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  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    Guarding Against Idols

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,418 views

    Guarding against idols

    Sermon I John 5:21 Guarding against idols Introduction: We learn here that this is the apostle John writing this letter. The letter is untitled and was written to no particular church. It was sent as a pastoral letter to several Gentile congregations. It was also written to all believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    But That's Not How I Had It Planned

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 5, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 15,165 views

    Sometimes God’s plan for us is different than our plan. How we respond makes all of the difference.

    From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Handling Sex

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    some pointers on how we can respond to the misuse of God’s great gift of sex

    How to follow Jesus without embarrassing ourselves: Handling Sex By Rev. Andrew Chan February 24, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Vancouver, BC In our Ephesians series, we were told of how God through Jesus chose us to be special, specially loved and chosen to be included in His team, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Were You Thinking?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2016
     | 7,421 views

    Why didn’t Peter “snap” when he heard the rooster crow the first time? God gives us warnings, afterward we get consequences. Jesus' word always came to pass. Why didn't Peter get the hint? Do we?

    WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? Mk. 14:27-31,66-72 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A duck walked into Burger King and walked up to the counter. The crabby assistant manager said, “Can I help you?” The duck said, “Yeah, you got any duck food?” “No we don’t. This is Burger ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    The Wise Fool

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,998 views

    We need to guard our hearts. Look at what happened to the wisest man in the world because his heart was turned away..

    Everyone knows the story in the New Testament of the wise and foolish men. The Wise man built his house upon the rock. The Foolish man built his house upon the sand. Do you know that there is a story in the Old Testament about a wise fool? 1 Kings 11:1- 14 No man began with more promise than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,557 views

    This is the final part of James’ sixth test of faith—the pride test. This third part of the pride test deals with our pocketbooks--greedy pride.

    1. The first example of greedy pride is hoarding treasures 2. The second example of greedy pride is defrauding measures 3. The third example of greedy pride is indulging pleasures A story is told about a rich man who was in the hospital on his deathbed. The doctors had only given him a short time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Tragedy!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 12,045 views

    In 2 Kings there is an interesting story about a Syrian general, a Jewish prophet, & his assistant. It is about a pagan who finds God, & a Jew who finds that he hasn’t fooled God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The Gallup Poll organization took a survey a few years ago on the church habits of American people & came up with an interesting statistic. They reported that 6 out of every 10 people surveyed said that they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why It Matters Exactly Who We Are Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    God speaks truth to those who know themselves well enough to listen.

    Scripture Introduction A few years ago, accountability was the hot word among Christians. Many voices encouraged us to find another person, or even a group, with whom we would share what was really happening in our lives. Maybe you think highly of those; others may doubt their value. Leaving ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Galatians Part 6: "Watch Your Step!"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,620 views

    Watch your step and make sure that you are not deceived by the sinful nature. Remember to be careful not to burn yourself out doing the good for the Kingdom of God. Then we need to remember that being a new creation is what this life is all about.

    Galatians Part 6 – “Watch your Step!” On the lighter side this morning: Opening Illustration: A Synagogue’s Custom A young scholar from New York was invited to become Rabbi in a small old community in Chicago. On his very first Shabbat, a hot debate erupted as to whether one should or should not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Conflicting Allegiances Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    Ever since the beginning, Christians have faced the temptation of conflicting allegiances.

    Sermon for 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Acts 5:29 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Conflicting Allegiances” When is it more important for us as Christians to obey God rather than any human authority? What does God require of us in a world of conflicting allegiances? When do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 15,577 views

    The pride test is actually a three part test. We already covered the first part when we talked about selfish pride (Pride Test, Part 1). The second part of the test is about presumptive pride. That’s where our text takes us today.

    1. Presumptive pride is futile 2. Presumptive pride is arrogant 3. Presumptive pride is sinful Well, here we are, standing at the edge of a New Year. People use this time of the year for different things, don’t they? Of course, some people just use the New Year as an excuse to party. But most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Living Like A Hypocrite

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    Asking if you are living like a hypocrite

    Are You Living Like a Hypocrit? Matthew Chap. 23 Back in the day I just dearly loved Andy Griffith And Barney Fiffe And John Wayne And Hoss Cartwright & Little Joe And today its Mel Gibson and Brad Pitt Bruce Willis - and I don’t know many! What are these people?? What do they do?? They’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    3 Questions About Testing? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,389 views

    We teach that the testing process is part of daily living.

    THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James 1: 2 My brethren, COUNT IT ALL JOY when you fall into many tests and trials. 3. Knowing that the trying of your faith works PATIENCE. Proverbs 24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Do I Really Have A Choice?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,856 views

    When we are offered great choices, although we think we have no real freedom, we can choose to live emotionally, we can choose to give and affirm life for the most vulnerable in our society, and we can always choose to receive God’s gift of eternal life.

    “Do I really have a choice?” That question was posed the other day by one of our teenagers. She was talking about whether she had to go to school. She felt cornered. She felt boxed in. She was speaking for a great many of us. We feel as though we really do not have any choice about many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Wise Up About Sex Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 261 ratings
     | 40,433 views

    A warning, the consequences, the alternative, and a reality check about sexual temptation in our lives.

    Note: This sermon was introduced by a monologue called "Break for Commercial" There is no commercial break. Real life isn’t scripted that way. Real life doesn’t consist of the neat little plotlines that can be resolved in a 30 minute sitcom or an hour long TV drama. And this of course is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational