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  • Clark Sneed avatar

    Longing For Jesus' Return Series

    Contributed by Clark Sneed on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,442 views

    Exegetical; hard times cause us to long for Jesus’ return, which in turn prepares us for the Second Coming.

    Author: J. Clark Sneed Date: 18 December 2005 Title: Longing for Jesus’ Return Text: Luke 17:22-27 Dominating Theme: Preparation Thrust: Be prepared. “And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    High In Salt Content Part 2

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,359 views

    Part 2 of being salty - more Biblical cause-and-effect passages of how others will find God.

    Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34 – High in Salt Content – Part 2 A five-year-old lad was watching his mother change the baby. When she overlooked sprinkling the tot’s backside with talcum powder and hurried him into his diaper, the five-year-old reproved her sharply, "Hey, Mom, you forgot to salt him!" Salt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not...it Gets Better

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,267 views

    Looking for a sermon to motivate your Sr. Adults? This is a way to bring the two generations together to work for the cause of Christ.

    Fear Not = It Gets Better! Setup: After the first message of Haggai, the people under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Joshua began working on the temple of God. The second message of Haggai was directed at the older generation of the group that was working. The message came about one month ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Aug 19, 2007
     | 8,613 views

    You see Satan is real, with great intellect. He is subtle and slick. Do not underestimate him or his cause.

    Ezekiel 28 : 12 … ’This is what the Sovereign Lord says: "’You were the model of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. 13 You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz and emerald, chrysolite, onyx and jasper, sapphire, turquoise and beryl. Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tessie R. Simmons avatar

    It Is Time To Forgive And Affirm Love

    Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,819 views

    The church must forgive those who cause grief and reaffirm love, and each person must do the same.

    But if anyone has caused pain, he has caused it not to me, but to some extent-not to exaggerate it- to all of you. This punishment by the majority is enough for such a person; so now instead you should forgive and console him, so that he may not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. So I urge you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The True Fast Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 20, 2013
     | 6,466 views

    Jesus condemns the type of fast that the Pharisees have "invented" and causes us to examine the method and results of a true fast.

    The True Fast Matthew 6:16-18 This may be a shocking statement to many people, especially if they have been trying to DO BETTER as a Christian: .Jesus’ Sermon on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rehoboam: Not Everything Is As It Seems To Be Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,874 views

    This message shows how Rehoboam's public life was vastly different that his private life and the problems that this can cause.

    Magicians make their living by seemingly altering our perception of reality. Many of these tricks are accomplished through what is known as sleight of hand. The guiding principle of sleight-of-hand, articulated by legendary close-up magician Dai Vernon, is "be natural." A well-performed sleight ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Snatches Victory From The Enemy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2012
     | 3,157 views

    There is cause for hope, even as the culture appears to be winning over the Church: Christ will be victorious though we will suffer for the victory.

    Third Sunday of Lent 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy The Word of God today sounds a little like a conversation between a father and his child about spring break. Dad lays down the rules for his offspring’s safety: don’t pay homage to things that don’t deserve homage; don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Mephibosheth And God-Like Kindness

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jun 17, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,824 views

    We have allowed a lot of precious people to fall through the crack, causing personal injury or spiritual death.

    6-17-2008 Vacation Bible School Lesson: Mephibosheth and God-like Kindness David makes an inquiry: (in chapter 9) - of the ruined house of King Saul (sin and misconduct ruin) - disobedience ruins lives/wrecks homes - This was a great while after David assumed the throne - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Achilles Heel Syndrome

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,985 views

    A sermon using the story of the ungurarded areas in a person’s walk with the Lord that can cause defeat or death spiritually.

    Scripture: Ephesians 6:11 – 20 Title: “The Achilles Heel Syndrome” Introduction: There’s a mythological legend of a warrior named Achilles whose mother dipped him into the river Styx in order to make him invulnerable. The ONLY part of his body that didn’t receive the mysterious protection was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Black Man Is Coming

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,913 views

    A black man is coming to cause us to revive our faith in God and to restore us into right relationship with God.

    Sunday, November 2, 2008 “A Black Man is Coming” Text: Hosea 11: 1 – 11 Have you ever sat on the doorstep of expectancy waiting for a hope of a better tomorrow? It may have been as a child unable to sleep because your imagination is running wild as a holiday approaches with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Remember Your Promises

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 17, 2014
     | 6,541 views

    To show that reminding the LORD is one way of developing our relationship with Him, that causes our hope and faith to grow.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have hope and faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that reminding the LORD is one way of developing our relationship with Him, that causes our hope and faith to grow. IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:49 (Amplified Bible) 119:49 Remember [fervently] the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Miss The Miracle

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 7, 2015
     | 9,863 views

    Missing, or not accepting, the miracles in Jesus’ life will cause us to miss the miracles God wants to perform in ours.

    The Grave Robber: Don’t Miss the Miracle
John 14:12

I’ve been reading a book called The Grave Robber by Mark Batterson. In this book, the author talks about the incredible power behind the seven miracles that Jesus performed in the Gospel of John, showing us how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Who Is The Boss Of Me?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Mar 5, 2015
     | 8,089 views

    This message is designed to cause us to reflect upon whether we are asking and allowing God to direct our lives.

    As human beings, we share a common desire; that desire is to be in charge of our lives. Consider the lyrics shared by Lesley Gore: You don't own me, I'm not just one of your many toys; You don't own me, don't say I can't go with other boys And don't tell me what to do. And don't tell me what to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Jesus By The Spirit Of God Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 22, 2018
     | 3,082 views

    It's only the Spirit of God who can put us in Jesus, cause us to live there and keep us there

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt. 9 (LIVING IN JESUS BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD) Acts 2:32-39 King James Version (KJV) 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic