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  • Jason McCoy avatar

    Lawful Or Expedient

    Contributed by Jason Mccoy on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,628 views

    Timothy had to find balance balance between the freedom he had through Christ and the things that were needful to reach others with the gospel.

    Lawful or Expedient Acts 16:1-3 (KJV) 1 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: 2 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and ...read more

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    Service That Equals Victory

    Contributed by Chris Carter on Jul 15, 2010
     | 3,548 views

    Victory in this life and eternity to come is contingent on our service.

    “Service That Equals Victory” Malachi 2:2 Matthew 25:14-30 -Last week we looked at the disobedient side of the choices in life and the result of our halfhearted worship and non-chalante attitude toward the things of God. -Please note; these are not God’s desire for your life! He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The I Do's And The I Dont's

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015
     | 3,829 views

    I’d like to look at the commitment a person makes when they call on the Lord and join their lives with Him! I’d like to start with some things to avoid (The I don’ts) and then we’ll look at what it means to say “I do” to the Lord.

    Intro: Most of you are probably familiar with traditional wedding vows. Mine went something like this: Mark, do you take Robin to be your wedded wife, to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Make A Difference

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017
     | 6,487 views

    have the right attitude about work - share the effort

    Now we command you, beloved, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to the tradition that they received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, and we did not eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion (Part 2)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025
     | 340 views

    Your current situation may look hopeless, but when Jesus steps in, He changes the narrative and turns your condition into a testimony.

    YOUR CONDITION IS NOT YOUR CONCLUSION (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” (John 5:8) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 40:1-3, Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Common Tools; Uncommon Tasks

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,384 views

    God calls His people to serve now. He delights to use us with what we have, and not after some long, extended preparation in the distant future.

    “Moses answered [the LORD], ‘But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, “The LORD did not appear to you.”’ The LORD said to him, ‘What is that in your hand?’ He said, ‘A staff.’ And he said, ‘Throw it on the ground.’ So he threw it on the ground, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God Be True And Every Man A Liar

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Oct 6, 2019
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     | 8,405 views

    One of my very favorite scriptures in the Bible is Rom. 3:4 “Let God be true and every (not some people, most people) but every man (all people a liar). The word "liar" is the Greek word: ψεύστης, ου, ὁ pseustés (psyoos-tace'); which means, falsifier, deceiver...

    One of my very favorite scriptures in the Bible is Rom. 3:4 “Let God be true and every (not some people, most people) but every man (all people a liar). Now that word liar is the Greek word: ?e?st??, ??, ? pseustés (psyoos-tace'); which means, falsifier, deceiver, misrepresenter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following Your Feelings

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,061 views

    Too often the actions we take and how we deal with our feelings is wrong. There are three common mistaken views that some of us would embrace concerning our feelings. They are expressed in the statements: "I trust my feelings", "God knows how I really fee

    FOLLOWING YOUR FEELINGS Jeremiah 17:9 "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" Introduction: A feeling is an internal sensation or emotion. It is an involuntary response to a mental or physical stimulus. Since feelings are involuntary they are neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Noble Savage Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2011
     | 4,092 views

    A sermon on what happens to the heathen, those who have never heard of the gospel of Jesus Christ? (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Set Free")

    HoHum: For a while people have believed that our problems exist because we are too civilized. If we would just get back to nature, and throw away all of the modern conveniences, and the ideas found in the Christian religion, then we would be like the noble savages of old. A good example of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Change Or Not Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,157 views

    In his words “to pick up his pallet” the Lord is telling him and any who want to change something very important; choose to change your way of life and begin a new “walk.”

    Change Or Not Change Part Four 020809PM Reading: John 5:1-7 Text: John 5:1-7 Introduction Today we finish a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our lives it seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mirror

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013
     | 4,487 views

    God's Word is a mirror, which we need to examine ourselves in and make proper use of.

    The Mirror (Working With the Light, the Sword, and the Mirror) Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 3, 2013 Introduction People have an amazing ability to see themselves as basically good. This ability is deeply engrained in us. We start very young to justify our choices and to make excuses for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Equips Us Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Dec 9, 2019
     | 5,062 views

    Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 4:1-4:17. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

    Sermon Series “Exodus” 4:1-4:17 “God Equips Us” Exodus 4 “16 So he shall be your spokesman to the people. And he himself shall be as a mouth for you, and you shall be to him as God. 17 And you shall take this rod in your hand, with which you shall do the signs.” Back in 1983, a man, Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Does My Faith Fail Me Or Does Jesus See My Faith? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,529 views

    We can either have a faith that fails us or a faith that pleases God. We need to do some soul searching to see what type we have.

    INTRODUCTION Jesus performed many miracles as recorded in the Four Gospels. In those miracles, many times Jesus healed someone who was paralyzed. Just a couple of weeks ago, we looked at the man by the Pool of Bethesda near the Sheep Gate who had been waiting thirty-eight years to be healed. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Can't You Forgive Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    The ability to forgive is the ability to recieve forgiveness.

    Last Tuesday, April 19th, this country observed a very difficult anniversary, and for most of us it passed by without a thought. It was April 19th 1995 that we suffered the atrocity of the Oklahoma City Bombing. As I was thinking about our sermon today I ran across a story from that event that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Way, Yeah But, And Whatever You Say

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 339 ratings
     | 20,996 views

    A Call to Discipleship!!! What God will work with and what He will not.

    Luke 9:51-62 Eads and Haswell United Methodist Churches July 1, 2001 “no way, yeah but, and whatever you say” I sat down to write this sermon and found myself almost finished with it, When it dawned on, man, even I am bored. Those poor people who have to sit and listen to me preach. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist