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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Turn And Live

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,184 views

    Today, by turning from sin to God through faith in Jesus Christ, anyone can have a new heart. Salvation is not turning over a new leaf, but receiving a new life.

    Opening illustration: During the past year, cars, trucks, tires, window blinds, and toy xylophones have been recalled by their manufacturers. In every case, the message was similar: “This product is defective or dangerous and could cause serious injury or even death. Return it to us and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Adultery In The Heart Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 31, 2014
     | 7,436 views

    According to the Law of Moses, adultery carried a death sentence. Jesus equates lust with adultery. Was Jesus commanding lust-filled people to be put to death?

    How many of you remember Abigail Van Buren? She wrote a daily column answering questions from readers. Once a man wrote: "Dear Abby, I am in love and I am having an affair with two different women other than my wife. I love my wife but I love these other women too. Please tell me what to do, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Acknowledge Christ Before Men Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,196 views

    Jesus teaches us what is involved in acknowledging Christ before men.

    Scripture During the final few months of Jesus’ life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While traveling to Jerusalem Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. His instruction covered a number of different topics regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Is Greater Than Your Past Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,160 views

    Don’t live below your privileges in Jesus. One of the biggest challenges for new Christians is realizing what Jesus has done and what He’s still doing in your heart.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Last week: ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Song Of Simeon, At Christmas?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 10, 2014
     | 4,129 views

    Even in Advent, the song of Simeon, does not appear as being festive; but it is necessary in the build-up to meet with Jesus; and I will warn you just now, it pushes our faith to the limit; but it does provide relieve.

    Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is the first Sunday of Advent and the children this morning will be retiring to the hall to make our Advent wreath and they will bring it into the service after the Intercessions so that the first candle can ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Faith That Doesn't Quit Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014
     | 5,792 views

    One of the most important things about your prayer life is WHAT YOU DO AFTER GOD SAYS NO.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> How do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Ready For The Harvest

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,468 views

    If we would use our spiritual vision, gifts and perception we would see that it is already reaping time. It is harvest time. The spiritually hungry America needs to be reaped into the Kingdom of God. The time is ripe for reaping now. It is time to begin.

    Opening illustration: A business executive, after hearing an inspiring sermon, said to the preacher, “Your sermon was excellent. However, if you were one of my employees, I would have to fire you.” Then he explained, “You’ve sold me completely, but you didn’t close the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Retain Honor And Riches

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014
     | 4,255 views

    To show that it needs a tandem or partnership of wife and husband to retain riches and honor , a partnership with the LORD. An Encouragement for the singles to get GOD's will and also for the married to partner with the LORD. To build a love triangle fami

    I. EXORDIUM: Are your partner in this life, a partner of the LORD? 1 Corinthians 15:33 (New King James Version) 15:33 Do not be deceived: "Evil company corrupts good habits." II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it needs a tandem or partnership of wife and husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Covenant's History Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014
     | 6,727 views

    This is a message about God and His heart towards us. It’s also a message for all followers of God – in terms of how to shape our hearts and responses in the face of rejection and pain.

    Covenant Connections: A Covenant’s History ~ The Love of the Father Scripture Text: Hosea 11.1-11 INTRODUCTION I want to tell you two stories. They are two stories that are almost-as-old-as the hills, …but these stories still capture the hearts and imaginations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Idol Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,391 views

    Today it may not be about golden calves which have been replaced by other things more important than God and our lives spin around them recklessly.

    Opening illustration: Video depicting idol worship ~ puts shame to our worship of the living God. Let us turn to Romans 1 and check out the kind of worship Paul was talking to the Romans about. Apparently this kind of worship was not new, it had gone on for ages and still does. We will also get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Must I Do? You Must Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2014
     | 5,736 views

    When we do great things in the name of God, we can be sure that while His ways will always be the best, they definitely won’t be the easiest; a communion sermon.

    WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE FAITHFUL 1 CORINTHIANS 4:2 Big Idea: When we do great things in the name of God, we can be sure that while His ways will always be the best, they definitely won’t be the easiest. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5 1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The King Rewards The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,532 views

    Barzillai ventured & volunteered to help king David during the most darkest moment of David's life, while David was running away from his own son Absalom.

    2 SAMUEL 19:31-39 [The Life of David] THE KING REWARDS THE FAITHFUL David has sinned by committing adultery with Bathsheba and by having her husband killed. God has indicted David for his sin through Nathan the prophet, and David has repented. Nevertheless, there are certain consequences he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identifying The Competitors For Belief-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 4, 2014
     | 2,014 views

    2 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

    IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-II—John 1:19-28 Attention: Shopkeeper's Competition The shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand-new business much like his own opened up next door & erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Real About The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,264 views

    If God is light, if God is perfect righteousness, then we’d better get real about our own righteousness.

    John is writing to his followers in the final years of his life. You get the feeling that he thinks he’s running out of time because there’s a certain urgency to the way he writes. He doesn’t waste words. There’s no polite greeting at the start of the letter. He just gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Word Comes Alive

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,928 views

    Do your actions, your faithfulness show you are a part of God's program or does it show that you are outside of it looking on? For you is worshiping the Lord a matter of service to others and obeying Him. This is what honors Him and gives us our purpose.

    Opening Illustration: This line between truth and falsehood is blurred in our society. We pick up newspapers and read touching stories and later find out that the stories were complete fabrications. We are used to politicians making us promises to get our votes, only to forget those promises once ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational