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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Looking Ahead

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 4, 2017
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     | 19,584 views

    There's a New Year's custom in some villages in Scotland where barrels of tar are set ablaze and rolled through the streets, signifying the burning of the old year. Perhaps this signifies leaving it all behind and being focused on looking ahead.

    LOOKING AHEAD INTRODUCTION: People all over the world celebrate New Year's differently. I came across an interesting custom in some villages in Scotland. Barrels of tar are set ablaze and rolled through the streets, signifying the burning of the old year. Gives an attention-grabbing feel to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Fear

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 27, 2015
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    To show that GOD never meant us to give fear, we fear what we don't need to fear, stop being afraid of fear itself and the destruction of the wicked because they don't have the LORD as their Protection, while we have the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid? No. I'm not a coward like unbelievers. Proverbs 29:25 (Contemporary English Version) Don't fall into the trap of being a coward-- trust the LORD, and you will be safe. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD never meant us to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Would You Be Jesus' Lawyer?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 7, 2013
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     | 2,484 views

    There is a difference between representing Jesus like a lawyer and identifying with Him.

    Would You Be Jesus’ Lawyer? John 7:40-53 Introduction In this passage, Jesus is still at the Feast of Tabernacles. At the beginning of chapter 7, his brothers has tried to get Him to come up to the feast to reveal Himself as Messiah as the Feast of Tabernacles was believed by the Jews to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Evidence Of The Resurrection - The Church (Part 1)

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,967 views

    A sermon examining how the Church serves as evidence of Christ's resurrection.

    EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT A: THE CHURCH I Corinthians 15:1-2 Conspiracy theories are nothing new, but with the invention of the internet and social media, these theories are more prevalent than ever. There are a number of theories surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demons And Pigs Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 4, 2021
     | 2,983 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    “Demons & Pigs” Luke 8:26-39 A sermon for 8/29/21 Pastor John Bright A phobia is an irrational fear of an object, situation or living thing. There are traditional phobias that we all know about – arachnophobia is the fear of spiders. There are new ones that are becoming more common – ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Does Not Insist On Its Own Way Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 21, 2025
     | 398 views

    You may have heard the phrase: It’s my way or the high way! But, if we want to love better, we must remember… The “high” way is to not seek my way.

    Love Does Not Insist On Its Own Way Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Love Better / God’s Love; Greed / 1 Corinthians 13:5; Luke 22:39–43 You may have heard the phrase: It’s my way or the high way! But, if we want to love better, we must remember… The “high” way is to not seek my way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Demons & Pigs Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022
     | 2,313 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    “Demons & Pigs” Luke 8:26-39 A sermon for 8/29/21 Pastor John Bright A phobia is an irrational fear of an object, situation or living thing. There are traditional phobias that we all know about – arachnophobia is the fear of spiders. There are new ones that are becoming more common – ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    No Regrets I

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,273 views

    Two fundamental truths that I want to establish before I preach on revival in our month of prayer and fasting: first that revival is “fresh life based on a renewal to closeness to God,” and second, revival presupposes a church with a tainted or languishing intimacy with God.

    Background to passage: Paul is talking about a letter that he wrote to confront the church about a sin in the church. In brief, there are two kinds of sorrow/grief in view; godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow. “The difference between godly grief and worldly grief is that the first issues in repentance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Satan Attacks...

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,160 views

    How to properly respond to an attack of Satan

    WHEN SATAN ATTACKS… Nehemiah 4:1-15 Introduction: I. The Attack A. Words – Jeering destroys morale, weakens resolve B. Physical Attack 1. Accompanied by morale attack 2. The harder Satan attacks, the more certainly you are in God’s will. C. Murder – 1. The final ploy 2. God’s people are often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Seven Things Your Faith Can Do (If You Let It)

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 267 ratings
     | 58,650 views

    The reason that the church does not achieve as much is not God’s fault, it is our fault of faithlessness. Let us look at serven things faith will do if we just take advantage...

    INTRODUCTION In the scripture read, the disciples were perplexed as to why they could not rebuke the devil and thus heal and restore the boy. Jesus answer was simple—they had a lack of faith. Webster defines faith as “unquestioning belief, complete trust or confidence, loyalty.” Hebrews 11:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Stephen: Boldly Going...

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,869 views

    Another from a series on the book of Acts.

    Stephen: Boldly Going... Acts 6:7-15 Over the last month, we have looked at a variety of people from the book of Acts. We looked Ananias and his wife Sapphira, who blasphemed the Holy Spirit and were killed, we have looked at Peter and John, who were arrested and taken before the Sanhedrin, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Memorial Always Fresh

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    Memorial Day

    May 25, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Memorial always Fresh Proverbs 10: 7 “The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked will rot.” “Memorial Day is an official holiday in most states of the United States. It was observed on May 30 until 1971, when for federal employees,, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Stand Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    To stand against the forces of evil, we must both "get real" and "get ready".

    * To read the writings of Paul is to be reminded of several things. We are reminded that the believer lives differently than the non-believer. We are reminded that the believer, has a specific way to develop and grown. Our beliefs should impact our lives, families, work, play, and performance. * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Brown avatar

    The Road To Happiness: Meekness Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,402 views

    When we realize our need for God and our sinfulness-our pride is broken and only then can we begin to humbly submit ourselves to God and live under His control.

    The Road to Happiness-Matt. 5:5 Intro: Home Improvement-more power Similar to my experience with power tools. Power tools scare me. Too much power for me to control and feel safe. Today talk about power, power under control. Matt. 5:5 Pray -Read Matt. 5:3-5 Progression Being poor in spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Deacon Ordination Charge

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 25, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 91,496 views

    This sermon is a charge to the deacons at an ordination service.

    Deacon Ordination Charge Acts 6:3 Introduction This morning this church has gathered together to ordain the following two men – C. E. and J. O. – as deacons. The term “Deacon” is a term which is our English transliteration of the Greek word diakonos. This Greek word is found 29 times in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist