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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Real Miracle-Grow Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,933 views

    The kingdom of God is mystery. Whether we are asleep or awake, whether its seed seems small or large, it will generate life that is abundant and rich.

    Introduction A number of years ago at the prodding of a neighbor, who was also a church elder, my wife and I ventured into the mystical world of gardening. A section of our yard had once been a rose garden that one minister had lovingly cared for and another pulled up, so that it was bare when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Speaking In Tongues Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 12, 2012
     | 8,246 views

    We are going to look at tongue-speaking through the only text in scripture that gives instruction about it.

    Introduction “Relax. Start to repeat some sounds. La, la, la, la…” That was my instruction in tongue-speaking. I never could get the hang of it, even though I wanted very much to experience it. We are going to look at tongue-speaking this morning through the only text in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Doing Unto Others Who Don't Look, Act Or Think Like Me....

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Jan 28, 2013
     | 6,091 views

    How do we respond to people who don't look, act or think like me?

    Title: Doing Unto Others Who Don’t Look, Act or Think Like Me… Text: Matthew 7:12 Purpose: Message about getting along with others (Golden Rule) Introduction • Past Monday, 1/21/13 was President Obama’s Inauguration • Many times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living Upright In An Upside Down World

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 39 ratings
     | 28,706 views

    How can we today, Turn our World Upside Down for the advancement of the Gospel? What people think of God is often based on how we represent Him.

    TITLE: LIVING UPRIGHT IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD SCRIPTURE: ACTS 17:1-7 This passage of Scripture is one of those texts that needs little elaboration or explanation if any at all. It is inspirational just as it is read. The context in which these words are found is both ENCOURAGING and CONVICTING. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Be Meek Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 8, 2015
     | 5,810 views

    A sermon describing the fruit of the Spirit called meekness.

    "Relaunch 2015" pt. 7 - I Will Be Meek Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 5 of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victorious Moves Against Satan

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,232 views

    Biblical warnings, instructions and reminders for every Local Church in order to avoid divisions and deceptions authored by the Devil.

    <PRE> All victories, past, present and future are Christ’s. What a wonderful Savior we have. What a great honor and privilege to be a part of His glorious victory over the adversary. God’s excellent superiority over the devil has been seen through the ages. God also wants His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ears Opened And Mouth Engaged

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 29, 2011
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     | 5,528 views

    Jesus takes quality time to minister privately and personally to those of great need.

    EARS OPENED, MOUTH ENGAGED PROPERLY Mark 7:31-37 31 ¶ And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. 32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Real Road Less Traveled

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,420 views

    The road less traveled isn’t found in any woods. The road of righteousness is the road less traveled. Psalm 15 only has five verses, but contains powerful teaching that can guide us down this road.

    The Real Road Less Traveled Scripture: Psalm 15, especially verses 1–2 LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous … (NIV). Introduction: The road less traveled isn’t found in any woods. The road of righteousness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facebook Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2012
    based on 118 ratings
     | 24,342 views

    Jesus said He came to set us free from sin. But do we all sin? If I’m free from sin, does that mean I’m not in slavery? And, if I’m free from sin, does that mean I’ll come to a point in my life when I never sin again?

    OPEN: As Americans we enjoy a number of basic freedoms that very few people on the face of the earth enjoy. What I’d like to do now is ask you what freedoms you know that we have as Americans? (The audience responded with a number of liberties we have) Of course many of us knew of our freedom to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be Angry Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,417 views

    Looking at Paul's words to help us understand anger.

    Ephesians 4:26-5:2 Anger - Part 2 January 10, 2010 Last week we began talking about anger and my plan was to talk about anger in more practical terms this week . . . how do we recognize anger and how to deal with anger . . . and more. But I want to move in a different, but practical direction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laying On Of Hands Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 10, 2022
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     | 1,571 views

    It’s hard to be offended at someone who has laid their hands on us, prayed over us and blessed us.

    1st Timothy Laying on of hands November 13, 2022 1st Timothy 4:12-14 NIV Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What A Christian Says

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,110 views

    James

    A young pastor tells the story of his infant son and a ham sandwich. As ham sandwiches go, he said it was perfection. A thick slab of ham, a fresh bun, crisp lettuce and plenty of expensive, light brown, gourmet mustard. The corners of his jaw(s) ached in anticipation, He carried this precious ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When Worship Becomes Empty Words PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 114 views

    The sermon urges us to approach God with reverence, listen before speaking, and honor our promises, trusting that God shapes the world through prayerful hearts.

    There’s a hush that falls on the heart when we remember who God is. The ancient preacher of Ecclesiastes takes us by the hand and leads us into that hush. He knows about rushed mornings and restless nights. He knows about hurried hands and harried hearts. And he whispers a needed word to weary ...read more

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    How David Overcame Fear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 85 views

    Trusting God in the midst of fear means refusing to panic, anchoring ourselves in His Word, and passing courage to others through faith.

    If fear had a face, many of us could sketch it from memory. It’s the 2 a.m. visitor, the whisperer of what-ifs, the tightness in the chest that shows up when the phone rings, the inbox pings, or the doctor clears his throat. Fear creeps into bedrooms, boardrooms, and back pews. It visits ...read more

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    How To Increase Your Credibility Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,214 views

    Christians can maximize their credibility by engaging in key Christian behaviors.

    1. Illus. of waitress • Christian man went into restaurant. Paid his bill with a $20 bill. When waitress brought him his change, she brought $10 too much. • When he called her back to table and brought this to her attention, she said, “I know. I was watching church service on television the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist