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  • Olusegun Ayobami Sanni avatar

    A Living Dog Is Better Than A Dead Lion Series

    Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 9, 2018
     | 16,124 views

    There is hope for everyone of us because “when there is life, there is hope” and a dead person, whatever important and noble he could have been cannot change anything.

    Introduction: Dog was one of the most an unclean and despicable creature to the Jews; but a living one is better than a lion that is dead already. The most despicable living man’s state is preferable to that of the mot noble that has died impenitent. Thus it is better to be a live coward than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Truth Or Consequences"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,684 views

    Ananias and Saphira were right to equate giving with spirituality, but wrong to think giving was a substitute for spirituality.

    “Truth and Consequences”(Ananius & Sapphira) Acts Rev Dr Robert G. Leroe Have you ever kept a gift that you had planned to give away? Acts 5 tells of such a gift. This incident reveals that even in the earliest days of the Church, New Testament believers were not a society of perfect people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Trade In "Self-Life" For "Servant's Heart" Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    Self-pleasing is the most natural human instinct there is -- we want to climb the ladder. But it will stifle your growth! If you want this year to be different, trade in that attitude for a servant’s heart. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Trade in “Self-Life” for “Servant’s Heart” “Son of man came not to be served, but to serve...” Life is essentially a series of trade-offs. . . everything plateaus when you’re unwilling to make the next trade-off. Brief REVEW OF - Trade in “Guilty Conscience” for “Guilt-free living”. . . - ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Affluenza [april Fools Message] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 184 ratings
     | 32,116 views

    The Parable of the Rich Fool. "Affluenza" is the disease, the love of money is the root cause, and this story of Jesus is the cure! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Ample Fool’s Day Luke 12:16-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RichFool.html Why is it that when life is going the best and we have the most, that we act the most foolishly? When supplies are ample, or we are celebrating a great victory, or someone praises us—we take such opportunity to show what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving In Feast & Famine

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    Exploring and encouraging the principle of giving God thanks both in times of blessing and in times of tribulation.

    Thanksgiving In Feast And Famine Thanksgiving Message, Perth Bible Church, 11/25/07 Rev. Todd G. Leupold Introduction Ah, Thanksgiving – big, fat juicy turkey, prim pilgrims in their ’Sunday best,’ oodles & oodles of fun, gentle Indian friends, beautiful outdoor picnic . . .! How could they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: The Answer For Our Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 9, 2014
     | 3,652 views

    The Church, People, Relationships

    Romans 16:1-24 July 7, 2022 Introduction: I’ve come to discover this truth about myself...I passionately believe in the mission of the church...Jesus has commissioned us to “Go make disciples.” And my personality is this...”C’mon, lets go!!!” I see our enemy fairly clearly at work with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving The World Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014
     | 3,806 views

    The reason we serve the world is because of the Gospel – the GOOD NEWS. The way we serve the world is through living out and sharing the Gospel.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    So Near, Yet So Far!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,342 views

    To focus on Biblical examples of some souls who were “so close, yet so far from Him”…even while gleaning lessons which are very much applicable to God’s people of the 21st century!!!

    SO NEAR, YET SO FAR…. Sometimes in our Christian sojourn, really can we (God’s children) be far away from the very One we owe our physical and spiritual lives to, even ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Hope That Comes From Your Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017
     | 4,470 views

    This is the 8th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

    Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#8] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM YOUR REDEEMER Ruth 3:16 Introduction: This morning, we are going to continue our series from chapter 3 verse 16 of each Book of the Bible. Last week we looked at the hope that comes from your disability, today we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jerusalem

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 8, 2022
     | 1,152 views

    Jesus enters the city where he will die of the sins of all humanity.

    Jerusalem Luke 19:26-40 1. Jesus goes up to Jerusalem riding a donkey • Jesus told the disciples two of them:”30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.” • 1Ki 1:33,44), Solomon who would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Practising Serving Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,431 views

    The model that is frequently brought into the church is provided by this world. That model drives the disciple to step on others in order to advance himself. The model Jesus provides, though often neglected, is quite different; it teaches us to serve.

    “A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vanity In Humanity Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024
     | 171 views

    The Vanity In Humanity

    Psalm 60:1-12 The Vanity In Humanity - THE BENEFACTOR DISPLEASED - 1 O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; The Source of Judgment - 1 O God ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Last Discourse Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,439 views

    Jesus' last discourse in Luke 22:21-38 shows us several areas of failure in the disciples.

    Scripture Jesus’ last night on earth was spent eating a meal with his twelve apostles. In fact, Jesus celebrated the last, divinely-sanctioned Passover meal, and also instituted the first, divinely-sanctioned Lord’s Supper. The meal took place over several hours, and Jesus spent his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Receive God's Comfort

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,720 views

    A proper mourning over sin will drive us to repentance and confession and will ultimately bring God's comfort.

    How To Receive God’s Comfort Matthew 5:4 INTRODUCTION In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the story is told of Pip, an orphan who lives with his sister and her husband. One day while in the marshes, he meets a convict who forces him to steal food and a file from some people. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Everything Give Thanks

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 44,276 views

    Thankfulness is so much more than a comparison of our own situation to someone else’s. Thankfulness is so much more than having enough food to eat, a nice, warm home to live in, good health, or financial security, because each of those circumstances can b

    TITLE: IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS SCRIPTURE: I THESSALONIANS 5:18 (bishop@perfectedpraisewc.org) In just a few short days we will gather in this sanctuary and then around the family table in celebration of THANKSGIVING DAY. I have noticed an INTERESTING and DISTURBING trend the past few years, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist