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  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Fountain And The Broken Cisterns

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025
     | 204 views

    This sermon is a passionate call based on Jeremiah 2:13 to abandon the exhausting pursuit of fulfillment in the world's "broken cisterns" and return to God, the true "fountain of living waters" who alone can quench our deepest spiritual thirst.

    Introduction: The Scandal of Thirst Before we open God’s Word, I want you to imagine the land where Jeremiah lived. It was a dry, sun-scorched land. Water was not a convenience you got from a tap; water was life itself. A family’s wealth, their survival, depended on access to a well, a stream, or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Faith (Part 2)

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,335 views

    This two-part sermon examines faith as it is taught in the scriptures. Faith fundamental to the Christian life and without faith, it is impossible to please God; therefore, understanding faith is a foundational issue. Faith enables us to obey, overcome an

    Living Faith vs. Dead Faith Look at James 2:20 - 26 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Dad In The Mirror

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,545 views

    It seems dads get beat up a lot for failing to be the perfect father. We forget that dads are fallen men like all others. This message is designed to encourage dads and others in their daily walk.

    The kids wanted a hamster really bad. They pleaded with their mom, making all kind of promises. One promise was to care for the hamster. Finally, mom agreed and got them a hamster. They named him “Danny.” Within two months, Mom had the responsibility of Danny’s care. Despite her ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Chapter Iv.a.3: The Law Alienates Christ (5:4-6) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 20, 2019
     | 2,503 views

    If you have been saved by trusting Christ, and then you go down to the low level of living by the Law, you have fallen from grace. This is what “falling from grace” actually means.

    December 7, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter IV.A.3: The Law Alienates Christ (5:4-6) Galatians 5:4-6 (KJV) 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. 5 For we through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Rescue Plan

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 765 views

    Though we are hopelessly lost in the storm of sin and powerless to save ourselves, God in His mercy sent Jesus Christ — fully God and fully man — to rescue us through His perfect obedience, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection.

    God’s Rescue Plan Romans 3:10-12; Psalms 14:1-3; Colossians 1:19-20; Hebrews 10:23-25 Picture yourself lost at sea — no land in sight, tossed about by relentless waves of indifference, selfishness, and rebellion. The wind howls. The sky is dark. You grip whatever you can as each towering wave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sanctification Mirror Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 21, 2019
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     | 7,306 views

    EXAMINATION, may we INTENTLY LOOK at the Word of God. CONSISTENCY, may we CONTINUALLY LOOK for God’s will. ACTION, may we take Christianity seriously and are DOERS of the Word.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES THE SANCTIFICATION MIRROR JAMES 1:21-27 #JAMESatCCC THE HUGE IDEA: SANCTIFICATION We use certain words in church that sometimes we don’t necessarily use anywhere else. For example: AMEN “Amen” is used 57 times in the Old and New Testament. It happens to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To See More Victories For The Cause Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 14, 2018
     | 4,934 views

    1. We must speak boldly (vs. 8). (How? - With confidence in the Lord and concern for the lost.) 2. We must speak reasonably (vs. 8-9). 3. We must speak persuasively (vs. 8). 4. We must speak persistently (vs. 9-10).

    How to See More Victories for the Cause of Christ The Book of Acts - Part 67 Acts 19:8-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Revised July 14, 2018 BACKGROUND: *Remember that here in Acts 19, Paul was on his third missionary journey. His team was reaching many people in the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Sees In You

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 27, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,679 views

    A sermon examining the fact that Jesus sees things that others may never notice.

    WHAT JESUS SEES IN YOU Mark 3:18 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning, January 5th, 2024) I want to talk to you today about a man that you probably know nothing about. In fact, I don’t know much about him myself. He is a part of a group more famous than the Beatles, but you may have never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Types Of Counterfeit Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,458 views

    Types of Counterfeit Faith

    Types of Counterfeit Faith (Rom. 3:27-31) Illustration:Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends. George Muller. Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of faith is to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fallen Humankind Series

    Contributed by Jim Hoogeveen on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,202 views

    The Bible teaches that all people have sinned and are spiritually dead. We have closed hearts, darkened minds, closed ears, and blinded eyes. Because we are spiritually dead we need God's help.

    Ephesians 2:1-5 HCC 10-1-00 Fallen Humankind This last week a gymnast from Romania was stripped of her Olympic gold medal because she tested positive for a drug that was banned. The team doctor had given her some medicine for her cold. It was a mistake. It was a trespass of the rules. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What's It Like Crossing Over? Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, what’s it like crossing over?

    Introduction When British actor Robert Morley died, he asked that his credit cards be buried with him. After his funeral, the London Times’ letters pages were filled with reader’s opinions of what they might take with them. A Mr Evans wrote: "I’ll take a fire extinguisher." Miss Tanner said: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Staring Over

    Contributed by Alvaro Dominguez on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 8,582 views

    About leaving the failures of the past behind and fearlessly starting over.

    “Starting Over” 2 Cor. 5:17 Negative Starting Lines: In most cases “starting over” means PAIN. Divorce for example brings devastating results. Having to start over again without your spouse and with the responsibility of having to be both the father and the mother is a very painful process. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Life Without Christ Part 2

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,062 views

    A Biblical Description of man without God

    (*See part 1 for the first four points) 5- The Man Without God is Powerless to Live Above Sins Grip On His Life. Ecc 7:20 There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins. John 8:34 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 2 Pet 2:19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesus: Loss Of First Love Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,364 views

    Jesus first of seven letters to the churches of John’s time.

    Ephesus: Loss of First Love Revelation 2:1-17 Intro Tonight we are beginning a new sermon series entitled: “Seven Letters to Seven Churches.” The churches that John writes about in this section of Revelation were actual churches that existed during his time. Now these churches have not been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Murder Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
     | 2,934 views

    Taking the Leap to something higher will require embracing the hard sayings of Jesus.

    More than Murder June 30, 2013 Introduction This is an interesting week in national news. June 24, 2013 Paula Deen's Food Network career is toast after the network announced Friday that it would not be renewing the popular shows "Paula's Best Dishes" and "Paula's Home Cooking" after her contract ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance