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  • Rick Duncan avatar

    In The Dark, In The Wrong, And All Alone Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    Let’s face it. Most of what we will get this year for Christmas will not really matter 6 months from now. However, God’s gifts do. They last for all eternity. And we are going to be unwrapping His gifts this Christmas season.

    Peace. Love. Joy. Hope. We know that all of these things are the themes of Christmas. We see the ads, the commercials, the programs… Everyone is all smiles and full of joy. And most of us are going to tap into at last some of that. But gathered around your Christmas dinner table or at your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,178 views

    Paul speaks of the pursuit of holiness, the path to holiness, the path we all need to take. 1- Go after holy living 2- Fight the good fight 3- Cling to the good confession 4- Seek to honor the King

    INTRO.- 11 But you, man of God, flee from all this. All of what? The previous verses about lack of godliness, material discontent, and the love of money, etc. We must flee evil or run from evil. We cannot purse something if we don’t leave something behind. And we cannot pursue godliness if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “promises And Proofs From The Good Shepherd” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,147 views

    Jesus provides promises and proofs of His Deity and Messiahship after two I AM declarations; I am the Door and I am the Good Shepherd

    “Promises and Proofs from the Good Shepherd” John 10:22-42 Last week we heard Jesus make two more “I AM” statements, emphatic declarations of His own Deity, identifying Himself as the YAHWEH, the Lord God of the Old Testament. He said, “I AM the DOOR of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Feed My Sheep” (7 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,378 views

    A lady placed a raw oyster before a man and told him she would bet him five dollars he could not swallow it and keep it down.

    He said, "I bet you I can!” He tilted his head back and placed the raw oyster on his tongue and let it slide down. He said, “Now give me the five dollars.” This lady was DETERMINED that she was going to get her money back plus more. She said, "I'll bet you ten dollars you cannot keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Welfare Of The Poor Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,608 views

    Poor are owners of Poverty. God commands to have concern for POOR, needy, widows, oppressed and aged. They are poor because they are deprived of their privileges, cheated, defrauded by the powerful. B How often we are disheartened to see how justice is denied to the poor and needy.

    Theme: Welfare of the Poor Text: Psalm 112:1-10 I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We praise God the grace given to all of us to cope up with Lockdown for more than 68 days. By the grace of God, we are privileged to participate in the online Sunday Services and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Herschel Smith avatar

    Using The Mighty Weapon

    Contributed by Herschel Smith on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,032 views

    This sermon is designed to help an individual to more effectively use the Word of God.

    Using the Mighty Weapon II Corinthians 10:4-6 I. To Demolish the Fortresses (4b) A. Constructed by Satan B. Conceals Souls C. Consists of Sin II. To Destroy the Falsehoods (5a) A. Doctrines Formed B. Definite Following C. Deceit Found III. To Display a Foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Strike The Rock Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 21,010 views

    Moses dealt with a difficult situation and prevailed because he kept his eyes on the right things.

    OPENING: A small boy dialed "O" and asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she couldn’t understand him. After repeating it four times, he blurted out, "You operators are dumb," and slammed down the receiver. Hearing this, his mother was shocked. She called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Marching Orders For The Man Of God -- Capture The Flag Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: 5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY I. KEEP FLEEING MATERIALISM "But flee from these things, you man of God" Pres. tense -- continuous action Kent: "The designation ’man of God’ is one often employed of prophets (e.g. I Sam. 2:27), characterizing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Leaders' Spiritual Life - (Part 5 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,836 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

    1. Not a new convert 1 Timothy 3:6 The word for "new convert" is neofuton-from which we get the English word "neophyte." It literally means "new plant." Don’t put a "new plant" in a position of leadership. "New plants" need nurturing, they need fertilizer, they need someone to pull the weeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Sticking With The Facts When Criticized

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    When we are criticized it is essential to stick with the facts rather than to conjecture about matters that we are unfamiliar with

    Sticking With the Facts (Acts 24:1-27) Illustration:Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Legion's Legacy—part Ii

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 2 of a 3-part ser

    LEGION’S LEGACY—Part II—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demons in close association with people? Legion’s Legacy is... 1. SQUALOR DRIVEN(:27) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Price avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

    Contributed by George Price on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,090 views

    Our God is not boring. He is a God of power and wonder.

    Encounter the Power Isaiah 9:6 (The Message) For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. Intoduction: In The Lion, The Witch and The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Quinn avatar

    Where On Earth Are We Going? Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,555 views

    If you are a believer, God has begun a work in you. This is a work in progress, and he will continue and complete it if you give yourself to the process.

    “The Amazing Race” Where on Earth are we going? Philippians 1:3-14 Phil 3:13 Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. NIV 1 Cor 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How To Please Your Father Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,537 views

    5th in series on 1 Thessalonians (5 of 8).

    HOW TO PLEASE YOUR FATHER 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Along with jogging, walking has become a popular exercise and outdoor sport. You can see entire families out enjoying a walk together. The Christian life can be compared to a walk. It begins with a step of faith. But that step leads to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Harvison avatar

    Business As Usual

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008
     | 3,183 views

    A short sermon fictionalzing what it might have been like in the early church, showing us that the Apostles were normal men, and that everything we do should be done to the glory of God

    Business as usual Early Church Business Meeting I want us to imagine what an early church business meeting was like Lets imagine Peter was the moderator Ok I declare us in conference for discussion of this months business First lets hear our clerks report Brother Matthew Last month on the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist