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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Three Counselors Of The Christian

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2025
     | 594 views

    We can know the will of God by the Word, God's providence, the Spirit, God's people, and by God's presence. But what about the GRAY AREAS with no direct command? Go to Paul's 3 counselors to gain God's wisdom & direction.

    THE THREE COUNSELORS OF THE CHRISTIAN 1 Cor. 10:23; 6:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a pastor who bought a new horse. He trained it to respond to “Praise the Lord,” meaning giddy-up, and “hallelujah,” meaning woah. Every time he said praise the lord, the horse would take off running. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Behind The Scenes Of The First Easter Sunday

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,497 views

    Behind the scenes, the picture is not pretty, the first church, on the first Easter Sunday was not celebrating, they were scared spitless, do you identify with that?

    Behind the scenes of the first Easter Sunday Here we are the Sunday after Easter Sunday. What should we do as Christian believers? The fact is Christ is raised from the dead. But I wonder has the message of Easter gotten thru? I wonder if this message is really truly applied by believers? Have we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Looks On The Heart Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,302 views

    The most important part of our bodies is our heart. A sermon delivered during "Family Sunday", geared to our children, as well as adults. (more interactive and illustrative)

    Dan [reenact this scene from my childhood!]: I spent a lot of time in the bathroom, making myself look so handsome that all the girls couldn’t help but want me: hair parted in middle, collar up. • We spend a lot of time and $ trying to look nice, to make an impression • Our Maker really doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Call To Community Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,302 views

    Through this baptism we see: 1) The Proclamation for Community (Acts 16:9-10), 2) The Place for Community (Acts 16:11-13), 3) The Person in Community (Acts 16:14), and 4) The Proof of Community (Acts 16:15).

    Acts 16:9-15. [9] And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." [10] And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Darkness

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2020
     | 8,245 views

    I write this article on March 30, 2020, during the complete ‘LOCKDOWN’ period in our city Hyderabad, India due to Covid-19, Corona virus crisis that is now shaking the world.

    Darkness Joshua 24:7”He put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them and covered them; and your own eyes saw what I did in Egypt.” I write this article on March 30, 2020, during the complete ‘LOCKDOWN’ period in our city Hyderabad, India due to Covid-19, Corona virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Coping With Failure

    Contributed by Gordon Moyes on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,415 views

    How does the Christian respond when we fail? By faith!

    The word that rhymes best with "Australia" is "failure"! During the Olympics, our success in the pool, on the courts, on the track and other fields of competition, saw us in an unusual situation: we were victorious! The flag flying at the top brought cheers. The national anthem brought tears to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Desires Our Hearts Series

    Contributed by Allen Patterson on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,041 views

    God seeks our hearts because they need to be redeemed, restored and renewed.

    God desires our Hearts Have you ever had trouble communicating or figuring out exactly what it is that someone wants? I remember when our children were infants several times experiencing the frustration of trying to figure out what it was they were crying for and reaching for and nothing we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    A Fresh Coat Of Paint Without Sanding Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,145 views

    Paul tells us in the second half of chapter 4 that we need to let Christ sand us way down to the bear wood, in order to cover us with His way of thinking and acting.

    I like to see a nice new coat of paint on something - like this bench we had outside on our patio. The problem is - in order to have a nice coat of paint I had to strip off the old - but I was lazy. So when I painted the new coat on, the old paint underneath began to chip and peel and push the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Coming Off The Mountaintop

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,347 views

    This sermon challenges us to pray impossible prayers.

    About a year ago we began a series that has taken a little over a year to complete. During this time we looked at the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. If you remember God called Elijah to boldly confront King Ahab and in doing so declare that a terrible drought was coming. The drought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Why Not To Sleep In Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,376 views

    Exposition on Acts 20:1-16 regarding the ministry of encouragement and edification that Paul had to the early church

    Text: Acts 20:1-16, Title: Why Not to Sleep in Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these excuses: *They told me at the blood bank that this might happen. *This is just a 15-minute power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Dear Sweet Matilda With Two Faces

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,864 views

    A story of perception and deception based on hypocrasy.

    Out of the shadow came sweet little Matilda, an elderly woman who was very sociable and liked to talk to everyone and anyone. Everyone knew Matilda in the town, she was there from day dot – she was always there. No one could imagine the town without her she was so well known and so kind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Even A Dead Fish Can Swim Down Stream? Drifting Is Dangerous!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    We can not allow bitterness, rejection and hurt to drive us. Even dead fish can swim down stream. God has a plan to reach higher and dream bigger. Get your head up and TRY HARDER!

    DEAD FISH SWIM DOWN STREAM? Drifting is dangerous! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: WILL YOU ALLOW HURT, BITTERNESS AND REJECTION DRIVE YOU DOWN A DEAD END STREET? WILL YOU REACH HIGHER? Your enemy wants you to think your family, your church, and your ministry has hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    All You Need Is A Word

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 371 ratings
     | 178,983 views

    I don’t care what you are facing today: One word from God is all you need.

    Before I start preaching I need to prophesy to somebody and I need to tell you that tonight is your night for a turn around. And I decree to you that in the very same place that the enemy said it was gonna end, you’re going to step into a new beginning and the greatest blessing of your life. Begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nicolas Campbell avatar

    The Wealthy Idiot Series

    Contributed by Nicolas Campbell on Jun 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,687 views

    Narrative retelling of the rich fool parable.

    Nicolas Campbell Narrative Hybrid Outline A. Story about putting your foot in your mouth. B. Linking Statement I. Retelling the Biblical Story A. So we are met with literally a mob of people. There were thousands of people who were trampling over each other to get close to Jesus to hear him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • PAUL STERRETT avatar

    Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,632 views

    What is the Godly approach to take in our attitude towards what the future holds for us?

    DON’T STOP THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW James 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION When I started preparing my preaching calendar for May, I realized that on May 20, I had a problem…This was the day we wanted to honor our high school seniors, recognizing them for their accomplishments and encouraging them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational