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  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    If...for...then

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,002 views

    This sermon on Proverbs 2 is divided into three points: each point comes from the first word of the new section - If . . . For . . . Then, i.e., conditional challenge, terms of reason and results.

    IF . . . FOR . . . THEN By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION This sermon on Proverbs 2 is divided into three points; each point comes from the first word of the new section. “IF” (verse 1) is conditional, including conditional challenges, similar to those a parent might say to a child. “If you finish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expecting To Receive Something

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 148 ratings
     | 36,040 views

    If your life is walked in obedience to God, you can expect great and marvelous events to unfold.

    What are your expectations in life? How do you reach the place in your walk that God desires you to be? Would it surprise you to know that obedience is the key? Today, I want us to look at a text in the Bible where without obedience, the power of the Gospel would not have been manifested, a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Leaning To The Wind"

    Contributed by Thomas Bartee on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,635 views

    This message vividly illustrates the folly of leaning too heavily on our own understanding, leaving God out of our lives.And the blessings of trusting God!

    Introduction: My sermon title is, "Leaning To The Wind." If you have your Bibles, please turn with me to the third chapter of the book of Proverbs, verses five and six. (ILL). Circuses and carnivals often have a special attraction called, "The Tight Rope Walker." A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Graduation 2018

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,512 views

    God knows the way, God shows the way, God holds each day

    Exodus 13:17-22 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was nearer; for God thought, “If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cost Of Ignoring Wisdoms Voice Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 651 views

    This is the 11th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#11] THE COST OF IGNORING WISDOM’S VOICE Proverbs 6:20-35 Introduction: When I was attending UNM in Albuquerque, my roommate, Ron and I would go up into the mountains to hike and climb rocks. Usually, we would not go back home until after dark. Ron enjoyed driving down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Compromise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,239 views

    To warn against rejecting God's Word in favor of self-serving teachings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and obeying the Scripture for spiritual growth.

    Good morning, church family. As we gather today, I am reminded of the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author who once said, "The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection." Today, we find ourselves navigating the path to spiritual ...read more

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    Moving Worship Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,418 views

    What keeps God from moving in worship? We do! We are in a free partnership with him in these things. He knocks, and we can open up or ignore him.

    This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth at Evergreen Church on Sunday morning November 3, 2002. Moving Worship Psalms 23 God is on the move. He is dynamic not static. God who is one day old and ancient of days is and will always be on the move. He never goes on vacation, sleeps or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of God As A Fire Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,830 views

    Fifth in a Series on Bible Metaphors - Compares the Word of God to a Fire

    SERIES: THE WORD OF GOD AS A FIRE – SERMON FIVE Jeremiah 23:28-30 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday--More Than A Sunday Drive

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 41,624 views

    There are basically only two main roads to travel in life; the road that leads away from God, and the road that leads to Him. Which road are you on?

    Palm Sunday—Much More Than a Sunday Drive Isaiah 35:8-10; Matt 7:13-14 Text Luke 19:28-44 Have you ever gone on a Sunday afternoon drive? Every once in a while Bea and I will jump in the car and take off on a Sunday afternoon. We have no particular destination in mind. We just start driving ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Nun - Psalm 119:105-112 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,998 views

    Do you trust the Word of God to light your pathway?

    NUN February 15, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:105-112 (ESV) – 14 of 22 Read ALL verses before beginning verse by verse teaching… Nun – 14th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet 105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poverty And Temptation

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 4,689 views

    An expositional series on James

    James Chapter 1:9-18 Poverty and Temptation Let's turn to James chapter one, verse 9. Jam 1:9-11 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Joy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,704 views

    What do you find joy in? Perhaps the answer to that question reveals who you are. Are you wise or foolish? What makes for a good time reveals what our minds and heart are made of.

    Proverbs 15:20-24 Good Joy 7/28/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction What do you find joy in? Perhaps the answer to that question reveals who you are. Are you wise or foolish? Do you have it together or are you still missing what life is about? Are you at heart good or bad? What makes for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Everybody Is Going Somewhere

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 21, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    The pull of the world is so loud and overwhelming to everyone, while the church sites silently off to the side. “...and only a few find it.”

    May 20, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough “Everybody is Going Somewhere” Matthew 7:13-14 As a boy one of my favorite pass times was fishing. I grew up between two lakes that provided an abundance of opportunity for me to fish. My favorite lure was a little spinner bait called an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Steadily Walking

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,865 views

    Communion meditation for Sunday, August 3, 2008

    (Slide 1) I begin this morning with gratitude because I am grateful for the Bible and how it has helps us find faith and life and the power to do what is right even in the face of overwhelming opposition. The truth and power of which it teaches is sometimes, though, expressed in some unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Wifi For Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,006 views

    This sermon encourages believers to live purposeful lives focused on eternal, unseen realities, guided by God's pursuit of us, as illustrated in 2 Corinthians 4:18.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to be here with you today, standing on the firm foundation of our faith, bound together by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not by accident or chance, but by divine appointment. This is a sacred moment, a holy huddle, ...read more

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