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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-4(2016-17) Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 25, 2016
     | 3,695 views

    4 of 7. Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions.Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 7 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

    WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-IV—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Back in the day, before digitization, Tony & his best friend devised a brilliant & creative plan for mischief. They decided to break into the basement of the local dime store, but they did not plan to rob the place(Sunday School ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message To The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
     | 7,356 views

    To the church at Ephesus, you have lost your first love.

    I. Introduction A. Ephesus 1. Means desirable a. Such as a bridegroom would find his bride, desirable 2. It was the site of the main temple to Diana a. But, this Diana was not the same Diana as the Greek or Roman goddess b. This Diana was much older (1) She was the mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Grace On Display

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 31, 2016
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     | 15,379 views

    A message to emphasis the power of grace to transform us.

    "Divine Grace on Display" Titus 2:11-14 Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mere Stones/Reminders-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 1, 2016
     | 4,554 views

    3 of ? Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

    MERE STONES/Reminders-III—Joshua 4:1-24(:5-9) Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Attention: No Opener Used 10/30/2016pm New Corvette(650 hp) & moped(3 hp) side-by-side at light. Corvette takes off & owner smug about how he left moped in the dust Moped zooms past ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Message To Sardis Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 4, 2016
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     | 9,641 views

    The analysis of Christ's message to Sardis as set forth in Revelation 3:1-6 teaches us that a church may be orthodox but dead.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Something About Prayer Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016
     | 9,316 views

    No prayer is ever wasted. God hears and answers every prayer. His answer may by "No," "Yes," or "Not now." The underlying principle behind the significance of persistent prayer has to be the truth that no prayer is ever wasted effort.

    I. Introduction A. Three men worked in the Empire State Building on the 102nd floor. One day the elevator was out of service, so they had to walk up to their office. To pass the time, they decided that one would sing a song, one would tell a joke, and the third would tell a sad story - each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give It Away Now Series

    Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 7, 2016
     | 5,777 views

    What happens when you’re successful? It might look differently you imagined… but let’s expect that you’re efforts will have an impact for good in the world… or at least in one person’s world. That’s called success.

    What’s easier to deal with success or failure? no one likes failure, but success is more dangerous 52 days Nehemiah is wildly successful What happens when you’re successful? It might look differently you imagined… but let’s expect that you’re efforts will have an ...read more

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    Woe To That Man

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 10, 2016
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    The falling away of Judas / Exhorting one another to keep the faith!

    "Woe to that man" The Scripture reading this morning will be from Mark 14:10-21 10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Him to them. 11 And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. So, he sought how he might conveniently betray ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eulogy John Hayes

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 19, 2016
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    This is the eulogy for a man who was married 69 years, outstanding family man, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ.

    John Hayes 11/18/2016 Psalm 23:1-6 2 Timothy 4:6-8 It was the year 1929. Al Capone was causing havoc in the city of Chicago with his criminal empire. An influenza epidemic was spreading and taking the lives of over 200,000 people. The Great Wall Street Crash was beginning to happen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Song Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 20, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,966 views

    A thanksgiving sermon reminding us to give thanks to God, to remember His past works, wonders words and faithfulness, and to speak them to the brethren and to those outside the household of faith.

    A Song of Thanksgiving Chuck Sligh November 20, 2016 TEXT: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 – “Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. 8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. 9 Sing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Wonders Of The World

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 27, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,853 views

    Tourists before the time of Christ had their “A-List” of attractions to see, which they called the “Seven Wonders of the World.” After those, we'll look at the 7 Wonders of the Spiritual World, which will take our breath away for all eternity!

    THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD Psalm 40:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: It's Free, This is Heaven 1. An 85 year old couple Christian couple, married 60 years, died in a car crash. They lived so long because the wife was strict on nutrition. 2. When they got to heaven, St. Peter took them to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bethel

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016
     | 10,237 views

    Jacob, following an amazing dream in which he saw a ladder or stairway extending between heaven and earth, with the Lord standing above it, exclaimed "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven."

    Note: I have developed a simple set of slides in PowerPoint to use in the delivery of this sermon. They're not fancy, but they do help to keep attention focused on the points being presented. If anyone is interested in having the PowerPoint file, email me at sam@srmccormick.net with the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Be Strong In The Lord & In His Mighty Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,947 views

    Never give up in the fight against sin and evil. But always remember the power of God and the armour with which he’s equipped us. And pray on every occasion that you’ll be able to stand firm.

    Do you remember when we looked at Paul’s prayer in Eph 3 that I commented how difficult it is to achieve the sort of unity that God wants from his church? In fact I pointed out that that’s why Paul prays the way he does: because only by God’s power can this miracle come about. Paul knows that apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 3- "The Jake Spoon Syndrome" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 23, 2017
     | 5,407 views

    Part 3 in our James series

    Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian Living Part 3 “The Jake Spoon Syndrome” James 1:5-8 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man Born Blind Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017
     | 19,650 views

    Is seeing believing? Are you looking to see God at work in the world? Are you pointing out those works of God to others so they too can see? Jesus said : “We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.”

    Blindness is a terrible thing. Our sight is central to so much that we enjoy in the world. Whether it’s the beauty of nature, or the smile on a other person’s face when they see you coming; whether it’s the control it gives you over the world around you, or the freedom that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican