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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    A Study On Angels. Demons And Satan Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,745 views

    This is an extensive study on Angels. This study can be used as the ground work for several sermons. There is more material here than can be delivered in one sermon.

    A Study on Angels I. Introduction A. Why Study the Nature and Activities of Angels and Demons? 1. Holy Angels (Unfallen) a. It builds our hope that God is for us. (Matt. 4:11; Luke 22:43; Acts 5:19-20) Matthew 4:11 Then the devil *left Him; and behold, angels came and began to minister to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray Biblically Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 4, 2024
     | 651 views

    Pray the Bible (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 16 of the same title)

    HoHum: Can we do a series on prayer? Well, I’ll pray about it. Bob Hostetler found himself praying about if he should help with a new product called the Prayer Bible. Bob accepted the writing assignment. Bob spent the next 2 months reading and praying through the last half of the OT, from Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray Boldly Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2024
     | 791 views

    Pray with... (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 18 of the same title)

    HoHum: My 2 inside dogs are always begging. “I want some of that,” even though when they get it they don’t want it (Like fruit). Even so they still keep asking. Children also ask quickly and boldly. They ask without reservation, without any fear that they will be denied. Might have to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 5: Things Which Shall Be; 6 Seals. Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 16, 2015
     | 4,858 views

    Revelation 6. Quickly John sees an overview of either world history of the final Tribulation. Whichever it is, it clearly will be re-visited in the book. Revelation is not in chronological order. The end of chapter 6 is the end of the world!

    3. The things which will take place after this (6-22) Generally speaking then, the rest of the book is part 3 of the Lord’s outline for John (1:19). Here is where the going gets tough. Here is where sequential methods of book-reading will not work. Part 3 starts with chapter six, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who's The Boss? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 10, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,578 views

    As Christians, we must submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Why? (Title and sermon material adapted from Joel Preston of Sermon Central on this same Scripture Romans 14:7-12)

    HoHum: “Who’s the Boss?” was a TV show that ran in the 80’s. A widower and former pro baseball player, Tony Micelli takes a job as a housekeeper from a high powered divorced executive, Angela Bower, and her son. Tony and his daughter, Samantha, move into the Bower home, where Tony’s laid back ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed For Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 486 views

    Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, was just like many of us—a person of low estate. Actually, all humans are of low estate compared to God. Yet, in spite of Mary's poor and obscure background, God chose to bless her to be the mother of our Lord.

    “And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. And Mary said, My soul does magnify the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Having Is Losing

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 6, 2009
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     | 2,307 views

    In times of financial stress, God knows the pressures on us. Our problem is that we want both material and spiritual security at the same time. The answer is faithfulness to the core values of ministry and witness.

    A little snatch of dialogue from a television show caught my attention. Could it be true, or was it just so much pretentious hype? Could it be right, or was it just another exercise in excuse-making? The character who spoke, I noticed, was dressed tres chic and lived in a lavish house with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding On To My Faith Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Jan 13, 2022
     | 3,440 views

    We get weary sometimes in waiting for the promises of God to materialize. Our faith must have the right direction, because the results of our faith will always be determined by the direction of our faith.

    Intro: So far in the last two weeks we have talked about the importance of our faith. We started our study back in Romans chapter 4 dealing with one of the most incredible examples of faith, Abraham. While looking at him we discovered in week 1 that our faith must have duration, because we get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deception

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    Hosea’s own personal tragedy fades into the background as Israel is examined under God’s searchlight. The events of this chapter summarize what Gomer has done and what Israel has done. What happens to Gomer will happen to Israel.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In a recent survey it was found that 15 percent of the ladies tinted their hair, 38 percent wore rouge, 98 percent wore eye shadow, 22 percent wore false eyelashes, 93 percent wore nail polish. And 100 percent voted in favor of a resolution condemning any kind of false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Experience Jesus (Introduction Of 1st John) Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,727 views

    This sermon deals with a great deal of background information on 1st, 2nd and 3rd John. The application is two fold: 1. Have you experienced Jesus? 2. Have you shared that experience with those around you?

    TEXT: 1st John 1:1 TITLE: Introduction to John SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Evangelism OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 7, 2010 PROP.: Sharing Jesus based on my experiences. INTRODUCTION: Good morning and welcome! Today we start a NEW SERIES! We are going to be studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "coming Home"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 3, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    This is perhaps one of the most powerful stories in Scripture to me because the two people who Jesus interacts with come from two completely different backgrounds -one from a nice, comfortable home and one from a home that was filled with pain.

    “Coming Home” Mark 5:21-43 One of my heroes in Scripture is the great apostle Paul. Of the 27 books in the New Testament, we believe at least 13 were written by him. About one half. One of those was his letter to the church in Ephesus and in chapter 3 and verse 20 he says this... “Now to HIM who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Smith avatar

    You Belong Series

    Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,428 views

    The moment we professed faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we became members of God’s family sons and daughters of the Loving Living God. Whatever our background, whatever our differences, we are all one in Christ Jesus.

    WE BELONG! Call to Worship - 1 John 3v1 GNB See how much the Father has loved us! His love is so great that we are called God's children---and so, in fact, we are. This is why the world does not know us: it has not known God. Reading: Ephesians 2v14-22 Read again: v19-20 People need people! ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God Can Use Anyone As A Destiny Helper Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
     | 610 views

    Destiny helpers are people whom God strategically places in our lives to assist us in fulfilling His purpose. Sometimes, these helpers are not the people we expect—God can use anyone, regardless of status, background, or position, to be a channel of blessing.

    GOD CAN USE ANYONE AS A DESTINY HELPER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:2-3 "And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife. And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Raises Ordinary Men For Extraordinary Purposes Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 150 views

    Many people feel disqualified or unworthy of being used by God because of their background, mistakes, or lack of qualifications. However, throughout Scripture, we see a consistent pattern: God delights in raising ordinary men and women to accomplish extraordinary things.

    GOD RAISES ORDINARY MEN FOR EXTRAORDINARY PURPOSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 Supporting Texts: Judges 6:11-16, 1 Samuel 16:11-13, Acts 4:13, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 2 Corinthians 4:7 INTRODUCTION: Many people feel disqualified or unworthy of being used by God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spoken Nature Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 25, 2014
     | 4,091 views

    A sermon on the public reading of Scripture (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 13 Word Driven, pages 333-338)

    HoHum: One of Crystal’s students, an African American, is into Spoken Word. Here is a sample called The Last Laugh by Sabrina Nicole: I’m not an ego maniac you know the type that gives others a heart attack I get my vital nutrition From a dietitian Who only asks for my Submission And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ