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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Troublemakers Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 49 ratings
     | 19,254 views

    We are told what to do avoid and what to do in order to cease the troublemakers. 1- Avoid the foolish 2- Warn the contentious 3- Dodge the divisive

    INTRO.- Troublemakers. Ever met any? Ever been one? ILL.- After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for us! We gained four new families.” The Baptist preacher said, “We did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “contrition Is Different Than Confession” Matt.5.4 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2015
     | 5,189 views

    A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not important.

    The Beatitudes 2015 Summer Sermon Series “Contrition is Different than Confession” Matt.5.4 (3 of 9) June 21, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Of God

    Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Mar 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    Jacob was a man who by worldly standards was questionable, yet God blessed him.

    The Man of God by Alan Vaughn Obadiah 1:17 Obadiah 1:17 (New International Version, ©2011) 17 But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and Jacob will possess his inheritance. Intro: Last Sunday we talked about the Godless man named Esau, you remember Jacob’s twin ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Proud, The Powerful, And The Squandering Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 26, 2021
     | 2,650 views

    Wisdom helps us recognize corruption, avoid corruption, and work around corruption.

    The Proud, the Powerful, and the Squandering (Proverbs 29:1-4) 1, A little girl asks her father: "Daddy, what is corruption?" -- Go bring me a beer and I'll tell you. -- But mommy said you should stop drinking! -- Get yourself an ice-cream too while you bring me that beer. -- Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Victorious Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,043 views

    By faith overcome anger, fear, and the world.

    Tony Campolo tells the story of a town where all the residents are ducks. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and takes its place, and then the duck ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Life In Paradox Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 11, 2022
     | 2,346 views

    This sermon focuses on the concept of paradox (i.e.,a person or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature) and how Jesus presents a seemly paradox of life using the Greek words Psyche and Zoe.

    If you have your Bibles today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at John 12:20-25. Depending on where you get your news, you probably heard last week of a terrible tragedy. Comedian Robin Williams suddenly passed away by suicide. As we went through the news stories, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
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    This sermon encourages transformation into Christ-likeness, pleasing God through inner change, cultivating spiritual fruits, and resisting worldly conformity.

    Welcome, dear friends! I am so glad you are here with us today. You are not here by accident. God has a purpose for you being here. He has a message He wants to whisper into your heart. We are gathered here today, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the love of Christ. We are here to seek ...read more

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    Live The Alternative - Part 1

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,472 views

    An exhortation to live a truly alternative lifestyle.

    Live The Alternative! Part 1 Galatians 5:16-25 In previous years, Americans have seen the flappers, zoot suiters, beatniks, hippies, punkers, and gangs. Now we have the Goths. Each generation has its group of people seeking an identity that is away from the mainstream. They scoff at society’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core Value 1:- Keep The Word Central Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    In a world where there are many different "Gospel’s" preached we need to make sure that we are not distracted from bringing the true Gospel. It is not the task of the church to be popular. It is the task of the church to be faithful.

    At school in science we did an experiment called a litmus test. Basically you would put a piece of special paper into water and see if it changes colour. Blue litmus paper turns red when the water is acidic. Red litmus paper turns blue under alkaline conditions. The litmus test gave you an idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Destruction Of Spiritual Fortresses Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 59 ratings
     | 39,879 views

    The first objective of the spiritual warrior is to capture his mind for God. & that is what I want to help you do today. I want to help you capture your mind for God.

    2 CORINTHIANS 10: 3-6 THE DESTRUCTION OF SPIRITUAL FORTRESSES There is a spiritual battle. The principal battlefield where this fierce conflict is being waged is in the mind of man. The greatest battles are not fought with guns and bombs or by combat soldiers on the battlefields of this world; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Messiah Of Transformation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    While the Christian life is a process, we need to be making progress.

    A Messiah of Transformation Text: Matt. 9:14-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: As you all know by now, my favorite football team is the Cleveland Browns, and may God have mercy upon me! Our current coach, although hopefully not for long, has a favorite saying when ask about why his team is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Real Love That Lasts

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 6, 2010
     | 5,046 views

    John's words inspire us to embrace and practice God's love. This is how we know we are His!

    1 John 4:7-21 7 Beloved, let us love one another (in deed and truth), for love (in deed and truth) is from God; and everyone who loves (in deed and truth) is born of God and knows God. 8The one who does not love (in deed and truth) does not know God, for God is love (in deed and truth). 9By this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Maundy Thursday Communion Message: Sitting With The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,803 views

    There is an important lesson we need to learn. You can’t sit with the enemy, and warm yourself by the enemies fire, and not be burned !

    MAUNDY THURSDAY Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. The word “Maundy” is derived from the Latin word for “command.” The “Maundy” in Maundy Thursday refers to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Have A Happy New Year

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2013
     | 6,238 views

    If you want a happy new year, separate yourself from the world and saturate yourself in the Word. That way you can situate yourself by the water. Otherwise, you will be sifted like wheat.

    In 1948, nobody expected Harry Truman to win re-election as president of the United States. But on election night, the first scattered returns showed Harry Truman leading over Thomas E. Dewey. At about midnight, radio commentator H. V. Kaltenborn announced, “Mr. Truman is still ahead, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,036 views

    A sermon to show believers that to have the mind of Christ we must control what we see and hear.

    The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5 Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Introduction: Now I have done a careful study of the Greek text and after much deliberation and careful consideration I have come to the conclusion that the phrase "Let this mind be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist