man," said the professor, "If you can tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Dec 16, 2006
     | 4,111 views

    It is the wisest of Mankind that seek the Christ Child, in order to have a relationship with Him for all Eternity.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM TEXT: Matt 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION 1. Beloved of Jesus Christ, we are gathered here today to worship the King of Kings, that Babe that was laid in a manger. That Babe that was born into hardship and grew up in difficult times. That Babe that would one day stretch out His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lion Is Out Of His Thicket

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,615 views

    To strengthen the Christian life when confronted with the Devil

    PP0228 DATE THE LION IS OUT OF HIS THICKET! Jeremiah 4:5-7; 1 Peter 5:8. (Jer 4:5 KJV) "Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities." (Jer 4:6 KJV) "Set up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change For The Better Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    Parables of Christian Living, Pt. 5

    CHANGE FOR THE BETTER (LUKE 16:1-12) I searched the web for what makes a good hire and what makes a bad hire to the following quotes: “A good hire is hard to find.” “Making a good hire is important, keeping a good hire is far more important.” The cost of making a good hire is high; the cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,157 views

    The message of the cross is salvation through the power of God.

    Text: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). Story: “The Evidence of His Claim” There is a story told of a cottage in a little country village, in which lived a family of four: father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Priorities

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,723 views

    The number one priority in life should be seeking the kingdom of God.

    Text: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you….” (Matthew 6:33). The word “seek” means to “look for,” “search for” or “try to find.” All of us have looked for things or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Watching The Serpent Of The Magician

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 127 ratings
     | 88,526 views

    This message is for those who are tired of frustration and those who are tired of watching unbelievers collecting what they are supposed to get. It is also for those who are determined that a transaction must happen in the heavens that would turn things a

    This week, we are looking at the message entitled, “Watching the serpent of the magician." This message is for those who are tired of frustration and those who are tired of watching unbelievers collecting what they are supposed to get. It is also for those who are determined that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    True Treasure

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016
     | 7,606 views

    If we seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness – if we seek first to be in his kingdom, and if we seek first to live for his kingdom and as citizens of his kingdom, well, the rest works out.

    Matthew 6:19-34 True Treasure 6/27/10e D. Marion Clark Introduction Earlier today we presented Phil and Lisa Ryken with an original painting by artist Makoto Fujimura. On that painting the artist wrote in gold lettering the very passage we are considering tonight, up to verse part of verse 26, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cosmos: Satan’s System Of Control Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 641 views

    As we continue our journey into spiritual warfare, we turn our focus to what the Bible calls “the world”—not the physical earth, but the organized system under Satan.

    The Cosmos: Satan’s System of Control January 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 John 2:15–17 Introduction: The Hidden Hand Behind the World Good morning, church. As we continue our journey into spiritual warfare, we turn our focus to what the Bible calls “the world”—not ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What Should You Do When You Have Been Quarreling?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,523 views

    Quarrels can be overcome with the love of Jesus and the wisdom of the Spirit for those who are submitted to God’s will

    What Should You Do When You Have Been Quarreling? Many fine relationships are spoiled because of quarrels over non-essentials. ILlustration:Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim George avatar

    Celebrating In The Losers Cirlce Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 4,904 views

    James tells us the story of a rich man and a poor man who came to church one day. One appeared to be a winner – the other a loser. How should a group of losers who have been made winners by Christ treat such people?

    No body likes a loser. Have you ever seen a losers circle at the racetrack? When is the last time you saw the runner-up on a box of Wheaties? People generally think little of losers. That makes it all the more hurtful to some when someone like Ted Turner is quoted as saying, “Christianity is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secular's Best Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,190 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

    Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#4] SECULAR’S BEST Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction: The church in Pergamum is the 3rd of the 7 Churches. By now you have probably noticed the pattern repeated in each of these 7 letters. First, Jesus identifies and says some things about Himself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All These Things Will Be Dissolved

    Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,020 views

    Many believers now a days have no more time to worship and serve God because they are busy gaining material treasures and fame here on earth. The Lord gives us a strong warning and admonition that all these things will be dissolved

    Title : ALL THESE THINGS WILL BE DISSOLVED Text : 2 Peter 3:10-14 2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Wedding: Hackney.woodall

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,978 views

    Short Wedding Ceremony

    July 16, 2005 Kevin Higgins Denison, TX There have been many beautiful expressions of love given to us through the years. One of my favorites is the story of how Jacob loved Rachel and served her father fourteen years to gain her hand in marriage. The Bible says concerning these years, “They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Blessed Is The Nation

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 42,553 views

    This sermon looks at how we, as a country can Bless God in appreciation for all His blessings to us! Used as a sermon for the 4th of July.

    Blessed is the Nation Psalm 33:1-15 Intro.: A. I think that most - if not all of us - would agree that our Nation has been blessed. We have been blessed materially, geographically, educationally, and technologically. As we celebrate the birth our Nation this week, on July 4th, we need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist