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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Jesus' Letter To Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 19, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 40,822 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Ephesus.

    THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS Revelation 2:1-7 If you have been born again then you certainly remember the joy and excitement that you felt when you first met Jesus. It is an overwhelming experience to know that you have gone from death unto life. Chances are pretty good that when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham And Sarah

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 8, 2014
     | 4,886 views

    To compare the similarities and differences of Abraham and Sarah, to give out patterns for husband-wife relationship.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a husband who's like Abraham and with your wife who's like Sarah? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare the similarities and differences of Abraham and Sarah, to give out patterns for husband-wife relationship. IV. TEXT: 1 Peter 3:6 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come On Down

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 21 ratings
     | 23,459 views

    What a terrible position to be in, when we find ourselves dangerously positioned higher than Christ. This is when Jesus challenges us to Come On Down.

    TITLE: COME ON DOWN SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 19:1-10 I am reminded of a game show that has been televised since 1956 entitled THE PRICE IS RIGHT. Even if you are not a fan of the game show we are very familiar with the announcers call to those in attendance as they hope for the opportunity to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perverting Grace Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012
     | 3,729 views

    Titus teaches the debilitating effect of perverting the grace of God.

    Introduction There is a problem that has plagued mankind as old as the story of Adam and Eve; indeed, is traced to what took place in the Garden. Why is it that all good movements end up as Camelots – destined to decline and fail? How is it that even the best births come with their own seeds for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gone Without Warning

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Aug 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    Deals with the Rapture of the Church

    Gone Without Warning Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-4:18 ILL. While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return for them. Later, when he tried to go back, huge icebergs blocked the way. But suddenly, as if by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ancient Robbers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,416 views

    The worst robbery is spiritual robbery. Some of the best believers have been robbed of their blessings, happiness, and miracles because of the robbers of Fear, Discouragement, Doubt, Sorrow, and Carelessness. Jesus came to restore us from these losses. Le

    THE ANCIENT ROBBERS John 10:10 [The idea for this message and some of the text of section 3 were derived from Daniel Olukoya’s message of the same name.] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BURGLAR WORRY 1. Someone tells about a woman who for many years couldn’t sleep at night because she worried ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discipline By Admoniton Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 16, 2012
     | 5,453 views

    A study of church discipline by admonition.

    Introduction It is time for discipline! Are you ready? For those of you who are church members, you have already vowed to submit yourselves to the discipline of the Church. That was covered under question number five of the membership questions that you affirmed before the church session: Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nehemiah Chapter 2 Series

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,900 views

    A principle of good leadership is that, before we begin we must develop a plan. We must know exactly what work needs to be done. What needs exist, and what problems can be expected.

    A principle of good leadership is that, before we begin we must develop a plan. We must know exactly what work needs to be done. What needs exist, and what problems can be expected?NEHEMIAH 2 :1 And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Married To An Unbeliever: Now What? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,880 views

    Should one remain married to an unbeliever? Is divorce okay?

    Introduction We come to yet another emotional topic – marriage to an unbeliever. Though it should be evident to every Christian that one ought not to enter into such a relationship, nevertheless some do. Some get married believing, or rather making themselves believe, that their loved one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Hero

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 14, 2013
     | 6,936 views

    What makes a person a hero in God's eyes

    “God’s Hero” July 28, 2012 Hebrews 11:32-39 “And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Four Truths To Deflate Self-Centeredness Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 16, 2013
     | 10,192 views

    A look at four passages in Luke that help us to puncture the self-centered tendencies that come so naturally in our culture.

    WHAT JESUS EXPECTS: He told us to be servants, but it’s hard to know how to move in that direction in such a self-centered culture. - Luke 22:24-27. - It is a little difficult for us to understand how to be servants when we’re so used to being the center of attention: a. Stores cater ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rope To Thread Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 2, 2013
     | 3,126 views

    Is it okay to be rich? Should we "hate" our family to follow Christ? These questions are answered through understanding original intent.

    September 8, 2013 Rope to Thread Definitions! What do we really understand from the words that we use? Recently, a “Mother’s Dictionary” was written that includes some ways mom understands certain words, including; Bottle feeding: an opportunity for daddy to get up at 2-am ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Preach Christ

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 4,137 views

    Preach Christ

    PREACH CHRIST (1 CORINTHIANS 2) A young minister in a college town was embarrassed by the thought of criticism from his cultured congregation. He sought counsel from his father, a wise old minister, saying, “Dad, I am handicapped in my ministry in the pulpit I am now serving. (I can’t say anything) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Worst Of Them All Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 11, 2013
     | 4,551 views

    What would you do if your pastor had lunch with an IRS agent who you knew abused you? Or, what if that same IRS agent became a dynamic pastor? Would you listen or turn away? Can you set judgement aside? Want-a-be Pharisees in your church?

    September 15, 2013 The Worst of them All There was a man who computed his taxes for the year and found he owed $3407. He packaged up his payment and included this letter: Dear IRS: Enclosed is my Tax Return and payment. Please take note of the attached article from the USA Today newspaper. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Working With The Lord's Help Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013
     | 7,761 views

    It should never surprise us when we do the Lord's work and people react with anger, ridicule, and rejection. Nehemiah gives us a great example of how we need to respond when the enemies of God oppose His work.

    In this lesson, I would like to look at the leadership of Nehemiah through the hardship and opposition that the people went through. They had opposition from outside and discouragement from inside, yet they got the job done. It should never surprise us when we do the Lord's work and people react ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ