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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Pray Cooperatively Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2024
     | 809 views

    3 petitions after "Our Father in Heaven" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 7 of same title)

    HoHum: One blistering hot day when they had guests for dinner, Mother asked 4-year old Johnny to return thanks. “But I don’t know what to say!” the boy complained. “Oh, just say what you hear me say” his mother replied. Obediently the boy bowed his head and mumbled, “Oh Lord, why did I invite these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray Contritely Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 31, 2024
     | 835 views

    Forgive us our sins from Luke 11:4 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 10 of the same title)

    HoHum: Author Robert Jeffries writes about a couple who was going to dinner to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. As the husband was driving, the wife began to reflect on their early days and she said: “Honey, do you remember how it was when we were dating and then first married? It was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Fire Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    A sermon on Hebrews 12:29, "Our God is a Consuming Fire" (Outline and material adapted from F.B. Meyer at http://www.ccel.org/ccel/meyer/into_holiest.i.xxxiii.html#i.xxxiii-p0.1)

    HoHum: The Northside Church of Christ in Newport News, Virginia, lost their church building to a fire caused by a lightning strike on July 1999. Their response to the fire was seen on their church sign a few days later: “We’re still on fire.” May that be true of us! WBTU: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparations For Messiah Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 1, 2022
     | 2,079 views

    Exposition of Zechariah 9:1-8 examines campaign of Alexander the Great predicted by the prophet. Through two supernatural dreams, God turned potential disaster to favor for His people.

    Intro We have completed the first half of Zechariah. Our text today opens the second half. Chapters 1-8 constitute the first half, and chapters 9-14 the second. The style, structure, and tone of the two halves are very different. We have been impressed with the specific dates and context given in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    We Can Change Our World!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2013
     | 5,029 views

    Background and Introduction: We can change our world: [1] Because the church belongs to Christ. [2] Because the Word of God works. 1. We must stand on God’s Word. 2. We must stretch for His Word. 3. We must share His Word.

    We Can Change Our World! Acts 11:19-21 Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2012 *I like what Mark Twain said about change many years ago: “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) *I like that saying, but it’s not always true is it? -- No. Some change is good! This is especially true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Favoritism

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,329 views

    God loves us all equally, regardless of our family background. But what does the Bible say about favoritism within families? Join us today as we explore this topic in light of Romans 2:11, which teaches us that "God does not show favoritism."

    Introduction: I. Recognizing the Chains of Favoritism Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it is a privilege to stand before you today and delve into a topic that affects us all—family favoritism. In our journey together through the Scriptures, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Blessed Man

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 5, 2021
     | 8,776 views

    We think of blessings as it relates to material things and riches. However, Psalm One talks about a blessed man (or woman) as defined by their relationship with God and His Word. This message examines who is truly blessed in God's eyes.

    A Blessed Man Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3; 106:3; Second Timothy 3:16-17; 4:3-4 As some of you know, my brother Barry and I started recording Bible study lessons that people can review at home as part of their personal Bible study time. One of the lessons that we recorded last month was on Psalm One ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Disciple As Salt Of The Earth

    Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 17, 2007
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     | 8,318 views

    He used three earthly materials: Salt, Light and City, to explain spiritual truth by giving a clear distinction between the disciple and the world with regards to his position and mission (Mat 5:13-16).

    THE DISCIPLE AS THE SALT "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under, foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elevating Christ Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    This is message #1 in the series. MAny thanks to those who put togather the study material for the movie, Facing The Giants. This sermon looks at where we want to be after we have faced our giants!

    Facing the Giants Elevating Christ John 8:28-30 – Romans 12:2 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest challenges facing the nation of Israel as they entered into the land God had promised them was giants. From the giants of Genesis, who seemed to be a spiritual being seeking to intermarry with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Need To Perish

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    Many are perishing from thirst, spiritually, even while there is an abundant supply of the Water of Life in reach of everyone in the land. We are blessed not just materially, but spiritually - yet we done even realize it.

    Some years ago in the newspapers there was a female novelist found dead in the desert of America. She had died of thirst. It seems that she had started out across the desert thinking she had enough water to make the trip; However when she stopped to get a swallow she found out that her canteen was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About Me

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,450 views

    A sermon to help us avoid the trap of "It’s all about me." Preached for New Years. (Material taken from Generation Me by Jean Twenge and the Purpose Driven Life by Rich Warren)

    Sermon for 1/7/2007 It’s All About Me Introduction: A. It’s all about me! Let’s think about it: B. I take care of my family. Why? Because it’s all about me. I take care of my family so they will take care of me. I do things for my wife so that she will love me. C. I have children that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Against Process Theology

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,414 views

    A sermon loosely based on Isaiah 46 which dwells on God's immutability (Much material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 25 "The Immutability of God")

    HoHum: Lars Wilhelmsson says, “We are all in process. We are being made.” Yes, we are but not God. WBTU: A. Exegesis on Isaiah 46 Vs. 1 Bel and Nebo were names of two false gods the idol-worshipping nations served. It is as if now God gets personal, “naming names” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good And Wonderful God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 7, 2013
     | 5,224 views

    t is so with our Heavenly dad, we don’t have to worry and carry cart-load of materials for tomorrow, He would take care of us. Would He not? Relax!

    Good and wonderful God! Psalm 57:2”…..God who performs all things for me.” During a train journey, my husband was carrying all the copies for identification details and all the other necessary stuff for travel, I immediately asked him about my daughter, ‘did she not carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Out Of Envy Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,194 views

    A sermon on the envy of the religious leaders of Jesus' day (Material adapted from Bob Russell at: http://bobrussellsermons.org/religious-leaders-who-envied-him?filter_name=Religious%20Leaders)

    HoHum: A wise man said: Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another’s fame. WBTU: A. Why would anyone want to kill Jesus of Nazareth? 1. Great teacher- “The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pulpit Freedom Sunday

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2014
     | 3,942 views

    A sermon for Pulpit Freedom Sunday and encouraging Christians to vote and get involved in the political field (Material adapted from Wayne Grudem in an article entitled, "Why Christians Should Seek to Influence Government for Good")

    HoHum: During an election campaign the air is full of speeches and vice versa- Henry Adams WBTU: Today, many preachers across this country are being encouraged to speak out about current policy issues that the Bible talks about for Pulpit Freedom Sunday. Preachers are being told that certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ