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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lot – Part 2 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 13 – 14 - Lot In Sodom Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2022
     | 1,706 views

    Wilfulness is sin on a mission and Lot edged closer and closer. The world holds attractions for people, like the fishing spider that dangles a blob on the end of strands of web to allure its victims and pounces. Sodom was alluring Lot and about to pounce.

    LOT – PART 2 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 13 – 14 - LOT IN SODOM INTRODUCTION We take up this account from where we left off last time. Because of the strife between the herdsmen of Lot and Abram they had to separate. Abram and Lot had separated with Lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Pray With The Right Attitude Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 23,605 views

    Learn how to pray with an attitude of thanksgiving.

    HOW TO PRAY WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE I THESSALONIANS 5:18 How seriously do you take the commands of God? I know that when that question is asked, that there are some who will immediately think of the Ten Commandments, and that’s good. However, there are more than just the Ten Commandments ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Pray For The Lost

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,807 views

    John Edmiston’s sermon teaches us a great deal about the power and efficacy of praying for the lost as an evangelistic strategy.

    How To Pray For The Lost (Sermon by John Edmiston) Many of us - if not all of us , owe our conversion to friends and family who prayed us into the Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Argument and debate without prayer is dry and fruitless. Do not spend all your time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church In A Postmodern World

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    A sermon to help the church fulfill her role to evangelize those seeking the mystery of the spiritual.

    Brothers and sisters in Christ and guests welcome to Christ’s Church in the Park. As most of you know I am a graduate student. Whenever I travel to school at KCC in Kentucky, I realize immediately that their world is different than mine. Immediately as I depart Blue Grass field in Lexington I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Stubborn Are We? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,031 views

    How stubborn are we as a fellowship? Are we going to continue to stand in God’s way? Or are we going to join Him in reaching this community with His forgiveness, love and salvation? Are you ready and willing to serve Christ “outside” your comfort zone? Pe

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 13, 2009 Date Preached: May 17, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Are We Ready to Love – Reaching Out? Sermon Title: How Stubborn Are We? Sermon Text: Acts 10:1-48 (ESV) entire chapter 28 And he said to them, "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    The 1st "Gc” Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,585 views

    This sermon is about our responsibility to fulfill the Great Commission.

    There are two green things I have been able to grow. One is mold. Now it’s not terribly difficult to grow that. Just place some leftovers in the back of the fridge and forget about it for a few months. That’s one thing I’m real good at. The other green thing I have had success with is grass. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Making A Widow Difference"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 13, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,183 views

    If we are not going to "faint, we need to learn how to get things from God. The widow is our example. God delights in coming to the rescue of his children. This message is a study of the Widow and her cry for help.

    Text: (Luke 18:1-8 KJV) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man. And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Develop A Devotional Message

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,474 views

    To personalize the interpretation and application of any scripture use the following acrostic: S-P-A-C-E-P-E-T-S (Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth t

    How to Develop a Devotional Message (2 Tim 2:15) "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial) a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing (rightly handling and skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth." (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Tackle Tough Jobs Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,389 views

    Giving people wisdom for living daily and for the Kingdom through the life of Nehemiah.

    HOW TO TACKLE TOUGH JOBS! NEHEMIAH 2:1-9 February 8, Dr. Jim Bohrer It’s amazing how much we forget as we get older. I guess it’s true that if you don’t use it, you lose it. A popular gameshow hosted by Jeff Foxworthy asked ordinary adults to test their smarts with a series ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How To Take Care Of The Seed?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 3, 2014
     | 3,719 views

    To show that through perseverance and faith we can hold the WORD of GOD that protects us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you guarding your heart with patience? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that through perseverance and faith we can hold the WORD of GOD that protects us. IV. TEXT: Luke 8:15 (Amplified Bible) 8:15 But as for that [seed] in the good soil, these are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How To Escape The Sin Trap Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,229 views

    1. Don’t try to excuse your sin (vs. 13). 2. Examine your sin (vs. 14-15). 3. Exalt God’s goodness (vs. 16-17). 4. Embrace the word of truth (vs. 18).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 3: How to Escape the Sin Trap James 1:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Before we start, it’s important to note that up until now, James has used the word “temptation” as we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    People, Like Pennies

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,346 views

    Wealth in our lives is measured in many ways. Pennies are a small measure of money, but Benjamin Franklin would have told you that a penny saved is a penny earned. Friends in our lives are another kind of wealth that we may not value highly enough. Wherev

    People, like pennies Luke 5:27-32 I watched a hidden camera show some time back. The director had taken two rolls of pennies and dropped them randomly but obviously along a half a city block. Then he filmed people’s reactions. People noticed, but they did not stoop to pick up the pennies. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    How To Experience The Fullness Of God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 319 views

    Experiencing the fullness of God’s presence is not a mystery reserved for a select few. It is a divine privilege available to every believer who chooses to seek, surrender, and stay in fellowship with God.

    HOW TO EXPERIENCE THE FULLNESS OF GOD'S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 16:11 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:14-18, John 14:21-23, James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 55:6 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is not just a theological concept; it is the most sacred and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be A Good Supervisor

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,608 views

    Supervision is a God given responsibility that can be done successfully through obedience to the Scriptures and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit

    How to Be a Good Supervisor The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account..." (Heb. 13:17) Today, there are many supervisors that are not considered credible. Many people question whether their leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Handle Criticism Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,415 views

    Exposition of Ps 7 about the words of Cush against David and his pleas for God to execute justice

    Text: Psalm 7:1-17, Title: How to Handle Criticism, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: The church in Jacksonville and media criticism, Rick Warren and Ann Curry B. Background to passage: Concerning the works of Cush the Benjamite—Shimei and Sheba of Benjamin, 2 Sam 16:7-8, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist