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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Journey Back Home Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,782 views

    Naomi heard how the Lord had visited His people in giving them bread. That good news combined with very difficult circumstances propelled her back to the promised land. That one two punch is what God often does to backsliders

    Ruth Part Two, The Journey Back Home PPT1 We are studying the book of Ruth and I have entitled this series, "My Redeemer Lives" A redeemer is one who restores the honor worth and dignity of a thing. It is one who frees from the consequences of sin. It is one who goes after something they consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Homecoming

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 31,416 views

    The story of the prodigal son has been repeated in our lives again and again as we like the prodigal rebel against God’s path for us until we come to the realization of our actions and being filled with regret, repent and return to find restoration.

    HOMECOMING LUKE 15:11-24A Introduction: Luke 15 tells us the story of a wonderful homecoming. The steps leading up to that homecoming are steps that were anything but easy; but necessary. A young man played the fool and learned the hard way what it meant to be away from the love, joy and safety of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    How To Remain A Spiritual Baby. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012
     | 6,392 views

    Rules for retarding you spiritual progress.

    Intro: 1. A classic work many of us have read is called "Pilgrims Progress," but if truth be know, it could have a companion work rightly entitled, "Pilgrims Regress!" 2. Abraham was a great man of faith, who at times makes great progress; but there is also the flip side of the story, he also makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Doing In Sodom? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,818 views

    Sodom represents the allurment of the world. It proved deadly for Lot, and it will just as surely destroy our lives if we venture close to the world.

    Our passage gives us a powerful lesson concerning worldliness. The key question from Genesis 14, “how close can you get to sin before it corrupts you?” The key verse, is Genesis 14:12. There we learn that while Lot first “pitched his tents near Sodom, now we read that Lot was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Loving The World Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,905 views

    This sermon deals with the lure of the world for us to fall in love with it. Looking at the life of Samson shows what our love for the world will do for us. Jesus has a better plan.

    Falling In Love Again—Loving The World 2/20/2011 Judges 15:19-20 1 John 2:15-17 We are in our final message on “Falling In Love Again.” I began with “Loving The Saints,” Pastor Kellie with “Loving The Lord”, Pastor Toby with “Loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Learning From The Failure Of Peter

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Mar 22, 2010
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     | 9,820 views

    Every believer must be aware of how the enemy can strategize to make us compromise our spiritual walk with Christ. Steps on guarding us from this.

    "Learning from the Failure of Peter" John 18:15-18; 25,26 Introduction: Thank you Rev. Bruce Goetche from the Union Church for this sermon outline. Bruce is a great sermonizer with very relevant sermon content. Have you ever witnessed a spiritually strong Christian face spiritual defeat or at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pigs And Dogs Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    The correlation between evil and a bent to destroy is demonstrated in the sinister nature of false teachers within the church.

    Pigs and Dogs (2 Peter 2:17-22) 1. Our daughter Hannah loved animals. At the age of 12 or so, she began helping out Polly at her exotic animal farm. 2. We had some strange pets because of this: a Pantagonian cavvy, also known as a Marah. Luke had a small possum that never even got as large as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Continuing In Faith Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
     | 15,543 views

    Message explores the importance of continuing in the faith. "The just shall live by faith" is stated four times in Scripture. What is its meaning, and what are the implications for us?

    Heb. 10:38 5-7-16 #5 in Series: Grace Works! Intro “The just shall live by faith.” That statement is found four times in Scripture. It is the revelation that fueled the Protestant Reformation. It is the basis of Martin Luther’s understanding of justification by faith. The impact of that verse on ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Mule Kept Running

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 11, 2017
     | 5,826 views

    When the thing propelling you in your flight through life deserts you; where will you be?

    The Mule Kept Running 2 Samuel 18: 1-17 Absolam-the son of David. His father and maternal grandfather were both Kings. 5--Ishbosheth the son of Saul killed and beheaded 8--The Ark of the Covenant Returns 10--Mephibosheth is brought to his home 18--David commits adultery with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Danger Of Neglecting Your Spiritual Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 19, 2025
     | 431 views

    Spiritual negligence can ultimately result in backsliding and separation from God. It’s important to identify the warning signs early and return to fervent devotion before it's too late.

    THE DANGER OF NEGLECTING YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 2:1-3 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 4:14-16, Revelation 2:4-5, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Peter 1:5-10, Luke 21:34-36 INTRODUCTION: Many believers start their spiritual journey with great passion, discipline, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James E. McIntire avatar

    God Is Angry ...at You

    Contributed by James E. Mcintire on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,380 views

    God is Angry at His Church and for good reason. It is time to fear Him and repent.

    God is Angry … at You Introduction About a month ago I woke up with this message very heavy on my heart. God was angry and not just at some anonymous stranger, but specifically at His church. God began to give me things and I worked at writing them down, not knowing at the time just how ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Alan Kraft avatar

    Who You Gonna Trust? Series

    Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,788 views

    The sixth of a series of six messages from Jeremiah on sexual sin. This final sermon focuses on trusting God when you fear backsliding into old sinful habits.

    A. For several weeks now, we have been spending some time in the early chapters of Jeremiah talking about the issue of sexual sin. 1. Even though these words were written centuries ago, they speak very directly to us about the true impact of sexual sin in our lives in terms of the shame, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James Wallace avatar

    How To Mount A Spiritual Comeback Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021
     | 3,860 views

    Has your walk with Christ deteriorated? Have life's struggles and distractions, even the pandemic, resulted in some backsliding? The writer to the Hebrews has a solution.

    Some of you here are familiar with Alex Smith, because he was for a number of years the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. But what many of you may not know is that Alex Smith was recently named the NFL’s 2020 Comeback Player of the Year But the award was actually an ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • John Gaston avatar

    Renewal Necessary

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 14, 2017
     | 9,296 views

    Every Christian has the tendency to backslide. Here's how to recognize a backslidden heart. Therefore, continual renewal is necessary. Metamorphosis is the key to transformation. Here's how to facilitate it.

    RENEWAL NECESSARY 2 Cor. 4:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Too Late 1. Friends of George Burns have always kidded him about his singing. Burns, a master of self-deprecating humor, decided to take advantage of this and insure his voice for a million dollars. He thought it would be a wonderful publicity ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Laodicean Church Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,960 views

    They once had it but lost it.

    The Laodicean Church Rev.3: 14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist