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  • E. True Neilson avatar

    Shameless Self-Promotion Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,168 views

    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION - ESTHER 5:1-14 Preached tag team style with Layperson Larry INTRODUCTION (ERIK: 5 minutes) -There is a new television show called “Preachers of L.A.” on Oxygen network -Show depicts 6 Los Angeles Pastors at Mega ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Can Overcome Our Hurts

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 898 ratings
     | 98,632 views

    Here was a man, for 38 years unable to walk, a burden to others, & probably with little sense of self-worth. Let's see how Jesus dealt with this man and his needs.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: John 5:1-15; Matthew 11:28-30 A. When you look around at the people who attend church on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see remarkable people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see hurting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "It Is For Your Good That I Am Going Away."

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013
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     | 7,352 views

    We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that he’s leaving them. Let’s find out why.

    “IT IS FOR YOUR GOOD THAT I AM GOING AWAY” John 16:1-7 INTRODUCTION: We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And She Laughed

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 12, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,963 views

    A MOTHER’S LAUGHTER IS PRAISE TO GOD!

    AND SHE LAUGHED GENESIS 18: 1-15/ 21: 1-7 (17: 15-19) MOTHER’S DAY MAY 11, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proclaiming The Gospel Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    Our duty as a Christian

    1. WE MUST PROTECT OURSELVES • VS 16 • We have been sent out by Jesus to proclaim the kingdom of God • In doing that we are exposed to the fiery darts of Satan • Unless the sheep are protected by the Shepherd in the midst of the wolves they will be devoured • How do we protect ourselves in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christmas Is About Christ

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 30, 2015
     | 9,086 views

    Highlighting the differences you will find when Christmas is about Christ and when it isn't.

    WHEN CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT CHRIST 1) When Christmas is not about Christ it’s… • Materialistic. When Christmas is not about Christ the focus is on my long wish list. The focus is obsessing about what I will get for Christmas. It better be what I want or there’s going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Choice Of Cain Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    In this chapter we learn of the anquish that sin causes, why Cain’s offering was rejected by God and how his attitude reveals what was in his heart - and the choices he made because of that attitude.

    Chapter 3 shows the fall of human kind and the infection of sin and the infiltration of sin. Chapter 4 shows the fall of the family and the impact of sin We move from unrepentant Cain to defiant Lamech Chapter 5 shows the attempts of man to counteract the fall while living in sin Overall chapters ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Larry Turner avatar

    God, You, And Your Vision

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,566 views

    Looking at the faith of Elijah and what might hinder us from recieving God's promises..

    Last week we looked at the story of Elijah. He was sent to King Ahab to inform him that it would not rain until Elijah proclaimed it. So for three years the nation of Israel suffered through a great drought. When Elijah returned he set up a show-down between God and the prophets of Baal. Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How To Find Contentment

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 4,668 views

    The teaching here is two-fold: contentment versus greed and instructions to the rich. The common bond is the purpose of blessing and contentment with provision for the greedy and for the rich.

    A. Opening illustration: Contentment in wedding vows, “for richer or for poorer,” 80% 5.6 billion people live on less than $10/day ($3650/yr), half are less than $2.50/day ($912/yr). US poverty line is over $12K/yr, 4X the global rate, 44 million people. 20% of Troup Co. below poverty line, 13,510 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Old Replaced By The New Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,733 views

    The celebration of a Sabbath for Christians is a matter, not of the letter of the law, but a matter of the Spirit and the Heart. How do we get there?

    Sabbath: The Old Replaced by the New 2 Corinthians 3 We are spending a few weeks looking at the topic the fourth commandment: Remember the Sabbath day to keep it HOLY. Last week we saw that God rested on the seventh day after CREATING for six ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Peters avatar

    Complete Healing

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 5, 2011
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     | 5,907 views

    Uses the story of Naaman to discuss the hindrances to spiritual and relational healing that must be overcome.

    7 Dips in a Dirty Pool 2 Kings 5 INTRODUCTION: This familiar story is an excellent illustration of the need of every human being for spiritual healing, and the things that hinder us from that healing. NOTICE NAAMAN’S: 1. POSITON. Vs 1 He was a man of: A. AUTHORITY: The Captain of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philadelphia – Open-Door Revival.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2025
     | 99 views

    The seven churches of Revelation: Philadelphia – Open-Door Revival - Revelation chapter 3 verses 7-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • THE PLACE: Philadelphia (vs 7a). • THE PERSON: holy & sovereign (vs 7b). • THE PEOPLE: weak but strong (vs 8a). • THE PROMISE: he will… (vs 8b-12). • THE PLEA: hold on (vs 13). SERMON BODY Ill: Philadelphia is a name we have all heard in a variety of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Highway To Life

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,725 views

    This sermon was presented at a funeral service on how we overcome the world - the world of temporary setbacks and trouble.

    ¡§The Highway to Life¡¨ Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5 Text: For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (verse 4) Having been a trucker, I¡¦m sure Ray has travelled more highways than we can imagine. I would bet though that no route ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Man Born Blind Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017
     | 19,651 views

    Is seeing believing? Are you looking to see God at work in the world? Are you pointing out those works of God to others so they too can see? Jesus said : “We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.”

    Blindness is a terrible thing. Our sight is central to so much that we enjoy in the world. Whether it’s the beauty of nature, or the smile on a other person’s face when they see you coming; whether it’s the control it gives you over the world around you, or the freedom that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Life That Counts

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,493 views

    Tonight from this passage of scripture I want us to learn, not how to make our life count from a worldly perspective but from a more important spiritual perspective.

    The life that Counts John 15:7-11 Introduction Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist