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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    God's Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,021 views

    God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

    Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions, which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon: Trusting God When Everything Falls A Part

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 29, 2026
     | 426 views

    David suggests that the righteous must trust in the Lord even if they have to (1) suffer awhile they can do it joyfully, (2) hope cheerfully, (3) wait patiently, (4) pray earnestly, (5) believe confidently, and if they do, they will triumph finally.

    Sermon: Trusting God When Everything Falls A Part Psalms 11:1-7 “In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Road Map For Change

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,439 views

    LEARNING FROM OUR PAST

    A ROADMAP FOR CHANGE JEFF SEAMAN When was the last time you have asked yourself the question of why you come to church? Have you really articulated this lately? Some of you were invited here today, you’re visiting with us, you’ve thought about that today: “What am I doing here? Why am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Don't Tolerate Sexual Immorality" I Cor. 5 Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,325 views

    Sexual immorality is not to be tolerated in the church instead it should be asked to leave before the Spirit of Christ does! The question is: “Who do you want to stay?”

    “Don’t Tolerate Sexual Immorality” I Cor. Chapter 5 - pt 5 Opening Illustration: “Deception” from Sermon Spice- this clips reveals how deception works and how it redefines what is right and wrong in society. Thesis: Sexual immorality is not to be tolerated in the church instead it should be asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lee Strobel avatar

    The Case For A Creator

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 21,219 views

    More than any other time in the history of the world, the evidence of science powerfully supports your belief in God. The good news is not only that there’s a Creator, but that He loves you and that He’s inviting you into a personal relationshi

    Note: this message incorporates a dramatic clip from the film Unlocking the Mystery of Life. The DVD or videotape may be obtained at www.illustramedia.org. Permission to show the clip may be obtained from Illustra Media, P.O. Box 2711, La Habra, CA 90623-2711. The phone number is 888-897-6026 or ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Is In The House

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 32,631 views

    Christ's presence in the house of one of his friends reveals the impact He has on the culture, from the inside out

    I think that it is safe to say that while the church is a spiritual entity it is also a business. There are two sides to the church. There is the organism, that is the spiritual reality of the church. Then there is the organization, which is the infrastructure of the church. Anything that is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Created Them Male And Female

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,180 views

    This sermon communicates what the Bible teaches about transgenderism, and suggests how we as Christians and a church should interact with the world in general and how we can help those who are wrestling with issues related to sexual and gender orientation.

    Introduction: A. There is a gender identity crisis sweeping across our nation and culture. 1. This is a serious issue facing adults, teens and children, and as I address this subject in today’s sermon, I will do my best to present this information in a way that is appropriate for all ages. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eyes To See Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 3, 2022
     | 2,450 views

    In this sermon the focus is on the story of the blind man that Jesus cured, and the consequences that followed that healing for both he and us.

    If you have your Bibles with you please open up to the gospel of John 9:26. You may recall we have been in the gospel of John since about February. Most recently, we have been looking at the miracle story of Jesus healing the man who was born blind. You may recall that Jesus was walking along ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Manifestations Of Supernatural Faith Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,911 views

    Message clarifies the supernatural gift of faith from other expressions of faith and provides examples of this gift in operation.

    Intro The essential key to the kingdom of God is faith. Your future depends upon believing the promises of God. When Israel finally went into the Promised Land, there were only two men from those who left Egypt who entered in: Joshua and Caleb. All the others failed to enter into what God had ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Todd Hudnall avatar

    The Word Became Flesh

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 288 ratings
     | 31,546 views

    An expository message on the glory of the incarnation with direct application to everyday life.

    Introduction One of the biggest hit singles of the 1990’s was a song by Joan Osborne called “One of Us.” The song earned 7 Grammy Award nominations. It’s a song of spiritual questioning and about conceiving of God in a modern age. The chorus says, “What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Leadership Changes Across Culture

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    Leadership should adjust itself to the cultural context so as to be the best servant leadership following the example of Jesus Christ who humbled himself and became like a man. Leadership Changes Across Culture

    LEADERSHIP CHANGES ACROSS CULTURES Quote: Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. And they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19,20) Introduction - Trying to work in another culture with your own cultural values of leadership can be frustrating, counter-productive, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Perseverance: Hiking The Steep Grade Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,139 views

    Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

    Perseverance: Hiking the Steep Grade July 7, 2002 This morning, we’re going to be talking about the 5th word that you’re going to become very well acquainted with as you hike the upward trail we call the Christian life… PERSEVERANCE. If you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Learning The Secrets Of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 159 ratings
     | 15,109 views

    Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

    Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3 Illustration: During his term as President of the U.S., Lyndon Johnson was somewhat overweight. One day his wife challenged him with this blunt assertion: "You can’t run the country if you can’t run yourself." Respecting Mrs. Johnson’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Product Of Real Love Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,487 views

    The act of loving is what makes a person better than he is. Love enlarges the boarders of our heart, it deepens us & overflow from us. It is by loving that we come nearer to God & knit our soul to that of Jesus. To refuse to love is to contract inward

    [LIVING IN LOVE SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 13:6b-8a THE PRODUCT OF REAL LOVE Here we find Real Love’s Outcome. Love, says Browning, “is the energy of life.” The Bible says where God is, love is, for God is love. All of these 15 colors and hues of the spectrum of love we find in this passage are verbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bolton avatar

    Desperate Marriages Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    This is message 1 in a series of five about the family. A unique approach was used to present marriage in this message. Check it out.

    Desperate Marriages CenterPointe Christian Church 11/13/05 Special Note: This message was built completely around a wedding. We perfomed a mock wedding while pausing to preach at specific moments. This is the whole service. We decorated, had a young couple get married, dressed and all. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ