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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    "i Will Be Diligent: Part 1" Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 23, 2020
     | 2,686 views

    We cannot and should not ever allow the distractions and babble of the world to keep us from the sacred duty of proclaiming the eternal gospel of Jesus Christ and Him crucified and risen.

    I probably need to take some of you back to school to teach you about a virtue that too many of us, regardless of occupation or interest, have either neglected, abandoned, or thought to be irrelevant. That virtue is known as "diligence" It means to be steady in one's application ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer’s Work And Reward -1 (1 Cor. 3:10-17 ) Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,431 views

    Types of judgments in the Bible, how God evaluates a believer’s work.

    Types of judgments in the Bible, how God evaluates a believer’s work. Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Joke: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Hallucinations

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 18, 2018
     | 4,872 views

    Understanding and dealing with hallucinations

    April 1 is usually known as All fools day. Usually before 12 noon people around the world go around playing all kinds of pranks and practical jokes on their friends. Some of these jokes can be expensive and even cost you your friendship when you carry them too far. In this prayer session I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Irritation: Treasures Or Trinkets?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,400 views

    This irritation can be a great opportunity? It is up to you! Will we trade treasures for trinkets? It may be needed to let go of what we have to receive what we need?

    THE IRRITATION: TREASURES FOR TRINKETS? --- A GOOD TRADE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Irritation: annoy, unpleasant, impatient, angry, to provoke, displeasure, bother. Show me what ticks you off, and I will show you what makes you tick. HAVE YOU EVER MADE A TRADE THAT YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Simple Speech Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 18, 2014
     | 4,789 views

    In a world of complex communication, James reminds us to keep our words simple, trustworthy and positive!

    Kim’s nephew came home from second grade in her Christian School and told his mom and dad that one of the kids got in trouble for saying the “F” word. Tom and Clara were quite surprised, and asked him, “Thomas, what exactly did the boy say?” Thomas whispered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Noticeable Change

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024
     | 1,273 views

    Paul was well aware of the transformation that takes place when one receives the gospel message and is saved by the grace of God. Such a transformation produces radical change in the life of the new believer.

    A Noticeable Change Ephesians 4: 17-24 This has been an informative and challenging study as we have considered the instruction Paul delivered within the fourth chapter of Ephesians. He has dealt with unity within the church, the need for diversity in the midst of unity, and offered valuable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Night Of Self-Imposed Misery

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 4, 2023
     | 952 views

    One of the first stories we learn as children is the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. But the story about Jonah that we remember is seldom the whole story.

    JONAH’S NIGHT OF SELF-IMPOSED MISERY But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pressing Toward The Prize Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 12, 2022
     | 4,302 views

    Our lives are going someplace - and it’s a good thing to keep our eyes on the destination so we stay on track.

    Pressing On Toward the Prize Philippians 3:1-16 Introduction Our lives are going someplace - and it’s a good thing to keep our eyes on the destination so we stay on track. Yogi Berra “You got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Living A Life Others Look To” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2019
     | 8,580 views

    As one who is seeking to live on purpose for God, I should be concerned that my life draws others to Christ.

    As a follower of Christ, who desires to live on purpose, I want to yield daily to the Holy Spirit, so I might prayerfully look to God’s Word to apply God’s wisdom and walk in God’s will. As one living on purpose for God, I’m concerned about things that concern God, which means I’m concerned about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Praise

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,750 views

    a Message to remind us of the reasons we have to Praise The Lord.

    Intro: When it comes to worshiping God you can see in any church usually 3 kinds of people. The ones who love to worship the Lord and “Enter in” there are those who worship out of routine. And those who do not enter in at all. There was a preacher who was trying to see his horse. A potential buyer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Praise

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,013 views

    a Message to remind us the of reasons we have to Praise The Lord.

    “The Power Of Praise” Text Psalm 100:1-3. Intro: When it comes to worshipping God you can see in any church usually 3 kinds of people. The ones who love to worshipp the Lord and “Enter in” there are those who worship out of routine. And those who do not enter in at all. There was a preacher who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If Christ Had Not Risen. Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Apr 1, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,148 views

    Millions Worldwide Celebrate the Resurrection. But What If Christ Had Not Risen?

    1 CORINTHIANS 15:13-20AM “But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised; and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain [useless, amounting to nothing], and your faith is also vain [imaginary, unfounded, devoid of value and benefit--not based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rich Young avatar

    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 5,621 views

    Third in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes

    Blessed are the Meek TEXT: Mat 5:5 INTRODUCTION · Notice how men are portrayed in the media? · Doesn’t say much but is rugged & built like a linebacker, drive fancy sports car...In beer adds he’s grabbing for the gusto...with women he’s a conqueror...confident & poised · In contrast, Xn ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Hopeless People

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,274 views

    If there is hope for Ninevah -- surprise, there is hope for you!

    My roommate in college wanted to be a missionary. He wanted to go to some distant and exotic part of the world and preach the Gospel. We both had met missionaries and had heard them tell their stories. My roommate and I had become good friends with a missionary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why You're Worthy

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,017 views

    This sermon is from an Exchanged-life perspective and sets out to communicate God’s view of you that makes you worthy with a hope that the hearer will come to a more healthy sense of self-acceptance and love.

    For the past couple of weeks I’ve sought to communicate God’s view of you with a hope that you’d come to a more healthy sense of self-love and self-acceptance. I shared two messages entitled: “Learning To Love Yourself” and “Breaking Free Of Inferiority.” Today I want to climax this emphasis by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist