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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    God's Cry Babies

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 12, 2013
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    God is looking for cry babies... to weep over sin

    God's Cry Babies Ezekiel 9 In the previous chapter Ezekiel is given a vision of "the abomination" of the house of Israel. ... worship of idols in the Temple of God. Ezekiel is then instructed to proclaim against the people of Judah God's intention to destroy the city, the temple, the nation ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A God-Focused Goal

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010
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    A God-focused Goal of Salvation and Sanctification being Practiced, Proclaimed, and Reproduced.

    Intro: 1. From 1932 to 1955 Robert Woodruff was the president of Coca-Cola. After World War II he led the company to adopt his goal, which as he put it, “That during my lifetime, I want every person in the world to taste Coca-Cola.” 2. The Apostle Paul also had a goal, a much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Proper Planning Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 15, 2009
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    This section warns against self-centered planning. Worldly living is not displayed only by a disbelief in God, sometimes it’s apparent in the disregarding of God as we plan our life & our daily activities.

    JAMES 4:11-17 PROPER PLANNING [Luke 12:16-21] It is too easy for Christians to make plans and set goals, expecting God to fall in line behind them. It is easy to plan our lives as if we controlled the future and had unlimited authority over the factors that affect our life. And so, in reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Killing "the God Of Me"

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 29, 2021
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    There is only one throne in a person's heart; it either belongs to you or to the Lord God Almighty. Jesus won't share it with you and you cannot expect Him to do so. There is only one remedy, to kill "the god of Me" and enthrone the True and Living God there!

    Killing "The god of Me” Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It’s God’s Choice Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
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    God only chooses those who choose Him and only rejects those who reject Him

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    It Begins And Ends With Israel Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 2, 2014
     | 4,495 views

    Beginning in chapter 12 and continuing all the way through the book of Revelation we see God’s reconciliation plan for man. And at the center of His plan is a man named Abraham.

    “It Begins and Ends with Israel” Genesis 12:1-9 I want you to imagine for a moment that someone says to you, “John Grisham’s new book is the best I have ever read.” You have to read it right away. So you take your friend’s advice, you buy the book, get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying With A Heaven-View

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
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    It’s important to pray in a way that is not self-centered.

    Introduction: Have you ever thought about how much of what we ask God for in our prayers is very self-centered? For example, I heard about a college student who always concluded her prayers with this simple petition: “God, I’m not asking for myself, but please send my mother a son-in-law.” Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth Is Out There Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,739 views

    This was based on the X-Files and is centered on Jesus being the Truth.

    John 14:6 It was a tough spot to be in, especially for a career politician who had based his entire life on compromise. On one hand he had the crowd to please and in the other hand he held the life of an innocent man. The story is a familiar one, Jesus has been arrested and hauled before ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Whats My Line Series

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,635 views

    This sermon centers around the declaration of Peter that Jesus was the Christ.

    PART 2 WHAT’S MY LINE TEXT: MATTHEW 16.13-18 INTRODUCTION: I recall watching reruns of an old games show that was a hit during the 50’s and 60’s. The show was called “What’s my line?” In this game the panel would try to guess the occupation of a contestant by asking yes and no questions. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sheepgate

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,967 views

    This sermon is about chosing Christ as the center of our lives

    Sheepgate – John 10: 1 - 10 Intro: God never closes a door that God doesn’t open a window. --- What are our expectations of doors and gates? – way in or out, security. I. What we expect of a door or gate often depends on which side of them we stand. A. “Who is it? “ “It’s me?” “Who’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Keeping Focused For A Fulfilling Future

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,866 views

    making sure our spiritual focus is dead center

    Intro: these binoculars look to be fine, they are a brand new pair. But the outside isn’t what matters with binoculars, it is the inside that counts. This pair is out of focus, so no matter how good they appear to be, until they are put back in focus they are useless. Tonight, all of our lives have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Jesus Christ: Lord Of Creation. Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014
     | 7,053 views

    Colossians is perhaps the most Christ-centered book in the Bible.

    #1~ Col.1:1-8 Colossians Intro. 11-24-13 Key Verses in Colossians is 2:9-10 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Serves Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,963 views

    At the center of all true disciples of Jesus is the heart of a servant.

    A Messiah Who Serves Text: Matthew 12:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier and a Christian. One cold winter day, as he was entering a city, a beggar stopped him and asked for alms. Martin had no money; but the beggar was blue and shivering with cold and Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Pierce avatar

    Tools For Living: Part 4 Series

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,548 views

    Tools for Living: A healthy, positive relationship with Christ is at the center.

    Talk about the wall… assign “names” to the plates and studs. (ie – church attendance, dressing nicely, going to a bible study, so on… maybe call for input) Then talk about how you could dress it up… drywall… cut off the funny ends… use a bunch of spackle, etc. 1 Sam 16:6,7 6 When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Akindele Opoola avatar

    Can God Change His Mind Or Repent?

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on May 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 73 views

    Here is a sermon centered on the question: "Can God Change His Mind or Repent?" This message explores the mystery of God’s immutability versus His relational interaction with humankind. It draws from Scripture to examine instances where God appeared to change His mind.

    Sermon Title: Can God Change His Mind or Repent? Scripture Foundation: Numbers 23:19 (KJV) "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent..." Introduction Here is a sermon centered on the question: "Can God Change His Mind or Repent?" This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational