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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Turtle Top Theology Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 51 ratings
     | 28,870 views

    Is there anything wrong with wanting to be great?

    OPEN: One of Dr. Seuss’s more famous poem is called “Yertle the Turtle” “ On a far away island of Salamasond, Yertle the turtle was king of the pond. A nice little pond. It was clean. It was neat. The water was warm, there was plenty to eat. Until - one day - the king of them all decided the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Acquired Thru Faith-2(:1a)[part-2]

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 13, 2024
     | 660 views

    2 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, ?What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

    ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-II(:1a)[part-2]—2Peter 1:1-4 Attention: Who Will Provide? A young woman brings home her fiancé to meet her parents. Since they’ve never met before, after dinner, to find out more about the young man, the father invites the fiancé into a more private area, & he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches Of Revelation Lesson 5 - The Church At Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 29, 2024
     | 1,278 views

    This is the 5th lesson in this series.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Warning About Deceivers, Would Your Thoughts Or Actions Cause A Donkey To Stop. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,029 views

    The story of Balaam and his donkey, a bit of further explanation from Jesus. Sexual sin is destructive, are we the Church addressing it? True salvation and sanctification is a result of repentance.

    A warning about Deceivers, would your thoughts and actions cause a donkey to stop. Numbers 22 is an interesting chapter of scripture, in fact it’s a bit obscure and leaves us with a few questions, an important one gets answered by Jesus on the Island of Patmos, hold onto that thought. It also ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Jesus The King - Returning In Glory Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 6, 2025
     | 153 views

    JESUS CHRIST, the victorious KING, will return in glory to judge the world, defeat evil, establish HIS eternal kingdom, and make all things new. HIS return is certain, visible, and powerful and brings hope and eternal life to those who are HIS.

    2025.12.07. Sermon Notes. JESUS THE KING RETURNING IN GLORY William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Acts 1:9-11, Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 20:1-6, Revelation 21:1-7, Matthew 24:1-51, Matthew 24:29-31, Isaiah 2:1-22, Isaiah 65:1-25, Zechariah 14:1-21. Acts 1:9-11 Jesus Ascends to Heaven 9 Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Test The Prophets - Deuteronomy 18:22 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 226 views

    In a world of social media influencers, self-proclaimed prophets, false teachers, and endless noise, we are bombarded with voices that claim to offer truth, hope, and direction. But not every voice is from God. Some may sound spiritual or wise, but they do not carry the authority of the Lord.

    Go! And Test the Prophets - Deuteronomy 18:22 Opening Scripture Deuteronomy 18:22 (NLT): “If the prophet speaks in the Lord’s name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the Lord did not give that message. That prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unlimited God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025
     | 1,619 views

    God’s nature is without limit. He is infinite in power, wisdom, and presence. While human beings are bound by time, space, and ability, God transcends all these limitations.

    THE UNLIMITED GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 32:27 “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?” Supporting Texts: Luke 1:37 Ephesians 3:20 Genesis 18:14 Psalm 147:5 Isaiah 40:28 INTRODUCTION: God’s nature is without limit. He is infinite in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Calls Things Into Being Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025
     | 172 views

    God, by the power of His word, brings into existence what is not, transforming the invisible into the visible.

    THE GOD WHO CALLS THINGS INTO BEING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 4:17 As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.” (Romans 4:17) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon # 2 - Choose The Truth Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 447 views

    In a world that thrives on lies, as children of God we must decide to follow Jesus who is the Truth. If we do not stand firm on the truth, we will find ourselves compromise with the lies of Satan, and making choices that are contradictory to the true values that God has set for us in His word.

    We read in Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (ESV) In the above mentioned verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jim Black avatar

    What Will You Do With Jesus? Surrender To Him! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on May 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,192 views

    Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response… will it be fully surrender?

    What will you do with Jesus? Surrender to Him Romans 10:9-11 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response… will it be fully surrender? Function: To call hearers to hear the call to surrender and make Jesus Lord IN their lives. In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio stood on the bow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What On Earth Am I Here For?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,186 views

    The introductory sermon to a 40 Days of Purpose campaign

    (1) As I began writing this sermon, I had trouble deciding how to start because I wasn’t sure where to start. I have preached on the five purposes, (worship, outreach, fellowship, discipleship, and service) in the past and I think that many here have read the book, The Purpose Driven Life. Yet I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Resurrection Sunday 2020

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 11, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,970 views

    Looking at the resurrection of Jesus and how it not only accomplished God's will for His people, and not only how it changed everything, but how it also changes, and helps us in the here and now.

    Resurrection Sunday 2020 Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Well… today is Easter Sunday, and I’ll just tell ya’ right up front, I don’t usually call it Easter Sunday, I call it Resurrection Sunday. Because that’s what today is all about. The resurrection of Jesus Christ. And I admit, that when I was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Practicing The Presence Of God: Following The Beat Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 20, 2023
     | 1,068 views

    If you are a real born again Christian, you have Jesus Christ living within you. You are in fact part of His body, the body of Christ. You carry His presence with you. The presence of God, with you.

    I recall a few weeks back I was trying to get into the mindset of Christmas, so I was watching old Christmas cartoons from the mid 1900s. A fair amount of it was oddly poisonous to my spirit. It was not edifying or encouraging to my inner man. It was a lot of self focused desire for stuff, a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Submit To One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 5, 2022
     | 2,668 views

    Submission is an ugly word in our culture, but it is an important key to spiritual maturity and to experiencing real Christian community. In this sermon we will explore what submission is and isn't, and will learn why it is so important to learn how to submit to one another.

    A. I like the story of a battleship captain who looked into the dark horizon one night and saw faint lights in the distance. 1. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message, “Alter your course 10 degrees south." 2. Promptly a return message was received: “Alter your course 10 degrees ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Lord Controls His-Story

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,532 views

    PENTECOST 22 / REFORMATION(A)- Our Lord controls His-story so that no matter who is the leader they will follow God’s will.

    OUR LORD CONTROLS HIS-STORY ISAIAH 45:1-7 -- October 31, 2004 –REFORMATION/1st SUNDAY OF END TIME 1 "This is what the LORD says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran