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  • David McClain avatar

    God’s High View Of Submission Series

    Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018
     | 6,692 views

    The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce by stating that only those willing to abandon everything for the sake of kingdom can accept it.

    OPENING SENTENCE: Many of you may not know the name Tim Keller but he is well known as a very successful pastor who built the largest church In New York City, an area considered very difficult to reach, and he did it without gimmicks or watering down the gospel. INTRODUCTION: To honor his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shadow Of His Style Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 17, 2009
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     | 4,422 views

    Believers need to learn to expect the unexpected and inexplicable from God, but we won’t experience such until we are sold on God’s one agenda and striving with one accord.

    The shadow of your smile When you are gone Will color all my dreams And light the dawn… The year was 1965. The movie was The Sandpiper. The stars were Elizabeth Taylor as the seductress and the late Richard Burton as the Episcopal priest she seduced. The sentiment in the song is that our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Man Born Blind Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 16, 2013
     | 7,720 views

    There is more than one form of blindness. Are you looking to see God at work in the world? Are you pointing out those works of God to others so they too can see?

    Blindness is a terrible thing isn’t it? We rely on our eyes so much for experiencing the world, for enjoying life, for perceiving reality. If your eyes are failing or you know someone with poor eyesight you’ll know what a loss it is, how many restrictions it puts on your life. But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Praise The Lord! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 25, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,237 views

    A Psalm of Praise – Psalm 9 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Personal Praise (vs 1-3) Powerful Protection (vs 4-10) Petition Praise (vs 11-14) Persuaded Providence (vs 15-20) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In 1666, disaster struck St. Paul's Cathedral, • When a devastating fire swept through London, • And destroyed the building. • Britain turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Law And Order Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 15, 2015
     | 7,724 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 1 verses 1 through 14

    Hebrews 1: 1 – 14 Law And Order 1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 Who being the brightness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus And The Sabbath

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,305 views

    Message based on Jesus’ words regarding the Sabbath.

    Jesus and the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-21 March 26, 2006 Introduction What do you think of when you think of the word, “Sabbath?” Do you think of church? Do you think of rest? Football on TV? Some of you might think of Black Sabbath, the heavy metal band of the 70’s and 80’s… Well, in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sexual Purity Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 16,164 views

    God’s plan for our lives commands sexual relations be enjoyed in the context of marriage only. This plan is for our best. This plan is difficult, but possible.

    Clarity or Confusion? 3. Sexual Purity Feb. 8, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: God’s plan for our lives commands sexual relations be enjoyed in the context of marriage only. This plan is for our best. This plan is difficult, but possible. Intro: Contrast the rules of Roy Rogers’ riders rules with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get 1 Over

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2019
     | 3,895 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 9: 1 – 26

    Jeremiah 9: 1 – 26 Get 1 over 1 Oh, that my head were waters, and my eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people! 2 Oh, that I had in the wilderness a lodging place for travelers; That I might leave my people and go from them! For they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound, That Saved A Wretch Like Me Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,115 views

    FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD

    BIG IDEA: FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD Def. of Paradox: "a statement or proposition seemingly self-contradictory or absurd, and yet explicable as expressing a truth"; How could Christ Jesus choose to save someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What Jesus Taught About Controlling One's Tongue

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,111 views

    Jesus knew that one day His brother James would write, "If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord knew the tongue has the power to encourage or discourage; heal or wound;

    Jesus knew that one day His brother James would write, "If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord knew the tongue has the power to encourage or discourage; heal or wound; direct or deceive; comfort or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One World Order; The "Return Of The Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 3.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,869 views

    Catholicism & Mohammedanism.(Islam.) In our look at a one world order, I wanted to take the time and do a little comparison between two religious factions.

    One World Order; The "Return of the Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 3. Catholicism & Mohammedanism.(Islam.) In our look at a one world order, I wanted to take the time and do a little comparison between two religious factions. These two are completely different from one another. Remember this study is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bankrupt Or Rich?

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,207 views

    This is the 13th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

    Series: Accounting [#13] BANKRUPT OR RICH? Ephesians 4:17-24 Introduction: Statistics show that 80% of millionaires earned the money themselves. Only 20% of millionaires inherited the money. Many of those who earned the money started with nothing. 2nd generation millionaires tend to not end up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Is Your Eyesight? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2014
     | 7,649 views

    In the Bible, we see two kinds of blindness: physical blindness and spiritual blindness. How is your eyesight?

    How is Your Eyesight? (Mark 8:11-25) 1. Almost one hundred years ago — 99 to be exact, one of the greatest Gospel song writers of all time, Fanny Crosby, went home to be with the Lord. Crosby — who wrote Blessed Assurance and hundreds of other songs — was blind. 2. Technology is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time C- Greed

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 28, 2022
     | 1,925 views

    We are the people living in stone houses. And Jesus is challenging us with this teaching.

    Some Blog writers collect lists of humorous First World Problems, like Losing the TV Remote, Being Hungry But Not For Any Of The Food In Your Fridge, your walk-in closet is not big enough. Our Gospel today mentions two people who suffered from “First World Problems.” 1). “Teacher, tell my ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Kingdom Of God, And The Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 29, 2015
     | 4,247 views

    What's the connection between church and Kingdom? The New Testament is explicit.

    4. THE CHURCH: OPENING THE DOORS TO THE KINGDOM A. Acts. What the Church said and did(2:30).The very first Christian sermon, by the Spirit of God, points to the kingdom, as Peter declares that Psalm 16 is a clear reference to the reign of Jesus on the throne of David! Already, says Peter, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God