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  • Jordan Muck avatar

    Two Big Dogs With A Lot Of Bark And No Bite Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016
     | 5,091 views

    A warning to those who were/are teaching anything different than the Gospel (truth) and choosing to live outside of the faith (acting in a way they were not created to be).

    Series: Dog Days Week: 2 Passage: Isaiah 56:10 Title: Two Big Dogs with a Lot of Bark and no Bite. Focus: Maturity INTRODUCTION: There’s one big dog in my life that is huge with little bite. (The story of Towzer, how we got him, how people perceive him, and how he really is in real life). 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Enemy Of Inferiority

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,152 views

    I am of infinite worth to God. He does not love me “for something”, but for myself alone!

    THE ENEMY OF INFERIORITY Text: Psalms 139: 13-16 Matthew 10: 29-31 Face inferiorities for what they are; enemies! Inferiority feelings are enemies that hinder increativity. We are made by God to be creative and anything that hinders in that creative process is an enemy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Sin Nobody Will Admit To Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,697 views

    9 of the 10 Commandments have physical evidence to show the sin committed. The 10th Commandment though is different, and those many people will commit it and not admit to it, because they see no evidence of their sin.

    The Sin Nobody will Admit to Exodus 20:17 Introduction Today, we come to the last of the 10 Commandments. In these Laws of God governing our daily living here on earth, we have seen that God has a high standard that He expects His people to strive for in life. I trust that as we have moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch How You Build Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2022
     | 4,444 views

    We are all builders in Christ, but there is only one foundation. Watch how you build upon it and be rewarded for what remains on the day we face God.

    Let us RECAP THE CONTEXT. • Paul has been addressing the divisions in the Corinth church, honestly and directly. • The believers were taking sides, glorifying certain leaders and human wisdom. • Paul said it clearly in 3:1 “But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Unsaved In The Last Days

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,570 views

    A picture of the depravity of those unbelievers in the last days

    The Unsaved in the last days Introduction: As I said last week in Sunday School you don’t have to look far to find the moral rot that is infesting our culture today. It’s so bad that felons feel like saints, they look around and see society is making them feel normal every day. But what I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting God For 2025

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,460 views

    Encouragement from the bible on how to survive and thrive in the new year

    "Trusting God for 2025" CCCAG 12-29-24 Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction- The last Sunday of 2024! A lot of changes this year Our church family saw a few changes- • Keith and Marvin have gone onto their eternal reward. • Roberta, Matthew, and Doris moved out of the area. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lord, You Are Majestic! Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,018 views

    Everything about God directs us to surrender and praise, and only fools will fight him.

    Lord, You Are Majestic Psalms 8 Picture a young boy, alone with sheep in the desert, late at night. In the utter darkness of moonless nights, the only lights were in the heavens above. Far away from city lights, with a clean atmosphere, the sky must have been dazzling. David stood in awe and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confess And Believe

    Contributed by Lance Lewis on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,457 views

    A sermon on the importance of confession and belief

    I. Intro So last time we spoke I told you that I would explain to you why these verses of Scripture in Romans 1 where Paul tells believers to not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and today’s passage where Paul tells us in no uncertain terms how we can be made right with God were so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Genuine Unity Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,359 views

    The call to unity extends to relationships within a Church fellowship, between Church fellowships, between different expressions of Church. Jesus prayed for unity. Will we cooperate with him to work for that unity? Since he prayed it what will we do about

    What is the difference between a spotlight and a laser beam? Why is it that a medium-powered laser can burn through steel in a matter of seconds, while the most powerful spotlight can only make it warm? Both may have the same electrical power requirements. The difference is unity! Now forgive me I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Transformation Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,970 views

    Once one realizes the need for change, a transformed heart must follow

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have entered the New Year, we are exploring the theme of Building a New You. • Last week we explored the thought of having eyes that can see, this week we progress to the next step by examining the need for a transformation of the heart. • In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Desperate Measures

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 22, 2016
     | 5,390 views

    Jairus and the unclean woman were desperate in their situations. As a result, they turned to the only one who could help them.

    1. Mark 5.21-43 (also in Matthew 9.18-26; Luke 8.40-56) 2. Bible as a Compass Just before the outbreak of the First World War, a small ship named the Endurance set sail from Briton with a crew intent on being the first to cross the South Pole. The ship reached Antarctica, but became ice-bound in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paralyzed In The Menial

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,139 views

    We are so focused on the sensual and emotionalized the spirit of God, that we have distracted our attention from the real issues of the church and we have allowed our hearts and actions to be paralyzed.

    PARALYSIS IN DAILY CHRISTIAN LIVING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and HAVING DONE ALL, TO STAND... James 1:22 But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am Still Dreaming PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 675 views

    Emphasizes the call for Christians to manifest unity, love, and compassion in a divided world, as we are all one in Christ Jesus.

    Beloved friends, it is a joy to gather with you once more as we seek to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not mere spectators in this grand narrative of faith, we are active participants, handpicked by God, to manifest His glory in this world. Today, we will be ...read more

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    Removing The Yoke Series

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,802 views

    This is a sermon that shows that Freedom without God is freedom short lived.

    Freedom in Christ Sermon Series Part 2 Removing the Yoke Galatians 5:13-26 (NIV) You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature. Rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Relationships Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 19, 2021
     | 3,605 views

    1) Relationships with false teachers (Titus 3:9), 2) With factious people (Titus 3:10–11), 3) With fellow servants (Titus 3:12–13), and 4) With faithful friends (Titus 3:14–15).

    Titus 3:9-15. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a person is warped ...read more

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