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  • RICHARD A. BRADLEY avatar

    The Man Who Tried To Deceive God Series

    Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 14, 2012
     | 9,394 views

    When we sin we often think no one sees or hears. The Bible reminds us, however, that nothing is hidden and nothing is done is secret with God.

    WHAT’S IN A NAME? Ananias “THE MAN WHO TRIED TO DECIEVE GOD” Acts 5:1-11 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Babel

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 29, 2013
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     | 6,304 views

    The sin of pride, self-glory, provoked the building of the tower, and the sin of distrust led these people away. God can take our confusion and replace it with clarity.

    (The actual title of the sermon is: ""Wir steigen hinab und vewirren ihre Sprache") When you scanned the bulletin this morning you may have been a bit confused about my sermon title…"What in the world is this about?" And you’d have some idea of how the world felt at Babel. "Wir ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Thunder Boys Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 5, 2013
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     | 4,717 views

    A beautiful summers day can turn violent when a sudden thunderstorm erupts. James and John had a tendency to erupt like a sudden storm.

    Last week we looked at Peter and discussed how he seemed to be the best friend of Jesus. Jesus pinned all of his hopes and dreams on Peter. However, there were two others who were within an inner-circle with Peter. These three were allowed to be a part of teachings and miracles that the others were ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Steven Angus avatar

    A Man Caught In A Web Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013
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     | 8,490 views

    Second in a series of sermons dealing with the primary characters in the beheading of John the Baptist. This sermon looks at Herod.

    A MAN CAUGHT IN A WEB Mark 6:14-29 Can you visualize anything more breathtaking than a dew covered spider web glistening in the early morning sunlight? A spider’s web is remarkable even without the woven words of Charlotte’s Web, “Some Pig” embroidered in it. It is made ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Seeds, Part Ii: The Use Of Compost In The Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2013
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     | 2,781 views

    The seed that needs to die to bear much fruit needs nutrients; these come from composting the great temptations in our lives.

    Tuesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 2 “Unless a grain of wheat fall to the ground and die, it remains alone; but if it die, it yields much fruit.” As we continue our Holy Week contemplation of the death of Jesus, we encounter the prophecy of Isaiah about the Messiah. This is a later ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Bottom Line: The Way I See It Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 6,933 views

    This is the final message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the conclusion Solomon reaches after all of his different pursuits.

    Dear Diary, “My life resembles a train wreck, I wish I could get some advice on how to get everything back on track before it’s too late.” There is some great wisdom in nursery rhymes. Consider the words of this timeless classic. “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elvis Has Left The Building Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2012
     | 4,238 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 14: 7 – 11

    Luke 14: 7 – 11 Elvis Has Left The Building 7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them: 8 “When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The General And The Poor Girl:a Story Of Healing

    Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Sep 14, 2012
     | 4,071 views

    This sermon teaches us that we can be invloved in the "healing" of others.

    Bernabé (José)--hijo de consolación un hermanos que siempre buscaba animar a los demás. Hch.. 4:36,37 36 Entonces José, quien por los apóstoles era llamado Bernabé (que significa hijo de consolación) y quien era levita, natural de Chipre, 37 como tenía un campo, lo vendió, trajo el dinero y lo ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Richard White avatar

    One Small Step To Destruction Series

    Contributed by Richard White on May 18, 2012
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,270 views

    Samson was a mighty man of God, but he took small steps that finally leads to his destruction, so it is with us. Small subtle steps can bring the strongest Christian down.

    One Small step to destruction. Judges 16:1ff We have been examining the Life of Samson. We have been seeing steps to bring down even the strongest of people. Samson was set apart by God at birth, he was the son of the Promise, a deliverer of the people, taking a Nazirite vow; yet he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Return To Sanity

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,137 views

    Pride is devastating to the life of God within us, primarily because it focuses us on ourselves and tricks us into believing that the good things of life are somehow produced by us or are given to us because we are so great or so worthy or so important.

    Return to Sanity Dan 4 Mar 11, 2012 Intro: A young woman was seeking some help: Pastor, I have a besetting sin, and I want your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not to think that, but I can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Spots & Stripes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,454 views

    If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals, and don’t depend on your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

    Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Curing Church Conflict-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011
     | 2,359 views

    2 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged? The cure for church conflict is challenged by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—II—James 4:1-17 Attention: A man limps into a hospital to have his foot X-rayed, & is asked to wait for the results. Some time later an orderly appears & hands the man a large pill. As he’s handed the pill, a mother with a small child in need of immediate attention enters & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Artificial Righteousness: Glorifying In The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    Glorifying in the flesh is a form of Artificial Righteousness which is motivated by 1) Religious Pride, 2) Cowardice, & 3)hypocrisy.

    The news has been filled with week with statistics, world wide reports, deaths and fear from the H1N1 human influenza virus, previously known as swine flu. One of the most distasteful elements of this situation has been the various reactions to it. Minute by minute coverage from many news agencies ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Blowing Our Doors Off

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 2,679 views

    Here walked a man that the disciples were drooling over. He was righteous, rich, and ready to become a follower of Jesus. But the standards were out of reach for him.

    Passage: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: I saw a campaign sign this week that made me think. 1. “water is our future” 2. if it is, we are in trouble. 3. I like water, but it can only do so much 4. but that kind of statement reveals a classic human characteristic. 5. we look for security ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Older Brother

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,384 views

    Have we as the Church become the older brother? Do we refuse to join the party, pointing to our service, sacrifices and sinlessness?

    THE OLDER BROTHER Farmer Joe was in a serious accident and decided to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court. In court, the trucking company’s lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ’I’m fine’?," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance