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  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Bridegroom Of Blood Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,509 views

    Being "in" the Will of God doesn’t necessarily mean that we aren’t distracted by human concerns and relationships.

    Personally, I have a lot of trouble with the theological term, “the permissive will of God.” We usually apply it whenever someone has done something wrong or merely made a foolish, but not deliberate, choice and then, God makes something good out of the human mess. My problem with the term is that ...read more

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    No Place, No Space = No Grace Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,674 views

    This message from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

    Living life, parenting, retirement and ministry can all become burdensome. These burdens can often be almost more than we can bear. We have grown to accept this as a part of living life in the twenty-first century. Imagine if you will if Jesus would have chosen to live in modern America rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving The Forgiver

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 5,869 views

    The great joy of being forgiven is realized and appreciated only when we confess our sins before God.

    This week, we take a look into the original songbook of the church, the Psalms. For centuries, the Psalms have been turned to for comfort, for rebuke, praise. We find in them the right words to speak to God. They speak to our minds and our hearts, because they probe the range of our experiences; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Stay alert and pray, so that you won't fall into temptation. Being alert enhances our prayers, as every enemy we identify pushes us to pray more fervently. Furthermore, being alert is a form of prayer. If we are truly alert, the act of watching itself becomes a prayer.

    In the Bible, Jesus instructs his disciples to "Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation" (Matthew 26:41, NIV). This command holds great significance for believers today. By understanding the importance of watching and praying, we can overcome temptation and live a victorious ...read more

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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Get Right - Or Get Left

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,507 views

    A sermon about the necessity of being properly prepared for the End Times, no matter when they might occur.

    GET RIGHT – OR GET LEFT Pastor Bruce Ball As Christians, we are not supposed to know when the end will occur. However, we are supposed to be aware of the season and of the signs. Today, I want to paint a quick picture of what the Bible tells us of the ending, and then see if there is anything ...read more

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    The Danger Of Cruise Control

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,349 views

    This was a message that was preached for a baby dedication. It emphasizes the important role of a father not being absent in his responsibility.

    The Danger of Cruise Control 1 Samuel 2:12 KJV Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION -- CRUISE CONTOL A. In Cars -I learned something a few months ago about cruise control that I did not know. I was looking through the owner’s manual of my car ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    1 Peter Commentary —chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021
     | 6,032 views

    Peter’s first epistle is addressed to Gentile believers among the dispersed (the scattered) of Israel. They have been released from the futile way of life they learned from their ancestors (1:18). Those who were at one time, not a people, had become nothing less than the people of God (2:10).

    Tom Lowe 4/2/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 1 (KJV) 1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With Us - Peace Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 10, 2020
     | 3,099 views

    If we’re honest, we’re all looking for something. It seems to me that most people today, now more than ever simply want inner peace. Less stress, a sense of wellbeing and moments of time where their mind is not occupied with thoughts of, “I must”, “what if” or “I wonder why”?

    OUTLINE “With Us” - Part 2 - Peace Steele Creek Church December 13, 2020 A worldly approach to personal peace • Look within for it “If there’s no inner peace, people can’t give it to you. . . You have to give it to you.” —Linda Evans • Think really hard “Peace is the result of retraining your ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Make War By Wise Guidance

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,216 views

    This sermon looks at what the Bible says about war, and what the Christian’s response should be.

    MAKE WAR BY WISE GUIDANCE (DOCTRINE OF WAR) Proverbs 20:18 - Prepare plans by consultation, and make war by wise guidance. NAS [HTML formatted version of this message is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/war.html] PRAYER PREPARATION Jesus Himself tells us about the importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Facing The Consequences Of Mistakes: Thrashing Threshing Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,355 views

    All have sinned; that holds back from being what we could be. Admit that sin is real; acknowledge responsbility for its consequences; see that always there is a price to be paid for sin, but Jesus paid it all. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    The longer we live, the more we have to be thankful for. Isn’t that true? The longer we live, the more blessings we receive, and therefore the more we have to be thankful for. If you are thirty years old, you can count your blessings, name them one by one. If you are fifty years old, you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Our Place

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,797 views

    This sermon deals with the human tendency to think that our life is all about us, instead of being all about God.

    Finding Our Place Ephesians 1:18-22, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, 9:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18 October 14, 2004 I. Last week I mentioned the fact that for centuries humans thought the Earth was the center of the universe, and if we are honest the way we act a lot of the time, makes it look as if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual "Know-It-Alls” Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,715 views

    Being a spiritual “know-it-all” keeps me from knowing the One who knows it all

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things I'd Like To Be Accused Of

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,066 views

    This is a sermon to take us to a deep look at what we are doing and what we are being accused of.

    Things I’d liked to Be Accused Of. 1 Peter 3:16 16 having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. Satan is the accuser of the brethren (Rev. 12:10). The name Satan means accuser / ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Thanksgiving Struggle

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,317 views

    One of the reasons we have a hard time being thankful is that we are focused on our own needs.

    “The Thanksgiving Struggle” November 18, 2007 Me: I have begun reading a book called, “The Royal Way of the Cross” by Francois Fenelon. Fenelon is best known for writing about how we love ourselves more than we love God and how we need to learn selfless love and not selfish love. Out of some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Real With Your Self Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,934 views

    Lenten series based on Mark 14 and Jesus’ encounters: Jesus was so comfortable with Himself that He could encounter threatening people without being threatened; could correct hostile people without being destructive; and could receive the heart of a tortu

    We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes – This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, And mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise, In counting all our tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist