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  • David Owens avatar

    The Influence Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2024
     | 1,564 views

    After Jesus painted the portrait of a servant in the beatitudes, He illustrated the influence of a servant in the properties of salt and light. The world needs us to be salt and light and we can be that through our service.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with an interesting and poignant story. 1. One day Bill and Hillary Clinton were out for a drive while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed to stop for gas. 3. They pulled into a tiny gas station, and out walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    'family & Friends'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 24, 2025
     | 689 views

    'Family and friends' - Romans chapter 16 verses 1-23 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Romans chapter 1 verses 1-27. SERMON OUTLINE: Be welcoming (vs 1-2) Be honouring (vs 3-16&21-24) Be discerning (vs 17-20) SERMON BODY: Quote: You all know the saying, "You can choose your friends, but you are stuck with your family." • Friends are a choice: • You ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 15, 2024
     | 2,576 views

    In this second sermon in the series about God's wisdom, we start with the foundation of wisdom that Solomon points to. Wisdom begins with a proper respect and reverence for God.

    A. Robert Ingersoll, who lived from 1833 to 1899, was nicknamed “The Great Agnostic.” 1. On one occasion, Ingersoll, after delivering one of his addresses in defense of agnosticism, pulled out his watch and said, “According to the Bible, God has struck men to death for blasphemy. I will blaspheme ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Travelling With The Apostle Paul - Silas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 26, 2018
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     | 12,483 views

    Travelling with the Apostle Paul - Silas - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Silas the Leader. (2). Silas the Missionary. (3). Silas the Prisoner. SERMON BODY Readings: • Acts chapter 15 verses 22-40 • Acts chapter 16 verses 16-40. • 2 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 19 • 1 Peter chapter 5 verse 12 • 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 1 • 2 Thessalonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Similarities Between The Christian Life And Football

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 23, 2025
     | 410 views

    Most Christians are not aware that preachers preach different kinds of sermons.

    Such as some preach… (1) Expository sermons This type of sermon generally is used in preaching on a large passage of scripture or one of the books of the Bible. (2) Textual sermons The Textual sermon is similar to the Expositor sermon using only a smaller passage of scripture, instead of using ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With Jesus But Following Satan (Living A Double Life)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 11, 2025
     | 439 views

    When we think of the betrayals of Christ, we normally think of Judas.

    I have heard people say when I get to heaven I want to see Peter, Paul or Samson… But you will never hear anyone say when I get to heaven I want to see JUDAS Iscariot….why? Because he is not there. Judas is referred to by the Word of God as “The SON OF PERDITION”. Only two people are referred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perilous Times With Dangerous People PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025
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     | 167 views

    In turbulent times, God calls us to steadfast faith, resilient hope, and genuine godliness, anchored in Christ and His truth, not swayed by counterfeit spirituality.

    Friends, if your heart has felt a steady ache from the noise of our age—the headlines that howl, the arguments that never end, the fatigue that flares by Friday—take a deep breath. You are not alone, and you are not without a map. God has spoken. He has not left us guessing or grasping in the dark. ...read more

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    Praying For Workers; Listening For The Call

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,071 views

    We are told by Jesus to pray for workers because the harvest is plentiful. Beg God to send workes for the field but be willing to listen for God’s call on your life.

    Asking for workers and listening for the Call The week started off normally for Southern Baptist missionary Lisa Wagner and her family, who minister among the urban poor in the Dominican Republic. On their monthly bill-paying day, they spent the entire morning in traffic, trying to pay bills at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Mend A Broken Heart

    Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 200 ratings
     | 47,129 views

    A sermon that will give the saved a burden for the lost and give the lost inspiration to get saved

    How to Mend A Broken Heart Luke 4:18 Jesus had just returned from the wilderness and the Mount of Temptation where he had struggled with Satan and faced temptation and had not bowed to compromise. The Bible says that Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Solid Ground

    Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,097 views

    The Wise Man built his house upon the rock.

    On Solid Ground Matthew 7:13-27 "Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. [14] "For the gate is small, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's People

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,645 views

    How does God refer to His people?

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GODS PEOPLE “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Use The Gifts That God Has Given You

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 38,776 views

    God has given you a gift to be used to glorify God and to edify the body of Christ.

    Every believer in Christ has been given a gift by the Holy Spirit to be used to glorify God and to edify the body of Christ. It does not matter if you are young or old, male or female, black or white, educated or uneducated, rich or poor, Baptist or Pentecostal, Methodist or Catholic; if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Thank God For You”

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    THANKSGIVING IS A CALL TO REMEMBER HOW THANKFUL WE ARE FOR EACH OTHER!

    “I THANK GOD FOR YOU” PHILIPPIANS 1: 3-11 NOVEMBER 18, 2001 INTRODUCTION: “I THANK GOD FOR YOU” BY SAWYER BROWN TRANSITION THOUGHT: The Apostle Paul, like Sawyer Brown, teaches us that we must give credit where credit is due. Paul realized just how important the Philippian church was to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missions Matter

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 10,726 views

    Every person should realize they are God called to MISSIONS.

    MISSIONS MATTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 16:27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, Father, that thou would send him to my Father’s house: 28 For I have five brothers, that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. I ponder today, Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Essentials For The Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    This passage gives some principles on how a godly leader can motivate God’s people to do God’s work.

    Essentials For The Godly Leader Nehemiah 2:1-11 Preached Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist