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  • Ed Wood avatar

    The First Words Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,541 views

    Men of all ages have marveled at the words of Jesus.

    THE FIRST WORDS OF JESUS Mark 1:21-22; John 7:45-46 INTRO: What a man says reveals what he is. Jesus said, “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew. 12:34). Did you ever think of the power of words? Hitler whipped Germany into a frenzy of hate by his words and thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James H Boyd avatar

    Politics And The Christian Voter

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 17,693 views

    Promoting a Positive Christian Voice in Politics and Government

    " When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."- Proverbs 29:2 “The Church must take right ground in regards to politics . . . God will bless or curse the nation according to the [political] course Christians take.” -Charles ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Now Matter Who Wins, You Will Lose

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,056 views

    This sermon is a relentless drum beat of negativity concerning America’s political predicament with a brief flicker of hope at the end. Theme: Demigods disappoint and enslave.

    In the early days of our Republic pastors would set aside the Sunday before election day to preach a sermon about the coming vote. In those days they would name names and tell the congregation who to vote for. Now, thanks to a 1954 law, churches can no longer speak out in the same way. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Garrett avatar

    One Nation "Under" God

    Contributed by Robert Garrett on May 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,888 views

    This sermon call God’s people to a call of Reputation. The leaderrs must have a reputaiton of accountability and the pepole hasa reputation of responsiblity.

    “ONE NATION UNDER GOD” Proverbs 14:34- I Timothy 2:1-2 INTRO. Throughout our lives we find ourselves many times being placed under certain precarious positions and circumstances but most importantly we find ourselves under certain people that brings us discomfort, displeasure and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Sin Gets Us To Bite The Hook Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2020
     | 2,844 views

    Paul tells us that Satan can appear as an angel of light. That is a clear picture of the way that Satan and temptation works. What can we learn from it?

    [Have a fishing pole with a hooked worm.] SATAN APPEARS AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHT: Sin takes what is good and twists it just enough. - 2 Corinthians 11:14. - Genesis 3:1. - What does it mean that Satan appears as an angel of light? It means that Satan in tempting us often comes to us in the form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Motivation For Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,782 views

    MOTIVATIONS COME IN MANY FORMS; FEAR OF PUNISHMENT IS AN OBVIOUS EXAMPLE. ANOTHER WOULD BE THE PERSONAL BENEFITS. HERE IN THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE, PAUL LAYS OUT FOR US OUR MOTIVATION FOR CHRIST-LIKE ACTIVITY, AND BIBLICAL OBEDIENCE. SIMPLY PUT, WE SH

    THE NUTS AND BOLTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP THE MOTIVATION FOR STEWARDSHIP 2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 FOR CHRIST’S LOVE COMPELS US, BECAUSE WE ARE CONVINCED THAT ONE DIED FOR ALL, AND THEREFORE ALL DIED. 15 AND HE DIED FOR ALL, THAT THOSE WHO LIVE SHOULD NO LONGER LIVE FOR THEMSELVES BUT FOR HIM WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    "alas, Babylon!"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 28, 2024
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     | 576 views

    God will judge this fallen world and those who live only for this world. How, then, shall the one who follows Christ live?

    “After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory. And he called out with a mighty voice, ‘Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place for demons, a haunt for every unclean spirit, a haunt for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Survivors: Who Will Survive?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    CBS scored a hit with its Survivor series,and we can benefit with Biblical principles to help us be survivors in life.

    Sixteen people journeyed to the Australian Outback as part of CBS television show Survivors, attempting to be the last person voted out in order to win a substantial prize package. Total strangers, they formed two tribes, and now are down to one as each week another contestant is voted out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praising The Real Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,317 views

    Big Idea: The People and Events around Palm Sunday and what we call the Triumphal Entry call us to praise Jesus for the King he really us and not for who we want.

    Political parties and their “parties” confetti, hoopla, nice nice, we are for things, until they affect us in a way we don’t want i saw Bob Dole in Bloomington IL. Hoopla surrounding him. Shake his (good) hand. He is revered and revealed as King of Israel AND the World, even if some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    After The Election

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 6, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,578 views

    God does not care about the economy or missing WMDs or anything of the sort. God cares about the moral fabric of our nation and that moral fabric was up for election this past Tuesday. You can believe it or not, but it is true. The Question of the Day:

    AFTER THE ELECTION VARIOUS PASSAGES 1 TIMOTHY 2:1-4 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    What It Means For Jesus To Be King.

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 26, 2007
     | 3,496 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday exploring what it means for Jesus to be our king!!

    Did you get the leader you wanted yesterday? In Australia we have this great privilege of voting for those who lead our country. Generally we vote on how we perceive things. Whether they are true or not? Our votes are often based on what we want. Some times we even vote to seek some revenge, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    X Is For Xulon (Tree) Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,363 views

    A study of the word "tree" in Psalm 1:3

    Introduction 1. For almost 8 months, we’ve been studying the ABCs of the Bible... A is for Abundant... B is for Beginning C is for Capstone... D i s for Delight... and so on... 2. Tonight we come to the letter X... Now, there’s not alot I can do with the letter X... I could preach a sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    The Character Of Caleb

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 32,039 views

    The scripture says Caleb had a unique spirit... this sermon explores that spirit.

    The Character of Caleb Numbers 14:24 "But my servant Caleb because he had another spirit with him, followed me fully, him will I bring into the land he went to and his descendents shall inherit it" Imperfections have distinguished some of the most eminent servants of God as shown in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wilson avatar

    Freedom

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 12,088 views

    Truth Sets you free!

    FREEDOM John 8:31-32 KJV "Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." On July 4th we celebrate the birth of a free nation. Our founding fathers recognized that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    False Prophets And Faithful Priests Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,258 views

    13th in First John Series

    FALSE PROPHETS AND FAITHFUL PRIESTS 1 John 4:1-6 INTRO: Here is a word of warning which the Lord God gives to us about the danger of false prophets. It is a warning from God that we are not to believe everything we hear even though it may come from supposedly Christian sources. ILLUS: Teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist