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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ The Vine

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,053 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes,

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Tale Of Two Gardens

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,389 views

    It was in a garden that humanity fell and it was in a garden that humanity was redeemed!

    TALKING POINTS: 1. A mother was teaching her young son to use the phone. She showed him which numbers to push and explained about the dial tone and the sound of the other phone ringing. The process had begun. The son waited anxiously for the call to be completed, but no one picked up the phone on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Spiritually Healthy Heart Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,125 views

    The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart.

    The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart. That means that the heart of my problem is the problem of my heart. And the heart of your problem is the problem of your heart. Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful and desperately wicked…” Watch over your heart with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Stop The Lord's Work

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 11,737 views

    Satan is busy today in his efforts to destroy the work of His People.

    INTRODUCTION A. What is your attitude towards the work of the Lord? 1. Every Christian should be interested in the growth of the Lord’s work 2. We should be doing all we can to help build up the Church. B. Ezra and Nehemiah had a zeal for the Lord’s work 1. Ezra wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conscientious Damage Control

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,161 views

    Making a consciencious effort to control self inflicted storms in our lives.

    Introduction : As we approach the beginning of a new year, we have the opportunity to look back on the last year and take a survey of our lives. We have the opportunity of a new beginning. Many people put down new year resolutions, but I think if we were honest with ourselves, we would admit that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Kill A Church Without Trying

    Contributed by James Roberts, Jr. on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,447 views

    How to go about killing a church without any effort at all.

    HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whom Do You Please

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 9, 2021
     | 2,093 views

    Be careful of who is applauding your efforts. If it is not God the final review will not be favorable.

    Gal 1:9-10 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men ? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. KJV I am a people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Guard Your Spiritual Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025
     | 227 views

    The Christian life is a spiritual journey that requires vigilance, discernment, and intentional effort.

    HOW TO GUARD YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:23 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 5:8, Jude 1:20-21, Ephesians 6:10-18, Matthew 26:41, 1 Corinthians 10:12 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a spiritual journey that requires vigilance, discernment, and intentional ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reputation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025
     | 347 views

    A good name is a precious asset that requires intentional effort to build and maintain.

    REPUTATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 22:1 "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold." Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 7:1, Matthew 5:16, 1 Timothy 3:7, 1 Peter 2:12, Philippians 2:15 INTRODUCTION: Reputation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    There Is A Lion Out There? (Fear) Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,729 views

    This two part lesson studies LIONS in the Bible. The lion represents FEAR! Fear is opposed to faith. Will the lion hinder us? Will the lion launch us? It is up to you!

    THERE ARE LIONS OUT THERE? HOW DID I GET HERE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts. ILLUSTRATION: A. I use a pint jar. I fill it up with ping pong balls. ( You can substitute: English walnuts, or something cheap, etc.) enough to fill the small jar. (A large ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gracious Lost People Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,515 views

    As Christians, we must learn to appreciate and enjoy the image of God in others – even those who do not know Jesus Christ. Sometimes, lost people can be wonderful -- and may be more gracious than some who know the Lord.

    Gracious Lost People (Genesis 33:1-20) 1. Lots of things in life are relative. 2. Do you know what the snail said as it road on the back of a tortoise? Wheeeee! 3. When we talk about people, we are usually talking in relative terms. In guys eyes, "all of sinned and fall short of the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wise Perspectives Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 23, 2021
     | 1,874 views

    Wise perspectives incubate wise actions. This Sunday's sermon will look at wise perspectives about leadership, our shared humanity, and discipling children.

    Wise Perspectives (Proverbs 29:12-17, 26) 1. A woman was trying hard to get the ketchup out of the jar. During her struggle the phone rang so she asked her 4-year-old daughter Amanda to answer the phone. And kids view the world differently sometimes. Literally. She answered the phone obediently, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power And Wisdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 20, 2022
     | 3,305 views

    We did not get to understand the Gospel and be saved because of human wisdom but the power and wisdom of God. There is nothing man can boast about.

    The church has been plagued by divisions, with groups taking sides and pledging their support for various leaders. • This competitive and partisan spirit was tearing the church apart. They pride themselves on men and not on Christ. • They were boasting in human wisdom, eloquence and influence, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Live Until You Die, Die Until You Live

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,249 views

    We admire those who pursue life goals as long as they can; but our calling is to die to self. It will mean a change of values and of attitudes, but it will give us true life.

    I’m pretty sure that we can make a case for living until we die. It would not take a lot of effort to convince one another that we can approach life with gusto, squeezing every ounce of juice out. There’s a strong compulsion in us to extract all the value and the vitality we can get out from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life As It Really Is

    Contributed by John Wright on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    Truths about Satan’s efforts to control men and Jesus’ power to free them.

    LIFE AS IT REALLY IS Introduction: Tell the story: 2 men – possessed by devils, cry out to Jesus for ‘mercy’ – Jesus casts them out of the 2 men, allow them to go into a herd of swine (Mark 5:13 – 2000 swine), the pigs immediately rush into the sea and are destroyed – dead. The keepers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist