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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Fear Factor Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,114 views

    We must have courage to confront fear.

    FEAR FACTOR Nehemiah 4:1-23 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO CONFRONT FEAR. ?: How do we confront fear? KW: Principles TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 4:1-23, five principles to live by that will help us successfully confront fear. The _____ principle we live by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Racism Is Sin Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 17, 2017
     | 12,474 views

    We must love regardless of a person's race, creed or socio-economic status.

    Racism Is A Sin Text: James 2:8-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard about an African-American who tried to attend a church. Sadly, the church wouldn’t even let him attend a service. The pastor said, "You just need to pray about it." About three weeks later the pastor saw him and asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Climate Change - Pt. 4 - Kingdom Climate 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 24, 2014
     | 5,828 views

    Climate can be a great destabilizing force. It can undermine our finances, our health, and our faith. We need a Climate Change!

    Kingdom Climate 2 I. Introduction We confuse climate with weather. They are not the same thing. Climate is in fact defined as "a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years." So this is more than weather! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If God Says Wait, Don’t Worry - Just Pray!

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,847 views

    In this world, there are people who welcome change and people who resist change.

    IF GOD SAYS WAIT, DON’T WORRY - JUST PRAY! Jeremiah 29:11-14 In this world, there are people who welcome change and people who resist change. There are those who like to maintain the Status Quo, and others who seek change for the sake of change. There are many things in this world that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon: A Change In Expectation-God’s Promise Of A Turnaround

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2025
     | 792 views

    Haggai’s prophecies gave clear direction from God to move the people from stagnation to renewal; a change in perspective from negative gloominess to glorious expectation and now, God promises a Turnaround.

    Sermon: A Change in expectation-God’s Promise of a Turnaround Scripture Lesson: Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Definition Of Christianity

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,351 views

    Christians have given themselves a bad name, this sermon challenges us to bring the definition of Christianity back to its original meaning.

    In 1996, The Barna Group did a poll on young adults and teens asking whether or not they had a positive image of and respect for Christianity’s role in society. The report showed that 85% of were favorable towards Christians and the part they played in the American society. The Group did the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Avoiding The Distortions

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010
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     | 3,323 views

    Just like the Sadducees, we can selectively read scripture and so make false and disastrous assumptions about Christ and his call (Luke 20:27-40)

    One of the curious things about religious people is that they can develop very fixed ideas about what is right and what is wrong. Sometimes these are bolstered by appeals to their religious texts, sometimes it is based on experience, or a sort of philosophical position. Jesus interaction with the ...read more

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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Israel Taken Captive Into Babylon: The Victories And Visions Of Daniel

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 21, 2021
     | 1,734 views

    The hanging gardens of Babylon, the ancient majesty of a mighty capital city, splendid and mysterious, beautiful, yet danger lurks in every corner. This is not home. This is not the city of God.

    The hanging gardens of Babylon, the ancient majesty of a mighty capital city, splendid and mysterious, beautiful, yet danger lurks in every corner. This is not home. This is not the city of God. This is not Jerusalem. This is not Israel. This is the capital one might say of the kingdoms of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    From Great To Good Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,157 views

    When it comes to our personal relationship with God and with others, Jesus taught that personal goodness is more valuable than personal greatness.

    INTRODUCTION When I was a pastor in Alabama, we lived next to a cemetery. Most days I would jog through there; the residents never complained. I enjoyed reading the tombstones. I’ll never forget the short tribute one on large tombstone. A man’s name was listed and then it said, “He was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Forward In Service For Tomorrow 50th Anniversary Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2012
     | 26,948 views

    As co-pastors, my wife and I preached this sermon together encouraging the church to accept change as part of the future during our church's 50th anniversary service.

    Praise Your Name Lord God Almighty We give thanks to God for Glenville New Life Community Church. On this 50th anniversary, we pause to see where we have been, but also to rededicate ourselves to the work ahead, work yet to do and give You the glory, for You are a good God, worthy of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 6, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,681 views

    Do the rich go to hell and the poor to heaven? What determines our future status?

    The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16: 19-31 This parable of our Lord, found in Luke 16, grows out of the reaction of the Pharisees to his story of the dishonest steward. The point of that was that our Lord emphasized and underscored the link between money and spirituality. He indicated ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Prayer For God's Direction

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 10,826 views

    We can use Jabez’s prayer like a compass...N-never ending favor; S-significant influence; E-enabling touch; W-wary of the enemy.

    A Prayer For God’s Direction 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 11, 2001 Introduction: As some of you know, Mahria and I had the opportunity to go to a pastor/spouse retreat at the end of January. We spent a few days in Pismo Beach with other ...read more

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    You Must Be Born Again

    Contributed by Willie Richard, Jr on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,570 views

    Explaination of the process of baptism and rebirth to new converts.

    Little Rock Baptist Church August 18, 2002 Baptism Service- Ella Harris, Myles Davis, Derrick Davis Scripture: John 3:1-3 You must be born again! As Pastor of this great church, my first opportunity to pastor I might add, I often pray that God will bless us with new members. And I also pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1choices Have Consequences:i Quit Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 22,007 views

    We study choices and the consequences, I QUIT IS AN EASY CHOICE with a terrible price tag.

    CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES I QUIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part #1 of 3 The Choice? I QUIT! Consequences. TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore CHOOSE LIFE, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Starting The New Year Right

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 317 ratings
     | 42,408 views

    In this new year, we need to focus on: 1. Personal development. 2. Building relationships. 3. A life of service.

    One of the positive effects of the recent tragedy our country experienced is that people appear to be shifting their priorities. People are centering their lives more on home and family rather than jobs and careers. We are looking again at the value of relationships, and even our relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist