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  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Betrayal During A Celebration

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 8, 2023
     | 1,122 views

    Judas betrayed Jesus before the Passover meal

    Betrayal During a Celebration Mark 14:10-21 “Et tu Brute (ay)” is a famous quote from English literature, and it comes from Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar. In one of the most dramatic, violent, and bloody scenes, a group of murderers, which included Brutus, go to stab Julius Caesar to death, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Have A Winning Attitude! Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    We finish up our attitude adjustment with the last peice of advice from Paul in Philippians 4:4-9 with giving attention to the FOCUS of our Attitude. Think on these things...

    ILLUSTRATION: Today, upon the bus I saw a lovely maiden with golden hair; I envied her because she looked so fine and wished I was as fair. And suddenly, as she arose to leave, I watched her hobble down the aisle. She had on leg and wore a brace, but as she passed?a smile. O God, forgive me when ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Supersizing"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    Christians are offered a great deal of ’junk food’; but it is the individual’s responsibility to go to the Word and eat right.

    “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” I have to begin by telling you where I got the title for this sermon, “Supersizing”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Secret To Life

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,619 views

    God is the Creator, Center, and Comprehension of life.

    THE SECRET TO LIFE John 1:2-5 By Cleavon P. Matthews August 2000 INTRODUCTION It is possible to be alive and still not have life. At this moment all of us are alive. We have the appropriate signs of life. We have brain function. Our hearts are contracting. Our major organs are performing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church That Serves Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,024 views

    Congregations are not spiritual spas. They’re places where needs are met and people are served.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:1-7 TITLE: “A CHURCH THAT SERVES” OPEN: A. A number of years ago, a team of white-jacketed scientists marched with clipboards in hand into the barnyard and sat down outside the chicken coop. They were there to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Of Covenants And The Pentecost...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 5, 2014
     | 3,064 views

    Focusing on Biblical Covenants and more so on the New Covenant of Grace on the occasion of the Pentecost

    OF COVENANTS' AND THE PENTECOST… First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man's chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Awake From Your Slumber

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 6, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 45,872 views

    A sermon examining the danger of spiritual negligence.

    AWAKE FROM YOUR SLUMBER! Proverbs 24:30-34 (Antioch Baptist Church, Sunday March 23rd. 2025) When I was 13 years old, our family moved away from my childhood home. When my parents sold that house it was in excellent condition. Inside was a renovated kitchen & bathroom, and there was new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Keep Your Feet On The Ground And Your Eye On Heaven

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,385 views

    A balanced Christian life tends to common daily duties without complaint but also pursues spiritual revitalization through communion with the Lord and feeding on God's word. This balance is particularly important during turbulent times.

    Intro As we approach the November election, we find ourselves in an intense time in our history. The attempted assassination of President Trump testifies to that fact. The Republican convention concluded last Thursday. The Democrat convention is coming up in August. Who knows what decisions will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Necessity For Godly Fathers-1(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 27, 2023
     | 991 views

    1 of 3. The prophet Malachi linked the importance of godly fathers to a positive outcome for mankind’s existence. Godly fathers are vital to our existence. But What makes godly fathers so vital? 3 validations that godly fathers are vital for our very existence.

    The NECESSITY For GODLY FATHERS-I(2023)—Malachi 4:4(4-6) Attention/Need: Our society lives under the mistaken belief that there is no realistic need for fathers & that a home is just fine without them. Generally, on a secular level, men themselves have ‘bought into the belief that they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Holiness

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,274 views

    describes holiness as the scripture does. True holiness comes from the Holy Spirit

    TRUE HOLINESS 5/21/2011 “Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and . . . put on the new man which was created according to God, in righteousness and true holiness” (Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Holiness

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,242 views

    It is God Who saves us and makes us holy *** We cannot add to God's holiness or righteousness by our own works. *** The Spirit of God in us will bear fruit in good works, but it is not according to God's Word for us to make our list of self-righteous r

    TRUE HOLINESS 5/28/2011 “Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and . . . put on the new man which was created according to God, in righteousness and true holiness” (Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Joined To The Lord-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2018
     | 2,711 views

    3 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

    JOINED To The LORD-III—1Corinthians 6:12-20 OR--Those Uncontrollable Christians Attention: Pitiful Pilots The small plane is flight & in trouble because the pilot has passed out just as they are making their descent to land it. Two buddies(goobers/rednecks) immediately spring into action. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    No Mere Men-7--Sec. 2, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2014
     | 3,093 views

    7 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN—1Corinthians 3:1-23(3:1-9; 9-17; 18-23) —SECTION 2(3:9-17)Their Building—part 2 Attention: When it comes down to it, without tools, Mere Men’s abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire. All mankind realizes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Try To Be Someone You’re Not

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 5, 2018
     | 8,512 views

    A study in the book of 1 Kings 14: 1 – 31

    1 Kings 14: 1 – 31 Don’t try to be someone you’re not 14 At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam became sick. 2 And Jeroboam said to his wife, “Please arise, and disguise yourself, that they may not recognize you as the wife of Jeroboam and go to Shiloh. Indeed, Ahijah the prophet is there, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    The Affected Effected

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,559 views

    What affects us trnds to effect us.

    2 Corinthians 6:11-18 O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. 13 Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open. 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist