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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Lesson 30: Preach A Label Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2018
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    Labeling can be abused. But there are correct labels. Let's live up to the labels God gives us.

    Lesson Goal To encourage the correct labeling of things and living up to the labels used in the churches. Lesson Intro Like it or not, we are all labeled. Some of those are false labels and some are true descriptions. Some of the labels which we may not like are true of us as well as some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Change Of Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2015
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     | 14,268 views

    The stone heart is resistant to God, the heart of flesh, created by God is open to and led by him. We need a change of heart from hard, resistant stone to soft, Spirit-pliable flesh.

    1. Dinosaur Heart It was 103°F in Hell Creek, South Dakota, one day in September 1993. Dinosaur hunter Michael Hammer was amazed at what he saw. Sticking out of the ground were the remains of a Thescelosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur. The skeleton was almost complete. Hammer says he knew right away ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cord #4: A Common Commitment – “one Lord” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 2, 2015
     | 6,230 views

    The Lordship of Christ should unify us as Christians.

    We are basing this series on Ephesians 4:3-6, where Paul mentions seven “cords” that bind us together. We’ve considered how we are part of the body of Christ; and how we share common communion with the Holy Spirit and having a common confidence in the hope we have in Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hackernoon #5 Trust And Obey

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Sep 8, 2020
     | 2,221 views

    Obedience is one of the great short-cuts to enjoying the life God has for us.

    HackerNoon is one of the leading tech blogs to learn about oding, blockchain, and startups. With over 7000 writers and 200,000 daily readers, Hacker Noon has become the voice of hackers around the world. The urban dictionary classifies a hacker as: as someone who strictly pursues creature ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Living Hope Is Here Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 10, 2021
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     | 5,363 views

    We should be rejoicing because the Living Hope has come to earth.

    INTRODUCTION USS-S4 SUBMARINE On December 17, 1927, The USS-S4 submarine while surfacing from a submerged run off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts was accidentally rammed and sunk by the Coast Guard destroyer, Paulding, which was on patrol. Heroic efforts were made to rescue six known ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Travelers Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 23, 2022
     | 5,776 views

    Each of us travels on a journey through this life. Each day presents new challenges and choices. Each day we choose which path we will travel and those choices determine where we arrive at the end of the day.

    The Two Travelers Matthew 7: 13-14 As we continue our study in the Sermon on the Mount, we come to a passage that all need to hear in our day. This is a passage that all can relate and understand. Here Jesus speaks of the way we are traveling and the course of life we are on. These are two courses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price Of Compromise Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2025
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     | 2,107 views

    This is the 17th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#17] THE PRICE OF COMPROMISE Judges 18:1-31 Introduction: Today, we encounter the story of the Tribe of Dan, a narrative that has profound implications for our lives. In a World where the lines between right and wrong often seem blurred, the theme of compromise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Precious From The Vile PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 774 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance and restoration, trusting in God's abundant promises, and understanding the urgency of turning back to God, as taught in Jeremiah 15:19.

    Good morning, beloved! Today, we're going to dive deep into the prophetic wisdom of Jeremiah 15:19. You see, Jeremiah's message is as relevant today as it was in his time. It teaches us about repentance and restoration, God's abundance through faith in His Word, and the urgency of repentance – ...read more

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    Getting Our Feet Wet

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 20, 2012
     | 8,167 views

    This sermon is about following the Lord into a deeper walk

    GETTING OUR FEET WET REQUIRES SPIRITUAL PREPARATION. Joshua 3:1-17. 1. IN SPIRITUAL PREPARATION WE HAVE TO DECIDE WHAT IS BIGGER OUR OBSTACLES OR OUR VIEW OF GOD. Principle #1. Obstacles show us where we have placed our faith. Principle # 2. Obstacles show us whether we are willing to stay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Journey Begin Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 19, 2022
     | 3,675 views

    Our journey towards a deeper and closer relationship with God is not something that just happens. We don’t just passively float through life and hope that we end up somewhere wonderful or nice. We have to be intentional and we have to be engaged in the process.

    How many of you have just woke up one day, got in your car, went to the airport and randomly bought a ticket to a place you never heard of? Or just got in your car and drove to a random city? None of you, I would suspect. When you go on a trip or a vacation, you picked a certain place to go and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Angel Who Made Men Cry

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,446 views

    What would happen in our churches if God sent an angel to preach?

    THE ANGEL WHO MADE MEN CRY Judges 2:1-7 INTRO: Needless to say, people would be startled to attend church and discover that the Angel of the Lord was standing in the pulpit to deliver a direct message from God. People would sit up and listen-no sleeping. When the children of Israel gathered in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Worship

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,641 views

    This is a sermon that calls us to Worship.

    “Let Us Worship” Text: 1 Chronicles 16:29 “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” Introduction: This morning we say that we have come together to worship, but what is true ...read more

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    Vision

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 31,557 views

    The Word of God makes it clear that when we as His people do not get a fresh vision from Him it is because we do not seek Him in what He wants to do through us.

    Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) says, “Without vision the people perish.” - Vision according to John Maxwell is - Awareness- the ability to see - Attitude- the faith to believe - Action- the courage to do - George Barna says “vision for ministry is a reflection of what God wants to accomplish through us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do With A Rebellious Kid Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    Message 5 of 6 on building a Christian Home. This message is focused on training a child to know God according to his ways. Proverbs 22:6

    What to Do with a Rebellious Kid June 10, 2007 All Children are Rebellious Kids! Let me start this morning by saying that rebellion is part of our nature. Some kids are born angry. They come from the womb red faced, arteries pounding, screaming obscenities and smoking a cigar. The make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Starting Over

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,572 views

    A look at three principles that guided Joseph (the adopted father of Jesus) from Bethlehem to Egypt and back to Israel.

    This time of year is always the same. People make a big deal over Christmas, and there are all kinds of services, newspaper articles, magazine articles, T.V. shows, and movies that relate to Christmas. Then, right on the heels of that, we hit all the "year end" festivities. Once again, there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan