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  • Bruce Lee avatar

    "How To Share The Joy Of Easter”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025
     | 186 views

    Today is Happy Palm Sunday.

    “How to Share the Joy of Easter” “They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel.’" John 12:13. Intro: Today is Happy Palm Sunday. We remember, this day because it is the first day of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Relationships Are Done Here Series

    Contributed by Steven Witt on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    “How Relationships Are Done Here!” - Working out Christlikeness within the relationships of a local church.

    Christlikeness Displayed in the Church “How Relationships Are Done Here!” Colossians 3:12-17 I. God Does… 1. Chooses us (12) 2. Forgives us (13) II. We do Through His Power : 1. Put on a “heart of”: a. Compassion (12) b. Kindness (12) c. Humility (12) d. Gentleness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Navigate Doubts And Difficulties Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,553 views

    How to Navigate Doubts and Difficulties Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey & Josh Call – July 30, 2023

    How to Navigate Doubts and Difficulties Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey & Josh Call – July 30, 2023 Intro (Brad) - Today we are concluding our series called…The Deconstruction Zone ….Navigating Doubts and Difficulties At one level it’s about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Prevent Oil Leaks

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,901 views

    A look at the foolish virgins in Matthew 25.

    Matthew 25:1-13 KJV Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. [2] And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. [3] They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: [4] But the wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Maintain The Unity Of The Spirit?

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 8, 2021
     | 4,036 views

    To maintain the unity of the Spirit, the members have to have a clear understanding of the gospel and commitment to Christ, to have a commitment to the body of Christ, and to participate in the scriptural Lord's supper

    Ephesians 4:1-3 How to maintain the unity of the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Support A New Believer Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,407 views

    The first few weeks of a new believer’s walk with Christ is crucial!! As mature Christians, how can we make sure they stick with it? *Handout INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Acts Chapter 9 - Saul and Ananias How to support new Christians. <ILLUS> Keith - shared the gospel with Him at camp. How can we support a new Christian? Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Become A Contagious Christian

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2017
     | 10,395 views

    Jesus touched a leper but He didn't get leprosy, rather the leper got Jesus. Why? Because Jesus was contagious with a strain from Heaven, which, when caught, replicates Jesus in the lives of those who catch it! We need to pass it on!

    HOW TO BECOME A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN Mk. 1:40-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When you’re a boy, dirt is a good thing. I heard about a “preacher’s kid” who was told by his mother that he should wash his hands because there were germs living in all the dirt he’d been playing in. 2. He looked up at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Handle Conflict And Accountability Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 10, 2015
     | 4,957 views

    Two of the most difficult issues in life are accountability and discipline (whether at home, work, or church). Yet they are so needed. But what is the right way to go about implementing them?

    How to Handle Conflict and Accountability 1 Timothy 5:19-21 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Two of the most difficult issues in life are accountability and discipline (whether at home, work, or church). Yet they are so needed. But what is the right way to go about implementing ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    How To Handle A Hostile Person Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,282 views

    This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#8] HOW TO HANDLE A HOSTILE PERSON 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Introduction: We have seen how Saul was a destroyer, wiping out the town of Nob; and David became a deliverer, setting free the town of Keilah. David was the future king, the king in waiting- He was loyal to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Give Unconditional Love

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    1. Love Endures Long - Love is slow to lose patience.

    1. Love Endures Long - Love is slow to lose patience. It does not show irritation, undue anger or exhibit a hot temper. Love has the courage to change the things it can, the serenity to accept the things it cannot change and the wisdom to know the difference. 2. Love is Kind - Love looks for a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Deal With Heart-Break Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,264 views

    Sermon from II Timothy 4:9-13 which shows how Paul dealt with great disappointments and heart-breaks due to the unfaithfulness of others.

    What Really Matters How to Deal with Heartbreak II Timothy 4:9-13 I’ve been a dedicated believer in Christ now for the last 44 or 45 years, more than 26 as a pastor. One of the things I’ve learned in that time is that a key to persevering in Christian life, and in particular in ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    How To Successfully Navigate Life Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021
     | 3,981 views

    Walking in the dark can be a dangerous thing, both physically and spiritually. Jesus explains that He is the light that shines in the darkness. How can we all appropriate that light to show the way in our own lives?

    How many of you out there have ever had any experience with sleep-walking? I imagine we could all share some interesting stories about our sleep-walking experiences. But since I’ve got the floor this morning, you get to hear about mine. I have actually walked in my sleep only about three times ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    How To Get Rid Of Hell

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,328 views

    According to a recent USA Today survey, only 52% of adults in America are certain there’s a hell.

    TEXT: Mark 9:43-49 (LB) – “If your hand does wrong, cut it off. Better live forever with one hand than be thrown into the unquenchable fires of hell with two! IF your foot carries you toward evil, cut it off! Better be lame and live forever than have two feet that carry to hell. And if your eye is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Spot A Transformed Christian

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 27, 2016
     | 6,809 views

    Outward signs of the inner reality

    Matthew 12:33–37 (NKJV) 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. 34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35 A good man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Overcome The Temptations Of The Devil?

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 17,040 views

    All of us go through temptations. Even Jesus did. In this sermon, you will learn as to how Jesus overcame the temptations of Satan. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    How to overcome the temptations of the devil? Introduction How many of us sitting here face temptations in our day to day lives? When I interact with teenagers and young people, they often ask me this question – “I face a lot of temptations. How can I overcome temptations from Satan?” Before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God