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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    That Which Defiles Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 18, 2024
     | 2,231 views

    There are things that you can take in that won't defile you, there are things you can let out that will.

    That Which Defiles PPT 1 Message title (That which defiles, - that which corrupts the heart) PPT 2-6 text Mark 7:14 After He called the crowd to Him again, He began saying to them, "Listen to Me, all of you, and understand: Mark 7:15 there is nothing outside the man which can defile him if ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruit Of The Spirit # 1

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 2,884 views

    Today we are going to start a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. The first one we are going to deal with is the fruit of LOVE.

    THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SERIES, and I want to encourage you to be here for every service. Illus: This series reminds me of the farmer that had a pet pig with a wooden leg. A man was visiting his farm one day and asked him how the pig lost it’s leg. The old farmer responded by saying that the pig ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Most Important Words In The Bible Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 3, 2023
     | 4,228 views

    In 2023, we will be preaching through all 66 books of the Bible in 52 weeks. This is the first sermon in the series.

    It's a new year, and this morning we are beginning a brand new sermon series that we are calling “66 in 52.” The plan is that over the next twelve months—all of 2023, we are going to preach through the entire Bible. We can’t do that verse by verse, or even chapter by chapter. There are 1,189 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No More Excuses

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,570 views

    Don’t let the things of this life keep you from the Lord.

    No More Excuses (Luke 14:16-24) But He said to him, “A man was giving a big dinner, and he invited many; and at the dinner hour he sent his slave to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come; for everything is ready now.’ “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first one said to him, ‘I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Be Thankful?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2015
     | 9,743 views

    The Psalmist tells us of 5 things that he's thankful for and these are things we too should put at the top of our list!

    Why Be Thankful? Ps 103:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT THANKFUL 1. Grandma was babysitting her four-year-old grandson, Sean, for the first time. At the supper table she asked Sean to “Thank God for our food.” Sean said, “No! I don’t want to!” 2. “Well, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Call To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 19, 2012
    based on 16 ratings
     | 30,753 views

    It seems to me that God is doing 4 things. Now, I'm sure He is doing much more than that. But in regards to the church it seems there are 4 things God is doing that have great impact on the church today.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I think that there is nothing more exciting than discovering what God is doing in our world today. But I don't want just to hear about what God is doing, or to read about it in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Wine With Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,301 views

    The passing of old things, and the ushering in of new.

    NEW WINE WITH JESUS. John 2:1-11. The Gospel of John provides us with an unashamedly theological overview of the person of Christ. We are introduced to our Lord under the Genesis motif “in the beginning” (John 1:1), and as the Word made flesh (John 1:14). Throughout the book, John’s preferred ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning The Lessons

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,627 views

    Simple lessons. 1- Some things are obvious - proceed with speed. 2- Some things are not so obvious - proceed with caution.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy came home from his first day at school. His Mother asked him, "Well, what did you learn today?" He said, "Not enough. They want me to come back tomorrow." I always had to go back too. The truth is even once we get out of school we are still engaged in the learning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Putting On The Whole Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 41,965 views

    Somepeople do not even realize that they are in a spiritual battle. There are things we can do and there are things that the Lord provides so that we can live the life that God intended. The Bible says "When" not if the day of evil comes that we may stan

    Putting on the whole armor of God Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:14 Introduction- This morning I would like to begin a series called “Putting on the Armor of God.” We have all heard of this passage about being protected from the evil one. What I don’t think we hear often enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Close Of The Church Age

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 8, 2015
     | 4,163 views

    Three things that will take place at the close.

    CLOSE OF THE CHURCH AGE THREE THINGS WILL HAPPEN. 2nd Thes.2-- 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Compromise On Holiness Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,877 views

    An introduction to the book of Daniel and a look at the first chapter where we learn that we are not to compromise our personal holiness.

    Introduction Well it had to come sooner or later. I’ve tried to avoid it as long as possible. But I seem to be left with no choice, today I have to face it. Yes it’s time to look at the Bible story that’s all about eating your vegetables, or is it? I guess those of you that know my life style ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Works In The Ordinary

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,365 views

    God is with us and empowering us so that we can do great and mighty things in the everyday, ordinary things of life.

    THIS HUMOROUS STORY HAS BEEN TOLD MANY TIMES, SO I’M SURE YOU’RE FAMILIAR WITH THE EVENTS SURROUNDING A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN MAN WHO HEARD AN URGENT NEWS REPORT ON HIS RADIO THAT A FLASH FLOOD WAS WITHIN MINUTES OF ENTERING THE PEACEFUL VALLEY WHERE HE LIVED. IMMEDIATELY HE WENT TO HIS KNEES AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    I Must Work

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 23, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 63,736 views

    This is a message about the things that drove Jesus.

    Passions of Christ Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ. Paul admonishes us to follow him as he followed Christ. This morning that is what we want to preach on: following Christ. But rather than looking at a copy which was Paul, we shall go back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Did Halloween Come From

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018
     | 3,457 views

    Many things I never knew

    Where did Halloween come from? Do other cultures celebrate the tradition? Does it tell us anything meaningful about life after death? The Celts, a people who inhabited extensive regions of Europe and the British Isles, had a colorful festival, called Samhain, to honor their dead. These festivities ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Indispensible Gift

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 7, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 42,297 views

    As children of God there is only really one thing we can't live without

    as we look in Ezekiel 37: 1-10 it begins with the prophet of God standing in the valley of dry bones. A man of God surrounded by death, hopelessness, and despair. As far as the eye can see there is only brokenness emptiness, death. This is the valley of death. Dreams have died here, hope for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal