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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon: "Even The Dogs Qualify” The Syrophoenician Woman’s Persistent Faith

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 28, 2025
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    When all else failed, The Syrophoenician Woman threw herself on the mercy of God. Her great faith, great humility and persistent importunity won the day. Your faith can win the day for you too.

    Sermon: “Even The Dogs Qualify” The Syrophoenician Woman’s Persistent Faith Text: Mark 7:24-30 “Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre. He didn’t want anyone to know which house he was staying in, but he couldn’t keep it a secret. Right away a woman who had heard about him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 22 – No Complaint Against God But Self Examination Necessary; Repentance And Confession - Chapter 3:39-43 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 8, 2025
     | 218 views

    The survivors of the Babylonian destruction take stock and see that their sins brought the Babylonian tragedy on them. They endured punishment, but they turn to confession. We look at man’s justice against God’s justice. Actions have consequences. God’s anger pursued them.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 22 – NO COMPLAINT AGAINST GOD BUT SELF EXAMINATION NECESSARY; REPENTANCE AND CONFESSION - CHAPTER 3:39-43 Last time we finished with the way God dispenses good and ill (or good and evil) according to His sovereignty and the next verse, 39, follows on from that and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wholly Devoted Hands Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,830 views

    To have wholly devoted hands, we need to have hands like Jesus' hands.

    Introduction: A. Today we continue our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. We are exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 2. Let’s review the two verses that have provided the Scriptural foundation for the series. a. Jesus said: “Love the Lord your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Happens When Jesus Comes Into The Room

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,432 views

    This is a post Ester message centering on four statements Jesus gave to his frightened followers on the evening of His resurrection

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN JESUS COMES INTO THE ROOM John 20:19-31 INTRODUCTION Have you ever had someone tell you something that was too good to be true? In spite of all the evidence, you just can’t bring yourself to believe it, even though it could change your life? There is a story of a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Footwear Of Peace: Forgive And Cut Them Out Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 1, 2023
     | 1,251 views

    Falling into this scheme of Satan means our feet are taken out from beneath us because we are settling for false peace… lack of conflict… rather than Godly peace which is right relationship.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Forgive and Cut Them Out Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… A Most Dangerous Pastime (p) Sprained ankles and wrists. Skinned knees and elbows. There is also the possibility of breaking wrists or ankles along with an arm or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel & Who We Are Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2018
     | 5,682 views

    In Galatians 1:10–12 the Apostle Paul shows presenting the Gospel is not about 1) Pleasing People (Gal. 1:10); 2) A Human Centered Message (Gal.1:11); nor a 3) A Human Devised Message (Gal. 1:12a), but a 4) Christ Centered Message (Gal.1:12b).

    Canada is presently in a fierce diplomatic fight with Saudi Arabia. The government’s confrontation over several human rights issues has resulted in Saudi Arabia, to cut off diplomatic ties, withdraw students and begin a trade war. Critics say that this conflict is over the issue of Saudi Arabia ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    I Want To Be #1

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 13, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,548 views

    This message is about how Jesus handled the conversation about greatness - ambition, power and control. Jesus challenges His Disciples - 1. Focus on Others 2. Focus on Service 3. Focus on Acceptance

    Scripture: Mark 9: 30 - 37 Theme: Pathway to Excellence Title: I want to Be #1 This message is about how Jesus handled the conversation about greatness. Jesus challenges His Disciples - 1. Focus on Others 2. Focus on Service 3. Focus on Acceptance INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Strength Of The Equilateral Triangle Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,374 views

    Strength in families requires all three elements: faith, hope, and love. Illustrated with timbers handled to show that without all three the structure is unstable.

    Some of the old-timers used to say that bad things come in threes. Did you ever hear that? There is a notion out there that you never have just one disaster, you always have three, closely grouped. If there is a plane crash in the Andes today, look out, there will be two more in the near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reactions Speak Louder Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,825 views

    This is installment 8 in a series on I Corinthians 13, and deals with the fact that love "is not easily provoked."

    “Reactions Speak Louder” I Corinthians 13:5 February 9, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Donny Osmond’s back, the man who’s been a teenager for 35 years, and now he’s hosting a throwback show; it’s now just called “Pyramid”, but for years we knew it as the “$20,000 Pyramid”. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lighten Your Load

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 14,162 views

    Every sailor knows that you can’t ride out a storm with an overburdened ship. You’ll take on excess water and sink. The same goes for us, when we carry useless burdens around and a storm comes up – we’ll be in danger of sinking.

    Many of you came in here today carrying a burden, a load of care. The good news is that you can lighten your load, you can even get rid of your load altogether. Relax, you’re in the Lord’s house now, and I’ve got a feel’en everything’s gonna be alright! Amen! Our sermon comes from the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Says "Go!” Don't Say "No!”

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 43,245 views

    What new thing is Christ calling you to? Where is God saying to go? Where in your life are you telling God “No!”?

    What new thing is Christ calling you to? Where is God saying to go? Where in your life are you telling God “No!”? What new territory is Christ calling this church to? The principle of “accelerated blessing.” = “The faster you trust and obey, the faster you will receive God’s blessing.” In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Can Become Hardhearted With A Spirit Of Unbelief Or Know God Is In Contr

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,061 views

    How to overcome knowing God is in control

    WE CAN BECOME HARDHEARTED WITH A SPIRIT OF UNBELIEF OR KNOW GOD IS IN CONTROL JOB 1:1, 8, 21, 22, 42:5 Could Job have said in all that he was going through, “It does not pay to be holy or walk honestly? God treats the wicked and the pure the same. We both suffer. So why labor to be honest?” Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Silence And Sin, Strength And Summer

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,671 views

    Our lives have seasons like summer: heated, turbulent, conflicted. This is a result of unconfessed sin and of not listening to God’s priorities.

    Every season of the year has its joys and its challenges. But God has ordained them all for the benefit of His creation. And every season of our lives has its joys and its challenges. Yet again God has ordained all these for the benefit of His people. Every season of the year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose Ye This Day

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 18,206 views

    Why do we give an invitation? Here are three reasons...Three invitations really.

    A man stepped up to the first tee to begin his round of golf. He teed up the ball, took a mighty swing and missed the ball, but hit a rather large ant hill; ants, parts of ants, turf and dirt scattered everywhere. He swung again, missed the ball again, making thousands more ant widows and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    I'm Not Ashamed!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 234 ratings
     | 38,639 views

    I am not ashamed of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    I'm Not Ashamed! Romans 1:16-17 I have a declaration to make this morning. A statement that I just can't keep to myself. I have been pondering the possible repercussions my announcement could bring about. I have been considering the potential consequences of my disclosure. I've weighed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ