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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    God Invites You To Become Involved Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,361 views

    The story of Philemon and Onesimus, presented as an imaginative story, shows how God called Paul to become involved as a mediator, Philemon to become involved in real church work, and Onesimus to become involved in overcoming his background to become usef

    The new day greeted his eyes early. He stretched and shook off the sleep, but then, remembering why he had wanted to get up at the crack of dawn, Philemon jumped out of bed and began his day’s duties. His first task was to open his window and turn his gaze toward the rising sun, offering his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destroying Evil Veils And Shrouds

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 63,740 views

    This sermon details the biblical background behind disfavor and hatred through the use of evil veils

    Prayers; 1. Every covering cast and veil threatening to decimate my glory be destroyed tonight in Jesus name. 2. I receive power to overcome my nemesis tonight in Jesus name. 3. I receive fire into my tongue to pray successfully tonight in Jesus name. 4. Evil veils shielding my opportunities from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's At Work Restoring Our Perspective: Everything Is Sacred

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,621 views

    Often we make a division that somethings are sacred and some things not. Thsi sermon highlights that everything has been given to us to use for God’s purposes, of loving Him and loving others.

    How we see things affects how we relate to them. Some years a go a man who works in the area of caring for the homeless was asked by a journalist, “how come you seem to have so much respect for them” “no matter what mood they are in, or how they are acting you show them more love than anyone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Today’s Starting Lineup Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2015
     | 5,916 views

    A study of the book of Ester beginning with a background review of chapter 1 verses 1 - 2

    Ester 1: 1 – 2 Today’s Starting Lineup 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Idleness

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 5, 2024
     | 1,243 views

    The Lord said if you give unto the least in my kingdom you have done it unto Me! While we are to never tire from doing good and giving to the poor and needy, Apostle Paul tells us to ostracize those who refuse to work.

    Warning Against Idleness 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Praise be to God that we have received every spiritual blessing in our Lord Jesus Christ! With humility, prayer, and gratitude, we aspire to extend the solace, compassion, grace, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas According To The Grinch

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,728 views

    Dr. Suess’s story provides a background to re-thinking the real message of Christmas.

    Christmas According to Grinch: Claiming Your Christmas Gift John 1:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Christmas is about gifts—giving and receiving. Did you ever loose a gift tag? The tree is surrounded with piles of neatly wrapped gifts. Each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Are Called To Right Thinking, Living And Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,645 views

    The Feast of Epiphany is a call to people of every background to come and worship the newborn Messiah of Everybody.

    Solemnity of Epiphany (January 6) Thirteen Days of Christmas The twelfth day of Christmas is the sixth of January; on that day, traditionally, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Three Kings, or Epiphany. It is one of the big four festivals of the Church year, and traditionally it is even more ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Purposeful

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,719 views

    Coming from spiritual death, the believer now not only has life but also has a purposeful life - a life that has the honor and glory of God as its object.

    PURPOSEFUL! EPHESIANS 2:8-10 Before an individual comes to Christ, Ephesians tells us that he or she is dead in trespasses and sins. His or her life has little or no meaning in light of eternity. When a person comes to Christ, the Word of God tells us that the Holy Spirit quickens or gives new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True And False Way To Heaven

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 191 ratings
     | 17,842 views

    Millions of people will find disappointment on that final day because they trusted in their own works rather than Christ for salvation.

    Warnings are very important. If your smoke detector goes off, it’s giving you a warning. If the lights on the dash of your car, or truck comes on, it’s a warning that something needs to be given attention. Sometimes those lights don’t mean a thing. You may have driven a car for years and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live The Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,019 views

    We are called to live in the life giving power of Jesus because we have been justified by faith.

    Live the Life Romans 5:1-11 June 1998 Introduction Some 70 percent of Americans believe that "most churches and synagogues today are not effective in helping people find meaning in life, "George H. Gallup Jr., America’s leading pollster and a committed Christian, reports in the recently published ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Where Do You Place Your Trust?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,416 views

    Our trust cannot rest in our heritage, our knowledge of the Bible, or outward symbols of faith but must rest in Jesus Christ.

    TEXT: ROMANS 2:12-29 TITLE: “WHERE HAVE YOU PLACED YOUR TRUST?” INTRODUCTION: A. What if I asked you to go flying with me? You would probably ask me if I was a pilot. I say, “Sure.” You ask, “Where did you learn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Justification By Faith Alone

    Contributed by Steve Weaver on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 23,093 views

    Explanation of the Biblical doctrine of Justification.

    Justification By Faith Alone Romans 5:1 “Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:” The great 16th Century German Reformer, Martin Luther, called it “the article upon which the church stands or falls.” The article in question is that of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Benefits For The Believer

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 12,887 views

    When we are justified by faith, we receive some specific benefits.

    TEXT: ROMANS 5:1-11 TITLE: “BENEFITS FOR THE BELIEVER” INTRODUCTION: A. The pastor of a church in San Francisco was looking over the manger scene in the front yard of the church the day after Christmas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Flynn avatar

    Funnking With Straight A's

    Contributed by Howard Flynn on May 17, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    Human goodness is not good enough for God

    Did you ever get an F in school? I did when I was a freshman in high school because I wanted to play more than study. Thus, at the end of an eight-week term I wound up with an F in biology, F as in Flynn. My parents were furious and promised dire retribution if I didn’t bring that grade up to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Everybody Is Going Somewhere

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 21, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    The pull of the world is so loud and overwhelming to everyone, while the church sites silently off to the side. “...and only a few find it.”

    May 20, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough “Everybody is Going Somewhere” Matthew 7:13-14 As a boy one of my favorite pass times was fishing. I grew up between two lakes that provided an abundance of opportunity for me to fish. My favorite lure was a little spinner bait called an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational