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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Persistent Thorns And Thistles

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2014
     | 2,856 views

    To convince believers to retain JESUS as center of their lives and focus of their eyes.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is the focus of your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince believers to retain JESUS as center of their lives and focus of their eyes. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:8 (Amplified Bible) 6:8 But if [that same soil] persistently bears thorns and thistles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Xl

    Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008
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     | 3,171 views

    This sermon addresses the levels of a Christian’s faith and how to increase your faith.

    I’m glad that you are here, but my guess is that you are not all here for the same reasons. Some of you may be here to keep peace at home. Your spouse wants you here, so you’re here. Some of you might be here to try to find a spouse. And really, it’s not a bad place to look. My hope is that most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jeremiah’s Unusual Purchases: A Linen Waistband Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 11, 2021
     | 4,479 views

    It was just a linen "girdle" or waistband which Jeremiah purchased new, at the Lord's command. What happened to that waistband after Jeremiah bought it?

    Introduction: Jeremiah was a prophet as well as a priest. During his ministry, God told him to make at least three unusual purchases. The first such purchase was a linen waistband (“girdle” in the KJV) and it served as an object lesson. 1 The command to purchase the waistband (girdle) Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Being Deceived?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 6,279 views

    Introductory Considerations 1.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Has anyone ever deceived you? Has anyone ever pretended to be someone they were not? Has someone told you they would do something when they had no intention of doing so? 2. As pastor I have often felt deceived. By person making vows and promises and with in days or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carl Benge avatar

    For Us To Be Useful Series

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,945 views

    Week 7 of the 9 Week sermon Series on What Does GOd Want.

    If you put five monkeys in a cage and hang a banana on a string at the top of the cage with a ladder leading up to it, before long a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the monkeys with cold water. After a while, another ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Fox Turned Weasel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,129 views

    The wicked and fence-sitters have their moments but are worse off in the long term.

    The Fox Turned Weasel (Mark 6:14-29) 1. TAMPA, Fla., July 1 (UPI) --A Florida artist claims he spotted a two-headed alligator when he was out walking his dog in Tampa but Florida wildlife officials are skeptical. Justin Alan Arnold uploaded the image on Facebook and it has been shared across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Keep The Saw Sharpe"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 27, 2016
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     | 6,399 views

    Our spiritual life's need to be kept Sharpe to in order to get through thirsty times, for we live in thirsty lands, we are a thirsty people, are souls are thirsty, and our spiritual cisterns need to be kept in good shape.

    • We live in a thirsty Land, We are thirsty People, we are thirsty Souls, we also need Spiritual repairs So, what's the solution to our spiritual problem, as God's people? The answer ought to be perfectly obvious: Keep the cistern in good repair! Faithful disciples must maintain a reserve of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Justified? Or Judged? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 30, 2017
     | 6,126 views

    Is there a way for us to make ourselves acceptable to God? The Apostle Paul teaches that such a thought is an impossibility.

    “We know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.” [1] “So that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contentment

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,553 views

    A sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost A sermon about being contentment with what you have

    10th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 August 5 Lectionary 18 Luke 12:13-21 Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14 2:18-23 "Contentment?" "Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity." Ecclesiastes 1:2, RSV. "I the Preacher have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. And I applied ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,011 views

    With all the different views today, ‘Why is Denominationalism Wrong?’

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 1: ‘Why is Denominationalism Wrong?’ Let me tell all of you something very unique . . . As from the very first part of even making mention of this type of series, I met some strong rebuttals from a lot of fellow Christians, as well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    According To Jim - Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,445 views

    Advice from a friend . . . it can be extremely helpful and life changing if listened to and applied. Jim has a lot to teach us. Let’s listen and learn.

    According to Jim Pt. 1 Introduction Have you ever met one of those people who just gave really sound advice? You know there are really smart folks in the world that have all kinds of brilliance, degrees, and knowledge, but there is just this ordinary person who has the ability to just cut through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You're Justified Only Through Faith In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 2, 2010
     | 5,210 views

    How can I face the righteous Judge? God's convicts me. I'm guilty. But take heart. God has revealed a different righteousness apart from law, the righteousness that's through faith in Christ Jesus. Parts: A. Condemned by your works. B. A different righteo

    Text: Romans 3:19-28 Theme: You're Justified Only through Faith in Christ Alone A. Condemned by your works B. A different righteousness revealed for you C. True justice only in Christ's redemption Season: End Times 1 -- Reformation Date: October 31, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Shrewd Steward Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
     | 11,384 views

    A sermon on the Parable of The Shrewd Steward

    The Shrewd Steward Luke 16:1-8a https://www.wien.info/media/images/sissi-sterne-sisi-koechert-juwelier-juwelen-3to2.jpeg/image_gallery The plane slowed and leveled out about a mile above ground. Up ahead, the Viennese castle glowed like a fairy tale palace. When the pilot gave the thumbs-up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Russ Adams avatar

    Knock Down, Not Out Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,341 views

    We are call to be faithful, not successful

    August 9, 2015 Church Planting Knocked Down, Not Out Acts 14:8-20 Opening words: In 1858 the Illinois legislature--using an obscure statute--sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Arachnophobia For Some – However Spiders Are Wonderful Teachers Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2022
     | 2,051 views

    Nature is a great teacher and by observing God's creatures there is much we can learn for our Christian lives. In this message we examine the habits of spiders to gain insights for our lives. God bless you all.

    ARACHNOPHOBIA FOR SOME – HOWEVER SPIDERS ARE WONDERFUL TEACHERS I prepared this about 20 years ago, so when I use “today”, well - it was back then. Here we make applications to Christian living derived from the habits of spiders. This is an address rather than a sermon and prepared for smaller ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational