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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Carry Me Back To Old

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 18, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 21,845 views

    Nostalgia is a fatal disease, because the burdens of the past are idolatrous and wearisome, and will bring us down with them. But remember who God is and what His purpose is.

    This past February I received a diagnosis, and, I’m sorry to say, it’s serious. I have a disease, commonly fatal. If it is not treated, it will destroy me, and I will gradually lose my abilities. I’m telling you about it, because, if we do not take some protective efforts, it will become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Transplant

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,751 views

    God works in our lives much as a surgeon does in our bodies: cleansing thoroughly of old idolatries, assisting us in the transition, and then giving us a new indwelling presence, that of Christ.

    I remember the corny old song that says, "They've gone just about as fur as they can go." And it seemed just about right, too, at one time. They've gone just about as fur as they can go, when airplanes were invented and we could soar as on eagle's wings. They've gone just about as fur as they can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Know: Overcoming Uncertainty

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 4, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,213 views

    This sermon explores five "we know" statements made in 1 John 5:13-21. Sermon points are alliterated and Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

    WE KNOW! (OVERCOMING UNCERTAINTY) Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois The famous preacher and founder of the Methodist church, John Wesley, once said, “When I was young I was sure of everything. But after a few years, having been mistaken a thousand times, I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    But Even If He Doesn't

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 20, 2012
     | 9,610 views

    Getting rid of sin, and then choosing not to sin, is by far the best way to live.

    But Even If He Doesn’t… Lessons from Exile: Dan 3 Lent week 2 Mar 4, 2012 Intro: How big a deal do you think sin actually is? This is the second Sunday of Lent, and we continue our journey to the cross and the empty tomb together. This is a season of repentance, but with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Pt. 3 Daddy Come Home Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 10, 2013
     | 4,561 views

    The role of a husband / father is easily understood, yet hard to live out.

    Daddy Come Home February 17, 2013 Introduction A The role of a husband / father is easily understood, yet hard to live out. 1 One Reason: Ignorance a He doesn’t understand his responsibilities toward his family under God. aa His paycheck is his duty & done bb Shocked when his family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing In A Bowing World

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,884 views

    Only 3 Hebrews stood when the whole world bowed. Likewise, we Christians found ourselves on the losing end of the culture war in America. Same-sex marriage, abortion, & marijuana won. Do we throw up our hands and say, "There's no use fighting it?" No! We

    STANDING IN A BOWING WORLD Daniel 3:1-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Who’s Really Smarter? 1. A young boy entered a barber shop and the barber whispered to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.” 2. The barber puts a dollar bill in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Worry And The King’s Care In The Everyday Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 2, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,667 views

    The Evil of Anxiety and Worry attack non-Christians and Christians alike; Jesus explains the meaning and prescription for "worry" in His "Sermon on the Mount".

    Worry and the King’s Care in the EVERYDAY Matthew 6:24-34 Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount contains the realities of being a citizen of the Kingdom of God. In the week in which we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confident That We Are His!

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,966 views

    Through Jesus Christ we approach God with confidence, trusting 100% in His merits and righteousness and none of our own. Jesus reveals the Father heart of God to us, and we're called to pursue God in holiness and love.

    August 26, 2018 Sermon - 1 John 5:13-21 - “Confident That We are His!”. For much of my adolescence and young adulthood I struggled with how I felt about myself, with confidence. Or should I say a lack of confidence. I thought I just didn’t measure up, didn’t have much to offer, barely warranted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Closer Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 9, 2017
     | 8,614 views

    An examination of Paul's sermon on Mars Hill that teaches us 7 important truths about the one, true God.

    God Is Closer than You Think Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 9, 2017 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 17 starting at verse 16. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Have you ever noticed on a side mirror of your car the little writing on it that says, “Objects may be closer than they appear”? That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Forgotten Conscience

    Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Aug 5, 2017
     | 7,475 views

    A biblical analysis of the conscience which will demonstrate that the conscience is the key to living a Christ honouring life.

    The Forgotten conscience. The conscience is a topic you don’t hear much about these days. It’s becoming a lost asset in our culture. The conscience is what makes the difference between doing the right thing and the wrong thing. It’s what makes the difference between being exposed to danger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Collins avatar

    20 The Deep Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    This devotion is about the prayer of repentance by Jonah from the belly of the great fish. This is the 20th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

    Jonah 2:1-9 - Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2 And he said: “I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction, and He answered me. “Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and You heard my voice. 3 For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the floods ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Temptation, Sin, Repeat Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 1, 2016
     | 6,658 views

    The pattern of this world is temptation, sin, repeat and has been so ever since the Garden of Eden. Jesus has died for us and has broken that pattern for us and offers us a new pattern for life.

    TEMPTATION, SIN, REPEAT 1 PETER 4:1-6 INTRODUCTION… http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1631867/ There is a Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, and Bill Paxton PG13 movie that came out in 2014 which was not well received as far as I remember. In fact, the movie won the 2014 “Golden Shmoe” award ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    A Generation Of Worshippers

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,560 views

    Who may ascend the hill of the Lord and worship? The answer is those who are of the generation of Jacob. The term “Jacob” is a general classification for any generation in which many people turn to God and seek to worship Him.

    We’re going to begin our message tonight by reading through our passage of Scripture, which is Psalm 24:3-6: 3 Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn deceitfully. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Better Life: The Ten Commandments Part #1

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,608 views

    The Ten Commandments teach us to love God and love people. We are not saved by them, but we are kept safe by them.

    Part #1 Steps to a Better Life A Study of the Ten Commandments Welcome to the Blizzard of 2022! Well, it’s not exactly a blizzard, it’s cold, windy and rainy. If you are from the North … it’s just another day. If you are from the South … it’s a blizzard. We are glad to have you here and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Assurance Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    Assurance of salvation comes from understanding the plan of salvation, recognizing God’s unchanging love, obedience to God, love toward others, self-examination, the promises of Scripture and the internal witness of the Holy Spirit.

    Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” >“Assurance” I John 5:13-21 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: •Confident Condition, verse 13 •Confident Prayer, verse 14-15 •Confident Confrontation, verses 16-17 •Confident Conduct, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational