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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Is Jealousy Good Or Bad?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2019
     | 1,525 views

    A study in the book of Romans 9: 30 – 10: 21

    Romans 9: 30 – 10: 21 Is Jealousy good or bad? 30 What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness of faith; 31 but Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness.32 Why? ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Letting God Choose Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2017
     | 19,513 views

    Abraham and Lot discover how to let God help us to make the right decisions and choices in our lives.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed watching the TV show “Let’s Make a Deal” over the years? 1. It has been on and off the air since its beginning in 1963. 2. The longest running and best known host was Monty Hall, but Wayne Brady has been hosting the show since 2009. 3. We can picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Slow Fade Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
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     | 9,157 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Israelite people make a bad decision. And at the beginning it didn’t seem like they were that far off. But b/c they weren’t hitting life in the CENTER of the club, so to speak, they ended up in a

    “The Slow Fade” 1 Samuel 8: 1-18 May 26, 2013 Intro: For some strange reason I LOVE to play golf. When the weather’s good I usually get out to play golf once a week w/my dad. But as much fun as golf is, it has to be the most infuriating sport there is. It’s such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Was I To Know?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Mar 21, 2021
     | 1,679 views

    This sermon is a first-person narrative from the perspective of the innkeeper. We have all too often made the innkeeper into a bad guy. What if he did everything for the family that he could do?

    Well, it would seem I was between a rock and a hard place. I was in a situation, where there were no easy answers. I looked hard for the simple answers because, you know, they say the simplest is always the best. But, it wasn’t a simple lesson I faced. Later in his life Jesus faced several of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Their Bad Roots Will In Time Reveal Their Bad Fruit

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    AN INSTRUCTIONAL SERMON TO REVEAL THE UNSPOKEN TREASURES OF SELF - APPOINTED AND NOT GOD ANNOINTED MINISTER AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS.

    Their Bad Roots Will In Time Reveal Their Bad Fruit Text Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but Inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruit. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so every good tree bears good fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strength For The Long Journey Beyond The Pandemic

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 7, 2020
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     | 13,873 views

    The Scriptures reveal that God spoke to Abraham only 7 or 8 times. Even though many people are constantly talking about how God is speaking to them every day, most of us do not hear from God that frequently. What do you do when God is silent?

    "Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram......And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me and be thou perfect.” Introduction: The interaction between God and Abram and later ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When To Fire Your Grandmother

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 8, 2009
     | 7,060 views

    What a tough day! What if you HAD to fire granny? Take this advice...

    When to Fire Your Grandmother I Kings 15:9-14 “Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.” Sam Ewing You can tell a lot about a person’s character by how they handle the hard choices. Today I want to focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Awful, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,166 views

    Defining sexual sin

    Three weeks ago, we started a series entitled "Stand in the Gap", based upon Ezekiel 22:30 above. In short, God looked at Israel and found a very corrupt nation with no man that would "stand in the gap" and stand for what was holy and right. Today, we see the same thing in our country; there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Can Death Be That Bad? Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 123 ratings
     | 5,587 views

    This message proides a glimpse into the Afterlife through the eyes of the rich man in Luke 16. It was presented to a Seeker-Sensitive Congregation.

    Can Death Be That Bad? Dr. Marty Baker / March 10, 2002 / Luke 16:19-31 Last week I began a three week series focusing on the Afterlife. We asked the question: Can we talk to the dead? We talked about the syndicated television show, Crossing Over With John Edward. As you may know, John Edward ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Overcoming Bad Habits Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025
     | 60 views

    Overcoming bad habits is not an easy task, but with God’s help, it is possible. We must renew our minds, rely on the Holy Spirit, take responsibility for our actions, and remain patient in the process.

    OVERCOMING BAD HABITS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:22-24, 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Companion Of Fools

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 12, 2013
     | 7,516 views

    To change a phrase, Bad company corrupts absolutely

    Companion of Fools Proverbs 13: 10 God brings messages to me in different ways. Sometimes, like today, it is unmistakably. I heard this sermon and I knew you had to hear it. I had 4 options: Bring Bill in to preach it too expensive. Play the tape for you too boring Pantomime the tape ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    John gives us two different characters in this passage. One is good, one is bad. The ugly part comes in when John tells us what he is going to do to the bad

    3 John 9-12 The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Introduction A. Guess what we are going to finish up 3 John today. Wow that was quick B. The Good The Bad The Ugly C. It is common to hear those words together D. John Fedko sometimes uses then to show sports highlights/lowlights E. Various other news ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Bad Situations And Conflicts? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 23, 2016
     | 4,253 views

    there will always be situations and conflicts to face in life; how to we deal with them?

    Let’s continue to learn for God’s Chosen People the Israelites through the Book of Joshua. We are now in Chapter 10….. Read along with me Joshua 10:1-15…. I believe a key lesson for us through the Israelites is this, Victory in life will happen with the power of God! Let us follow how victory ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bad Stuff Happens Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    The Devil is a liar and how "Christians" spread the lies and half truths that lead other to dismiss Christians.

    Bad Stuff Happens Today we are adding another foundation stone to Christian basics. For several weeks we looked at how many Christians and Christian churches exhibit Atheistic tendencies. Some of you may be relieved that we have moves on to another topic this morning. I am afraid that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    When Bad Is Good Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    The story of the Good Samaritan confronts us with several implications for living a life of faith.

    Stories Jesus Told: When Good is Bad—The Story of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Jesus was such a captive communicator because he told stories, and people then, just like us now, loved stories. Jesus told stories to make a point in a more compelling way than simply stating the point. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist