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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Slightly Soiled - Greatly Reduced

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012
     | 5,322 views

    This sermon explains how slight soiling (not gross sin) is actually very dangerous

    Slightly Soiled-Greatly Reduced. PS. 24:3-4, 2 Chr. 24:17-22 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart. . . .-Psalm 24:34 “On the bargain counter of the department store we some¬times find merchandise of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pimp My Ride

    Contributed by Tad Mills on Oct 29, 2005
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,603 views

    The T.V. show "Pimp My Ride" take old beat up cars and makes them new. Jesus takes old beat up lives and makes them new.

    Pimp My Ride “Jesus Change My Life” I don’t watch MTV! I find the VAST majority of what on MTV to be absolute trash. But, I have to admit, there is one show that I do enjoy watching when it’s on. The show’s title is somewhat misleading to us “older folks”. It’s called “Pimp My Ride”. It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Metamorphosis In Us

    Contributed by Andy Johnson on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    This is to let believers know that when they truly accept Jesus as Lord, there is a metamorphosis that takes place in their lifes.

    The Metamorphosis in Us. Colossians 3:5-17 Intro: Butterflies & Bullfrogs - (Describe how butterflies & Bullfrogs metamorphosis from catepillars & tadpoles to what tey are today) Paul is telling the Colossian people that they have to let go of their old way of living and be transformed to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Check List For Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,232 views

    Take a inventory of your Spiritual Life

    Philip 3:10-21 - Want to know Maturity Measure growth on a chart Keep tabs on bank account Check the garden Watch the clock - What about Sp Maturity? B Starts with Salvation!!! Nothing to do with age B education - Service Test for Sp. Maturity 1. Do I Have Growing Knowledge for the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Peters avatar

    Nuclear Family Under Attack Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
     | 3,491 views

    Deals with the Biblical approach to decaying society standards.

    The Nuclear Family under attack If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Ps. 11 In part 1 we examined the Fight and the Fallout associated with a coordinated spiritual, philisophical, and moral attack on the family. This morning we're going to focus on what we can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Growing Seed Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,544 views

    Yip God is at work, the citizens of his kingdom are at work. What part do we play in Kingdom growth. A short sermon that leaves the listener thinking I hope.

    The Parable of the growing seed Mark 4:26-29 This wee parable is actually about ‘us’ and it’s about the kingdom of God – the reign of God in our lives. It speaks about how by ourselves we are helpless. The farmer plants the seed, but he is not the mechanism behind its ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Heretics

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 1, 2019
     | 2,727 views

    Not all heretics are in pulpits or colleges. Many are in the pew as well. Don't be one.

    Rom_16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. He is speaking of heretics who cause division through false doctrine. We must learn to discern and avoid false doctrine and those who teach it. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shocking Demands Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 10, 2021
     | 1,300 views

    A culture obsessed by sensory suggestion refuses to admit categories of transformation. But that is what Jesus Christ intends to do, and we desperately need Him to do it.

    Monday of 15th week in course For Catholics raised on family values, Matthew’s transmission of Jesus’ words today are something shocking. No peace—sword—a man’s foes will be those of his own household: these are profoundly disturbing images. But in the world of Matthew, who wrote for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Personal Call To Communion Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025
     | 164 views

    Here are several powerful, often-overlooked details of communion that can help deepen the moment, especially in the light of Jesus’ personal call to remember and partake:

    Here are several powerful, often-overlooked details of communion that can help deepen the moment, especially in the light of Jesus’ personal call to remember and partake: 1. Communion is an Invitation, Not Just an Ordinance Often overlooked is that Jesus didn’t just institute communion—He invited ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hypocrisy In Different Forms

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    What mask are you hiding behind?

    Hypocrisy is an inconsistency. Hypocrisy is the discrepancy between what appears and what is. Between the way things seem and the way they are. The Pharisees appeared to be righteous on the outside, but in reality they were wicked. Hypocrisy is a deliberate deception. Hypocrisy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Ritz avatar

    Building Faith In Our Children Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,763 views

    Part 1 of the series Passing On The Faith

    Building Faith In Our Children Passing on the Faith (2 Timothy) Have you ever thought about how the Christian faith is passed along from person to person, from generation to generation, like links in a chain? Whether you realize it or not, your faith is the result of the faithfulness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,701 views

    What is your everything? The love that God has for you in Christ Jesus? If your everything is more than that, then rest assured, you are not convinced and you are not a conqueror.

    Title: More than Conquerors!! Scripture: Romans 8:31-39 (Romans 8:31-39) 31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Pride Goes Before A Fall

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 19,651 views

    The Edomites believed some things about their nation that God found to be false.

    Obadiah 3-9 Pride Goes Before A Fall Introduction Before we look at our text in Obadiah, I want us to consider some of what the Proverbs have to say about pride. Proverbs 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. Proverbs 15:25 The Lord will destroy the house of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    All For One And One For All Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,512 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to stand strong together in adversity.

    Illus. Jordan has been enjoying soccer for the past 1 ½ years with other 8-9 year olds. •It’s been an interesting and often enjoyable experience to watch them learn the game. •One thing I enjoy is seeing how the kids react to the ball, especially the goalies. •When a line drive comes, instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Lott avatar

    Super Bowl Christians

    Contributed by William Lott on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,562 views

    This sermon teaches what is necessary for Super Bowl Christians to become Champions.

    Super Bowl Christians I Cor. 9:25 Intro: For a lot of players it’s just great to get to play in the “Super Bowl” but for others who have been there and lost in the past, just getting there is not the goal. They want to be champions. I’m afraid Christians are that way too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist