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  • Claude Alexander avatar

    How To Become Wise Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 18, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    We all want to be happy. We do not know of anyone who in his right mind would purposely do things which they know will make them unhappy. It is safe to assume that everyone pursues a path which they think will ultimately lead them to happiness

    How to Become Wise Proverbs 2: 1-22 We all want to be happy. We do not know of anyone who in his right mind would purposely do things which they know will make them unhappy. It is safe to assume that everyone pursues a path which they think will ultimately lead them to happiness. The fault is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life's Challenges

    Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 26, 2021
     | 2,858 views

    We all go through challenging or awkward times in our lives. It's not easy staying positive when we run into daily trials and tribulations. God allows this to happen to us, and others, to encourage faith, which allows for our spiritual growth.

    Life's Challenges We all go through challenging or awkward times in our lives. It's not easy staying positive when we run into daily trials and tribulations. God allows this to happen to us, and others, to encourage faith, which allows for our spiritual growth. 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Christianity?

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 22, 2007
     | 4,604 views

    A basic outline of the truths of Christianity

    What is “Christianity? If you haven’t yet define what you believe, or if you don’t know specifically what it means to be a Christian-you may be tempted to base it on what other people think, or what there definitions are. “A Christian is someone who believes in God” “A Christian is someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Middle Moments Of Life

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,697 views

    Mid-life can be a time of great blessing or great peril.

    l. INTRODUCTION -I believe that the Book has the ability to touch every part of our lives. I also believe that the Book has the ability to reach us at certain time frames of our lives. -It has the ability to reach us when we are children. It has the ability to direct us in our youth. It has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Excuse Me, Your But's In The Way

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,651 views

    Every kind of ‘But’ interferes with my life of just living an authentic life for God

    TITLE: EXCUSE ME, YOUR BUT’S IN THE WAY SCRIPTURE: HEBREWS 10:24-25 (This is not an original sermon, although I have adapted much for present day delivery) I want to lift as a thought this morning Excuse me, your but’s in the way. We all have them, they are usually pretty big, though some may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 15 - No Turning Back Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,437 views

    Our Christian life and journey is not always smooth and easy. When things get tough we can either give up or continue on. Let’s learn how to move on and not turn back.

    We read in John 21:4, “Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus” (ESV) They failed to recognize Jesus It was indeed an unusual situation on the sea shore that day, as the resurrected Jesus stood on the shore, and his own disciples who ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,209 views

    When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

    September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Forgiveness Factor

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,653 views

    The ingredient that separates the men from the boys, and the girls from the women, the mature from the immature spiritually is the ability to have a heart of forgiveness for those that have wronged you...

    "THE FORGIVENESS FACTOR" Text: 1 Sam. 24:1-15 What ingredient is it that makes a man or woman great in the sight of God? Is it their ability to pay back every act of unkindness or offense against them through vengeance? Is it their ability to do all they can to expose and damage the character ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Father's Grief Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,293 views

    #4 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects, and David’s ultimate restoration.

    A Father’s Grief (2 Samuel 12:15-25) I. The Consequences of Sin: Pain and Suffering A. Sin affects the sinner B. Sin affects those around the sinner II. The Results of Repentance: Forgiveness and Hope III. Our Response Toward Those Who Have Fallen A. Present God accurately B. Present God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Passion Sunday Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,134 views

    Sir, we would see Jesus!

    PASSION SUNDAY – JOHN 12 V20-32 Today is Passion Sunday. Today throughout the world people will meet together to worship God and to recollect the Passion (the life, death, resurrection of Jesus). I want us together to look at an incident in the life of Jesus as recorded for us in John’s gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Stand Strong In Spiritual Battle – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on May 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,699 views

    We are going to get into the most essential but most overlooked aspects of our lives; the spiritual side of Christianity. Spiritual warfare, spiritual aspects of eternity, the supernatural and what God shows us through His word and His Holy Spirit about our destiny.

    Comfort says, “If I did not tell you these things it would be like a doctor not telling you that you have cancer and you would die a slow and painful death unaware of your true circumstances.” Many people disregard spiritual warfare, spiritual influence and the unseen realms altogether ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Latter Years Of King David: Victories, Lust, Betrayal, & Hope

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 25, 2021
     | 2,255 views

    David cried out in tears and bitter pain and sorrow, as he must’ve looked upon the bodies of Saul and his son Jonathan. David composed a great song of regret and sorrow at the loss of these great men, despite the fact that David had been so severely persecuted and hated by Saul.

    "How the mighty have fallen!" David cried out in tears and bitter pain and sorrow, as he must’ve looked upon the bodies of Saul and his son Jonathan. David composed a great song of regret and sorrow at the loss of these great men, despite the fact that David had been so severely ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Walk In Confidence, Not Condemnation

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 20, 2021
     | 2,836 views

    This is from a series I preached on Romans.

    Title: Walk in Confidence, Not Condemnation Type: Expository Script: Romans 8:31-39 Where: GNBC 1-13-08/RW 3-22-21 Intro: A little boy was heard talking to himself as he walked across the backyard, baseball cap in place, ball and bat in his hands. "I am the greatest hitter in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,251 views

    Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly

    1. Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt. 5:48) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of Angels

    Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,479 views

    A sermon on the ministry of angels in the life of the believer.

    Introduction: Have you ever felt like someone or something just had to be watching over you? I am convinced that many times in our lives God has, in His providence, sent His angels to perform their angelic ministry on you and me. Psalms 91:11 tells us "For He shall give His angels charge over you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational