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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Disection Of Falling And Rising

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 13, 2008
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    The real power of the prodigal son story is that he returned, not to wealth, status and power, but to the Father.

    Returning To The Father Text:Luke 15:11-25 In considering this parable we must consider the 3 groups in the main to whom it was addressed: Verses 1-3 1. Publicans - needed to know about loving the lost. Jesus tells them of lost sheep, a lost coin, addressing that which most spoke to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beware Of Warnings

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013
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    God gives His people a watchman to protect their life. Brothers and sisters, in the weeks, months, and years that lie ahead, let us both, you and I, listen to the Word of God. And let us take heed to these warnings. So there will be life - eternal life.

    Opening illustration: Americans are getting warned to death. Manufacturers are growing increasingly wary of being sued when their products are misused, so they are attaching warning labels to hundreds of items. For example, a Batman outfit bears this caveat: “Parents, please exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Losing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 17, 2010
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     | 22,375 views

    Joseph and Mary lost Jesus in Jerusalem but they weren't the last people to lose him. Insights on how we lose Jesus in our lives

    Losing Jesus So, where were you when you lost your kid? Seriously, if you have children you’ve lost one at some point or another. And if you haven’t lost one yet you will. Maybe it was in a grocery store, or on a street, at Disney Land or perhaps at church. But you remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Averting An Apostasy

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 11, 2010
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    Apostasy, which basically refers to a backsliding or turning away from God, is unfortunately, something that is all too commonplace. This sermon deals with some ways in which apostasy can be averted.

    Averting An Apostasy Text: Judges 2:7-10 Intro: The word “apostasy” sounds a little ominous, doesn’t it? In very fact, the word definitely has a negative connotation. Webster’s New World Dictionary defines the word as, “an abandoning of what one has believed in, as a faith, cause, principles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Trees

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 19, 2010
    based on 124 ratings
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    Here is the first parable in the Bible, and it is about America in these last days just as it was about Israel in those days. 3 steps in the decline of a nation. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Parable of the Trees Judges 9:8-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ParableTrees.html Here is the first parable in the Bible, and it is about America in these last days. This passage shows us 3 steps in the decline of a nation. 1. The apostasy of an unthankful people. God had given Gideon a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Every Woman Can Be A Ruth Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2016
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     | 5,532 views

    Ten Decisions-Making Steps

    A. RUTH MARRIES INTO BACKSLIDDEN FAMILY 1. Naomi and Elimelech were bluebloods. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem” (1:2), original settlers of Bethlehem. 2. Planned temporary regression from God. “Went to sojourn in Moab” (1:1). 3. Could not leave. “Continued ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Tears Shed On The Way Back Home

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 31, 2016
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     | 21,935 views

    A sermon examining the road back to the Father's house.

    Tears Shed On The Way Back Home Psalm 6:1-10 Big Jim Hammil of the Kingsmen Quartet used to do a recitation that told the story of an evangelist was making his way home on a train. He sat down beside a young man, and after a while he noticed tears in his eyes. The minister asked if there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Demas. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 2, 2018
     | 3,360 views

    Paul was in prison thinking about Demas….Legend tells us, he was now a priest in a pagan temple, making lots of money!

    Our Demas Dec. 2, 2018 Philemon- 1:23-Epaphras, (Ef/A/Fras) my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, 24-as do Mark, Aristarchus (Air/U/Stock/us), Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Richison avatar

    The Father And The Failure

    Contributed by J Richison on Oct 19, 2019
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    Parents don't have to be crippled with guilt over a wayward child.

    St. Luke 15: 11-24 The story here is a familiar one to all church goers and bible readers. In many ways I feel unqualified to preach concerning the subject that God has spoken to me about. My children are all still at home and they are all saved. That does not make me a superior parent. It just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Have A Calloused Heart?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2019
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    We're all in the process of our hearts getting softer or getting harder in relation to God. We look at the 10 signs of a calloused heart and four things you can do to soften your heart.

    DO YOU HAVE A CALLOUSED HEART? Matt. 13:10-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Difference of Origins 1. A New York Reporter needed to find out the public’s opinion about an event happening in Ukraine (“Man on the Street” segment). 2. So he went to Times Square and stopped three people to ask them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Sermon 1: Famines And Failures Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,427 views

    The time of the Judges have been referred to as “Israel’s Dark Ages.” Yet nestled in this awful, violent period of Israel's history is a beautiful love story. A story of romance, restoration, redemption.

    Famines and Failures Series: Sermon 1 of the book of Ruth Chuck sligh June 2, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dan Lirette Story

    Contributed by Dan Lirette on Feb 3, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,102 views

    Dan Lirette of Moncton, NB, shares his testimony and offers hope to the lost and backslidden.

    Amazing Grace: The Dan Lirette Story My name is Dan Lirette and today I'd like to share my Testimony with you. I was born on November 2nd, 1976. From an early age my brother and I would attend a local Evangelical church with my parents, though both of my parents were not saved; my parents were ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Dangers Of Grace Part 1

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 2, 2011
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     | 6,286 views

    Spiritual coldness, like an engine with no oil, is deadly if it isn't treated early because it will do so much damage before it becomes obvious.

    The Dangers of Grace Part I Deuteronomy 32:15-18 Purpose: To teach the early warning signs of getting away from the Lord. Aim: I want the listener to feel a deep sense of danger that their relationship with the Lord can grow cold very easily. INTRODUCTION: The most dangerous problem is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Dangers Of Grace Part 2

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 3, 2011
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     | 4,291 views

    A new generation was about to embark on a brand new journey into the long awaited Promised Land. The circumstances would be new, the enemies they would face would be brutal, but the challenge from God would not change: love Him and serve Him with all the

    The Dangers of Grace Part 2 Deuteronomy 32:19-33 Purpose: To teach the early warning signs of getting away from the Lord. Aim: I want the listener to feel a deep sense of danger that their relationship with the Lord can grow cold very easily. INTRODUCTION: Moses is 120 years old and is about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Slave Or Son? Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,689 views

    Do we embrace the status of slaves or sons? Our relationship to God gives us the courage to take a stand for truth.

    Introduction: Last time we were faced with a choice: Do we trust the Law to save us, or the Promise of God? Today we have a similar decision: Do we embrace the status of slaves or sons? Verses 1-10 On the way to the Promised Land, the Israelites grumbled and wished they had stayed in Egypt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational