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  • David Dykes avatar

    Zacchaeus: Out On A Limb For Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 331 ratings
     | 71,742 views

    Like Zacchaeus, none of us really measures up but Jesus knows what you need—a relationship. He knows your name and sees you not who you are, but who you can become.

    Zacchaeus: Out on a Limb for Jesus Luke 19:1-10 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION After the series on getting Plugged In, we’re back in the gospel according to Luke. Today, we’re going to look at one of the most wonderful stories in the Bible: Zacchaeus. Like many of you I was first exposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Can God Trust You? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 425 ratings
     | 145,053 views

    Jesus used the parable of the shrewd manager to give us lessons about managing the money God gives us, the value of true investments, and a warning about becoming a slave to money.

    How Much Can God Trust You? Luke 16:1-18 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The recent accounting scandals have shaken our economy to its roots. I read about a third grade class in which the students were telling about the jobs their parents had. One little boy shocked the class by saying, “My dad is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Marks Of A Real Disciple Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 634 ratings
     | 189,347 views

    Jesus gives us five vivid images teaching us lessons about discipleship and the total commitment it requires

    Five Marks of a Real Disciple Luke 14:25-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The main job Jesus left us to do was to make disciples. There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline. A Russian comedian, Yakov ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Skin Of A Reason Stuffed With A Lie Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 29,807 views

    The parable of the great banquet is a picture of the invitation God extends to us to come to His eternal banquet of salvation–some accept and others refuse this great invitation.

    Excuses: The Skin of a Reason Stuffed with a Lie Luke 14:12-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do. An excuse is actually the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 29,125 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people? Suffering gets our attention and reminds us that we cannot make it without God.

    Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-9 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve preached on suffering before. In fact, one lady wrote me a note reading, “Pastor, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mastering Your Money Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 349 ratings
     | 78,944 views

    according to Jesus, money is a spiritual issue. And, since it’s a spiritual issue, we need to address it for at least three reasons: The Bible has more to say about money than almost any other subject,giving will help us get to where we’re going as a chu

    Mastering Your Money According to a recently released survey of over 4,000 people, Americans are more cynical today than ever before. We don’t trust politicians or the economy and many are suspicious of the church. I realize that our topic this morning may create additional cynicism for some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wicked Shall Fall

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
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    Devil is desperate to use all the weapons in the spiritual realm to fight, you must know that no king goes to war, unless he understands the terms of battle and the powers of the enemy.

    This week we are looking at a message entitled, “The wicked shall fall.” Psalms 27:2 says, "When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.” Here, the Bible is saying that the wicked shall stumble and fall. Sometimes ago, a sister wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Plan For Women

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 258 ratings
     | 21,911 views

    What the Bible says about his plan for a woman’s life and for her ministry

    GOD’S PLAN FOR WOMEN A Sunday school class was discussing King Solomon. People pointed out that though Solomon had been so wise, he made some foolish choices. Finally, the teacher asked, "Are we picking too much on Solomon?" One older saint replied wryly, "Ah, with all those wives, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Perfect Gift For Christmas

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 20, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,069 views

    Many are searching for the perfect gift for their loved ones this Christmas, but God has a gift for us that will wear out or lose it power -- His mercies are new every morning.

    The Perfect Gift For Christmas Luke 1:39-56 Time is running out. You only have a few days left to shop. I know you want to get the perfect gift for your loved ones this Christmas. As your pastor, I feel a special responsibility to help so I have searched the catalogs, Christmas flyers, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Free To Be Nothing

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,433 views

    God’s way of "self-fulfillment" goes against the grain of our culture of Self, and allows us to be Free to Be Nothing.

    Free to Be Nothing TCF Sermon February 3, 2002 Philip. 2:1-8 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What About Jesus?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,681 views

    Some responses are shared to questions people might have about Jesus.

    What do we do when you see a police car? Some say "Slow down," some say "Break!" "Scream." Just even when we’re at a stoplight and a police car pulls up behind us how many of us get nervous? You’re already thinking, "What did I do?... Did they see me run that stop sign last week? I’m making ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    About Our Father

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,513 views

    This father’s day what do say we talk about our heavenly father...

    "ABOUT OUR FATHER" TEXT: LUKE 15 TODAY IS FATHER’S DAY, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE. LET’S BE HONEST THOUGH FATHER’S DAY IS JUST NOT AS BIG AS MOTHER’S DAY. THAT’S NOT SOUR GRAPES, THAT’S THE TRUTH. ON MOTHER’S DAY THERE IS A HIGHER ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH, MOTHER’S HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Exists!

    Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 11,107 views

    This sermon is based on my outline "Is there really a God?" which presents 8 arguments for God’s existence.

    Throughout the centuries mankind has always had some innate sense that there is a divine being. Today, scientists, philosophers and other academics discuss, debate and ponder over his existence. Is there really a God? Today we are going to look at the evidence that God does in fact exist. 1. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Run For Your Life

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 25,767 views

    Lot’s example for the believer to break from the bondage of Sodom and sin.

    "And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unleash The Power

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 10,509 views

    Prayer is the key to unleashing the power of God in the life of the individual.

    Unleash The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 In 1907, the great preacher E.M. Bounds wrote these powerful words which are still challenging the hearts of God's people to this day. God's plan is to make much of the man, far more of him than of anything else. Men are God's method. The Church is looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ