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  • Chris Talton avatar

    A Man's Home Is His Castle

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,196 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on Esther. It focuses on control. We can’t control life or anything about it. But we can yield control to God.

    Esther 1 July 27, 2003 “A man’s home is his castle” INTRODUCTION A rather weak-willed husband who was having some trouble getting his wife to submit to him went to a psychiatrist to get some help. He was advised by the psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don’t have to let your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Called To Be Part Of The Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,217 views

    This sermon is my variation of Rick Warren’s Sermon from the 40 Days Of Purpose, Dealing With Fellowship.

    Called To Be Part Of The Family GNLCC 10-24-04 1 Sam. 18:1-4 1 John 4:7-22 Have you ever met somebody, and right away the person felt like family to you. This was the case with Jonathan and David. Jonathan was the king’s son, and the next in the line for the throne. But from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Learning To Walk His Walk Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,115 views

    A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

    0900: Learning to Walk His Walk Series: 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus March 19, 2006 **** “24” video clip on special ops. I’m going to give you a opportunity to be a CTU agent today and train for a covert operation (just like the one you just saw!) This is of course a training session. Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Hal Seed avatar

    What Matters To God Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 30,882 views

    Sermon’s purpose is to motivate people to pray, "God, give me your heart for lost people."

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The First Person To Worship Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006
     | 6,600 views

    Before Jesus was born of a virgin, there was one who worshipped.

    LUKE 1:29 45 THE FIRST PERSON TO WORSHIP JESUS “[Mary] was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    A look at the trials in our lives, why we have them, how we should use them, and keeping a proper perspective as we go through them.

    How many of us have found ourselves with burdens that affect our lives? In reality, we all have our hardships, don’t we? Have you ever wondered why God lets His children suffer such unpleasantries? Let me give you a little hint. It has to do with our huge egos that think we are the ones in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steve Malone avatar

    A Noticable Difference In Our Homes

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    Having Jesus should make a noticeable difference in our homes. (Jesus is enough - prat 7)

    “Jesus Is Enough” “Therefore There Should Be A ND In Our Homes” “I have been crucified with Christ... And I no longer live, But Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” - Gal 3:20 “Then He said to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The Promise Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    THe real peace is peace with God.

    The promise of Jesus John 14:18-31 A few weeks ago we began with this upper room discourse that goes all the way from chapter 13 to 17 and you’ll remember that I said it was called this simply because this was where it was held. As I was thinking about how this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Saw Satan Fall Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,674 views

    Jesus gives us His formula for Spiritual Success - 1. Dependence on Him 2. Develop great Teamwork and 3. Deliver and transform lives through the power of Jesus

    Scripture: Luke 10:1-20; Psalms 30 Title: "I Saw Satan fall" Proposition: Jesus' formula for spiritual success 1. Dependence on Him 2. Develop Great Teamwork 3. Deliver and Transform Lives through the power of Jesus INTRO: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    He Came To Serve Others (2014)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 20, 2014
     | 4,308 views

    He came to serve others - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Parable (vs 1-16). • (2). The Announcement (vs 17-19). • (3). The Mistake (vs 21-25) • (4). The Example (vs 26-28) SERMON BODY: • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Psalm 57

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,285 views

    Psalm 57 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Psalm 57 verses 1-11 Ill: • England’s most famous outlaw, has to be the legendary hero of the 12th-century; • The courteous, swashbuckling outlaw Robin Hood. • Who, in modern versions of the legend, • Is famous for his robbing the rich to feed the poor & ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Turning Religious Reluctance-10

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2019
     | 1,979 views

    10 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-X—John 4:1-26+(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: In 1975, A 790ft. container ship was built by the Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. of Chester Pennsylvania. The ship was named ‘Puerto Rico’ as its major ports of call were in Puerto Rico. In 1991 the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Living For God Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 16, 2020
     | 5,876 views

    Good news makes your day, doesn’t it? Well, I’ve got good news today. Actually, Paul has the good news but he will be sharing with us through these verses this morning.

    Dance Lessons: Living for God Galatians 2:15-21 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 03-01-2020 Refresh Two weeks ago, on Sunday night, I sat on the bed with five tabs open on my laptop and for almost two hours I refreshed those tabs continuously - Twitter, NASCAR, TMZ, ESPN, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Road To Recovery Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 15, 2019
     | 5,890 views

    The path on this road is the path of: 1) Faith (Matthew 11:28a), 2) Repentance and Rest (Matthew 11:28b) and finally: 3) Submission (Matthew 11:29-30)

    There are many reasons why people come to Canada. Some come for economic prospects. Some come to be reunited with family that has preceded them, and some come to avoid brutal conditions in the land that they just left. A common story over the past several decades has involved those who travel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Just As He Is: Righteous (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 26, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,148 views

    To establish that at Christ's second appearance; we shall see Him as He is, and be like Him: in righteousness, purity, and glory. This lesson stresses that we are sons of God, pure in heart, and made righteous: just as He is, "through the faith of Christ Jesus."

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. Just as He is: Righteous Remarks. 1. This is lesson three of the sermon-series: "Just as He is." John wrote: we shall see Him as He is, and be like Him, in glory and honor. This is solely possible because we are the sons of God. Christ's finished work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ