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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Angels Protect Baby Jesus Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025
     | 140 views

    Don’t ask God to do miraculously, what He expects us to do with our intellect, strength and planning.

    1. There were many attempts to kill Jesus before He went to the cross; and Herod killing the babies in Nazareth was one of them. (Killed maybe 20 babies). 2. This lesson shows the work of guardian angels. “These little ones . . . their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,050 views

    To emphasize the transformative power of prayer, encouraging believers to pray with faith and expectancy, just like Elijah did in the book of James.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the book of James, specifically James 5:16 - 18. It's a passage that speaks volumes about the power of prayer, the necessity of faith, and the beautiful promise of answered prayer. I love how Charles Spurgeon, renowned Baptist preacher, put ...read more

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  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    A Servant Church Heals Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,206 views

    The Servant Church can heal if it manifests the reality of a tender, loving, merciful and compassionate God who can raise you up and make you whole in the midst of an evil world.

    A Servant Church Heals Text: James 5: 13 – 20 Focus: “That ye may be healed” We have looked at the Servant Church loves, the servant church empowers, the servant church trains, the servant church forgives and this Sunday we conclude our series with the Servant Church heals. To heal means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Master Of Every Situation

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 20, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,999 views

    Paul counters the false expectation of ’prosperity theology’ by giving his readers A Strategy for Living and The Antidote to Self-pity to enable them to be Master of Every Situation.

    MASTER OF EVERY SITUATION I wonder if you’re like me always looking at the barometer - it doesn’t stay in one place very long. Life is very much like that. If I were to draw a graph of my life in terms of feelings and experiences it wouldn’t be a straight line and I suspect many of you would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Change Of Attitude

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,791 views

    Faith does come by hearing and hearing by the word of God. The more we read the Bible the more we can expect our faith to grow.

    March 28, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Romans 10:17 Subject: Hearing the Word Title: A Change of Attitude Have you ever considered how people learn? There have been many studies done on that subject. People learn in different ways. It doesn’t mean that one will learn from listening and another from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Their Eyes Were Opened

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 766 ratings
     | 45,279 views

    We don’t have to blow things away if we don’t like them, or seek to escape from the realities of life if we can’t seem to do anything about them. There is a third alternative.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. When you were a child, did you ever daydream about being a superhero? Did you ever wish that you were like Superman or Wonderwoman, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, or fly faster than a speeding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judgment: Hell In A Handbasket

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    The Apostle Peter reassures us: There will be a final judgment. Also we look at the reality of hell, and why people refuse to believe in it - SIN, they want to justify their sin. See sermon for details......

    A little note about the sermon title: I had a little boy say outloud "Hell In A Handbasket". His mom said sternly: "Where did you hear such a thing?" "I was just reading the sermon title mommy". Maybe I should have gone with my alternate title: H. E. double toothpicks. An old sourdough [that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free At Last

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,219 views

    Although there are some who make light of their struggle with sin, those of us who take our walk with Christ seriously are keenly aware of the reality of that struggle. It is real. And sometimes it is overwhelming.

    Free At Last Text: Romans 8:1-4 Introduction: Everytime scientists come up with a cure for a physical ailment that has been plaguing humankind, an air of excitement is felt. We anticipate the day when a cure for cancer, the common cold, or AIDS is found. Any time a cure is discovered it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Sends Out His Priceless Gospel Of Repentance

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,714 views

    What price could you set on the gospel work a pastor does? Think about that as Jesus shows us what he expects from the preachers he sends and what he expects from the hearers. Parts: A. It comes as a free gift. B. Receive it with open hearts and homes.

    Text: Mark 6:7-13 Theme: Jesus Sends Out His Priceless Gospel of Repentance A. It comes as a free gift B. Receive it with open hearts and homes Season: Pentecost 8b Date: July 26, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/Jesus-Sends-Out-His-Priceless-Gospel-of-Repentance-Mark6_7-13.html ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith Seen In Action Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,214 views

    The first son who "refused" to work, eventually did. The second son who "agreed" to work, later decided not to. Those expected to do great things for God can sometimes fail; whereas, those least expected can be used in a mighty way.

    Have you ever felt God asking you to do some type of ministry that you believed was beyond your capabilities, and then you became reluctant? Did you say to yourself, “I’m never going to do that?” This is the way many people respond to the Lord’s call on their life. I’ve heard it said you should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Clock Is Ticking

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 12, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,240 views

    Gods help,is readily available for us all the time, however He expects us to use our time wisely! You know

    The clock is Ticking Illus. Paul Humphrey A guy had a dream he had went to heaven and saw many clocks. As is customary with these stories St. Peter is attending the gate. When asked what the clocks were for Peter replied that every person on earth has a clock here, and each time a person sins, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is The Day

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,251 views

    A sermon on Psalm 118:19-29 (emphasis on vs. 24). Seize the Day! (Adapted from Clovis Chappell’s book If I Were Young pgs. 54-64)

    Sermon for 8/4/96 “Seize the Day!” HoHum: B. The movie “Dead Poet’s Society” 1. Gather ye rose buds while ye may, the old time is still aflying, and this same flower which smiles today, tomorrow will be dying. 2. Carpe Diem, Seize the Day! 3. The human race is filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rope-A-Dope!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 13, 2015
     | 3,655 views

    Rumble in the Jungle??? Ali vs Foreman??? More than that, a Rope-a-Dope strategy in the "Spiritual ring" which is hard to beat, explaining better the dynamics of Christian life!!!

    ROPE- A -DOPE!!! First things first. More than worshipping God for the blessings, which He pours into our lives, we need to learn to worship Him, just for what He is! Worshipping Him, awed by His unique attributes is noblest form of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Exploring The Possibilites

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,973 views

    Why do you pray if you don’t expect God to hear and answer? Faith is the key to approaching God in a way that pleases Him.

    March 8, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 11:6 Subject: Faith Title: Exploring the Possibilities We were over at church praying on Friday morning at our normal prayer time, Alice, Frances, Melanie and I were there, and even though it was our normal prayer time it was far from being a normal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Attaining Your Goals Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,371 views

    How do you get where you want to be? Naturally we try hard and try to be motivated - and hope God approves of us. In reality we need to trust in the Holy Spirit instead of our own abilities.

    What if you had to climb a really steep trail - and somebody came along and said, "here, use my brand new 2004 Dodge RAM SRT-10 with its 500 horsepower engine capable of 525 pound feet of torque - able to reach 60 miles an hour in 5 seconds and tear up that mountain trail!" So you say "thanks" ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel