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  • Henry Lee Clay avatar

    Toxic Relationships Series

    Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,619 views

    If there is anything that can hurt or harm us it is toxins that can get inside of you or on you and destroy your health and ultimately your life because "toxins" or poison and in like manner, toxic relationships can poison your life.

    2 Cor. 6:14-18A Toxic Relationships H Lee Clay The term "toxic" is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, "Of, relating to, or caused by a toxin or other poison". The American Heritage Dictionary goes on to define the word "relationship" as, "The condition or fact of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Installation Service

    Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 21,271 views

    A sermon for a friend’s installation service at a new congregation using a text that was one of his favorites.

    Installation Service September 14, 2003 Ephesians 6:19-20 Introduction and remarks Eph 6:19-20 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Must Be About My Fathers Business

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 42,841 views

    There is a reward in serving God

    I must be about my Fathers business Nehhemiah 6:3 3 And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you? Luke 2:49 49 And he said unto them, how is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Regardless Rejoicing

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    Having it all or losing it all, rejoicing in any and every situation should be a natural part of a Christian’s life.

    WE HAVE QUITE A FEW UNIQUE SAYINGS IN OUR CULTURE THAT HELP US DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A PESSIMIST AND AN OPTIMIST. SAYINGS SUCH AS “A PESSIMIST SEES THE GLASS AS HALF-EMPTY WHILE THE OPTIMIST SEES IT AS HALF FULL” OR “THE OPTIMIST IS THE ONE WHO CAN ENJOY THE SCENERY EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE TO TAKE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Lesson 3: The Will Of A Person

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,206 views

    Our will is an essential aspect of our personhood and can be sharpened and hardened to use for God’s glory.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Lesson 3: The Will of a Person Dr. Elmer Towns 7 October 2007 A. INTRODUCTION “WHAT IS MAN?” (PSALM 8:4). 1. We are material and immaterial. “As her soul was departing (for she died)” (Gen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Did You Leave When You Came To Jesus?

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,072 views

    Many have come to the Lord. Some have left satisfied. Others have left Sorrowful.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA How Did You Leave When You Came To Jesus? Mark 10:17-22 Intro: A rich young ruler came to Jesus asking him what “good thing” he could do to inherit eternal life, and the truth is that there is no “good thing” that one can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preaching Jackass

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    Valuable lessons we can learn by looking at the appearance, nature, and attitude of the donkey.

    The Preaching Jackass Luke 19:29-38 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 "Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Help! Something's In My Eye! Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    A humorous picture - the plank of wood in the eye... Christians are often accused of being Judgmental. But the Lord Jesus teaches His people to say NO to Judgmentalism, YES to Humility, and YES to Restoring others.

    Intro Steve Martin once said, “Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you do criticize him, you’ll be a mile away and have his shoes.” Now that isn’t the kind of attitude Jesus was talking about! But Jesus does paint a funny picture for us here in Matthew 7: A person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have A Dream Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,312 views

    The world needs men/women with a dream- to stand for the truth of God’s Word,the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the message of the Kingdom of God.

    I Have A Dream! Opening Comments Aug 28, 1963- steps of the Lincoln Memorial … Dr Martin Luther King, Jr … delivered a speech … I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How Do I Respond To Adversity?

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010
     | 5,306 views

    Paul in his message to Timothy shows us how he responds to adversity.

    How Do I Respond to Adversity? 2 Timothy 1:6-12 Introduction We may not be able to control much of the adversities that we encounter in life, but we may be able to control our response by putting into practice what Paul did. Being the pastor of this church for over 4 years now has allowed me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul’s Perspective On Adversity Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 4,501 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Paul’s Perspective on Adversity

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Paul’s Perspective on Adversity 1:12-18a David Taylor We are working our way through the letter to the church at Philippi. One of the main themes is that joy is central to our lives when Christ is central in our lives. Joy is not a choice, not an attitude but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sin Must Be Conquered

    Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 24, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    Sin must be conquered in our life. This sermon will examine four facts concerning sin.

    Key Question: What was the difference between Abel’s sacrifice and that of Cain’s? There are four facts concerning sin which are found in these verses. I. Sin will keep us from doing our best unto the Lord. “Therefore, by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sunshine In The Shadows

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Jun 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,404 views

    We can live happy and blessed even when we have troubles.

    Sunshine in the Shadows! II Timothy 1:7-8 7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Truly This Was God Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 19, 2011
     | 4,476 views

    This series looks at various truths and principles that can be found in the story leading up to the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Gethsemane to Golgotha Pt3-Truly this was God Introduction Continue- Easter series- Gethsemane to Golgotha. Review Pt1- Mat 26- Jesus in garden- night of His arrest. Looked at three action responses- Remain Here, Keep Watching, Keep Praying -stand courageously where God has called you, -be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Change Of Plans

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,705 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

    February 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 A Change of Plans Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a Yiddish saying: “We make our plans and God laughs.” No matter how much we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran