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  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Tale Of Two Kings Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 455 ratings
     | 230,302 views

    Herod vs. Jesus. Which king will you follow?

    Note: Sections of this sermon come from a sermon by Ray Pritchard and are used by permission A Tale of Two Kings I’ve always liked watching “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” My favorite part is when he dresses up his little ugly dog like a reindeer. Maybe I like the movie so much because there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Throwing Stones In The Church Vs The Sensitivity Of Grace

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,220 views

    Somanytime church folk are so quick to be judge, jury, and executioner because someone isn't doing what they think they should be doing and want to stone them, but if it had not been for Grace they would still be messed up themselves facing stoning.

    Throwing Stones in Church Vs The Sensitivity of Grace By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 8:1-11 “Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. And the scribes and Pharisees ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Soul Care 104 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2023
     | 1,522 views

    To achieve the “Abundant Life” Jesus promised, will require our souls to be healthy and whole.

    Soul Care: Soul Care 104 Thesis for series: To achieve the “Abundant Life” Jesus promised, will require our souls to be healthy and whole. So to experience a healthy soul will require soul evaluation on our part as well as intentional soul care! Soul care is our responsibility, so we need to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Handling Failure And Loss

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    God is greater than any problem, failure or loss because He is sovereign in all situations

    How to Handle Failure and Loss Rom. 8:26-38 Many people struggle to handle failure and loss because they have grown too accustomed to success. People who are unable to deal with an imperfect set of circumstances often sink into depression, anger or isolation. Hopelessness often creeps in to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Ten Factors Of Meditation (Part 1)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 2,937 views

    "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou shalt observe to do according to all that is written therein, for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good succ

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Command. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou shalt observe to do according to all that is written therein, for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success" (Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    How To Determine Right From Wrong Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,573 views

    We live in a day of ’no absolutes’, w/ so much falling into the ’gray area.’ Here’s a Simple Formula, w/ Life-Changing Results...! [6 TESTS TO TAKE...ALL BEGIN W/ A "P"] Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    How To Determine Right From Wrong 2 Cor. 5:14-17 We are not under the law, but under grace, but grace is not a license to sin! I’m free to serve, not free to sin!! 6 scriptural tests to apply to anything questionable/gray area, not specifically mentioned in scripture: [should I or shouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dear God, Please Kick Me...

    Contributed by Rick Young on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,006 views

    Why do we sometimes wait for God to "punish" us if we mess up as Christians? We are not under the law any longer, but under grace. And sometimes it’s hard to remember that.

    “For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law, but under grace. What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Think It Not Strange

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,060 views

    James never suggested that Christianity would be an easy way: He tells us that we would find ourselves in various temptations.

    1 PETER 4;12 12 Dear friends, don’t be bewildered or surprised when you go through the fiery trials ahead, for this is no strange, unusual thing that is going to happen to you. 13 Instead, be really glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, JAMES 1:2-5 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bread And Butter Fills The Void

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    The world is dying on junk food. Are you giving them the right Bread and do you butter it well?

    Bread And Butter Fills The Void “Atheism is the philosophy, both moral and ethical, most perfectly suited for a scientific civilization. If we work for the American Atheists today, Atheism will be ready to fill the void of Christianity’s demise when science and evolution ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Fireless Foxes

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 28, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 17,678 views

    300 foxes on fire became the philistines worst night mare, but what would have happened if the foxes were fireless?

    Foxes in the scripture are often symbols of the destructive nature of the devil, the unregenerate man. When they warned Jesus that Herod would kill him, Jesus said (go and tell that fox, behold I cast out devils, I do cures today and tomorrow and the third day I shall be perfected). Of the foxes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,064 views

    3rd in series on 1 Thelessonians (3 of 8).

    GROWING PAINS 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 INTRO: It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonian Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Farrell avatar

    True Worship

    Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 29,365 views

    What does God require of us re: worship?

    INTRODUCTION: - WHAT IS PRAISE/WORSHIP? PRAISE = “to commend, to applaud or magnify” - For the Christian, praise to God is an expression of Worship, Lifting-up & Glorifying the Lord. WORSHIP = in English, to ascribe worth, to pay homage, to reverence. - in Hebrew, the word most ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Thomas avatar

    If They Keep Quiet

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,411 views

    Message about the trimphial entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

    "If they Keep Quiet" Luke 19:35-40 Introduction: Looking at this passage of Scripture this morning and trying to pull out some truth that we can use this morning as we strive to serve God, Worship Him, and obey His commands. Introduce these thoughts this morning with some observations about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jay Patton avatar

    No Fear! Series

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,687 views

    Don’t let fear stop your joy in the Lord Jesus.

    Introduction: Colors illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul switches from his status to theirs – perhaps they’ll have to go on without him. Purpose Statement: In The face of trials... I. Be worthy (v. 27) A. This is central 1. Act like the new creation that you are 2. Importance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Simmons avatar

    Parting Ways

    Contributed by Kent Simmons on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,992 views

    An unfortunate glimpse into the lives of men who have come to an impasse in a quarrel over a meaningless and fruitless disagreement.

    Sermon Notes “Parting Ways,” Acts 15:36-41 NIV Kent Simmons AC 15:36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." [37] Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational