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  • Ken Henson avatar

    What Is Evil? & Introduction To The Proverbs

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 9, 2019
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     | 3,102 views

    We don’t grow up learning proverbs, we learn everything else except for that: science, math, economics, etc. We live in a fallen world and we need God's capsules of love and wisdom to not be trapped by the ways of this world.

    Introduction v. 1 The Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, King of Israel v. 2 to know wisdom ???????? (hakmah) and correction (instruction in the form of discipline & visa versa) to understand words of understanding v. 3 to take ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Don’t Grieve The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025
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     | 525 views

    The Holy Spirit is our daily Companion on the journey of faith. He is gentle, loving, and deeply committed to our growth. But He can be grieved when we walk in the flesh, speak carelessly, or persist in sin.

    DON’T GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:30 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 63:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 14:26, Acts 5:3–5, Galatians 5:16–25 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is not just a power or a force; He is a divine Person — the third Person of the Trinity. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of A Scandalous Message: Christ Crucified

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 13, 2025
     | 297 views

    This sermon unpacks Paul's deliberate choice to preach "Christ crucified" in weakness, so that the resulting faith of his hearers would be undeniably anchored in the power of God alone.

    Introduction: The Pressure to Impress Good evening, my brothers and sisters. We live in a world that is enchanted by the impressive. We are drawn to charismatic speakers, to brilliant arguments, to polished and professional presentations. From social media to the corporate boardroom, and yes, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Take An Oath – Let What You Say Be Simply Yes Or No Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 5, 2008
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     | 4,970 views

    In these five verses Jesus sets forth 1) the original Mosaic teaching, 2) the traditional perversion of that teaching, and 3) His own reemphasis of what God’s standard for truth has always been.

    Whether you are a child or an adult, Truth is so scarce that nearly everyone is suspect. Business people, advertisers, commentators, clerks, salesmen, lawyers, doctors, tradesmen, teachers, writers, politicians, and even many, if not most, preachers are suspect. Our whole society is largely built ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Anchored In Faith

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025
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     | 723 views

    This sermon uses the imagery of a storm-tossed ship and a lighthouse to illustrate how Christ offers steadfast guidance amid the chaos of life. Through Colossians 3, it calls believers to spiritual renewal by putting off sin and embracing Christlike virtues with intentionality and gratitude.

    The Might and Majesty of Nature Close your eyes for a moment. Let your senses tune in to the might and majesty of nature. Listen closely. Can you hear it? The relentless roar of the vast, deep ocean, waves crashing with unbridled fury. The shrill cries of the wind, whipping and swirling, a force ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Why Can't Everyday Be Sunday?"

    Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,882 views

    I don’t know about you, but I find Sundays uplifting. Why can’t everyday be Sunday? The rest of the week gets tough, huh?

    --Illus: I have a personal hero list, and high on that list is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I admire him for his courage and conviction; what he did and how he challenged this nation is nothing short of inspirational. Furthermore, as a preacher, I admire him as an orator. His speeches are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Tent: Content Or Discontent? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,627 views

    A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book Celebration of Discipline pages 93 to 95. Nothing new here (except # 9) but a source of illustrations

    6 Steps for Simplicity Sermon for 3/13/2005 Introduction: Hakunamatata in Lion King. WBTU: A. Read Scripture for the morning: Philippians 4:11-13 B. Now, when I say that we should be content, I do not mean that we should be content with many of the things in this world. We should not be content ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Real You Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,757 views

    Our tongue is a result of what is really in our heart.

    The Real You James 3:1-12 Bruce Barton: "For good or ill, your conversation is your advertisement. Every time you open your mouth you let men look into your mind." Someone has said “that great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and small minds discuss people.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God Abandons A Nation

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,914 views

    God is revealing His wrath to our nation today.

    Why God Abandons a Nation For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bondservants Of Christ

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,637 views

    We are all bondservants of Christ if we have yielded to His Lordship,

    Alba 6-25-2023 BONDSERVANTS OF CHRIST Ephesians 6:5-9 These days, if you go past most any business there is a sign that says, “Help Wanted”. It looks as if anyone wanted a job, there would be something available. But in one store window I read there was a sign that said, “No Help Wanted”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Resolved

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 2, 2011
     | 8,495 views

    New Years often bring resolutions of all sorts, but how about a resolution to become a better Christian?

    Well it’s 2011, who would have thunk it. And I would suspect that there have been a pile of New Year’s resolutions made in the past 2 days and if the truth was known there have probably been a pile of New Year’s resolutions broken in the past 2 days. We have probably all ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "God Of The Oppressed"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 10,285 views

    Christ has the power to meet our most desperate, hopeless needs.

    Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 “God of the Oppressed” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Gospel lesson for this morning we see a beautiful picture of our God. We see Jesus Christ--God with us-- in the midst of the oppression of sin, the oppression ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    In For The Long Haul

    Contributed by John Barr on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 10,063 views

    We are encouraged to be persistent in living for God, this offers helps to not give up.

    In For the Long Haul Luke 18:1 “In June l955, Winston Churchill, who was then near the end of his life, was asked to give a commencement address at a British University. At this time he was physically infirm; he had to be helped to the podium. Then he held on to the podium for what seemed an ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Set An Example For The Believers

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013
     | 9,067 views

    To enumerate the areas of our lives that we should be an example to the believers.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an example for the believers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the areas of our lives that we should be an example to the believers. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:12 (Amplified Bible) Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Thankful Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 9, 2019
     | 7,010 views

    Despite their sin, moral deficiency and division Paul is able to describe the church is Corinth as a group of people in fellowship together for which thankfulness can be offered. Such an outcome is possible because, in Christ, we are enriched and kept blameless as we live in fellowship with Jesus.

    Message 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Being Thankful What happens when a church isn’t working as well as it should? Well, in the case of the church in Corinth they receive a letter – inspired by the Holy Spirit – written by Paul. Here are some observations which are made about the church. One of you says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist