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  • Mark Jones avatar

    Overwhelming Good

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 28, 2011
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     | 3,413 views

    EOLS: The greatest weapon the Lord gives us against overwhelming evil is the passion and conviction for overwhelming good.

    Overcoming Good Rom 12:9-21 (9) Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. (10) Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (11) Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. (12) Rejoice in hope, be patient in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remember

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 29, 2013
     | 3,698 views

    Memorial Day sermon - "Remember" to remember those who gave their lives for freedom; what we should remember and not remember as followers of Jesus and what is the most important thing to remember.

    Memorial Day - Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday which occurs every year on the final Monday of May. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    No matter the offense against you, if you are forgiven by God, then you CAN forgive others!

    Forgiveness June 2, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter the offense against you, if you are forgiven by God, then you CAN forgive others! Focus Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Supplemental Passage: "Therefore if you are presenting your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Tribunals

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 17, 2013
     | 2,754 views

    A sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:3-5 (Based on a sermon by Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/1cor/1co4_3.htm)

    HoHum: Many years ago, A preacher told of a man he had little respect for because he considered him to be miserly and covetous. One day when this person contributed only a small gift to a worthy charity, the preacher openly criticized him. After the incident, the man went to the preacher privately ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Continous Blessings

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
     | 6,137 views

    To show and prove GOD' blessings and cares for us are continuos.

    I. EXORDIUM: I have His continuous blessings, do you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and prove GOD' blessings and cares for us are continuos. IV. TEXT: Psalms 36:10 (Amplified Bible) O continue Your loving-kindness to those who know You, Your righteousness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Judging Sinful Actions As We Accompany The Fellow Sinner Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 3, 2015
     | 3,783 views

    Someone good at accompanying others will not give in to frustration or fear

    Thursday of 27th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel “The day that God will take action.” These words of the prophet Malachi are not about just any day. They distinguish from every other day the time called “the day of the Lord.” That’s the last day, the day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Seeking Approval

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 4, 2015
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    Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. Let’s see why this is a problem and what we can do to overcome it.

    SEEKING APPROVAL Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. For some of us, we’re not just trying to please one or two people but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Commandment And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 3, 2016
     | 5,280 views

    The Gospel Drama continues to unfold with God speaking the Ten Commandments to His people at Mount Sinai. The first commandment shows the sovereign omnipresent character of Yahweh and points to Jesus visitation to come.

    Exodus: The First Commandment and the Gospel Exodus 20:1-21 Last study we looked at the 10th plague inflicted upon the Egyptians, namely, the death of all the first born in the land. God graciously provided escape for His people by the Passover of the Lord. The blood of the perfect lambs which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Peace

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 1, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,051 views

    Peace comes to us a gift with several layers to unwrap.

    "No man had more reason to be miserable than this one – yet no man was more joyful. His first home was a palace. Servants were at his fingertips. The snap of his fingers changed the course of history. His name was known and loved. He had everything – wealth, power, respect. And then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    To Judge Or Not To Judge - That Is The Question

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016
     | 5,939 views

    One of the most popular verse fragments recited by unbelievers or folks who claim to be believers but who are living in sin is, "Judge not, lest you be judged." Holy proof-texting! What does this teaching really mean to those who are called to be holy?

    Love, love, love. The world is infatuated with love! We who are called to be Christ's ambassadors need to be able to differentiate between what the world calls love and what the Bible describes as Christ-like love. Proper judgment is an integral part of Christ's love. What is love? (show video ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    One Thing

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 11, 2015
     | 5,713 views

    The Sermon on the Plain---a level teaching place that Jesus used to conquer the flesh of man in the truth of heart to live the best life possible in the midst of evil and sins.

    ONE THING by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 9 "And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, to be healed of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Paul’s Guide To Christ-Like Behaviour

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 25, 2015
     | 4,820 views

    When we become believers, our minds are renewed and furnished with the light of God’s mind, and we can see things as God sees them and make godly decisions.

    In 1948, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play Major League baseball. He faced stiff opposition in the form of balls being deliberately thrown at him by pitchers, base runners who dug their spikes into his shins, fans who mocked him and even death threats. Jackie Robinson was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    No Excuse Sunday “i’m Out Of Peanut Butter”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 31, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,640 views

    What is your favorite excuse temptation for not coming to Church? One of the best reasons to come to church is the old rugged cross. (We increased our worship attendance by twenty percent by promoting this "No Excuse Sunday.")

    “I’m Out of Peanut Butter” “But Caleb tried to encourage the people as they stood before Moses. “Let’s go at once to take the land,” he said.” We can certainly conquer it!” But the other men who had explored the land with him answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Everyone Is Gifted Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2017
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,339 views

    Our Spiritual Gifts are meant to honour God and bring glory to Him. Our gifts are not meant to be used selfishly but for the benefit of others. We do not earn our gifts, they are given to us because of God’s Mercy and Grace and Love.

    As you know our preaching theme this year is Discovering your Destiny, and recently we have been thinking about what it means to be Chosen by God, Loved by God and Gifted by God. Dictionary.com defines a gift in three ways: 1. Something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You Don't Forgive Neither Will My Father Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,977 views

    If we have not understood the forgiveness which God has shown us, we will not be able to forgive others and we will be ineffective in our spiritual relationship with God and others.

    Message The Hard Sayings of Jesus - Matthew 6:14-15 If You Don’t Forgive Neither Will My Father About four years ago I jumped off a garage roof carrying a chainsaw that was still running. Those who were here will remember I was on crutches for a few weeks … and hobbling for a long while after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist