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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Stop Passing Judgment Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 26, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,945 views

    Let’s consider what it means to stop passing judgment on others. 1- We must not be stumbling blocks 2- We must recognize the kingdom 3- We must do whatever leads to peace

    INTRO.- ILL.- Wrong Guesses: A six-year-old lad came home with a note from his teacher in which it was suggested that he be taken out of school because he was “too stupid to learn.” That boy was Thomas A. Edison. (and yet Edison is the fourth most prolific inventor in history, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Should We Celebrate Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 17, 2011
     | 5,249 views

    We are responsible to maintain our focus on Him Whom we call "Lord." At no time has this become more critical than during the Christmas Season.

    “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me Some Fruit - Part 1

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,386 views

    A look at the first 6 fruits of the Spirit that all Christians should display.

    What a beautiful garden I have this year. I planted peppers, tomatoes, squash, lettuce, radishes, watermelon, cantaloupes, cucumbers, onions, okra, and green beans. It was exciting watching the seed plants push their way through the ground. And everyday watching the established plants grow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,588 views

    G.U.T.S: Sacrifice- What kinds of burdens should we carry? (Series idea from Mike Mack in his book, Small Group Vital Signs, pgs. 103-111; Outline from Bob Russell and Rusty Russell's book, The Power of One Another, chapter 7, pgs. 97-108)

    HoHum: Objects: Alex’s barbells Alex lifts barbells and here they are. Demonstrate how they work. Don’t have a weight bench One day last week I went to the gym to work out. There were many other people down there working out too. Some of them were lifting weights. As I watched the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    By My Spirit

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,281 views

    You may not feel it, you may not see it, or be aware of it, but God's Spirit is with you at all times, and He wishes to empower you to do exploits for Him. It's NOT by Might or by Power His will be accomplished, but by the Spirit of God!

    BY MY SPIRIT Zech. 4:2-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FOOTBALL A DULL GAME 1. A Tennessee hillbilly girl moved to Texas. She attended her first football game at Bower’s stadium at SHSU. 2. After the game she told her new friends, “That was the dullest game I’ve ever gone to. At the beginning they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Unsaved In The Last Days

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,727 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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    The Gift Of The Mediator Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 27, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,039 views

    Scripture says that Jesus is our "mediator." What is a mediator and what did Jesus do to fill that need in our lives?

    OPEN: Humorist Dave Barry once wrote about gifts that were given to Jesus by the Wise Men. He suggested that if you carefully analyzed what the Bible tells us, you’d find there was an overlooked theological fact in the story. There is no mention of wrapping paper. Now why would the wisemen not use ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Watch How You Build Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2022
     | 4,568 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

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles (8 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,566 views

    One thing every Pastor has remind his congregation of, is, WHEN THE LORD MOVES IN THE CHURCH, WE CAN REST ASSURED THE DEVIL WILL MOVE IN ALSO.

    As we come to the fifth chapter of the Book of Acts, God had moved by the power of the Holy Spirit in a great way. But when we get to chapter five, we see where the devil makes his move, through a couple in the church called Ananias and Saphirra. WHAT KIND OF CHURCH MEMBERS WERE THEY? They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    Justification By Faith: Two Examples Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 27, 2022
     | 3,298 views

    Up to this point in Romans, Paul has been pretty academic and intellectual. But now, he puts skin on the truth that justification is by faith alone.

    One of my favorite movies is Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can. It’s the true story of a lifelong con man named Frank Abegnale who, over the course of his career posed as an airline pilot, a medical doctor, a lawyer, and a college professor, all the while passing millions of dollars in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Am Weak, But

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2019
     | 5,712 views

    Ever hear a Christian work say: I AM SO TIRED? I AM WEAK? BUT they never finish but THOU ART SO STRONG! We are but candles, Jesus is the light. Come let us give ourselves for the LIGHT.

    I AM WEAK, BUT… Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks Billy L. Meeks, Jr. for the fodder. SOLOMON LEARNED A LESSON… AND HE WANTS TO TEACH THE LESSON TO US… 2 Chronicles 6:1 (NIV) Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud; 2 Chronicles 6:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ignorance Of The Law Is No Excuse

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 12, 2019
     | 7,871 views

    In the Parable of the Rich Man & Lazarus, the Rich Man claims that his 5 brothers have not been warned of the dangers of Hell. The Lord Jesus says that the Scriptures are sufficient warning to them and that no additional warning is necessary.

    IGNORANCE OF THE LAW IS NO EXCUSE Luke 16:27-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Fulfilling Prophecy 1. Harry and his neighbor Joe often borrowed things from each other. One day, Harry asked to borrow Joe’s ladder. Joe said, “Sorry Harry, I’ve lent it to my son.” 2. Remembering a saying that his grandma ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Will Finish What He’s Started In You!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 8, 2019
     | 24,412 views

    Phip. 1:6 tells us that no matter how imperfect we feel as Christians, and no matter how unworthy we feel to get to go to heaven, it was Christ’s grace that started us on this journey and it will be God’s grace that completes the job and gets us to our heavenly destination.

    GOD WILL FINISH WHAT HE’S STARTED IN YOU! “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE END OF THE WORLD 1. Jewish scientists are famous for coming up with new innovations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Set Free From The Law Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 11, 2016
     | 8,416 views

    We are set free from the curse of the Law...

    November 13, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 3:1-14 Subject: Redemption Title: Set Free From the Law – Redeemed Part 1 We want to begin this morning a new series called “Redeemed”. The dictionary meaning of the word redeemed is as such: 1. to buy or pay off; clear by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Dealing With Discontentment

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,219 views

    Discontent is one of the major issues of the world today. One of the major causes of discontent is comparison.

    Discontentment is one of the biggest problems that human beings face today. Spouses get discontent with each other and divorces happen. Children get discontent with parents and move away. Congregation members get discontent with their pastors and churches break up or new denominations are born. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational