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  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Dealing With Anger The Great Destroyer Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 29, 2025
     | 412 views

    The sin of anger is the product of other sins like pride jealousy and selfishness but it does all the damage these sins produce.

    THE SIN OF ANGER Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net facebook "If you churn milk you get butter, if you twist a nose you get blood, and if you stir up anger you get trouble." (Proverbs 30:33) THE SERIOUSNESS Anger is both strange and serious. It is strange because we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Deal With Failure In The Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 10,968 views

    What should a Pastor do when he has failed to preach a great sermon? Many Pastors feel guilty, depressed, or discouraged. Some men will even seek a transfer to another church. One man said, ``I have grown to dread preaching, I try to get my elders to prea

    HOW TO DEAL WITH FAILURE IN PREACHING What should a Pastor do when he has failed to preach a great sermon? Many Pastors feel guilty, depressed, or discouraged. Some men will even seek a transfer to another church. One man said, ``I have grown to dread preaching, I try to get my elders to preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Look At The Revival Formula

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,897 views

    A new look into how we pray, humble ourselves, and seek God in revival.

    A NEW LOOK AT THE REVIVAL FORMULA BY JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” (II ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cambridge avatar

    The Bible Is Full Of Contradictions Series

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,628 views

    Those who don’t want to believe will often give the excuse, ’The Bible is full of contradictions’. This lesson analysis the question and considers whether the statement is true or false.

    Answering Criticisms “The Bible Is Full Of Contradictions” Introduction 1. When talking to people about the Bible, the objection is often raised, “The Bible is full of contradictions”. 2. In this lesson, we shall analyze what is meant by this statement and consider whether or not it is true. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Faith Is The Victory” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,908 views

    Over the last two decades in our country we have grown accustomed to hearing the concept that “true faith” is always evidenced by tangible success.But this is a false gospel.

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 21 “Faith is the Victory” Hebrews 11:32-40 We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    The Ideal God Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,477 views

    I would suggest that (today) modern man certainly knows how to look for, find and worship the false gods of this world without having to use a hammer or chisel.

    THE IDEAL GOD Text: Exodus 20:1 thru 6 There is a Bible story (found in the book of II Kings) that illustrates for us what can happen when the people of God look for (or try to create) THE IDEAL GOD. The story is about a very young king, named Hezekiah, and how he brought the backsliden nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,288 views

    The Antichrist does not appear as a man in a red suit and a pitchfork. Antichrist does not mean "against Christ" but rather "substitute christ". The false apes the real and tries to replace it.

    The Antichrist 1 John 2:18-21 Introduction Last week, we talked about our affections. The source of our being is not to be grounded in this world, but in God. All the things of this world are perishing, and if our hopes and desires were built on them, then our hopes would be perishing as well. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lord’s Awareness Of All Men

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 6, 2011
     | 4,879 views

    Many take comfort in the false hope that the Lord is not aware of their evil, while the Child of God is comforted by believing that the Lord is aware of all things in our lives at all times.

    TEXT: PSALMS 10:11-14...JOHN 3:36...ROMANS 6:14 TITLE: THE LORD’S AWARENESS OF ALL MEN AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ____________________________________________ [Psalms 10:11-14] tells us that the unrepentant, unbelieving sinner likes to take comfort in the false belief that the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Duane Smith avatar

    A Life Of Godliness Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
     | 6,419 views

    This message is intended to help us see the need for a life of godliness that will keep us safe from false doctrine and provide us with spiritual fruit for both now and eternity.

    A LIFE OF GODLINESS 1 Timothy 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Picture this: 1. You are driving down the highway and you spot what looks like a deer off to the right side of the road, fairly close 2. As you look harder you realize that it is a herd of deer and you begin to count: 1, 2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Grant avatar

    The Lord Is Faithful

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,044 views

    A preacher once said, "We may sometimes be in as much or more danger from false and pretended friends as from open and avowed enemies." But the Lord is Faithful!

    2 Thessalonians 3:1-3 NKJV The Lord is Faithful September 25, 2022 Intro: This second letter, from the pen of Paul, is written to a church that is experiencing great spiritual growth, 1:3. They are a giving, loving church that is active, growing and reaching out, 1:5. However, this church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice In The Lord (2)

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 23, 2025
     | 363 views

    Paul repeats “Rejoice in the Lord” as a spiritual safeguard, warning that false teachings—such as those of the Judaizers—can rob believers of their joy by shifting their confidence from Christ to the flesh.

    "Rejoice in the Lord" (2) Philippians 3:1-7 1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hannah Krista Lasco avatar

    The Truth Against The Danger Of Deception

    Contributed by Hannah Krista Lasco on Sep 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,364 views

    A sermon for seminary students or pastors. Proclaim the truth when needed because it will keep people from away from the danger of false teachings. [for the sake of the Truth and the people]

    Introduction: We are a family of six - my mom, her four daughters, and one who is a lesbian. Yes, you have heard it right. I have a lesbian sister. Maybe you have thought that, “Oh, but she is a Pastor. How does she deal with this?” Well yeah, this is one of the most challenging ministries that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Frustrates The Tokens Of Liars Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025
     | 278 views

    God is the ultimate truth, and nothing false can stand before Him. Throughout the Scriptures, we see God consistently dismantling the plans of liars, deceivers, and wicked schemers.

    THE GOD WHO FRUSTRATES THE TOKENS OF LIARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 44:25 – "That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish." Supporting Texts: Job 5:12-13, Psalm 33:10, Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Angels Among Us St. Michael And All Angels

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,831 views

    Angels are popular in our culture. Books and movies abound but focus on angels and people can slip into false worship. Angels are servants of God, messengers of God, protectors of believers.

    In Jesus Holy Name September 29, 2024 Text: Luke 1:26-38 St Michael & All Angels Redeemer “Angels Among Us” St. Michael and All Angels In 1993 The Country Western Music group, Alabama, released a song entitled “Angels Among Us.” “I was walking home from school on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sin Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,943 views

    Jesus confronts the Pharisees with their false theology regarding their understanding of God with parables. He then, in Luke 17 speaks to the disciples about reality. Sin happens. Forgiveness will work. It is our duty to imitae Jesus.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 7, 2007 Text: Luke 17:1,3,4,10 Redeemer “Sin: It Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith” Jesus was a middle-aged Rabbi. People flocked to hear him. They were fascinated. He told stories. He challenged the Pharisees who were filled with self ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran