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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Pitfalls Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2010
     | 9,437 views

    To be an effective leader, you must avoid the pitfalls of leadership, which are the honor and dishonor of men.

    Several years ago, a pastor in Valparaiso, Indiana, started visiting a man in the local nursing home. The man was a VIP, one who had been instrumental in starting the major industry in town. When he died, his family asked the pastor to do the funeral service. He was nervous, because he knew his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Where Is Jesus In The Storm?" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,246 views

    #19 in series. Dealing with doubt in the uncertainly of the storms of life.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 19 “Where Is Jesus In the Storm?” John 6:15-21 Recently Paul Bradshaw interviewed Rick Warren (CNN Interview – April, 2005), author of the “The Purpose Driven Life” book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Escape – Escape From Temptation Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 15,617 views

    We all face temptation, but God has promised that regardless of what the temptation may be that we face, He will make a way of escape. Temptation does not have to destroy us; we don’t have to fall into the trap of sin. WE CAN ESCAPE FROM TEMPTATION! #3

    THE GREAT ESCAPE – Escape From Temptation 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Temptation is a thread that joins us all together as human beings; temptation levels the playing field! We are all susceptible to its attraction, and we can all be equally devastated when we yield to its seduction. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus: God’s Last Word

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,160 views

    THIS IS PART OF A SHORT SERIS ON JESUS MINISTRY IN WHICH I SUGGEST THAT JESUS IS GOD'S FINAL WORD IN REVELATION TO MAN. tHE QUESTION IS ALWAYS ASKED IN TV'S "WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE" IS THIS YOUR FINAL ANSWER. FOR GOD AND CHRISTIANS JESUS IS.

    JESUS: GOD’S LAST WORD HEBREWS 1:1-12 MANY YEARS AGO, THERE WAS A MAN WHO WORKED VERY HARD TO WIN A CERTAIN LADY’S AFFECTION. SHE WAS HIS NEIGHBOR, AND EVERY WEEK FOR 42 YEARS, THE SHY BUT PERSISITENT SUITOR SLIPPED A LOVE LETTER UNDER HER DOOR. THEY HAD HAD A FIGHT AND SHE SIMPLY REFUSED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disappointment Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 14,230 views

    God is in control even in our times of catastrophe.

    Disappointment Moses Hebrews 11:23-27 November 3, 2013 Disappointment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that results from unfulfilled expectations The sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His direction or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Confession

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2015
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     | 6,370 views

    The very word to confess has a much deeper meaning to agreeing with God about the whole aspect of what Jesus did on the cross and what sin really is all about. For a person to confess has to do with the person agreeing with God for what He has done for us

    Opening illustration: A woman said to a preacher, "I have a habit that I know is hurting my testimony—the habit of exaggeration. I start to tell something and I go on and on enlarging the story. People suspect that it's not true, and they lose confidence in me. I'm trying to get over it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Make Covenant With Unbelievers

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 20, 2015
     | 2,925 views

    To show that GOD separated us from sinners by turning us into the sons of light to share gospel to those who are in darkness. Acts 26:18 (Amplified Bible) To open their eyes that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, s

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you associating yourself with sinners? No. 1 Corinthians 15:33 1 Corinthians 15:33 (The Message) But don't fool yourselves. Don't let yourselves be poisoned by this anti-resurrection loose talk. "Bad company ruins good manners." II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Make Covenant With Unbelievers

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2015
     | 3,881 views

    To show that GOD separated us from sinners by turning us into the sons of light to share gospel to those who are in darkness. Acts 26:18 (Amplified Bible) To open their eyes that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, s

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you associating yourself with sinners? No. 1 Corinthians 15:33 1 Corinthians 15:33 (The Message) But don't fool yourselves. Don't let yourselves be poisoned by this anti-resurrection loose talk. "Bad company ruins good manners." II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Take To Be Transformed?

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 11, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,003 views

    A look at the process God often uses in helping us to become the kind of people He wants for us to be.

    What Does It Take to be Transformed? Genesis 32:22-32 
Gladys Dunn was new in town and decided to visit the church nearest to her new apartment. She enjoyed the pretty sanctuary and the singing by the congregation, but the sermon went on and on. Worse, it wasn't very interesting. Glancing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lost Sheep...again Psalm 119:169-176 Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 19, 2014
     | 9,441 views

    The Psalmist of Psalm 119 clearly demonstrates Gospel Humility and points to the Gracious Love of God.

    “The Lost Sheep” Psalm 119:169-176 We have been reading through Psalm 119 which describes God’s perfect character and for attributes and PRAISES Him for HIS WORD because through it we come to know that God is sufficient for the man or woman who has their trust in Him. We learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calling On The Name Of The Lord Without Speaking In Tongues As Evidence Series

    Contributed by Gregory Norton on Nov 27, 2011
     | 4,789 views

    We believe that salvation is for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.

    Introduction Much earlier in ministry, I thought that I would never come to place where I would preach: I believe that conversion is by calling on the name of the Lord but without the required evidence/sign of speaking in tongues. Some teach that an ‘initial evidence’ of speaking in tongues is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Creator Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,098 views

    As Christians we are called to be Christ-like. If we decide to worship The Creator instead of creation something supernatural happens in us and God’s Spirit will produce fruits in our life.

    Genesis 1 1 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Give My Talent Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 29, 2012
     | 7,184 views

    Resolutions that will change your life.

    Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 5 I Will Give My Talent Matthew 25:14-15 Scripture Reading Matthew 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hero Status

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,214 views

    What makes a Hero?

    Hero Status Numbers 25 What makes a hero? Webster’s defines a hero as a person “of distinguished courage, moral or physical; chief character in a play, novel, poem, etc.” One of my favorite movies is “The Princess Bride.” One character of the movie, Inigo Montoya, fits the definition of hero ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing What We Love

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,333 views

    Jesus calls us to love to a way of living and being and acting out of a foundation of the revealed, enacted love of God for us, which we then strive to delight in and live out of.

    Doing what we love January 15, 2012 Intro: Last Sunday I began by asking us to create a list of some fictional characters that are well known and generally admired by our culture (show list). Then I asked for some adjectives that we might use to describe these characters, and we brainstormed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist