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  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    The Spiritual Consequences Of Lying

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 25, 2025
     | 995 views

    This sermon explores about the consequences of lying in our spiritual and personal life. Trivialized in the society, the Scripture reminds of its profound spiritual implications.

    Scripture: Proverbs 12:22 – “The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.” Introduction Lying is often trivialized in society, considered a harmless act or a necessary evil. Yet, Scripture consistently teaches that lies have profound spiritual implications. Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Visionary View: If You Could Only See One Thing, What Would It Be? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 845 views

    If you could only see one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? This question directs us to examine the most valuable focus for our lives.

    "Visionary View: If You Could Only See One Thing, What Would It Be?" Today, let us embark on a journey of introspection and contemplation. If you could only see one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? This question directs us to examine the most valuable focus for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Open Door Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 262 views

    The Open Door

    Acts 19:1-20 The Open Door 1. The Providence in the Open Door 1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, Paul on his third missionary journey stayed in Ephesus for three years Acts 20:31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Thankful For Heaven

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 31,084 views

    This has been the most difficult year of my of life with Elizabeth’s going to be with the Lord. Therefore on this Thanksgiving, what am I thankful for?

    This is the Sunday before Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Sunday and it is customary that the pastor bring a message on Thanksgiving, on giving thanks. So as I considered what the Lord would have me share with you today, I began to ask myself the question: what am I thankful for? Obviously ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Walk (Crossing The Red Sea) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 41,525 views

    2nd in 4 part series on God’s X-Files -"unexplained phenomenon" and the lessons we can learn from it.

    THE WALK EXODUS 14 INTRODUCTION: Woody Allen in addressing a Harvard graduation said, "You have entered a crossroads of life. Down one road is despondency and despair.. down the other road is total annihilation. I sure hope you make the right choice." Now, I’m confident that Woody Allen was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    It's Not Adam And Steve

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,895 views

    Man and woman are made for each other.

    IT’S NOT ADAM AND STEVE Romans 1:26-27 S: Homosexuality C: God’s design of sexuality Pr: MAN AND WOMAN ARE MADE FOR EACH OTHER. ?: What? What are the issues for the church? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, three issues that the church should consider when dealing with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Day The King Was Born

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,213 views

    Christmas time is a very special time when we should be focused in on the day "The King" was born. His name is not Elvis or Santa Claus but Jesus Christ!

    "The Day The King was Born!” Thesis: Christmas time is a very special time when we should be focused in on day The King was born. His name is not Elvis or Santa Claus but Jesus Christ! Illustration: The Mysterious Visitor ’Twas just before Christmas. A pastor sat in his study meditating upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 31,948 views

    If you could spend your entire life listening to and obeying your God-given conscience, you could live a perfect life. But the Bible says we have ALL sinned and we fall short of the glory of God. All of us end up with a messed-up conscience.

    INTRODUCTION This is the penultimate message in this series on spurious Bible verses. Next week, we’ll consider the final adage, “To Thine Own Self Be True.” I encourage you to investigate this week and see if you can find the true source of that saying. A helicopter pilot flying over Seattle got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which One Are You?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    The Bible teaches a solemn and terrible truth about the reality of hell

    Two weeks ago there were about a hundred protesters picketing the Second Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. This was a group of Hindus who were upset that the Southern Baptist Convention was encouraging its churches like Second Baptist, which incidentally has over 10,000 members, to make a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    From Living Dead To Truly Alive Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,444 views

    ... follow along as we step through this text together you will learn that moving from the living dead to being truly alive gives you reason to “LIVE out LOUD”.

    From Living Dead to Truly Alive Ephesians 2:1-10 Today’s text is perhaps the single greatest explanation of how we arrive at a “LIVE out LOUD” Christianity in the Bible. Paul explores the radical transformation we experience because of God’s resurrection salvation – from death to life. Today, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Is Jesus Really The Only Way To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 7, 2012
     | 7,065 views

    Jesus is the only way to heaven and all other avenues to truth are counterfeit.

    Is Jesus Really The Only Way To Heaven? Text: Gal. 1:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Since the death of Jesus Christ, 2000 years ago, 43 million Christians have become martyrs. Over 50% of these were in the last century alone. More than 200 million Christians face persecution each day, 60% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Terry Campbell-Lebendig avatar

    Wake Up Church, Wake Up Christians, Wake Up America! Series

    Contributed by Terry Campbell-Lebendig on Nov 4, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,328 views

    A comparison of the Lack in the Churches of Revelation to the Churches of Today

    Are our Churches in America asleep or indifferent and why are some wasting away while others flourishing? Is it Apathy or Ignorance? Scripture says: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Loving Your Neighborhood Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,073 views

    In order to follow Christ requires serving others.

    Loving Your Neighborhood Text: Acts 19:13-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the book, The Externally Focused Church, it says, "People need exercise for physical health and service for spiritual health. We learn from the Scriptures, but we grow by serving others" (Chp. 4). 2. It's simple, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Set Free Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,533 views

    This sermon is the first in a series on the book of Galatians. This sermon covers the first 10 verses and acts as an introduction to the series.

    Introduction: A. Let me start this morning with some questions: 1. What is it that really gets you going? What is it that really makes you mad? 2. What gets your emotions stirred and launches you into a fight’em mode? 3. I came across this funny bumper sticker: “I'm just driving this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be Right With God

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 16, 2018
     | 14,747 views

    Two men went to the Temple to pray. One is a religious leader. The other is a dishonest, man who has no qualms about ripping people off for his one advantage. Which of these two do you think is going to leave in a right relationship with God!

    “How To Be Right With God.” The Parable of The Pharisee and the Publican” Luke 18:9-14 Two men went to the Temple to pray. One is a regular; in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist