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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    What Is Truth? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 27, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 11,665 views

    God rules over hearts and minds with truth and advances a kingdom of repentance and righteousness.

    Scripture Introduction In 1818, Percy Bysshe Shelley published a poem on the ephemeral nature of human kings and political powers: I met a traveler from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Facts" About Finances

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,818 views

    Three phases portray the financial condition of a family: Big bills, Big accounts and Big mistakes. About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures. Meaning, most people fail to manage money wisely.

    Introduction Three phases portray the financial condition of a family: Big bills, Big accounts and Big mistakes. About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures (George Bowman. How to Succeed in Money). He means that they fail to manage money wisely. There is a way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should We Be Good? Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 14, 2010
     | 4,601 views

    Luke 6:31 Recognized as one of the most significant ideas, not only in all Scripture but in moral philosophy as well – termed the “golden rule.” See how the golden rule has changed today.

    Why should we be good? Re-Cap 1. Relativism 2. Sincere belief 3. Judgments 4. Moral Values Why Should we be Good? Ravi Zacharias notes that “religion that is based on truth, when reduced merely to sociological function, will disintegrate through abuse. Time has proven, in an even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Primer Or What Is A Primer?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 811 views

    Look at what our society has turned into. Look at what society considers more important to instruct our children.

    What is primer or what is a primer? The online Merriam-Webster dictionary gives the following: A small book for teaching children to read - (to teach regardless of age) A small introductory book on a subject or a short informative piece of writing A compound used to ignite a spark - (needed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Are We Here? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 5,137 views

    The very reason we gather is in response to the Divine call of God and His purposes. The problem is that the ideas we associate with “church” can come to mean so much less.

    Why are you here? That’s the question I want to begin with today. We might naturally divide that question as to whether it refers to being here in terms of existing… or being here in this gathering. I’m referring to BOTH our purpose for being here in terms of existing… as well as being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perils Of People-Pleasing Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,281 views

    If you devote your life to trying to please others you will find yourself enslaved to their opinions and approval.

    INTRODUCTION If you’re not involved in our Student Ministry at Green Acres, you may not know that it’s called “The One-Ten Student Ministry.” Do you know why? It’s not because the Student Center is located on Highway 110. It’s because the theme of the ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2 Corinthians Series: Paul Was An Ugly Duck Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 7, 2025
     | 163 views

    Our identity and worth must come from God and no other source.

    2 CORINTHIANS SERIES Paul was an Ugly Duck 2 CORINTHIANS 10:1-18 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 10:1-18 I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!— 2 I beg of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stuck In The Middle; Smack Dab In The Middle

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,036 views

    Moses and the Israelites find themselves stuck in the middle between Pharoah and the Red Sea.

    Stuck in the Middle, Smack Dab in the Middle Exodus 14:1-31 Big Idea: Being stuck in the middle, smack dab in the middle sometimes is the best place to be to see God do his thing. Introduction: Remember when you were a kid and you’d come home from school, throw your books on the floor, and head ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Stand On Your Feet

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,195 views

    Using the Biblical metaphore of foot and feet we are encouraged to live victoriously.

    Charles W. Holt cholt@gt.rr.com STAND ON YOUR FEET Scripture reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 especially verse 15 Text: Revelation 10:1-2 I have chosen a passage of Scripture found in the Book of Revelation 10:1-2 as a text for today’s message. But a key verse is also found in Ephesians 6:15. I know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Things Look Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2025
     | 965 views

    We frequently look in other directions to try to see spiritual transformation for our churches. Our only hope is a move of the Spirit, who can bring the dead to life.

    DRY BONES: There are moments that seem hopeless. - Ezekiel 37:1-3a. - The immediate context here is the life of Israel. Things had become hopeless for them. - Their disobedience had led them to a place of despair and defeat. As they looked at their ability to stand up to their enemies, the army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church For The Churched

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,446 views

    Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

    Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Confused?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,097 views

    Did Jesus make a mistake during His three temptations? This message examines these three temptations.

    ARE YOU CONFUSED? Matthew 4:1-11 INTRO: Did Jesus make a mistake during His three temptations? The Grand Inquisitor in Dostoevski’s novel “The Brothers Karamazov”, tells Jesus that he made a serious mistake in that encounter with Satan. Jesus came to set people free, but the Inquisitor insists ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intensifying Conflict

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 5, 2011
     | 3,330 views

    As the Passion of Christ draws near, the conflict intensifies with the Jewish religious leaders. We think conflict is always bad, but it is actually inevitable. What is the appropriate response?

    Passage: Matthew 21:23-32 Intro: On our trip through Matthew, have you noticed the slowly intensifying conflict? 1. it has not been with Rome, but with the religious leaders of the Jews. 2. began in Sermon on the Mount, PP Matthew 5:43-44 3. over time, popularity of Jesus caused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Leaving A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 52,281 views

    Before passing on, make sure you pass it on by leaving a legacy.

    Leaving a Legacy Psalm 71:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 6/1/08 Jeanne Calmert, at 120 years-old, was the oldest living human whose birth date could be authenticated. When asked to describe her vision for the future, she replied, “Very brief.” When a reporter asked what she liked best about being so old, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

    Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,641 views

    First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

    Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed