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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "In Defense Of The Older Son"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,737 views

    We don’t usually hear much about the older son, but hey, he had a right to be miffed! Didn’t he...?

    (A backwards glance at the parable of the Prodigal) 22 “But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet; 23 and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; 24 for this son of mine was dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Grow Up Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,893 views

    Once the foundation of our faith is laid, then what?

    His name was Mickey Cohen. And he was a crook. And not just a little crook either, Mickey Cohen was the top man in the Los Angeles underworld during the forties and fifties. He had his finger into everything: gambling, extortion and prostitution. At his word heads were cracked, bones were ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Great Reconciliation

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,006 views

    The death of Christ makes a great reconciliation with God possible so we can live a life of faith.

    A GREAT RECONCILIATION—Colossians 1:19-23 Proposition: The death of Christ makes a great reconciliation with God possible so we can live a life of faith. Objective: My purpose is to challenge the saved to appreciate this great reconciliation and to challenge the unsaved to trust Christ as Savior ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After-Easter Days Series

    Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,168 views

    Easter morning, like the Indian summer of the year, has a tender veil of loveliness and mystery about it which links it with both worlds, and makes it a peculiarly appropriate pattern of a life hid with Christ in God. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

    "He showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God" (Acts 1:3). Easter morning is the beginning of a unique and most tenderly interesting portion of our blessed Saviour’s life. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Take Your Job And Love It Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,021 views

    Practical advice from I Peter on how to be a good worker and revolutionize your attitude toward your job or your schoolwork.

    INTRODUCTION In today’s world, it’s tough to find a good job. If find yourself looking for a job, take your time when you fill out your application form. Make sure all your words are spelled correctly. One wrong or misspelled word might prevent you from being hired. Here are some actual statements ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Storms In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 22 ratings
     | 32,483 views

    Why would God allow bad things in our lives? So we can develop a strong faith; one which could actually save our eternal lives during a stronger storm later

    LUKE 8:22-25 ‘One day, Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, ‘Let’s cross the lake.’ They started out, and while they were sailing across, Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a violent windstorm struck the lake, and the boat started taking on water and began to sink. They were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Happens When A Christian Dies? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 21, 2010
     | 9,273 views

    God’s Word pulls back the curtain and let’s us look over to the other side of death. What happens when a Christian dies?

    What Happens When a Christian Dies? Series: The Other Side of Death 2 Corinthians 5:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 21, 2010 *Let’s talk about Heaven. Billy Sunday once said, “If we could get a real appreciation of what heaven is, we would all be so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful In Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,735 views

    There are three powerful truths in today’s key text that will protect your relationship with Jesus Christ and enable you to express a life of thankfulness to God regardless of the circumstance.

    Turn your Bibles to Philippians 4:6-7 Title: Thankful in Tough Times Theme: Guarding Your Heart in This Life Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Don't Make Me Pull This Car Over!" Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,999 views

    Our study of James continues by looking at what true religion is according to God.

    Fracture Part 4- “Don’t Make Me Pull This Car Over” Pastor Ryan Akers James 1:19-27- explanation of title…There is a ton of good stuff in this scripture and what I want to do this morning instead of giving you point 1, point 2, point 3 is I want to unpackage it little by little so that we can get ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The What-Fors Of The Wherefores

    Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,507 views

    This sermon seeks to encounter false views on how to understand the will of God.

    “The What For of the Wherefores” (A general message on finding the will of God) Ephesians 5:14-17 I am preaching to you today on the subject of “The What For of the Wherefores.” There are two “wherefores” in the scripture that I read to you today. Both of them sandwich a fool in the middle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Rebellion

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,911 views

    The apostles of old had cause to report some people to God: They said, “O Lord, behold their threatening.” Many of us reading this message have been threatened in the past, while some are now living under the threat of their enemies. What a big insult to

    HOLY REBELLION Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, this week, we are considering a message entitled, “Holy Rebellion.” Sometime ago, a relative of mine brought a girl who had just arrived from the village to my house. The first night, she talked throughout in her sleep. I got angry in my spirit that day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ultimate Evil Desire

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,210 views

    No matter how long we stay here on earth, there is a place we are going to stay longer. No matter the enjoyment we have here, there is a place of eternal enjoyment, where all the parties in the world and everything they have as pleasure cannot match. Ther

    THE ULTIMATE EVIL DESIRE Dr. D. K. Olukoya Wonderful God, we thank you for this message. We give you all the glory and all the honour, in Jesus’ name. Father Lord, minister to us through this message. Open our eyes in a new way. Thank you heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name. Amen. Our message this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Asleep At The Wheel

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,753 views

    Jesus slept while a storm brewed. The disciples were so afraid that they let their fear overpower their faith - something we still fall prey to.

    LUKE 8:22-25 ‘One day, Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, ‘Let’s cross the lake.’ They started out, and while they were sailing across, Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a violent windstorm struck the lake, and the boat started taking on water and began to sink. They were in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Guidelines For Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,855 views

    An exaamination of the qualities of Godly Mothers. Suitable for Mothers’ Day.

    GUIDELINES FOR GODLY MOTHERS The first preacher that ever came to his town was stoned and left for dead by an angry mob. You see, Zeus was worshipped in that town. There was a temple erected for Zeus just outside the city gates and no one wanted to hear about Jesus. His dad wasn’t a Christian, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifting Weights

    Contributed by James May on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    This sermon deals with the problem of besetting sin that we are commanded to lay aside.

    Lifting Weights By Pastor Jim May (Parts of this message were adapted from a message by Rev. David Wilkerson) Extra weight – now there’s a subject that most Americans would love to avoid. A few people are able to go about their lives without the worry of too much weight, but for most of us, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible