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  • Alton Coleman avatar

    God's Word Is Profitable

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 17,035 views

    A look at what the Word of God can do for us.

    God’s Word Is Profitable Scripture Reading: Psalm 19:1-11 Scripture Text: 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Introduction: The Word of God is profitable for all who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Recieving Our Wage

    Contributed by Ethan Sayler on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,736 views

    Through the grace of God in Jesus Christ, we recieve more than what we deserve.

    A donkey and a fox went into partnership and sallied out to forage for food together. They hadn’t gone far before they saw a lion coming their way, at which they were both dreadfully frightened. But the fox thought he saw a way of saving his own skin, and went boldly up to the lion and whispered ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thoughts On Suffering

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    Godly suffering is the key to a joyful Christian life.

    Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing were happening to you. Rather rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for Christ’s sake you are blessed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Warfare 1 Series

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,999 views

    The first in a series looking at the daily reality of what we face in spiritual warfare.

    What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 & Ephesians 6 Well, I can tell you this may be the most diverse of our discussions yet and at least one of, if not the, most misunderstood, misused, abused, and outright confusing topics we can bring up. It seems that everyone has their own opinions ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mary's Christmas Vocation Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,222 views

    Mary was given a vocation: a Christmas vocation. She was given a sacred assignment to prepare God’s son. What did she teach Jesus? What does this mean for us?

    Rediscovering Christmas Mary’s Christmas Vocation Luke 1:46-55 December 23, 2007 Mary was given a sacred assignment. She was given a vocation: a sacred task to do for God. For this is what a vocation is: a sacred assignment. Vocation: a sacred assignment Everyone has a vocation. Mary’s was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Beginnings Of A Movement

    Contributed by Dr. Jesse Davis on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,266 views

    One of, if not the greatest movements in all of history, is the Jesus movement which began with a simple word, COME. Every great movement starts with a cause, an invitation to come, and someone who is willing to take the first step...

    The Beginnings of a Movement What are some of the great movements that have shaped history? Answers… I. Great Movements always Involve a Cause • There was a cause (right/wrong). There was an injustice. There was a need that became someone’s cause. (someone saw something that needed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Firm Foundation

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,116 views

    Where tradition strays from Scripture’s teaching then tradition must give way and change.

    “ Firm Foundation” Galatians 1:6-9 Before we read to day’s text let me lay a little groundwork for this message, Most of us have heard of Martin Luther, Born in 1483 in Eisleben Germany, He became fully immersed in the traditional Catholic faith. His great intellectual bent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About Relationships Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,693 views

    In the opening verses of Galatians 4, Paul shares about our relationship with God and our relationship with others. How do they relate? How important our relationships to God?

    Galatians 4:1-16 It’s All about Relationships Ben Hooper was born in Newport, Tennessee in 1870 He was born out of wedlock , to Sarah Wade. As a result, He had a tough childhood, being taunted by others. In his early school years , his Grandfather died, and his mother was forced to place Ben ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Who God Is Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 25, 2011
     | 4,258 views

    Understanding who God is not an easy task. The 10 commandments let us know that if we do not get the first 4 commandments right, we will not get the last 6 correct and our relationship will suffer both with God and each other.

    Understanding who God is Exodus chapter 20:1-17 Introduction- This morning we begin a new series called connecting with God and others. The purpose of the series is for us to see that a right relationship with God is needed before we can have a right relationship with each other. If you noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Offences, Offenders And The Offended

    Contributed by Michael Brewster on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,381 views

    Define some key terms to help with our understanding of what they are, examine what an offence cycle looks like and lastly discover the first offender present in our lives and how to deal with him appropriately.

    Offenders, Offences and the Offended 2Cor. 6:3-7 Introduction: It has happened to all of us at one time or another where someone has done something, said something or maybe even heard something that has offended us. Some of us have been so offended where we shut ourselves down and have decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    A Pattern For Evangelizing Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,214 views

    The only duty of the church that can’t be better done in heaven is evangelism.

    A PATTERN FOR EVANGELIZING ACTS 5:17-42 What is the only duty of the church that can’t be better done in heaven- evangelism. Now some have the mistaken idea that witnessing can be simply one’s lifestyle without words. I would agree that our lives need to be a witness; however, mere lifestyle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Heart's Desire

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 17, 2012
     | 9,649 views

    Having the desire of our hearts rightly aligned with God is critical, for God will eventual grant it; if we have prepared our hearts through constant training to receive God, we have a heavenly reward, but it we have prepared it to reject God,our payment

    You know when you ask—nay, beg—God to do something or give something to you… Have you ever the request denied, and found out that what God refused, what you desired so badly, ultimately would have been harmful to you? Not everything we desire is wholly aligned with God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    An Introduction To Worship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 15, 2019
     | 13,150 views

    What is worship? Is it prayer, praise, or preaching? These are elements of worship, but they do not necessarily constitute worship in and of themselves. Worship is an attitude that motivates action, not a mere activity.

    An Introduction to Worship John 4:22-24 Today, I want to lay the groundwork for a series regarding biblical worship. The verses I read are likely familiar to each of us. (Illus. context.) Just as the woman at the well, many today have no concept of biblical worship. I want to spend the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slamming The Door In The Devil's Face

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jun 2, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,019 views

    We are going to examine the THREE steps how we can slam the door in the face of the devil, while opening it wide for Christ. So, how can we slam the door shut in the face of the enemy?

    Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message. Please rate the message if you think God’s people would be blessed by the message below. Our sermons are online at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved By The Sacrifice

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 2, 2023
     | 1,885 views

    The importance of unlimited atonement in the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross.

    Saved by His Sacrifice Hebrews 10:1-10 Introduction: The writer of Hebrews was well acquainted with the Jewish system of laws and especially how the sacrificial system lay the groundwork for our understanding of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross. The Law set forth in type and shadow the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist