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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    When we disobey God by sinning, let’s not shift the blame or justify our actions with the faulty “the devil made me do it” theology. Instead, let’s take full responsibility for our actions, confess our sins to a gracious and forgiving Father, and pursue r

    Opening illustration: In March 2009, a 62-year old woman was charged with stealing more than $73,000 from her church in the state of Washington. When the detectives interrogated her, she told them: “Satan had a big part in the theft.” It sounds like she was saying that the devil made ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Do Not Go Beyond What Is Written

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013
     | 6,657 views

    A textual sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:6 (Material taken from Dave Swavely's book, "Who Are You To Judge? The Dangers of Judging and Legalism", Chapter 5 "Two Dangers of Legalism")

    HoHum: "What must I forsake to follow Christ?" a young man asked. "Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don't eat any more white bread. You cannot, if you are sincere about obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Am To Do With My Life?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 25,116 views

    What a Christian is to be doing

    Do you have a gourd growing in your life that is taking over and choking the life out of important things? When the things of God do not stir you When the glories of heaven do not interest you When the horrors of hell do not concern you When the peril of the lost doesn’t move you When the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Norwood avatar

    "Why Do We Come To The Tomb?"

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,188 views

    A sermon prepared for "Easter" Sunday and compares the reasons folks came to the tomb where Jesus was laid to rest and our reasons for assembling to worship on the first day of the week.

    I. Welcome II. Introduction MercyMe first released their hit song I Can Only Imagine in 1999. Since then, I’ve heard this song played numerous times at funerals as one imagines being in heaven and in the presence of God. The movie by the same name was released last month with much greater success ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What To Do When Temptation Knocks Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024
     | 711 views

    Looking at the life of Joseph and how he stood strong when faced with overwhelming temptation will give us practical steps on how to resist when temptation knocks at the door of our hearts.

    Introduction 1John 5:4 – “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” Christian = we are Overcomers! Jesus = the greatest Overcomer has won the victory, and He has given us the victory. John 16:33 – “These things I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    What Do You Do When Your Wine Runs Out?

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 412 ratings
     | 49,385 views

    Many times in life, we find ourselves trapped and emgulfed in the hustle and bustle of life often "burning the candle at both ends." This message is designed to encourage the believer to trust God to get things back into perspective.

    WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR WINE RUNS OUT? JOHN 2:1-10 I have discovered that when it comes to managing our time, many of us are not good stewards…! Many of us both in and out of the church oftentimes find ourselves burning the candle at both ends… And because we find ourselves not using our time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Cuando Dos Llegan A Ser Uno... Y Vuelven A Ser Dos Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 6,364 views

    Hace falta volver a ver el punto de vista de Dios sobre el divorcio para romper el ciclo de familias rotas en nuestras iglesias

    Dos Llegan a Ser Uno— y Vuelven a Ser Dos Me acuerdo de algo que pasó cuando yo estaba estudiando en la universidad en Abilene. Un amigo mío fue a entrevistarse con una congregación en Carolina del Sur. Antes de que fuera, esta congregación mandó decir: “Prediques en cuanto a lo que quieras… menos ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered And Others Do Not

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,245 views

    A familiar slogan about prayer is, "Prayer changes things." But prayer doesn’t do this—God does. Some people think that prayer itself is the source of power, so they "try prayer," hoping "it will work" for them. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us according

    Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered and Others Do Not (Heb 4:15-18) Have you ever known some people who seem to get their prayers answered when others do not? What is the reason why some people seem to have an inside track into God’s favor, blessings and solutions? An unknown ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Coleman avatar

    What Do You Do When It's Your Turn To Pray

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,760 views

    Prompts awareness about prayer

    WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN IT’S YOUR TURN TO PRAY Jeremiah 29:12 Prayer is Serious How is your relationship with God? How is your prayer life? There are some that think that all is in order, but by God’s standards there is much to be done. I stopped by to tell you this hour that if you don’t have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    What Do We Do When Our Loved Ones Die? Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 694 ratings
     | 47,386 views

    The disciples’actions when John the Baptist died offer us helpful suggestions of what to do when our loved ones die. (*appropriate for graveside service)

    Intro: When John the Baptist died tragically, the disciples of Jesus exemplified what we must do today when our loved ones die. Let us notice what verse 14 says: I. THE DISCIPLES CAME 1. They stopped what they were doing, came together from various places. 2. Sadly, funerals are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    How To Do Right When Everybody's Doing Wrong

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,480 views

    Just Say No to Evil.

    How To Do Right When Everybody’s Doing Wrong Daniel 1:1-21 "But everybody’s doing it!!" Anyone who has children or grandchildren has heard this many times. Because a large group, usually not everybody, is doing it kids want to justify themselves engaging in whatever the it is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What To Do (When You Don't Know What To Do)

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 52,165 views

    Discusses the undergirding truths in Prov. 3:5-6 for consistent Christian living: (1)trust in the Lord with all your heart (2)Lean not upon your own understanding (3) In all your ways acknowledge Him.

    What to Do (When You Don’t Know What to Do) Proverbs 3:5-6 10-26-03 How many here have ever seen the classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”? George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) wonders if his life really matters. He feels like a failure. In his sacrifice for others he has not attained his ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    What Do You Do When Your Brook Dries Up?

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,535 views

    What do you do when you think you have heard from the Lord and then things start to go wrong? Did you miss hearing from the Lord or are you in the center of His will in spite of problems?

    April, 2007 What Do You Do When Your Brook Dries Up? I Kings 17:1-7 INTRODUCTION: It is said that “rough spirits are called to rough services.” Elijah was such a person--extroverted, impatient, and a rugged individualist who was not afraid to stand up to King Ahab and deliver even ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "What Do You Do When You're In-Between?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,414 views

    A look at what the disciples may have gone through between the Resurrection and Pentecost.

    “What Do You Do When You’re In-between?” April 22, 2007 The disciples had the time of their lives for about 3 and a half years. It all started at a party. Actually it was a wedding party. We don’t know who got married. We never learned their names. We do know that Mary, the Mother of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,920 views

    Examining David’s reaction as he was on the run from Saul

    1 Samuel 21:12-13 What David did when he didn’t know what to do... 1. He worshiped (v. 1-3) A. In his worship he blessed God (v. 1a) B. In his worship he praised God (v. 1b) C. In his worship he boasted in God (v. 2) D. In his worship he magnified God (v. 3a) E. In his worship he exalted God (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist