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  • Davon Huss avatar

    What About Divorce? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 17, 2015
     | 3,707 views

    Discussion of divorce from Jesus in Matthew 19 and then give some applications to various groups (Material adapted from Andreas J. Köstenberger's book, God, Marriage, and Family)

    HoHum: A young man was looking for a used car when he came upon an ad for a brand new Jaguar being sold for only $50. This must be a typo he thought, but when he called the phone number he was assured that $50 was correct. The next day he went by to see the car and to his amazement found the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    More Powerful Than Prison Bars Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2013
     | 7,022 views

    The Church prays and Peter is released from prison. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). God sees our trials (vs 1-4): • Man’s persecution • God's sovereignty (B). God hears our Prayers (vs 5-17): • Peter sleeping (vs 5-6) • Peter obeying (verses 7-11) • Peter knocking (vs 12-16) • Peter declaring (vs 17) SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    04 The Valley Of Weeping Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 25,526 views

    How many times in your life are you brought to a place of tears? What do you do when you are there? Use it as a time for growth in the Lord.

    The Valley Of Weeping – 1st March 2009 am Psalm 84 The word Baca means weeping. Life is full of heartaches and disappointments. Life is full of tears. Life begins with crying (A baby is born crying). Life ends with crying (We mourn for those who die). Psalm 84 details the importance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unshakable

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,259 views

    You can have an unshakable future despite what may be going on if your future rests in Jesus Christ

    Intro: We face some uncertain days earthly speaking. But there is no reason to panic for the child of God. Earthquakes give little or no warning. In 1972, December 23rd, an earthquake hit Managua, Nicaragua and thousands died. A city was completely changed, as well as a culture. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light That Shines! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 1, 2021
     | 2,184 views

    The Light That Shines! - Acts chapter 26 verses 1-36. sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Background: Meet the Cast: • (1). Festus, the Roman Governor. • (2). King Agrippa. • (3). The Apostle Paul. Outline: Three Key Points:: • (1). Paul saw the light (vs 1-16) • (2). The Gentiles need the light (vs 17-18). • (3). Festus & Agrippa rejected the light (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Love God. Love Others (Part One)

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 28, 2015
     | 6,215 views

    God shares his heart with us.

    Love God. Love Others. Luke 4:14-22 Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Means To An End Series

    Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,919 views

    God designed the woman to adapt to whatever circumstance may occur within her realm. She is resourceful. She is creative. She knows how to make something out of what appears to be nothing. She will sacrifice without a second thought.

    CYCLES 4 SISTERS “A MEANS TO AN END” HER MEANS Text: Prov.31:10 Introduction: “A MEAN MACHINE” At the turn of the 20th century women began to assert themselves as a driving force to be reckoned with not only within America, but in Countries all over the world. Women have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Your Duty

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2019
     | 3,303 views

    Serving God is not over until they are shoveling dirt on your face.

    Doing Your Duty Luke 17: 5 - 10 Intro: During a tornado a mother was crying for help. It seems that her son was taken up into the tornado and blown away. The mother turned to heaven and shouted a prayer: “Please, Lord, bring back my son! He’s all I have. I’ll do anything to get him back.”--- ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Will We Find At The Throne Of Grace?

    Contributed by David Seeley on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,344 views

    God invites us to come boldy to the throne of Grace. Look with me at what we will find when we respond to His invitation.

    What Will We Find at the Throne of Grace? Context: Hebrews 4:12-16 Text: Hebrews 4:16 What can we expect to find when we go to God’s throne of Grace? 1. The Living Word (vs. 12) For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Disciplined Life Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 2,743 views

    Message 27 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues the bad example of Israel in the wilderness and the exhortation to not follow it.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Part Two Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ruining a weaker brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Living In The Spirit Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 10, 2015
     | 3,065 views

    4th of 5 messages exploring what it means to live by the power of the Holy Spirit

    “Life in the Spirit” Part Four REVIEW The fifth chapter of Galatians details what a life directed and empowered by the Holy Spirit looks like. I. Life in the Spirit Many Christians have little knowledge or experience with the Holy Spirit. Relationship with the unseen Spirit of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Characteristics Of Christ's Outreach

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,336 views

    A look at the evangelistic nature of Jesus’s ministry to the Samaritan woman.

    Characteristics of Christ’s Outreach John 4:1-41 Introduction: Our church is in a new phase of outreach. Opportunities abound, but we need to be wise and understand how best to take adavatage of the situation. Jesus said the fields are ripe and ready for harvest. If we are to be harvesters we ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Art Thou A Master Of Israel, And Knowest Not These Things? Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Nov 20, 2008
     | 5,578 views

    This sermon looks at Nicodemus’ ignorance as a religious leader as a springboard for teaching the necessity of the new birth.

    Introduction: One of my favourite stories is of a new pastor was asked to teach a boys class in the absence of their regular Sunday School teacher. He decided at the outset to see what the boys knew and so he asked little Johnny during Bible class who broke down the walls of Jericho. Little Johnny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing The Time

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 26,297 views

    A sermon on Romans 13:11-14 on knowing the time. (Thanks to Jack Peters for the outline http://www.sermonseeds.org/)

    Sermon for 6/26/2005 Romans 13:11-14 Knowing the Time Introduction: Not long ago the boys had a T- ball game so we all went. We got there at 11 and went to the field and our team was not there. We got up with the coach and somehow our communications got confused and the game was at 10. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Feeling Lucky? Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 20, 2018
     | 7,580 views

    Through God's providence Ruth and Boaz are brought together and this relationship enables Ruth to be protected from exploitation. A foundation for redemption is being laid.

    Message Ruth 2:1-23 “Feeling Lucky” We live in a world where more and more people do not believe in God. At the same time, that does not stop our society from believing in the influences of higher forces, or forces beyond our control. Some people call it fate or luck. Others call it coincidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist