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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Honoring Dad And Mom

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2012
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     | 3,660 views

    Honoring God is closely followed by honoring parents. This is no accidental order in the Ten Commandments list. We do well to pay attention here and help our children follow this.

    Don’t you enjoy watching your kids learn as they grow up? Think of all the things you teach your children: How to walk, talk, pray, trust God, follow Jesus, Bible characters, eat, clean up, tie shoes, dress, share, sit quietly in church, get along with brothers or sisters, and on and on. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Lee avatar

    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,420 views

    This message was preached 5 years @ Elim Bible Church, a "start-over" Church. I am thrilled to say is still moving foward, after nearly closing her doors.

    A Fresh Start Ph.3: 13-14 Have you ever felt like you just needed a fresh start…a do-over? Sometimes we are given an opportunity for a fresh start but how we handle the fresh start will determine how we finish. Let’s look at three things that I believe will help us when we find that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Dressed Up

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 26, 2013
     | 5,364 views

    Sermon titled dressed up because it is close to Halloween. The describes how the Pharisees dressed up outwardly but inwardly were not Saints. The sermon share how Saints are dressed up.

    Matthew 23 :1-12 Dressed Up First let us look how the Pharisees dressed Up: 1. The Pharisees Dressed Up their outer garments were Devoutness but their inward garments were Hypocritical They don't live up to the standards of a true Saint • : 2"The teachers of the law and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Hope Revived

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 16, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,159 views

    In this message we look at the 5 types of biblical hope, then talk about hope deferred in 2 areas of life. Then, the 3 dangers of deferred hope, and close with a word of encouragement.

    Hope Revived PPT 1 Tonight my topic is hope I have a lot to cover so let me briefly outline for you how this is going to go. First I will define hope from the worlds perspective Then we will look at 5 kinds of hope in the scriptures Then we will look one scripture in particular that talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Waiting Father Series

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 16, 2014
     | 7,057 views

    Jesus' memorable sermon includes two kinds of prodigals, those who go into far countries of life and those that stay close to home. Both need God's love and forgiveness.

    The Waiting Father; The favorite story that Jesus told, The Prodigal Son, is really of the Waiting Father… of Two Prodigal Sons. Scripture: Luke 15:11-29 His audience was a large crowd of very religious people. Church Leaders and Biblical Scholars, hoping Jesus would give them some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hate Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    Hypocrisy among believers is the excuse people use to justify not trusting Christ; hypocrisy kills and it is time we as believers draw close to our Savior living in the light in honesty and integrity.

    Hypocrisy vs. Living in the light
 Stories!!!
 Hypocrisy is terrible - Any of you like hypocrites? 
 I’m not pointing any fingers but after hearing these stories I decided this was too important not to address it. 
 1 Cor.5:11 - You must not associate with anyone who calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rise Of Lawlessness

    Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Oct 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,870 views

    Various reasons for the recent rioting have been offered; such as, multiculturalism, poverty, unemployment; but the Bible predicts that the spirit of lawlessness will undoubtedly increase as the closing stages of this dispensation draws near.

    State Police Commissioner Ken Moroney said this past week that the recent riots had destroyed the festive season for the residents of Sydney, Australia’s largest city. The disturbances were described as some of the worst outbreaks in their history. Fierce gangs numbering up to 5000 young white men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Flesh And Spirit: Love And Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,317 views

    Self-control is difficult for us because we are afraid of responsibility. But to have no form of control is to choose chaos. The answer is to build a relationship with Christ so close that His will becomes ours.

    Scene One: You are standing in front of your freezer. You opened the door just to explore, nothing particular in mind, just to see what’s there. In front of you is a container label1ed, "Gourmet Ice Cream: Cherry Almond Fudge". Lifting the lid, again just to explore, just to see what’s there, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    When Mamma Prays Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2009
    based on 68 ratings
     | 61,978 views

    The Bible tells us that God closed up Hannah’s womb. Really? Would He do that, or was this the kind of comment where we call something an "act of God?"

    Real Mothers are special people. Real mothers would like to be able to eat a whole candy bar (all by themselves) and drink a Coke without any "floaters" in it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox. Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Should Churches Do Business?

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,273 views

    A church should be an active, contributing member of its community, rather than a closed-off mini-community that keeps to itself and this can extend to becoming involved in business or in the business community.

    Churches in business Luke 19:13 - So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, “Do business till I come.” God always intended for the priesthood to reinvest a portion of the tithe, with the expectation of a return. It was part of His plan to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Controversy And Confrontation That Jesus’ Kingdom Brings Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 14, 2021
     | 2,228 views

    A look at the three closing promises Simeon makes - all of them challenging. What do we learn from these and where do we see these happening in Jesus' ministry?

    SAFE AND HARMLESS? Is Jesus’ Kingdom like “no more tears” shampoo? - Have a bottle of Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo and talk about the old “no more tears” promise. It was safe and harmless. A PIERCING SWORD: Simeon speaks of a Kingdom that is less happy and harmless and more controversial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Let The Day Star Arise In Our Hearts

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016
     | 4,740 views

    To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our hearts.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an overcomer? Yes, because the Day Star lives within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Let The Day Star Arise In Our Hearts

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 4,753 views

    To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our hearts.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an overcomer? Yes, because the Day Star lives within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MUSASIZI RONALD avatar

    The Closet (Room) Of Communication With The Father Series

    Contributed by Musasizi Ronald on Jan 27, 2025
     | 442 views

    But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you

    There is a language used in baby class that a man in secondary can't accommodate, likewise, a man at the university can't accommodate the language of secondary. We should quit the language of using sticks to add 2+3. How long shall we stay babies? During Christ's ministration, He used ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    A Covenant Community Communicates Clearly Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 30, 2024
     | 624 views

    As James closes his letter to exiles, he concludes with instructions on three different topics - communication (oaths), prayer, and care. This sermon looks at the first of those in the context of a covenant community.

    In the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist