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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Integrity, Zeal, Knowledge: What’s In Your Wallet? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 6, 2012
     | 6,138 views

    While shallow Christians who are playing the game of religion may get into the trappings of the faith, committed believers connect that their faith is to affect their daily ethics.

    Integrity, Zeal, Knowledge: What’s In Your Wallet? (Proverbs 19:1-2, 5, 23) 1. What’s in your wallet? That’s how a bunch of Vikings and a credit card company challenge us to consider a switch to their card. 2. But what is in your wallet? Probably money, perhaps a driver’s license or ID, maybe a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rejoice! (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019
     | 4,630 views

    In Philippians 3, Paul encourages beleivers to expereince joy by relying on grace and reaching for the goal!

    Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/18/2015 Charles Spurgeon, instructing a group of seminary students on sermon delivery, said, “When you speak of heaven, let your face light up with a heavenly gleam. Let your eyes shine with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Be Diligent

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 24,685 views

    WE need to be diligent in our faith!

    INTRODUCTION The Christian walk is not easy, it is not a stroll through the park, it is something that takes a lot of work on our part. Paul tells us to be diligent. This means to take pains, to strive for something. An approved worker diligently studies the Word and seeks to apply it to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Legalism Exposed Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 6, 2024
     | 751 views

    This exposition of Romans 4:13-16 addresses the problem of trying to attain righteousness through good works. The law was given to expose our sinfulness and lead us to Christ for salvation. The deception of legalism is a problem that must be addressed.

    Intro Our text today is Romans 4:13-16: “It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. 14 For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Evil Forces

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 14, 2021
     | 1,529 views

    There is always this inquisitiveness even among the Christians to know about ghost and also watch ghost movies. Caveat!

    Vampires Ephesians 6:12”…the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” I am sure this title of mine would be an instant hit because people may want to read it out of: curiosity, fear or nosiness… whatever….they would read. There is always this inquisitiveness even among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encouragement Works

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,645 views

    exhortation to encourage others will help in spiritual battle against the tide of discouragement

    Encouragement works Eph.6:21-24 21Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you. 23Peace to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Has There Even Been Anything Like This?

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,476 views

    As I look around the world and around the church today I wonder, if there had ever been anything like this? I sometimes wonder why God lets life continue so wickedly. What can we do in a world and in a church that is growing further away from God?

    “Has There Been Anything Like This” Introduction: Revive us again; Fill each heart with thy love May each soul be rekindled with fire from above Hallelujah, thine the glory Hallelujah, amen Hallelujah thine the glory Revive us again In just two weeks we come to a time of revival here at Oak Grove. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knocking Down Prison Walls Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 1, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,425 views

    Often our spiritual battles are fought behind bars made of human reasoning. This sermon discusses breaking through that stronghold and destroying the debates of Satan.

    A new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. Security levels were high. His orders were very clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. A big Army car came up with a general seated in the back. The sentry said, "Halt, who goes there?" The driver, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Biblical Balance Sheet Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    God offers riches to satiate every desire for those who let go of their trash.

    Scripture Introduction Those of us born prior to 1970 will appreciate the article, Math Tests through the Decades in Reader’s Digest: • 1960s test: “A logger cuts and sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is four-fifths of that amount. What is his profit?” • 1970s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rescued By A Merciful God Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,705 views

    Out of desperation Jonah offers a foxhole prayer; with no repentance, blaming God, self-righteousness and false piety. God's mercy still continues to be shown to Jonah as God rescues Jonah. It is an unanticipated outcome.

    Message Jonah 2:1-10 Rescued by a Merciful God The story is told of an emergency meeting of the church council called by the senior pastor. At the end of the meeting with nothing accomplished, the pastor looked around and then said, “There’s nothing left to do but to pray!” One of the overseers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Something Worth Dying For"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    Abraham was couageous enough to die for his slimenall nephew, hurray... but was he willing to die for his beloved wife?

    Title: “Something Worth Dying For” Introduction: I almost killed myself in 1978. I was putting together a hugh forty foot television tower that my father had given me. Instead of assembling it on the ground and raising it as one unit, in ignorance, I mounted it one piece at a time. When I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Or Bust

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,315 views

    This sermon explains several qualities that are required if a believer is going to have "The Gospel or Bust" attitude

    INTRODUCTION * Midwest, 1930s = livelihood of farmers became almost non-existent; many set out on Route 66 for California with the phrase “California or Bust” written on signs attached to trucks * The phase “or bust” has continued to be used by people in different contexts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Leads Us To Trust God More Than People For Support

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,547 views

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us a great deal about man’s inferiority to God.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us a great deal about man’s inferiority to God. David wrote, "Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies." (Psa. 60:11) Ask the Lord to help you avoid any human dependency that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Peas In A Pod?

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours...”

    A. INDENTIFYING WITH BIBLE CHARACTERS 1. What Bible character do you think you identify with more than any other? 2. I hesitate to name any names, because all of the people I would want to resemble were so great in God’s kingdom—like David the “man after God’s own heart”, John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    David, Man Of Renown Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,289 views

    Here is an example both of God’s providence and God’s grace in action as David’s wilderness years approach their conclusion.

    What we find today is an example both of God’s providence and God’s grace in action as David’s wilderness years approach their conclusion. David has been with the Philistine king Achish on their way to attack Saul and his army, when God intervenes in a providential way to release David from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican