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  • Ed Wood avatar

    His Workmanship

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,297 views

    Paul guides us in working to build His church.

    HIS WORKMANSHIP 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 INTRO: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works...” (Ephesians 2:10). ILLUS: Three men were pouring concrete on a construction site. “What are you making?” a passerby asked. The first said, “I’m making $300 a week!” The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Like Daddy

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    Every man child (even the female) needs a father to validate him, tell him who he is and who he ought to be in life.

    Every man child (even the female) needs a father to validate him, tell him who he is and who he ought to be in life. They need someone to look up to while growing up, a symbol of authority and protection. Someone to correct him when he is wrong and someone to acknowledge him when he is right. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Avoid Second Guessing God

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 15, 2007
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,156 views

    Biblical perspectives on dealing with life’s unanswered questions .

    How to Avoid Second Guessing God 1 Then Job replied to the Lord: 2 “I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. 3 You asked, ‘Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?’ It is I—and I was talking about things I knew nothing about, things far too wonderful for me. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are Critics Of Intelligent Design As Intelligent As They Propagandize?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 30, 2014
     | 1,993 views

    Are Critics Of Intelligent Design As Intelligent As They Propagandize?

    A cartoon on the cover of the 11/2013 issue of the Reports For Science Education depicts a be-robed bearded figure holding a diagram labeled “flagellum”. The figure quips, “All right, it could be that stars, galaxies, living species, the eye, the immune system, and all sorts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Big Shots? Really? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2017
     | 7,222 views

    No matter who we think we are, we are ultimately helpless, blubbering fools without God’s backing.

    Big Shots? Really? (2 Kings 4:1-44) 1. A young businessman had just started his own firm. He rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office. Wishing to appear the hot shot, the businessman picked up the phone and started ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Brother Is Bigger Than Yours Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 10, 2016
     | 3,926 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series Jesus is Better- The Better Messenger. Jesus is greater than the Prophets.

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger [#1] MY BROTHER IS BIGGER THAN YOURS Hebrews 1:1-3 Introduction: I can remember growing up with a younger brother that had a “smart” mouth. Tharon, my brother, while in elementary school, was always picking fights with kids bigger than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying In The Spirit

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,370 views

    A better way to pray in order to get to the root of th problem

    Praying in the Spirit Praying in the Spirit is important as well in our healing experience. Many times we do not know how to pray about something because we can’t really pinpoint the problem. Romans 8:26 KJV tells us, “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Two Ways To Build God's House Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 27, 2018
     | 10,296 views

    There are two ways to try build God's House, there is a right way, the Bethel Model, or the wrong way, the Babel Model.

    TWO WAYS OF BUILDING GOD'S HOUSE. The Babel Model - the wrong way! Genesis 11:1-9 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech.2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there.3 Then they said to one another, “Come, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It’s Time, To Get Our "Acts” Together -Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012
     | 6,177 views

    With the Pentecost Sunday on the anvil, to focus on the factors that contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on responsibilities of the laity.

    It’s time, we got our “Acts” together -2 As I pointed out in Part I of my sermon, both the Early Church clergy and laity together worked for building up the Kingdom shaking the sinful world to its core in the process. While, we had focused on the unequivocal ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Do You Need To Be Water Baptized In Order To Be Saved? By Dan Lirette

    Contributed by Dan Lirette on Feb 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,936 views

    Dan Lirette of Moncton, NB, and Pastor of Revival House Fellowship, takes on the issue of whether water baptism is pre-salvation or post-salvation.

    Do you need to be water baptized in order to be saved? by Dan Lirette Water Baptism is not essential for Salvation as it’s a command to those who are already saved. Jesus Christ’s Blood alone saves from sin and one appropriates that Blood Atonement by faith in the Cross alone ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Waiting On The Lord In Tarsus (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 6, 2013
     | 4,434 views

    The apostle Paul had to go through a “waiting” time periods After fleeing Jerusalem in Acts 9:30, Paul was sent to his hometown of Tarsus. Why did Paul have to wait patiently in Tarsus? What was God’s purpose?

    Waiting on the Lord in Tarsus Acts 10 Introduction: 1. One of the hardest things in life to do is to wait. Our fleshly human nature despises waiting. 2. Yet, waiting is a vital part of the Christian life. Over and over again we see examples of this in the Bible. Here are just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Staying On The Mission Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,265 views

    Everyone's circumstances have been drastically altered by Covid-19 and quarantines. This has been especially true for the church. Even as we have change and adapted so many of our practices, we must remember that our mission has not changed.

    You can listen to the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4355999 Intro: • It’s been a crazy, busy time trying to figure out how to adapt to our circumstances these past months. • Normal routine shattered. Changing nearly everything we do while still trying to fulfill our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beyond Prejudices (Matthew 28)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 2, 2023
     | 904 views

    Jesus told us to get out of our comfort zones and spread the good news. How are we doing?

    The Great Commission challenges Christians to go beyond national and tribal prejudices. Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions in Matthew 28:16-20. They Worshiped Him Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Old Gate Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,782 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

    Series: Rebuild The Gates [#3] THE OLD GATE Nehemiah 3:6 Introduction: As we continue in our study about the gates that Nehemiah rebuilt around the city of Jerusalem, we need to be reminded of the importance of the gates and walls. Walls are built to keep people in or out; and gates are built ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They That Wait

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 319 views

    The seeds of comfort often take root in the soil of pain. When your life seems to be falling apart, wait on the Lord and God will strengthen you.

    Isaiah 40:28-31 “They That Wait” 6-29-2025 Isaiah 40:1 “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people,” saith your God. The book of Isaiah makes a dramatic shift at this point. Chapter 40 refers to the restoration after the Exile. Judah still had 100 years of trouble before Jerusalem would fall, then 70 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist