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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Dung Gate

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,294 views

    Illustrated sermon, drama appended to sermon. A message about the need to remove garbage and how ancient Jerusalem had people for that task. It is a nasty dirty job, that Jesus did for us. Message and drama were very well received.

    The Dung Gate PPT 1 series slide PPT 2, 3 Scripture Text Ne 2:9 So I went to the governors of Trans-Euphrates and gave them the king's letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. Ne 2:10 When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I’m So Angry I Can’t See Strait Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2017
     | 6,630 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 6: 41 – 71

    John 6: 41 – 71 I’m So Angry I can’t See Strait 41 The Jews then complained about Him, because He said, “I am the bread which came down from heaven.” 42 And they said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How is it then that He says, ‘I have come down from ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Friend Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 24, 2017
     | 10,491 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 7: 25 – 53

    John 7: 25 – 53 The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend 25 Now some of them from Jerusalem said, “Is this not He whom they seek to kill? 26 But look! He speaks boldly, and they say nothing to Him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is truly the Christ? 27 However, we know where this Man is from; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Staying On The Road Of Sexual Purity

    Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jul 13, 2017
     | 6,470 views

    This sermon deals with singleness and sexuality and how spouses can help each other from jumping into sexual immorality.

    The Church in a Messy World Staying on the Road of Sexual Purity 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 July 9th, 2017 Introduction: The last time we met we worked our way through the end of 1st Corinthians 6 in which Paul began teach on sexual purity. Some don’t like to hear sermons on sex. Preach a sermon or two on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Last Days Deception

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 24, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 32,748 views

    Biblical warnings against deception, especially in the last days, is explored. Some fundamental characteristics of deception are discussed so that the believer is more equipped to identify and avoid it.

    1 Timothy 4:1 9-4-16 Intro In Matthew 24 Jesus was alone with his disciples on the Mount of Olives. The disciples asked Him a question about the end times. “And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"1 How will we know when the end is near? What will tell us that Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Let's Go Traveling! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    1. The Road of Sin and Death 2. The Crossroad of God's Grace 3. Walking In Christ through His Holy Spirit

    Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Theme: Let's Go Traveling! 1. The Road of Sin and Death 2. The Crossroad of God's Grace 3. Walking in Christ through His Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, from Jesus Christ our Savior and from the Holy Spirit who cleanses ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John Lowe avatar

    Jesus Allayas John’s Doubts Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,345 views

    John’s disciples could have been biased against Christ, because of His mounting popularity, and the lessening of their master’s.

    -AD 28- Galilee (20) Jesus Allayas John’s Doubts (Malachi 3:1) Matthew 11:2-19, Luke 7:18-35 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Other Details Of Creation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 11, 2018
     | 5,206 views

    Fools despise their own souls, by caring for their bodies more than they do for their souls.

    June 18, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.A.10: Other Details of Creation Gen. 2.4-7 (KJV) 4 These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens, 5 And every plant of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salvation Realized(2018)-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 29, 2018
     | 4,078 views

    1 of 3. All on the ark escaped/were saved from the Flood’s destruction. Salvation was realized by those favored by God. But How/When is salvation by God accomplished/realized? Salvation is realized when & how...

    Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Man’s Response—Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Masks

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025
     | 166 views

    True worship begins when performance ends; Jesus frees us from religion’s stage to live honestly before the Father who sees in secret.

    If you’ve ever stood backstage before the curtain rises, you know that trembling hush—the buzz, the heartbeat, the thought: Will they like it? That’s performance. And you don’t need a theater to feel it. The biggest stage ever built fits in our pockets. Every post, every selfie, every opinion ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Lifestyle Of A Believer

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025
     | 268 views

    Imitating God means letting His Spirit fill and transform us until His love, light, and life become the visible pattern of ours.

    Part 1 – Imitating God in a Loveless World Introduction – The Mirror of Belief Every morning, before you ever speak a word, you live a sermon. The decisions you make, the tone in your voice, the way you treat the person behind the counter or the one driving too slow in front of you—all of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Dunn avatar

    That’s The Book For Me

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025
     | 117 views

    God’s Word is wonderful to appreciate, vital to absorb, and powerful to apply—it shapes our steps, anchors our souls, and reveals God’s heart.

    Part 1 — Appreciate Your Bible Most of us first met the Bible through a song long before we could spell “theology.” > “The B-I-B-L-E, yes that’s the book for me; I stand alone on the Word of God—the B-I-B-L-E. That little chorus carried a big truth: when all other voices clash, there’s one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Father Bows At Calvary

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025
     | 129 views

    The Father bowed in love at Calvary, endured the silence of separation, and rejoiced in the resurrection that opened eternity for us.

    THE FATHER BOWS AT CALVARY There are moments in Scripture where God steps back the veil just enough for us to see Him. Not His power. Not His throne. Not His fire. But His heart. Moments when the God who is infinite becomes so close, so tender, so grieved, so invested in His children, that you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Whatever Happens Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 22, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,172 views

    Whatever happens Christians should (1) Live godly lives (2) Maintain unity with other believers (3) Not fear persecution from the ungodly. The message focuses on what prepares Christians to faithfully stand firm in persecution.

    The world we live in is full of uncertainty. A microscopic virus has upset the status quo of the whole world. Upheaval, discontent and hate suddenly erupts in the streets.i It is too organized to have been purely spontaneous. But people are inflicting pain and violence on other people they don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Rescued And Replanted Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,312 views

    See and serve the most vulnerable. We’re not all called to do the same thing, but we’re all capable of doing something.

    A couple months ago I went for a run. I was distracted while searching for a podcast on my phone and didn’t notice the sidewalk was uneven. My toe caught the concrete and I stumbled, tried to regain my balance, and did a face plant on the pavement. At the last moment I put my arms out in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist