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  • Joshua Neal avatar

    "Just Enough Love”

    Contributed by Joshua Neal on Nov 8, 2018
     | 4,658 views

    Human nature is to just do enough

    “JUST ENOUGH LOVE” Mark 12:28-34 intro: The story is told of a wealthy man who lost his wife when their only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Catfish, Ham Sandwiches, And Sinners"

    Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,899 views

    What do these 3 things have in common? Maybe Jesus changes more than just menus!

    (To appreciate much of this sermon, it would help to understand who I am and where I preach~~I am a born and bred New Yorker preaching in a deep South/Bible Belt congregation, hence there is a bit of a culture and perspective shift) --Illus: His name is Leroy ’Lee Lee’ Chauvin. He’s a man in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Right Now Praise

    Contributed by David Shoots on Aug 24, 2021
     | 6,390 views

    God is always ready to bless us right now if we just stand on His promises.

    1 Samuel 14: 1-7 Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father. And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Soul Is Satisfied

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,994 views

    This Psalm, like chapter 62 probably belongs to the time of Absolom’s rebellion. The theme of this psalm is satisfaction. David with his loyal followers had left Jerusalem by the Jericho road. The Jericho road led through the northern part of the wilder

    MY SOUL IS SATISFIED--PSALM 63 Introduction: The Writer and Occasion is stated in the Superscription It says “A Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah.” This Psalm, like chapter 62 probably belongs to the time of Absolom’s rebellion. There are several reasons why this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sling And A Stone Series

    Contributed by Richard Maxey on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 63 ratings
     | 6,425 views

    If I am going to defeat the Goliaths in my life: 1. I must be trained to trust God 2. I must be trustworthy in the small things 3. I must testify t what God has done.

    A SLING AND A STONE Heroes of Faith – Part 1 of 8 So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down Goliath and killed him. (1 Samuel 17:50) If I am to defeat the “Goliaths” in my life: 1. I must be ___trained_______ to trust God. Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Half A Deck

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,791 views

    People may think we are crazy for following Jesus.

    Half A Deck – Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: Every family has that one person who is a little different from the rest. You know, this is the person who at family reunions everyone talks about to everyone except that person. I want to confide in you. If you are the only person that no one speaks to at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Case For A Creator

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 20,923 views

    More than any other time in the history of the world, the evidence of science powerfully supports your belief in God. The good news is not only that there’s a Creator, but that He loves you and that He’s inviting you into a personal relationshi

    Note: this message incorporates a dramatic clip from the film Unlocking the Mystery of Life. The DVD or videotape may be obtained at www.illustramedia.org. Permission to show the clip may be obtained from Illustra Media, P.O. Box 2711, La Habra, CA 90623-2711. The phone number is 888-897-6026 or ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,009 views

    Whenever we are in a dark and difficult time we will find ourselves at the crossroad of a choice between living in fear and uncertainty or embracing the opportunity that always lies within every difficult time.

    Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity? OKAY - God did it again. He woke me up at 5 am on Thursday morning and once again He impressed upon me that it is still not the right time to launch our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Mark. SO TODAY – March 22, 2020 we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 2, 2021
     | 3,904 views

    What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – July 25, 2021

    What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – July 25, 2021 Intro Today we are continuing our summer focus on the Parables of Jesus. As we’ve noted, parables are short stories or illustrations drawing upon what is familiar to capture great spiritual truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Standing, Even In The Midst Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    Sermon Series helping people to look at the lives of 3 people in the Bible; Jacob, David, and Peter to see that even when all looks hopeless, God can still turn the situation around. All 3 messages build off 3 Main Points: 1. The Test 2. The Travail

    For the past 2 weeks, we have been discussing the topic, ¡§How To Stand When You Do Not Understand¡¨ ¡V In Week 1, we spoke about the fact that we can stand even in the Midst of Failure as we looked at the life of Jacob who had lived as a cheater and failure most of his life until that one night ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Believing The Impossible Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 26,339 views

    Faith is believing the impossible.

    The Physics of Faith: Believing the Impossible 03.24.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues The Physics of Faith series. To check out old evotionals, visit the evotional archive @ www.theaterchurch.com. Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “A mind stretched by a new idea never returns to its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    The Faith Of A Nation Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
     | 3,401 views

    We live in a nation that was founded on faith. I heard just this week that after research of all the founding documents that were written by our founding fathers the conclusion was made that with out a shadow of doubt our founding document was the Bible,

    Letting your faith do the walking Part 13 The Faith of a Nation Hebrews 11:29-30 Introduction We live in a nation that was founded on faith. I heard just this week that after research of all the founding documents that were written by our founding fathers the conclusion was made that with out a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Black avatar

    The Enemies Of The Cross

    Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,854 views

    The danger to being a self-god

    The Enemies of the Cross Intro:There are 3 things that Paul says about the “Enemies of the Cross.” I. They Defy Jesus.[18] A. They are Enemies, not friends of the Cross. B. They Oppose ever demand of the Cross by not giving an ear to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Atheism

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012
     | 3,290 views

    If you are not a sold out follower of Jesus Christ, you’re living your life no different than an atheist.

    Practical Atheism May 18, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If you are not a sold out follower of Jesus Christ, you’re living your life no different than an atheist. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17: 1-11, 24-27, 33-37, 45-47 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evolution: Fact Or Fiction Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    We’ll get the "boloney detector" out and examine the so called facts behind evolution.

    Evolution’s Deception: Making a Monkey of Man, Pt. 2 “Evolution: Fact or Fiction” Hebrews 11:3 A doctor, an architect, and a lawyer were arguing over who had the oldest profession. The doctor said, "Well the first operation was performed on Adam, so the medical profession is the oldest." "No," ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist