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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Backslider On A Bumpy Boat

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,849 views

    Those who backslide and rebel against God are in for a rough ride, as depicted by the story of Jonah, God’s stubborn prophet. But repentance will set everything right, and put us on course once again.

    Backslider On A Bumpy Boat Text: Jonah 2: 1-2 Intro: The Book of Jonah is considered to be one of the Minor Prophets. It is a relatively short book, containing only four chapters, 48 verses, and 1,321 words. Yet it holds great truths that can readily be applied to Christians of any age. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water In The Desert

    Contributed by Paul Searight on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,748 views

    How good are you at sharing your faith? We want to share Christ with others because we know what the benefits are but more often than not we convince ourselves that it isn’t the right moment or I can’t talk about that again because they are fed up with me

    WATER IN THE DESERT
Acts 4 How good are you at sharing your faith? How often does your conversation include discussion about Jesus Christ?

 For some of us it’s really easy and speaking up is very natural.
 But for others, we find it very difficult. We get tongue-tied and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Many Sons To Glory" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 1, 2008
     | 3,509 views

    Sermon 6 in a study in HEBREWS

    “But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Steve Ely avatar

    You Need A Butt Kicker

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,368 views

    5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

    “5” Part 2 – You Need A Butt Kicker Carl Brashear, was born in 1931 to sharecroppers. He decided to join the Navy in an attempt to better himself. He was the first African American to attend and graduate from U.S. Navy Diving & Salvage School. Master Chief Brashear was the first African-American ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Gluttony, Sloth, And Anger Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
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     | 7,127 views

    We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

    “Dirt” Part 3 – Gluttony, Sloth, and Anger I. Introduction How did your homework go? Did you count your blessings? Did you build safeguards for lust? We have been discussing the fact that we don’t like to have our dirt exposed. Now, I must admit that we don’t mind everyone else’s dirt ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Perezites Are In Your Neighborhood

    Contributed by James May on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,076 views

    The spirits that drove the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perezzites and Jebusites to fight against Israel are still alive and well in the world and in the church today.

    Perezites Are in Your Neighborhood By Pastor Jim May “You are what you eat”, is a phrase that most of us have heard all of our lives. That’s a little unsettling when you think about the fact that we eat so much fast food and junk food. Medical science has spent many years researching the food ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    On Dealing With Bitter Waters

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,108 views

    How do you deal with the bitter waters of life?How do you deal with distress, disappointments, and frustrations. How did Moses deal with bitter waters in the wilderness?

    On Dealing with Bitter Waters Is there anything more refreshing than a cold drink of water? On a hot summer day with the sweat pouring down your brow and your dry throat crying for relief from the thirst, is there anything more refreshing than a cold glass of water? A coke is good. An energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    God's Man On The Run

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,183 views

    Mountain top experiences many times will not last forever. It might last for a long time, but after awhile you will have to get down from the mountain. Saints of God when you find yourself rejoicing in God; when you find yourself having a great mountain t

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, September 21st, 2008 ) Welcome (choir to sing welcome song.......greet others......) This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day.......elaborate.. Since we last met, has God been good to you? Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kenneth Henes avatar

    Obtaining God's Blessing On Your Life Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,097 views

    Obtaining God’s blessing on your life is determined by whether you live a God-centered life or have no time for God.

    INTRODUCTION A. I hope this doesn’t surprise you, but believers with an active faith have a greater chance of being more positive, generous, and socially active than those who consider themselves to be atheists or agnostics. A George Barna study found this to be the case as reflected in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Intercession Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,505 views

    In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because of the intercession of the Holy Spirit.

    Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Lord Has Become My Salvation

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,097 views

    Messianic Psalm. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Background: author & setting unknown part of the Egyptian ‘hallel’ theme is found in verse 6 it is a very repetitious Psalm it was used in a procession Outline: collective praise (vs 1-4) personal salvation (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How Does John Describe Love?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,855 views

    How Does John Describe Love? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Test of True Love: love is proved… ...by sacrifice (vs 16) ...by mercy (vs 17) ...by actions (vs 18) The Results of True Love: assurance (vs 19-20) answered prayer (vs 21-22) abiding (vs 23-24) SERMON TEXT: Ill: • The US Treasury Department has a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Grace Paradox Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    The Grace Paradox is that one who is good in man’s eyes who has not trusted in Christ will not be saved whereas a "bad person" who trusts in Christ will be saved.

    The Grace Paradox Sermon 2 in the series, “Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation” Chuck Sligh / August 26, 2010 TEXT: Acts 10:1-8 INTRODUCTION I want to talk to you today about the greatest paradox in the Bible. That paradox is captured in this statement: “A good person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011
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     | 5,433 views

    Every conversion was unique and each was remarkable in its own way, but perhaps the most remarkable convert in Jesus’s earthly ministry was the thief on the cross. 1) It was based on a remarkable prophecy; 2) the thief prayed a remarkable prayer; & 3) Jes

    Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert Chuck Sligh April 16, 2000 (Skeleton of this outline comes from Preach for a Year #3, pp. 63-64. The meat on the skeleton is mine alone and should not be held against the author of Preach for a Year. :-) TEXT: Luke 23:32-43 – “And there were also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Application Of The Word Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,525 views

    Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and fulfillment of the Old Testament Law.

    “The Application of the Word” Matthew 5:21-48 Now Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist