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  • Spencer Miller avatar

    A Mother's Faith For Critical Times

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,363 views

    In these critical times, violence everywhere, immorality everywhere, wars and rumors of wars, the faith of a good mother is a powerful weapon against the wiles of the devil.

    Introduction: Motherhood is a ministry; the moment the Lord commanded us to be fruitful and multiply was the very moment that the ministry of motherhood began. In life, we generally come across various forms of relationships like father-son, husband-wife, love, friendship and others, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Misunderstood God: The Condemning God Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 21, 2013
     | 4,282 views

    In Christ we discover God is not cranky and condemning but loving and redeeming.

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE CONDEMNING GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:6 Big Idea: In Christ we discover God is not cranky and condemning but loving and redeeming. INTRO Have you ever spoken terrible things to a dog in a kind voice? I must confess I have. I have pet Bogey (my Cocker Spaniel) and said ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Religion Doesn't Work

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 3, 2009
     | 4,342 views

    The folly of false religions. Only fullness and freedom are found in Christ.

    The setting is the front of a small church. The pastor says from the pulpit, ‘I’ve misplaced my sermon notes, so I’m just going to read from this devotional—if I can find it here. While I look, maybe the choir can lead us in a hymn’. He glances at the choir which has one person.   The choir ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cutting Loose For God

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,376 views

    A healthy enthusiasm for serving God will encompass both reverence and celebration.

    Title: Cutting Loose for God Text: II Samuel 6:1-5 and 12-19 Thesis: A healthy enthusiasm for serving God will encompass both reverence and celebration. Introduction This text is both one of the most intriguing and off-putting stories in the bible. In my reading this week I happened upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Who Sees Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 832 views

    You feel unseen. Your pain goes unnoticed. Your struggles remain invisible to those around you. But one name changes everything: El Roi, the God who sees you.

    THE GOD WHO SEES Week 4: I AM Series - From Burning Bush to Bethlehem Genesis 16:13 Psalm 139:1-4, Hebrews 4:13 INTRODUCTION Picture a young Egyptian woman walking alone through the scorching wilderness. No water. No protection. No hope. Her name is Hagar. She fled from abuse and mistreatment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Was With Him Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 56 ratings
     | 47,008 views

    Why did God allow Joseph to suffer as he did? Why not show his love for this great hero of the faith by removing him from all the difficulties of life?

    OPEN: When I was taking my kids home from King’s Island (an amusement park in southern Ohio) yesterday we were listening to a Country Music station that was playing a popular song by a group named “Ricochet”. The song told the story of a man who was sitting in church when he noticed a young woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Above All: Colossians 3:18-21

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 7, 2022
     | 2,397 views

    Paul gives direction to wives, husbands, children, and fathers to walk out their faith in their homes.

    Above All: Colossians 3:18-4:1 It Starts in the Home Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 7-31-2022 Cinderella A little girl watched the Disney classic, “Cinderella” for the first time and was excited to tell her Grandmother about it the next day. She told her all about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Governance-&-Work-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 14, 2017
     | 4,864 views

    1 of 4. Peter confirmed the role of Christian submission in relation to the obligations of servants. Christian submission is crucial in or pertinent to our work obligations. But How? Christian governance is at WORK thru submission to...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 Attention: Marc Taylor, a fresh graduate from college with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Somebody’s Watching How We Respond To Authority Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,052 views

    The world is watching how we as Jesus-followers respond to those who have authority over us. Does what they see enhance the cause of Christ or damage it?

    Somebody’s Watching How We Respond To Authority Living-Hope 1 Peter 2:12-23 We are in this section of our study of 1 Peter called, ‘Somebody’s Watching Us.’ The theme verse in 1 peter 2:12. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Women Teachers : Are They Ordained?

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 299 ratings
     | 6,129 views

    Scripture grants much more freedom to women than the historical church allowed them to have, but does that freedom include the permission to teach men?

    (The views expressed in this teaching are not necessarily those of Freedom Bible College, Concepts of Freedom Ministries, or any affiliations, ministers, faculty, or staff thereof.) INTRODUCTION. A. I ask your forgiveness in advance as this message is going to seem harsh at some points. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growth Through Suffering

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 16,521 views

    God often teaches us through suffering. Why? Because in good times, we have a tendency to forget God. But adversity helps focus us on what is most important.

    You may be familiar with a story that’s been in the news recently [Bobby Knight allegedly choking one of his players]. My purpose this morning is not to take a position on whether or not he should be fired. What interests me is how some of the very people that this man supposedly abused are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Death And The Dance: David, Uzzah, And The Ark”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 268 ratings
     | 55,061 views

    God is holy, and not to be trifled with. We wisely enter His presence with the awareness that He is a consuming fire.

    “Death and the Dance: David, Uzzah, and the Ark”, II Samuel 6 This chapter qualifies as one of the difficult passages of Scripture. We are taken aback at the harsh action of God, in what we might regard as a merciless act of justice. On the surface, we see Uzzah doing what appears as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "Just As I Am"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 11, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,147 views

    We often sing the invitation hymn "Just As I Am". But, "What are you?". This message, through the story of the Rich Young Ruler" tells what a lost sinner is ... "Just As I Am".

    “Just As I Am” … OR … “What Baptists Believe About … Man, Salvation, Grace” NOTE: A solo, “Just As I Am” was sung just before this message. INTRODUCTION: SERIES … PREVIOUS … What Baptists believe about the Scriptures, Trinity … · MAN – Created innocent … sinned … brought sin into human race … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Gift Of Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,593 views

    This sermon is the second in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Prophecy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    Last week I introduced this subject area of spiritual gifts by sharing the “Categories of Gifts.” Based on 1 Corinthians 12.4-7 I shared that there are Motivational Gifts, Ministry Gifts and Manifestation Gifts. Every Christian, every believer, every born again child of God is given a spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fishing In Galilee

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,880 views

    What can we learn from the fishing expedition?

    Jn 21:1-19 Introduction As I mentioned on Easter Sunday, John records only four of the Post Resurrection appearances of Jesus. I think his reason for doing so is that the aim of his book is to awaken faith – and not to be JUST a historical record of the times of Jesus. This does not mean that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican