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  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Overcoming Our Obstacles Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 19,715 views

    Part three in the expository series from Joshua. The focus is crossing the Jordan and the example we should follow when facing the same barriers in life.

    THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART THREE OVERCOMING OUR OBSTACLES: FACING OUR JORDAN Joshua 3:1-6; 14-17 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: Because of their unbelief, Israel was sentenced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. Those years have now expired and the children of Israel are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entertaining Angels

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,549 views

    A freindly encouragement and reminder to spend time with the people that God loves most - those forgotten by society. In this case, it follows the death of a member with Alzheimer’s/

    Title: Entertaining Angels Text: Hebrews 11:1-3 FCF: Because Christ is all around us, our love needs to extend not just to the people we know, but to everyone! SO: I want the congregation to move from an exclusive love to an inclusive love. Intro: When I’d go over to see Marvin Creel, I usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Exchanged The Truth Of God For A Lie

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,518 views

    It is tragic how so many are deceived by subtly exchanging the truth of God for a lie. The following are eighteen false views of God that pervade our world and need to be exposed.

    They Exchanged the Truth of God for a Lie (Rom 1:16-22) It is tragic how so many are deceived by subtly exchanging the truth of God for a lie. The following are eighteen erroneous views of God that pervade our world. The first of the ten commandments is "I am the Lord your God. You shall have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transfigured, Triumphant And Taxed - Matthew 17 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2025
     | 454 views

    Following the SON from Mountaintop to the Valley and Marketplace. Jesus reveals His Divine Glory, His Power over darkness, and His Humility in submission to earthly systems.

    2025.07.13. Sermon Notes. Transfigured, Triumphant, and Taxed – MATTHEW 17.1-27 Following the Son from Mountaintop to the Valley and Marketplace. William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 17:1-27, John 17:24, Luke 1:17 BIG IDEA: Jesus reveals His Divine glory, His power over darkness, and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Entrust Your Time On Earth To The Triune God - Confirmation Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,911 views

    This focuses more on the Confirmation aspect of this Sunday than the Trinity aspect. The basic thrust is how much better it is for these confirmands to follow the Triune God than the devil.

    Confirmation – Trinity Sunday II Corinthians 13:11-14 Did you know that there were confirmation classes in the Bible? Of course, they didn’t look exactly like ours. They didn’t have a blue book filled with a lot of “What Does This Mean’s” and “This Is Most Certainly True’s.” But even in the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Iwant To Believe In Something Bigger Than Me Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    We all want to believe in something bigger than us. Are we willing to investigate and follow the light to find the Savior God has revealed to us?

    Matthew 2:1-12 iWant to Believe in Something Bigger Than Me Woodlawn Baptist Church December 2, 2007 Are you from a small town? I’ve got some clues to help you know. You know you’re from a small town when… • The city limits signs are both on the same post! • The local Motel 6 only sleeps 6. • You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Way

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
     | 8,978 views

    Jesus is the Way and the Truth and the Life, but what does that really mean? The Greek has a few hidden truths to consider. We are to follow Jesus, but what is The Way ?

    Jesus is the Way INTRODUCTION The idea of the Way is something I can remember growing up with. Throughout my childhood, I heard the phrase. Our church had banners with the phrase “Jesus is the Way”. We had a Lutheran Youth Fellowship meeting that was called “The Way”. All around, I found ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Be Like Valentine

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,943 views

    Billions of people around the world celebrate Valentine's Day. More than celebrating it, we should follow the good examples of Valentine.

    Opening: A husband always carries a photo of his wife in his wallet. Whenever he faced a difficult situation, he opened his wallet and saw the picture of his wife. When his friends saw what he did, they said, "You love your wife so much, don't you?" He replied, "When I saw my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unsung Hero Of Christmas

    Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,262 views

    A sermon based on Matthew 1:18-25 challenging people to see Joseph’s significance and follow his example.

    The Unsung Hero Of Christmas Introduction Over the last few years the code breakers who worked in secret at Bletchley Park in England deciphering the German’s secret messages have emerged as the great unsung heroes of the last war. It is impossible to calculate how many lives their work saved or ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    To lead the children to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior.

    Perseverance Would-Be Followers – Matt. 8:18-22; Lk 9:57-62 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Many people aspire to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can You See What I Am Hearing?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    God is still calling people to follow him into full time ministry and we must hear his voice and respond.

    CAN YOU SEE WHAT I AM HEARING? NEW VISION I SAMUEL 3: 1-21 (II CORINTIANS 4: 5-12) JULY 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In More than You and Me, Kevin and Karen Miller write of the power of a God-given Vision: One couple lived in London 130 years ago. For the first 10 years of their marriage, William ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    A Heart After God Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    Jesus described the hearts His followers would ideally possess in the Beatitudes, hearts we should strive to build in ourselves

    Matthew 5:1-12 (Series Introduction) We must build hearts God favors,as Jesus described. I Seek God (3) ...poor in spirit... Know they don’t know it all Know they need outside help II Mourn Sin’s Results (4) ...they that mourn... Sad from what the see, not proud Give and receive help and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Commit Yourself To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,584 views

    A deductive exposition of the text following illustrations leading to a call to commitment. Individuals will be asked to make or reaffirm their commitments during Communion.

    Topic: Christian Living / Jesus Theme: Totally Committed Christian Living / Following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to totally commit themselves to Jesus. There’s a sign in the window of an English company that reads: “We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    The 10 Commandments Of Fellowship

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 744 ratings
     | 90,740 views

    This is a great passage on fellowship. If we’re going to grow warmer through fellowship, we need to follow these 10 commandments.

    “The 10 Commandments of Fellowship” Rom. 12:9-21 Intro. Some kids were asked to write letters to God. Here’s what some of them had to say. Dear GOD, it rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about You that people are not supposed to say, but I hope You will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do They See Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,022 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the "Unpopular Series". This sermon identifies the perseverance of Joseph and how we should follow his example.

    Sunday Morning, April 28, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Unpopular” [#4] WHAT DO THEY SEE? Genesis 49:22-26 Introduction: 1. If you had to sum up your life in a couple of sentences, how would it sound? Does your life reflect a life that honors God or Satan? Does your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist