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  • Michael Stark avatar

    What Happens In Vegas Won’t Stay In Vegas

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,757 views

    Sin in the life of a child of God will be exposed by the Father who loves us too much to permit us to hide our sin.

    “In the course of time the wife of Judah, Shua’s daughter, died. When Judah was comforted, he went up to Timnah to his sheepshearers, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite. And when Tamar was told, ‘Your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep,’ she took off her widow’s garments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divine Interplay Of Prayer In God's Unfolding Plan 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    This is the second 1/2 of a two part sermon addressing the link between God’s sovereignty to act without us and his requirement that we pray so that he can act.

    Returning to our study of Genesis tonight, we are in chapter 25 and the story of Esau and Jacob, the story begins with the prayer of Isaac that his wife might bear children and in this setting ends with a tragedy of faithlessness – and an interesting peek into God’s sovereignty working out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problem Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,092 views

    The real problem with prayer is that it is so little used and yet has such great power

    THE PROBLEM OF PRAYER James 4:1-10 Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food In the dining room, long tables were set with empty plates and empty mugs. Muller prayed, "Dear Father, we thank Thee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Birth To Death

    Contributed by David Watters on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,928 views

    In this life we have the opportunity to create a world around us of darkness and death...or...we have the opportunity of creating a world of light. With our Lord’s help, we can become ’Light to a Dark World’.

    Sermon: Giving Birth to Death Scripture: James 1: 14-15 Good morning! First...this morning, I would like to start out with a little story. Once upon a time there was a man who thought he was dead. His concerned wife and friends sent him to the friendly neighborhood psychiatrist. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remember God's Blessings

    Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 30,752 views

    It’s not hard to bless the Lord when we remember His blessings. The problem is that we forget those blessings.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Young Men Behaving In The Church

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,000 views

    A message to help young men find the designed purpose by God for their significant role in life.

    YOUNG MEN BEHAVING IN THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: TITUS 2:6 - 9 INTRODUCTION The story is told of a young student who went to his spiritual teacher and asked the question, "Master, how can I truly find God?" The teacher asked the student to accompany him to the river, which ran by the village ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hungry For God Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,059 views

    The practice of fasting focuses our desire on God and enriches the soul.

    True Spirituality Series Fasting: Hungry for God Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we come to the third of three illustrations Jesus uses to teach that motives matter to God. It is possible to do a good thing for the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wars And Fightings And Some Of The Reasons Why! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
     | 4,694 views

    James teaches on things that are responsible for wars and fightings, however the wars and fightings in this passage primarily refer to brethren not getting along with one another, due to worldly and devilish wisdom instead of the wisdom from above being p

    INTRODUCTION #17 1. Open your bible to James 4:1&2. 2. This passage reminds us that many people in the church don’t know how to get along with each other and that many don’t know how to get along with their self. 3. Let’s begin our discussion of the things that James sets forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Winning The War... With Humility Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,802 views

    Being a Christian is not a hat we wear, and then take off when it’s convenient or uncomfortable. It’s not a fake ID we show at the pearly gates of heaven or a ‘get out of hell free’ card. Being a Christian is a full-time, life time commitment to the King of kings and Lord of lords, Jesus Christ.

    James 4:1-10 – Winning the War, with Humility ‘Every baby starts life as a little savage. He is completely selfish and self-centered. He wants what he wants when he wants it — his bottle, his mother’s attention, his playmate’s toy, his uncle’s watch. Deny him these once, and he seethes with rage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Then... Now!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    The best way to keep the present in perspective is to focus on the future.

    Title: Seeing Then, Now! Text: Daniel 7:1-14 (Revelation 1:1-4, 21:4-8) Thesis: The best way to clarify the present is to focus on the future. The Messiah of Morris Avenue End-Time Countdown as told by humorist, Tony Hendra, attempts to imaginatively (and satirically) capture world events that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Are Your Passions? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,933 views

    We can have victory because God is greater than the temptation that comes our way, God has determined that we will ultimately gain victory over sin, and He is FOR US in this current struggle.

    Why do I sin? In a lovers dispute in Alaska, 28 year old Gordon Druck, was charged with misdemeanor assault and second-degree felony burglary for allegedly pushing his girlfriend to the ground and later breaking into the village school where she was hiding from him. He told troopers “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conflict In The Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,279 views

    Why does conflict happen in the body of Christ?

    Conflict in the church James 4:1-6 In Charles Colson’s book, the Body, there is a chapter entitled “Extending the right fist of Fellowship.” It tells the story of and event that took place in the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Newton, Massachusetts, when a church conflict actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Miller avatar

    Why God Hated Easu

    Contributed by Joseph Miller on Mar 20, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,894 views

    Explore how it's "fair" for a loving, non discriminating God to love one brother and hate the other.

    WHY GOD HATED ESAU Romans 9:13 13  As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. This has got to be one of the most difficult verses in the Bible. This verse seems to totally contradict the very nature of God. There's a book called, 'The hard sayings of Jesus' and also one ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Paul Collins avatar

    Palm Sunday…what Questions Would You Ask? Series

    Contributed by Paul Collins on Jan 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,794 views

    If you were watching the parade into Jerusalem with a King seated on a donkey, what thoughts would have been going through your head?

    Palm Sunday Sermon 1.. Palm Sunday…what questions would you ask? Luke 18:28-48 14th April 2019 Paul Collins. I have a photo for you to look at and take in…once you have done that, I want to ask you some questions…have a look at this. What might be some of the questions you would now want to ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Not For Sale, Trade, Or Compromise: My Birthright

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,401 views

    We must take our stand as Christians and not barter our consecration, our morals, our faith in the supernatural God, or compromise on the rapture. We have a great inheritance coming; don't lose it!

    NOT FOR SALE, TRADE, OR COMPROMISE: MY BIRTHRIGHT 1 Kgs. 21:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A four-year-old boy accompanied his expectant mother to the doctor’s office. When the mother heaved a sigh and clutched her stomach, her son looked alarmed. "Mommy, what is it?" He asked. 2. "The baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God