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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Paul's Most Absurd Argument Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 29, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,181 views

    A sermon examining Paul's gospel message.

    PAUL’S MOST ABSURD ARGUMENT I Corinthians 15:12-19 We live in a day where there is no shortage of absurdity emanating from pulpits across the land. With the reach of modern media and the abundance of false teachers, rarely do I hear anything that surprises me. When I see a clip or read a quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Psalm Of Betrayal

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,452 views

    David’s psalm of betrayal. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Sermon Outline: Confidence (vs 1-3) Admission (vs 4) Schemers (vs 5-8) Betrayal (vs 9) Request (vs 10-12) Sermon Content: Ill: • One day, a mother explained to her five-year-old daughter; • That if she chose to disobey her, she would have to live with the consequences. • The little girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Matter Of Interpretation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 25, 2019
     | 7,600 views

    The Bible is the amazing word of God, but it is not always easy to understand or apply the Bible. God wants us to correctly handle His word, and so we must learn how to interpret it and apply it to our lives.

    Introduction: A. How many of you used to enjoy Jay Leno’s “Headlines” segment on the Tonight Show? 1. Let’s begin with some actual headlines collected from newspapers that are rather ambiguous. 2. It’s clear what the writer was trying to say, but in each case there is a humorous interpretation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Memorial Day - A Day To Remember

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 25, 2023
     | 5,095 views

    This message is in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in an on-going spiritual war to free us from sin and to those who died in wars to maintain the freedom of this country - the United States of America.

    Memorial Day – A Day to Remember Scriptures: John 15:13; Mark 10:45; Acts 6:8-10 The title of my message is “Memorial Day – A Day to Remember.” This morning I want to share with you why we should take a moment and reflect on why we celebrate Memorial Day – the day we remember those who gave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,876 views

    Some Christians do not even know that they are to be on guard from Satan and his demons.

    The Armor of God HHM 11-10-02 Pastor Jim Parisi Ephesians 6 10-18 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 20

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 2,861 views

    Lesson 20

    At this point in the Lord’s sermon we come to what is commonly referred to as "The Lord’s Prayer." More properly it should be referred to as "The Model Prayer" or "The Pattern Prayer." While the Lord never literally prayed these words, He does present for us a "model" or a "pattern" that should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The End Is Coming”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,132 views

    How many of you, when you watch movies, you know when it will end?

    “The End Is Coming” Mark 13:31-37 Question: How many of you, when you watch movies, you know when it will end? All of us, right? Because the movie indicates when it will end Examples: The boy gets the girl, the hero defeats the villain, the two enemies become friends – it’s a given The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Benge avatar

    What Does God Want? Blessed Are Those.. Series

    Contributed by Carl Benge on May 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,197 views

    How God wants us to be doers not wanters. That we are not entitled but are granted living through his grace.

    05102009 Blessed Are Those… We might shake our heads at such blatant hypocrisy, but the truth is most people fail to live up to their own Words. One prime example of this might be Karl Marx who wrote the Communist Manifesto in 1848. Marx’ had --- and still has --- millions of followers. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Purity Through Accountability Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,937 views

    Only through holding one another accountable in love can the church remain pure.

    Series: Being the Body REMAINING PURE THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY Matt 5:13-16 In 2001 the natural gas giant Enron collapsed destroying the lives of thousands of families and investors and even causing calamity upon our national economy. The collapse was due to faulty and fraudulent accounting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Aspects Of Kingdom Faithfulness

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 5, 2010
     | 2,378 views

    When we live a dedicated life of obedience, we can expect persecution for our faith.

    Three Aspects of Kingdom Faithfulness Matthew 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION A. Savonarola, Italian preacher 1. Greatest reformers of church period, condemned personal sin and ecclesiastical corruption. 2. Paved the way for the Protestant Reformation. 3. Biographer said of him: His preaching was a voice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creation

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018
     | 4,713 views

    Introdcution and Section 1 God Created

    VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    (Section 2) Views Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018
     | 2,900 views

    Battles of the Church with scientist like Galileo and God Created

    VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pilgrims - Beginning

    Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015
     | 3,486 views

    The origin of the Pilgrims, who formed the first permanent Colony in America

    (The sources for this brief history include: Museum of 17th century Plymouth, The BBC archives, Experience Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw Museum, The Light and The Glory) This Pilgrim story begins in 1606 in the small north Nottinghamshire village of Scrooby, population then about 150-200, and now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Power And Glory Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,486 views

    Praying for God to rule in our lives

    SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #9 TITLE: Kingdom Power and Glory TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 INTRO: In a small town in Oklahoma there were two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make matters worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Randall Timblin avatar

    Part 1: Preparing For The Fight Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019
     | 5,484 views

    I was raised NOT to fight. My Father told me since I was knee-high that fighting was wrong and that I would get a “whoopin’” if he ever found out that I had been fighting.

    The first fight I ever had was unofficial if you will and it was between a local farm-boy and myself. I was defeated, although it took awhile, and I ended up with two black eyes and some swelling to my jaw. I never asked for the fight but it happened and I was ill-prepared to defend ...read more

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