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  • Allan Quak avatar

    Judas … The Fallen Disciple Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,513 views

    Judas was given all the privileges of being a disciple, yet he still did not understand the need to totally submit to Jesus. As modern disciples we need to be sure that our heart has been captured by the Lord.

    Judas … the fallen disciple Does anyone here know a person called Judas? It doesn’t have to be a friend or relative ... just anyone. Someone you have met? I doubt we would have. In fact to test my theory I used the internet to look up the popularity of this name. This is the response of one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Hard And Difficult Things You Must Do To Stay Ahead As A Leader Series

    Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,276 views

    By choosing hard and difficult things instead of nice and easy things you will make yourself a natural leader. Most people choose nice and easy things. That is why most people are on the broad and easy way that leads to Hell.

    Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. John 12:27 By choosing hard and difficult things instead of nice and easy things you will make yourself a natural leader. Most people choose nice and easy things. That is why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

    Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - Dungeons And Mansions? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,640 views

    Whether I live in a DUNGEON or MILLION DOLLAR mansion I can still be stupid about what really matters in life.

    Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - DUNGEONS AND MANSIONS? She is not deaf but her heart is a fortress, cold, hard, defensive. The gates are huge, old and impenetrable, bolted with fear and pride that slide across into their iron brackets at the mention of Christ. She sits in a dungeon of her own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You There?

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 9, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,916 views

    We will start this message by looking at three scriptures: Genesis 3: 9 that says, “And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, where art thou?” Was it that the Lord could not see Adam? No. He could see him.

    We will start this message by looking at three scriptures: Genesis 3: 9 that says, “And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, where art thou?” Was it that the Lord could not see Adam? No. He could see him. I King 17: 2: “And the word of the Lord came unto him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pursue Authentic Relationships: The Call To Genuine Love, Discipleship, And Kingdom Community Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 8, 2025
     | 172 views

    We live in a world full of curated relationships—filtered, managed, and often shallow. Even in the church, it’s easy to smile, say “I’m good,” and walk away unchanged.

    Sermon 3: Pursue Authentic Relationships The Call to Genuine Love, Discipleship, and Kingdom Community Key Texts: • John 13:34–35 • Luke 10:25–37 • Acts 2:42–47 • 1 John 3:18 • Romans 12:9–13 Introduction: Authenticity Is the Heart of the Kingdom We live in a world full of curated ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beware Of Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,246 views

    The phony Pharisees are settled in their unbelief and the forgetful followers are unsettled in their belief.

    Beware of Unbelief Mark 8:11-21 Rev. Brian Bill August 27-28, 2016 Do you pay attention to signs when you see them? It depends, right? I like seeing signs that make me laugh [show funny signs]. It’s easy to ignore signs, especially when they’ve been there for a while. This has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hollowness Of Heartless Devotion

    Contributed by Dr. Rod Mattoon on Apr 5, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 34,702 views

    This message deals with the issue of insincere devotion and love for the Lord. It addresses the issue of why believers drift far away from the Lord sometimes. It is one of the messages in the book Treasures from Isaiah, Volume 1 written by Dr.Mattoon

    The Hollowness of Heartless Devotion Isaiah 29:13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: Let me ask you a question. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why?

    Contributed by Mark Thometz on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,147 views

    I wrote this last summer as an intern at a church that was going through some tough times and significant loss.

    Kids have a lot of questions. The “why” questions I've found is most popular. Back in Boise I work for the YMCA as an after school child care worker. Needless to say, when it's you and 2 other adults with 35+ kids a lot of “why” questions come up. “Why can't we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    David: A Man After God's Heart (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,201 views

    What was it that made David a man after God's heart? In 1 Samuel 16, we learn that David had a humble, hard-working, halleluiah-filled heart!

    David: A Man after God’s Heart (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/21/2016 Most everyone who has ever been to Sunday school or Vacation Bible School as a child knows the familiar story of David and Goliath. We know David as the young shepherd boy who slew a giant with one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Soften Your Heart: Revelation 9:21-22 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,853 views

    We are are in danger of refusing to repent and refusing to soften our hearts, just like the last generation facing the final punishment poured out on the earth.

    Revelation 9:20-21 The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk. Nor did they repent of their murders, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Test Of The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,556 views

    The words of Jesus about ‘eating His flesh and drinking His blood’ have caused a lot of misunderstandings and divisions. But the all-knowing God is really checking to see if we will trust Him even if we don't understand!

    THE TEST OF THE BREAD OF LIFE John 6:56-69 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A new chaplain was hired for a prison unit. He was excited to preach his first Sunday service in the prison, but he was also very nervous. He didn’t want to say the wrong thing. 2. On Sunday morning he arrived at the prison. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Aarons Rod Turned Into A Serpent Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2022
     | 1,896 views

    The Israelites were enslaved people in Egypt - valuable enslaved people that Pharaoh did not want to let go. Moses had the additional burden of being wanted for murder.

    AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Non-Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 8, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,195 views

    Ephesians 4:17-19 teaches us that Christians must not live like non-Christians.

    Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of sermons in Ephesians 4:17-32 that I am calling, “The New Life.” Paul continued his description of the life that is worthy of those who are called by God. God’s people have been called to be “one” people, and so unity must characterize Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Red Tile

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,243 views

    A science professor likened Jesus fulfilling 8 prophecies to finding a white tile painted red on the bottom and scattered with other white tiles covering all the dry land on earth with just one pick. Here are 8 Jesus fulfilled as a baby.

    I hold in my hand today a very old book. I know it doesn’t look old. In fact, according to the front page, it was first published in 1988 based on a copy write from 1976. But actually this is not a book at all. It is a collection of historical documents and letters that spanned 3,500 years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare