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  • Ken Alford avatar

    Promise In His Presence Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,798 views

    GOD’S PRESENCE PROMISES STABILITY. Here are Three Lessons for today¡¦s way of thinking.

    October 8, 2000 -- AM PROMISE IN HIS PRESENCE Habakkuk 2:18-20 INTRODUCTION: (1) God does not leave us comfortless, but we have to be in dire need of comfort to know the truth of his promise. It is in time of calamity . . . in days and nights of sorrow and trouble that the presence, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Future Joy

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,326 views

    We find joy by saturating our minds and hearts with the future promises of God.

    This morning, I’d like to talk about joy. How does that statement make you feel? Hopeful? Glad? Or does it arouse feelings of apprehension? Joy is a funny topic. You would expect that people would enjoy hearing about joy; that they would welcome a discourse on such a positive topic. But I’ll bet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like Your Labor

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,738 views

    A Labor Day message about work and learning to like it.

    LIKE YOUR LABOR Col. 3:23-24 INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Exploring The Supernatural: Touched By The Angels

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 7,576 views

    A brief survey of teaching about angels and how we should be grateful for God’s intervention in our lives.

    Touched by the Angels 18Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize. Such a person goes into great detail about what he has seen, and his unspiritual mind puffs him up with idle notions. 19He has lost connection with the Head, from whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Like Your Labor

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 275 ratings
     | 27,486 views

    We are commanded in Scripture to work.

    INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it is.” The man said, “Mr. Kennedy, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loose Lips Sink Ships

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 22,178 views

    The tongue is a powerful instrument for good or for evil. James illustrates the signigicance of our words. This sermon provides reminders for how to nurture a wholesome tongue.

    Loose Ships Sink Ships James 3:1-12 Intro During WWI, enemy spies used to hang around the British pubs to hear loose talk about ship movements. Sailors would talk about their next assignments, where they were going, when they were leaving—vital information for the German submarines. Just a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Work To Eat Or Eat To Work?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,130 views

    Why work? Work has meaning as a witness, as a way of focusing our efforts for the Kingdom. Look at the work of Christ, so that you do not lose motivation to work.

    Is there anyone here today whose name is Rockefeller? No? Then maybe there is a member of the Kennedy family, other than Mrs. Currie – and I don’t think she is of the Hyannisport Kennedys? No one? Well, let me try someone else – the Sultan of Brunei, possibly the richest person in the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Me?

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,430 views

    Do not point the finger if you have not looked into the mirror yourself.

    Who Me? II Samuel 11:1-17,26-27,12:1-7 I would like to use for a subject this morning “Who Me” turn to your neighbor and say Who ME? Now turn to your other neighbor and say Who Me. No close your eyes and say to yourself. Yeah You. Now let me start off ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Godly, Honorable Work

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009
     | 4,998 views

    Work is something God made us for

    A Godly, Honorable Work Proverbs 14:23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. 12:14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him. I’m going to use a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Battle Of The Church

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 18, 2012
     | 5,000 views

    Instruction on battling Satan and his schemes.

    The Battle of the Church Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction: True story....A Christian leader was traveling recently by plane. He noticed that the man sitting two seats over was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Warning About Wicked Teachers - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2013
     | 6,207 views

    1. Be warned about their deception (vs. 1-3). 2. Be wise about their destruction (vs. 3-6). 3. Be walking in God's deliverance (vs. 7-9).

    God's Warning about Wicked Teachers - Part 1 2 Peter 2:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 7, 2013 BACKGROUND: *The last time we met, Peter was stressing the great value of God's Word. In 2 Peter 1:19-21, the Apostle wrote: 19. We also have the prophetic word made more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Life After Graduation Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 7, 2012
    based on 219 ratings
     | 123,916 views

    Let me share some goals for life after graduation. 1- Seek the Lord 2- Continue your education 3- Concentrate on people 4- Go to work

    INTRO.- ILL.- Physics Teacher: "Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell on his head and he discovered gravity. Isn’t that wonderful?" Student: "Yes sir, if he had been sitting in class looking at books like us, he wouldn’t have discovered anything." Do we really learn anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Declare Your Independence Series

    Contributed by Clint Meade on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,603 views

    An exposition of Col. 2:16-19

    Colossians 2:16-19 Clint Meade Cornerstone Baptist Church, 9-30-2007 Along with the rest of the western world, I have been watching the events that are unfolding within Venezuela and Iran. Those two nations are being led by two very dangerous men. Both Hugo Chavez of Venezuela ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Like Christ : The Purpose Of God In Our Lives

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,963 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT BECOMING LIKE CHRIST WHICH IS THE PURPOSE OF GOD IN OUR LIVES AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. TRANSFORMATION 2. VICTORY 3. CONFIDENCE 4. PRAISE 5. HOLINESS 6. JOY 7. LOVE

    BECOMING LIKE CHRIST : THE PURPOSE OF GOD IN OUR LIVES ************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. TRANSFORMATION 2. VICTORY 3. CONFIDENCE 4. PRAISE 5. HOLINESS 6. JOY 7. LOVE THE MESSAGE BECOMING LIKE CHRIST : THE PURPOSE OF GOD IN OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thank God For Freedom!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,255 views

    Thank God for the: 1. Strength of Christian freedom (vs. 21-23 & 35-36). 2. Safety of Christian freedom (vs. 24). 3. Security of Christian freedom (vs. 25-29). 4. Sacrifice of Christian freedom (vs. 28). 5. Source of Christian freedom (vs. 30-36).

    Thank God for Freedom! John 8:21-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Updated for July 3, 2011 (Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - July 5, 2009) *On July 4th, 1776, 235 years ago, the Declaration of Independence stated: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist