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  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Resisting Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,350 views

    Even though the Holy Spirit may be a mystery, it does have history. Even though the Holy Spirit may seem painful, it is profitable. Even though the Holy Spirit may seem distant, it is distinctively God.

    The Cross cancels Sin Sunday, March 1, 2009 Sins against the Holy Spirit: Resisting Acts 7: 51 – 60 As we move through this Lenten Season, I believe we should drop the pretense of Journeying with Jesus Christ to the Cross and thank God that the Cross cancels Sin. A preacher at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Persistent Widow: ‘living Life On Life’s Terms’

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 2, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,828 views

    Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 29th Sunday, Cycle C

    The motto, ‘living life on life’s terms’ means to accept the circumstances, environment and things out of our control. The widow in that town kept going to the judge and say “render a just decision for me against my adversary.” Her adversary was either exacting money from her unjustly or she ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Momentum Series

    Contributed by George Williams on Aug 6, 2012
     | 19,158 views

    Momentum and what stops it

    It has been said that momentum is the great exaggerator. It makes everything look better than it is. On the other hand when we lack momentum obstacles seem greater than they are. The power of momentum: A train going 50 mph 5 foot steel reinforced wall. The same train you can put a 1 inch block in ...read more

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    God's Divine Nature Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 982 views

    “God is Spirit” (John 4:24, NLT). He has all power, all knowledge, and is everywhere present at the same time.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. How could the untrained observe and describe God? a. Spirit. b. Invisible. c. Unknown. d. The source of law. e. Intelligent – designer. 2. Only God understands Himself perfectly. Why some have difficulty accepting/defining/describing God: a. No infinite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scripture Or Tradition

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 8, 2022
     | 1,014 views

    Which is more important: Scripture or tradition?

    Scripture or Tradition Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 7:1-13 1 The Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered around Him when they had come from Jerusalem, 2 and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with pure hands, that is, unwashed. 3 (For the Pharisees and all the Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lord Please Free Us From The Machine That Turns Itself Off Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2020
     | 2,039 views

    In ways we do not understand, Our Lord will help us and bring to naught the plans of the murder coalition.

    Feast of the Holy Innocents 2020 I first saw one of these toys back in the late 1950s when my uncle brought it to Christmas dinner. It’s been re-invented in the last decade and it’s a robot parallel to modern Western society. In its present incarnation, it’s a black plastic box with a switch on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rebellion

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 10, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    The rebellious leader seem to all have the same characteristics that shows up in evil ways: pride, selfishness, jealousy, greed, lust for power, and disregard for the will of God even when they proclaim belief in Him.

    Sunday Afternoon Message from Pastor Roy: We have been through a lot in our United Methodist Church, other denominations also, our local Churches and in our Country. Leadership and CoVid are problems but not insurmountable for God. I hear people asking why God is letting this happen. I hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fight The Obsessive Evil Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2021
     | 1,789 views

    Our evil habits are harmful to ourselves and everyone around us. Repent, and ask Jesus to heal and forgive you.

    Monday of 4th week in Course 2021 One of the most helpful actions that a husband and wife can share with each other is from time to time to tell each other the story of their love. My wife and I are in the fiftieth year of marriage, so we have a fifty-one year story to share with each other and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Satisfying Your Hunger For God Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,159 views

    Learning the spiritual signs of hungering for God.

    “The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them” (Psalm 34:7). “And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst'” (John 6:35). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration of little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding Domestic Violence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 23, 2025
     | 676 views

    Domestic violence is a grievous evil that destroys homes, injures hearts, and defiles the will of God for families.

    AVOIDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Ephesians 5:28-29 “So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church.” Supporting Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Surrender Sounds Like Victory To Me

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 367 views

    How to let go and hold on at the same time.

    The Need of Surrender When Surrender sounds like Victory" *the word surrender is not in the Bible, but "yield" is. It is the KJV word equivalent. Ephesians 2:8,9 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Preach For Burned Out People: 5-Step Living An Energetic Life

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 25, 2025
     | 806 views

    Burnout is a condition of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, especially in the workplace or daily life.

    • How to Preach for Burned Out People: 5-Step Living an energetic life What Exactly Is Burnout? Burnout is a condition of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, especially in the workplace or daily life. This condition is not just ordinary tiredness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Divine Nature Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
     | 122 views

    God's nature is explained by God Himself.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. How could the untrained observe and describe God? a. Spirit. b. Invisible. c. Unknown. d. The source of law. e. Intelligent – designer. 2. Only God understands Himself perfectly. Why some have difficulty accepting/defining/describing God: a. No infinite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 168 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- Pleasantness 2- Perversity 3- Patience

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - We could learn a lot from crayons ... some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors ... but they all have to learn to live in the same box. - I have not yet begun to procrastinate. - It’s nice to be important, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praise & Worship

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 21,106 views

    Many Christians do not fully understand what proper praise and worship are, and they do not realize the utmost importance of praise and worship. This sermon will cast light upon what real praise and worship are, what it means and how it benefits us and G

    Please turn to PSALM 73:27, 28 as we read God’s Word. ‘Those who are far from You will perish; You destroy all who are unfaithful to You. But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all Your deeds.’ I want to talk to you this morning about ...read more

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