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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Heart In The Right Place

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 842 views

    Most of us are farsighted about sin—we see the sins of others but not our own.

    Opening illustration: “Could they not carry their own garbage this far?” I grumbled to Jay as I picked up empty bottles from the beach and tossed them into the trash bin less than 20 feet away. “Did leaving the beach a mess for others make them feel better about themselves? I sure hope these people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Miracle

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 687 ratings
     | 62,345 views

    Miracles happen when we understand that 1.Jesus cares about our everyday needs. 2. Jesus transforms our everyday experiences. 3. Jesus extravagantly provides for our everyday requests.

    You have seen the commercials showing someone with a mouth full of cookies, as the question was asked: “Got milk?” Well, the question in the story we have read today was: “Got wine?” And the answer was: “No!” The wine was gone. A miracle was needed to save the family, and the new couple, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Peril Of Profanity

    Contributed by James Groce on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,073 views

    Blasphemy is taken most seriously in the Bible. If the punishment is to be equal to the crime, then blasphemy is a most serious offense.

    If our text teaches us anything, it teaches us the peril of profanity. Blasphemy is taken most seriously in the Bible. If the punishment is to be equal to the crime, then blasphemy is a most serious offense. There are two questions which we must ask ourselves. The first is this: What is blasphemy? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Beyond Imagination Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,457 views

    God promises to move in ways greater than our imagination. What a promise!

    Ephesians 3:14-21 “Beyond Imagination” INTRODUCTION Julies Verne, a famous writer in the late nineteenth century was known for his science fiction and his ability to envision things beyond imagination. In a world before flight, Verne wrote of space travel and a trip to the moon. Ships were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Arguing With God

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,505 views

    SOME FOLKS ARGUE OVER EVERYTHING.*** MOSES ACTUALLY ARGUED WITH GOD. ?? HAVE YOU EVER ARGUED WITH GOD? BE HONEST! MOST OF US HAVE AT SOME TIME OR ANOTHER.

    CBC ARGUING WITH GOD 6/14/09 TEXT: EXODUS 3: VS. 1---12 INTRODUCTION: SOME FOLKS ARGUE OVER EVERYTHING.*** MOSES ACTUALLY ARGUED WITH GOD. ?? HAVE YOU EVER ARGUED WITH GOD? BE HONEST! MOST OF US HAVE AT SOME TIME OR ANOTHER. MOSES HAD AN UNUSUAL LIFE. HIS LIFE WAS REMARKABLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Warfield avatar

    The Office Of The Apostle

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,091 views

    When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. The Apostle provides government, order, stability and guidance. He is the tracklayer.

    The Office of the Apostle Intro.: When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. Many churches and denominations don’t acknowledge that the offices of Apostle and Prophet exist any longer. So those leaders with these giftings are forced to mold themselves into ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Engine Room Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,528 views

    God’s Word teaches us that prayer is a serious thing. We should take it seriously.

    The Engine Room (Exodus 17:8-16) 1. Scotty is one of my favorite characters on Star Trek. [project phots of Scotty] In many episodes, he is the actual link to the crews survival. He says, “I’m givin her all the power I can,” but he always manages to coax a little more power out of the ship’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    He Will Baptize You With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2018
     | 4,570 views

    John was baptizing and the people knew and understood that but what was this baptism with the Holy Spirit that Jesus was bringing?

    (This sermon is in an outline form so you may need to flesh it out a little) Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 which we will read in a few minutes. Last Sunday when we took a look at this passage of Scripture we talked about three things: 1. Mark was announcing Who Jesus is 2. Mark was ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Building Altars That Move God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 1,187 views

    Altars are spiritual power stations. They invite God’s presence, provoke His power, and seal His promises. Every believer must raise and maintain an altar that moves God.

    BUILDING ALTARS THAT MOVE GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 8:20-22 Supporting Texts: Genesis 12:7-8, 1 Kings 18:30-39, 2 Samuel 24:24-25, Psalm 50:5, Hebrews 13:10 INTRODUCTION: Altars are spiritual platforms where humanity meets divinity. In the Old Testament, altars were physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beware Of The Leaven Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 28, 2026
     | 192 views

    Jesus often used simple everyday things to teach deep spiritual truths. One such word is “leaven”. Leaven (yeast) is small, but once added, it spreads silently and changes everything.

    Key Scriptures: Matthew 16:6, Mark 8:15 Luke 12:1 1 Corinthians 5:7–8 Matthew 16:12 INTRODUCTION Jesus often used simple everyday things to teach deep spiritual truths. One such word is “leaven”. Leaven (yeast) is small, but once added, it spreads silently and changes everything. Jesus warned His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Don't Get Hijacked

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 11, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 10,108 views

    Don’t be taken in by the world’s philosophy

    1) Introduction Imagine you are comfortably asleep in your bed. You are awakened by a crash as a window is broken. Your heart begins pounding as adrenaline pumps through your veins, preparing your body for fight or flight. You pick up the phone. The line is dead. The door bursts open. Four heavily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    How Much Is God Worth- The Pearl Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 8, 2025
     | 614 views

    When we look at our possessions we need to see where Jesus stands among them.

    Matt. 13:44-46 HOW MUCH IS GOD WORTH? (The Parables of the Pearl and the Treasure) These two parables are like twins. They are very similar but they also have marks of individuality. They both teach the truth that the supreme blessing, the priceless discovery in life, is the discovery of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Excellence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 7, 2022
     | 2,867 views

    Name above all names; Creator of the universe covered in glory; excellent in salvation and Character. He's our Great High Priest, who has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

    THE EXCELLENCE OF CHRIST [A]. HE IS EXCELLENT IN NAME I have 4 books on the Names of Christ that speak on all His names in the bible, and there are many hundreds of them. His name is excellent throughout the Old and New Testaments and I want to focus on just 4 of the passages that have held ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funerals Better Than Parties Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 20,217 views

    If we’re open, we can discover a lot from times of sorrow and loss.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Funerals Better Than Parties”, 7:1-12 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts These may sound like dark words, but they contain profound wisdom. People often refuse to face death, and are reluctant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Introductory Message On The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 711 ratings
     | 110,080 views

    For many people, the Lord’s Prayer is simply a prayer to recite. But as we discover this prayer, we can find this model prayer to be a life-changing experience.

    The Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples Introductory Message; reading-Luke 11:1-4 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts "Lord, teach us to pray." There was a program on British television about the state of religious experience among children. It told about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational