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  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    Stay Under The Knife

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 69 ratings
     | 17,801 views

    This was an illustrated sermon. I was dressed as surgeon and had a table with a white sheet over it to represent an operating table. At the close I had members come up and leave their various issues and leave them on the operating table.

    STAY UNDER THE KNIFE HEBREWS 4:12-13 (The Message) God means what he says. What he says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Nothing and no one is impervious to God’s Word. We can’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whose Church Is This, Anyway?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012
     | 3,677 views

    This is the Church of Jesus Christ; it isn’t OUR church!

    Whose Church Is This, Anyway? April 6, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: This is the Church of Jesus Christ; it isn’t OUR church! Focus Passage: Matthew 16:13-19 Supplemental Passage: "The stone which the builders rejected has become the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013
     | 3,387 views

    When Jesus told his disciples that he would send the Holy spirit after his ascension, he revealed the work that the Holy Spirit would be doing. The Holy Spirit would convict, convince, reveal, guide and bring glory to Jesus.

    THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:8-15 1) The Holy Spirit convinces and convicts (Vs. 8-11). The word that John uses in verse 8 to describe the work of the Spirit is variously translated—reprove, convict, convince. The Greek word is elegchein which is used for the cross-examination of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Work Of A Leader In God's Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,463 views

    This is the second of two messages on leadership from my When God Builds A Church Series

    INTRODUCTION „X In about three weeks, the members of the Auburn Christian Church will have the opportunity to make suggestions as to who they would like to see have the opportunity to be elected as Elders and deacons of this church. „X When you think about people you would like to see as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hanging On Part 1

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,066 views

    OUR GOD CALLS US TO STAND IN THE BATTLE, NOT FALL AWAY!

    HANGING ON PART 1: TAKING A STAND EPHESIANS 6: 10-20 NOVEMBER 9, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Josh Turner - Long Black Train Buy this album! There’s a long black train Coming down the line Feeding off the souls that are lost and crying Tails of sin only evil remains Watch out brother for that long Black ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of A Leader Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,868 views

    What are church leaders called to do?

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  When you think about people you would like to see as a possible Elder and Deacon candidates in this church, what exactly are these men supposed to do?  Are church leaders supposed to run a church like a corporation? Do they sit in the ivory tower and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Instructions On How To Handle Difficult Times

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 29,778 views

    The Psalmist David gives us some good instructions on how to handle hard times when they come.

    PSALM 62:1-12 “INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO HANDLE HARD TIMES” A) I read about a man that was sitting at home one evening when the doorbell rang! * When he answered the door, a six-foot tall cockroach was standing there. * The cockroach immediately punched him between the eyes and scampered off. * The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Will Not Be Forgiven!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2005
    based on 262 ratings
     | 46,526 views

    Christians have wrestled with the question of the unpardonable sin in every generation. Some have even wondered, "Have I committed the unpardonable sin & thus cannot be forgiven by God?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I am going to read two verses which are probably among the most questioned & misunderstood scriptures in the Bible. We love John 3:16, the 23rd Psalm, & others, but these two verses really bother many people. Listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hanging In There Through Misunderstanding Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,983 views

    Everyone has been misunderstood at one time or another. This sermon seeks to help us to "Hang in there" when that happens.

    1 Samuel 18:5-9, Psalm 140 Few things are more difficult to live with than being misunderstood. Sometimes it’s downright unbearable. When you are misunderstood, you have no defense. And have you noticed that when you are misunderstood, no matter how hard you try to correct the misunderstanding, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Over-Throwing Strongholds

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,653 views

    Life has many battles and a Christian must win. Christ has given us the weapons

    Overthrowing Strongholds 2Cor 10:3-5 INTRO: Watch the evening news & see our gallant soldiers & marines attacking Insurgent & Terrorist Strongholds in Iraq & Afghanistan 1. Those in charge of waging this war against the tyranny of these thugs realize these fortress, strongholds bases ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sure To Put On Every Piece Of Armor

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,551 views

    It is easy to skip over God’s instruction trusting in past encounters with God. However, the Lord wants us to daily be prepared so that we can stand against the devil and his cunning.

    An Astronaut is ready for the first time to walk in space. He has spent countless hours in simulations. He has already taken off from earth and is now in outer space. He has his space suit on and so he is protected from head to toe against the deathly cold of space. This astronaut seems to be as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mary Anoints Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,317 views

    What does true worship look like?

    Mary Anoints Jesus - Mark 14:3-9 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. 4 But there were some who were indignant among themselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    It Will Not Be Forgiven!

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 8, 2015
     | 5,351 views

    Our message today will answer 3 questions. I. WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT DOING TODAY? II. WHAT IS THE UNPARDONABLE SIN OF WHICH JESUS WARNS? III. WHY SHOULD THAT SIN BE UNFORGIVABLE?

    27 February 2000 IT WILL NOT BE FORGIVEN! Matthew 12:31-12:32 I am going to read two verses which are probably among the most questioned & misunderstood scriptures in the Bible. We love John 3:16, the 23rd Psalm, & others, but these two verses really bother many people. Listen as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Dream Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,297 views

    What did Joseph’s dreams mean for him? For others? For Israel? And did God give our nation’s founders a similar dream for America?

    OPEN: A lot of important things can happen to a person while they sleep. For example: 1. Genesis 2:21 tells of someone who had surgery performed on him while he slept. Who was that? (Adam) 2. Genesis 28:11-15 tells of a man who slept at Bethel and dreamed about angels. Who was that? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Despising The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,972 views

    Despising The Old Rugged Cross

    In one classic science fiction plot, antagonists attempt to gain control of the future by attempting to alter the past. Though it might not be as exciting as a Dalorian speeding at 88 miles per hour, maniacal forces in our own reality are attempting to accomplish nearly the same thing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible