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  • Gary Bennett avatar

    Sex, Lies And Confession

    Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    Psalm 51 is, in a sense, the redemption of 2 Samuel 11 and 12. So too, confession is one of the significant steps in our redemption.

    SEX & LIES What do Bill Clinton, Shane Warne and I/you have in common? It’s not our cricketing prowess - after all, Bill has probably never played the game. We all smoke - that certainly qualifies as an addiction and so fits in with the theme of this weekend, but it’s not what I have in mind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Promises, Promises Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011
     | 4,498 views

    The system of sexual morality which begins with God operates on three levels, in three dimensions. First it binds the individual, then the couple, and finally the entire society. And each dimension reflects something of the nature of our Creator.

    So what is all this fuss over marriage about, anyway? And why shouldn’t any two people who love each other be given the blessing of church and state? Come to think of it, why should it be limited to two people? After all, David had any number of wives, at least 8 that we know of not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Place Of Prayer In Unity

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,926 views

    Using John 17:20-23 as a starting point, this message presents practical steps to building unity via the powerful work of prayer.

    The Place of Prayer in Unity Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 19, 2006 Read John 17:20-23 Unity in the Church, wholeness within the Body of Christ, cannot by emphasized enough as a foundational essential within the Kingdom of God. When Jesus Christ prayed about this matter, just before being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responding To The Christmas Message

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,219 views

    The revelation of Christ’s first advent invoked interesting and diverse responses. The responses of the Magi, of King Herod, and of the Priests and teachers in Jerusalem are examined and contrasted. They are rather typical of varied responses to Christ to

    Responding to the Christmas Message 12-15-02 Intro: Text: Matt 2 2:1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,397 views

    This sermon encourages believers to break through life's barriers with faith, using their unique voices to proclaim God's glory and step into their divine destiny.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we are united in one spirit and one purpose. As we come together today, we are reminded of the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." Indeed, ...read more

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    The God Of Order PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,134 views

    As believers, we are called to let God's light shine through us, stepping into the realm of the impossible and bringing glory to our heavenly Father.

    Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're going to dive into a profound conversation about light, both the light that God created and the light He calls us to be. We'll be looking at two key passages of Scripture: Genesis 1:16-18 and Matthew 5:16. Genesis 1:16-18 says, "God made two great ...read more

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    The Christian Life Is A Walk Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2017
     | 7,826 views

    Here are some of the most important steps along the way: 1: Believe the Bible (vs. 35-37). 2: Start living in obedience to the Lord (vs. 36-38). 3: Take the Gospel wherever we go (vs. 39-40). 4: God reminds us of the rapture (vs. 39-40).

    The Christian Life Is a Walk Acts 8:35-40 Sermon by Rock Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 12, 2014 *The Christian life is a walk. *William Ritter once said: "I recently found 382 biblical references to various forms of the word 'walk.' There are a multitude of references that suggest how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Greatness

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 11, 2023
     | 1,470 views

    Have you ever wanted to be first or maybe to be desired to be the best at something?

    Kingdom Greatness Mat 18:1-7 Have you ever wanted to be first or maybe to be desired to be the best at something? You know, from my own childhood experiences and now in my latter years, I have heard children getting ready to go somewhere or do something that requires getting into a line, one or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    This Will Not Catch God By Surprise? When The Brook Goes Dry!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    God clearly told Elijah to go to the Brook, but the brook went dry. What was wrong? Dry brooks will require greater steps of faith!

    THIS WILL NOT CATCH GOD BY SURPRISE! LOOSING SIGHT OF THE BIGGER PICTURE? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE BROOK GOES DRY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking With God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2016
     | 11,112 views

    Let go fo the past when God has spoken. Move on by trusting God to guide. Follow God's leading a step at a time.

    1 Sam 16:1-13 WALKING WITH GOD ES 20 Mar 16 1724 Look at these bananas. Appetising? Someone passed them to me on Tuesday. They are local produce (from our church ground). • Looks good? Feels like grabbing one and eat it? Not really. In fact, you don’t feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cross Of The World

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 26, 2021
     | 2,061 views

    The cross of Christ is a sign to His then followers and us today to take the message of the Gospel out to the world. Jesus' ministry was mainly to the Hebrew people who the LORD sent Him to first. Through the power of the cross and the Pentecost the world of the Gospel must be taken to the world

    The Cross of the World John 12:31-36 Rev. Dr. Michel H. Koplitz Today we need to start or chat at the beginning of Jesus' ministry. We can read in the Gospels that Jesus was first sent to the lost sheep of Israel. Jesus Himself tells us this in several different places in the Gospels. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Speak Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2016
     | 26,163 views

    In this first sermon in the series, we focus on the power of words to heal or to hurt.

    Introduction: A. Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, Not Hurt.” 1. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 2. Now turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If Only I Had Known!

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Dec 30, 2017
     | 7,213 views

    A Christmas sermon told in the first-person from the perspective of a Bethlehem citizen.

    If Only I Had Known! Matthew 2:1-14 "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?" "Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Has This!

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 21, 2020
     | 6,914 views

    This is my first response message to COVID-19. Jesus calming the storm

    Everything was fine, and then it wasn’t. That is the reality in our world today. Everything was fine, and then it wasn’t. Do you remember when you heard about the Coronavirus? Maybe it was the result of a funny meme on Facebook, or an obscure news story about a city in china that you had never ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Road To Success

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,627 views

    Encourages the way to success by seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness first.

    The Road to Success… MT 6:24-34 Intro: Any good father wants to provide a good, secure future for his children. In fact, I know the reason many of you came to the United States was to provide a good future for your children. And for that reason, we push our children to succeed. I believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God