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  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Jacob-He Lost More Than He Gained Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 3, 2022
     | 3,824 views

    Rebekah, mother of Esau and Jacob, wanted Jacob to have the paternal blessing which Isaac was going to bestow on Esau. She developed a plan for Jacob to get it--and they went through with it. Results? Bad!

    Introduction: Jacob had already purchased Esau’s birthright (some might say, swindled Esau out of it) some years before this event took place. Now, with his mother Rebekah’s help, he was about to swindle his father, Isaac, out of Esau’s blessing. Jacob got the blessing, but he lost more than ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Trials To Trust

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,475 views

    Trials play an important part in our walk of faith, as well as our knowledge of the character and faithfulness of God. Only as we learn to look to Him in faith and confidence can we hope to have our needs met.

    From Trials To Trust Text: II Kings 4: 1-7 Intro: Let’s be honest this morning. There’s not one person here that has not had to endure some trials of some sort. Trials seem to be an integral part of life that cannot be bypassed. We all face them, perhaps some more than others. But for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Attending Your Own Funeral, Part One Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,926 views

    Christians should not take sin lightly, but need to focus on developing their relationship to God instead. Paul offers several arguments to convince us of this. There are other motivations besides merit and fear (Law); Grace motivates us out of love, app

    Attending Your Own Funeral, Part One Note: When I preached this sermon, I found out I really had two sermons (time wise); so I preached part two (labelled, "Attending Your Own Funeral Conclusion" in which I summarize my first point and then half of the second point (which is far as I got), and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Called To Be Connected To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2025
     | 818 views

    A look at our calling in Christ. Called to follow Jesus.

    Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 For the past weeks we’ve been looking at God’s call in our lives. It starts off with a call to WHO we are, not an immediate doer. We’ve looked at the fact that we have been called by God. In fact, as Paul told Timothy, our calling is a HOLY CALLING. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Called To Grow Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 11, 2025
     | 1,080 views

    Looking at our calling in Christ.

    Called - How to Grow Ephesians 4:17-23 February 16, 2025 For the past weeks we’ve been looking at God’s call in our lives. It starts off with a call to WHO we are, not necessarily to be a doer in the beginning. We’ve looked at the fact that we have been called by God. In fact, as Paul told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Elisha, The Holy Man Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 1, 2025
     | 263 views

    The Holy Scriptures give us the records of a good number of Saints, who were unquestionable people of character approved of God.  They were such a people of commitment to the Lord. One among them is Elisha, the Holy Man.

    01.11.2025 All Saints Day Theme: Holy Man Text: 2 Kings 4:8-10   Greetings: The Lord is Good and His love endured forever! Introduction: In the entire Bible only a few persons are called ‘HOLY MAN’. One is Elisha, second one is John the Baptist apart from Jesus(John 6:69). The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Small In Stature, Not In Nature

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,053 views

    This message looks at the account of a very short man named Zacchaeus. Though he was small in stature, he was by no means small in nature, for he demonstrated a character that many of us need to have in our own lives.

    This morning we are going to look at the story of a very short man named Zacchaeus. Most of us have probably at least heard of Zacchaeus before because of a popular childhood song that we learned in church, either in Sunday school or Vacation Bible School. The lyrics of the song start something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe avatar

    Part 5: The Strength That Comes From Trusting God Alone Series

    Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Feb 10, 2026
     | 19 views

    God doesn't remove the mountain; He gives you the feet to climb it. In this series finale, we discover the "Rear-Foot Placement" of the mountain deer. The goal of faith isn't to level the valley, but to develop the strength to tread on the heights.

    Here's what I've been realizing this week: we've spent five weeks together learning how to stand in the wreckage. How to trust when nothing changes. How to move when the way is unclear. But I wonder if some of you are still waiting for God to change your valley. Still praying for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Leaving A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 8, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 72,487 views

    A legacy to leave with the next generation that will produce joy in them and us.

    We’re in the series Recession-Proof Relationships and since today is Mother’s Day we’re going to talk about Leaving a Legacy by training the next generation. Moms are great examples of this topic. They can be great teachers! Things My Mother Taught Me... My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Assignment Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022
     | 7,166 views

    Filters are important because without them things don’t operate properly. Are you living life unfiltered?

    No Filter Pt. 4 - Assignment In an age where things that are not real are promoted as reality it would serve to reason that in church, we would tell you to live with no filter since we are taught by our Savior to live authentic and genuine lives. However, I want to tell you that filters are an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Goodbye Saints" Romans Pt 23 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,970 views

    Roman’s 16 challenges us to develop relationships within the Body of Christ with other Saints and to build them up in Christ. We also learn that we must be alert and watching to make sure that no one is allowed to cause division within the Kingdom of God.

    “Goodbye Saints” Romans pt. 23 Thesis: Roman’s 16 challenges us to develop relationships within the Body of Christ with other Saints and to build them up in Christ. We also learn that we must be alert and watching to make sure that no one is allowed to cause division within the Kingdom of God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 1

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 2,284 views

    Someone said, "Most men blame all accidents on fate - but feels personal responsibility when he makes a hole-in-one on the golf course."

    It is absolutely amazing how and when we use that word, "responsibility." Illus: That word used to be used when a child was attending school. On one side of the report card all the grades for the subjects, such as math, English, science and social studies were listed so you could tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Contention Concerning The Centurion.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,606 views

    Whenever a change takes place in a church there is often a stir among some of the members. And unfortunately, when the change is good, there is more contention. That tells a great deal about the character of the church.

    The contention concerning the centurion. Acts 11:1 -- 18. 02/25/04 You remember I said a great change came into the early church when the Gentiles got saved. This change produced contention in the early church and Peter was right in the middle of it. “When the apostle’s and brethren that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Kolb avatar

    What's In A Name? Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 4, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,565 views

    Third message in a series called "What if They’re Wrong?" Describes how we misuse God’s name and addresses other names that reveal God’s character.

    What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:7 "What’s In A Name?" We’re in the third week of a series entitled "What If They’re Wrong." In this series we’re looking at the Ten Commandments and comparing what God says with what our culture says. Our culture isn’t always completely truthful. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Searan avatar

    Three Sides To A Man Named Abraham

    Contributed by Ray Searan on May 7, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    The Bible is filled with people who, if we examine their lives carefully, can be fantastic examples of faith and Christian characters for all believers. Abraham, the Father of Faith, is just one of these people.

    Introduction: The Bible is filled with people who, if we examine their lives carefully, can be fantastic examples of faith and Christian characters for all believers. Abraham, the Father of Faith, is just one of these people. As we examine the life of Abraham, we can and will see that all of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God