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  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Losing Our Unction Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 3,716 views

    One of Satan’s aims is to trip up God’s child so that we lose our power (unction), witness, etc… To illustrate this point Paul presents an O.T. study. It’s the story of God’s own nation. They serve as an example (warning) (v.6, 11).

    LOSING OUR UNCTION I CORINTHIANS 10:1-13 INTRODUCTION: “Unction” = anointing. Fervency in speaking or behaving. Persuasion. See 9:27. What was Paul fearful of? Not losing his salvation, but his unction = divine authority/power/persuasion/influence! If that left him he would have nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sweet Temptation Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 23, 2022
     | 2,121 views

    Ah ... free will. The ability to choose/decide for ourselves what is right and good and what isn't. However, as Solomon points out, we also got 'temptation' along with it and he beautifully illustrates the tension of temptation in Proverbs 9 between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly.

    Ah … it’s a familiar story. Eve is strolling through the beautiful Garden of Eden when she is surprised by a talking snake. “Hey, how ya doing?” “Fine.” “What ya doin?” “Oh, Adam and I are just walking around … taking in the beauty of God’s creation.” “Oh, yeah? Lovely. Say, what about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Aligned For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 13, 2025
     | 714 views

    This is a sermon to prompt us to look at our lives and determine if we are in line with where God would have us be. It begs the question of what standard or measure helps us to align with God's will in our life. (Please feel free to use my personal illustrations if you like)

    Aligned for the Kingdom Amos 7:7-9 Visual: Hold a plumb line in hand, letting it sway gently in the air. Ask, “Does this look straight to you? This simple tool might not seem like much, but it’s a builder’s best friend. Without it, entire structures can fail. Now, let me ask you—what tool is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kind Of Person You Want To Be

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,315 views

    Scripture Reading: Psalm 103-107, Exodus 15 (any material that recounts God’s acts of power or illustrates his people actively remembering his mighty works) As you read the Bible you will come across statements said by others that in your heart you will want to be able to say yourself.

    Scripture Reading: Psalm 103-107, Exodus 15 (any material that recounts God’s acts of power or illustrates his people actively remembering his mighty works) As you read the Bible you will come across statements said by others that in your heart you will want to be able to say yourself. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Cosmic War On Earth”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,020 views

    An opening illustration from George Patton. The point of Mark’s opening words in Chapter 1? 1) The time of the Messiah has come. God’s Son has arrived onto the earth He created in order to destroy the devil. 2) If we believe in Jesus we can expect to be tempted as well.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 24, 2021 Text: Mark 1:12 Epiphany III Redeemer “The Cosmic War on Earth” When General George Patton counter-attacked Field Marshal Rommel in World War II, Patton ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Believe (3:16, Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    The only thing we bring to salvation is simply “We Believe.” Why don’t some believe? 1)Some people know, but don’t believe, and 2)Some people won’t believe because they don’t want to know. ..excellent illustration about our helplessness/God’s strength

    Message developed as part of series inspired by Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: John 3:11-21; John 20:19, 24-25 Title: We Believe Series: 3:16 (part 4) Author: Steve Miller Introduction I hope that you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas - When We Look At Jesus We See God

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,450 views

    Short all-age talk for 2009 Christmas Eve services. Many people come from our community. Talk uses an illustration of how I as an earthly Dad might write a book for my children to get to know me better. God has given us a book, but also given us Jesus.

    God couldn’t have made Himself bigger to impress us, so He made Himself smaller to attract us. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Wayne! Wayne who? A Wayne in a manger … Knock, knock! Who’s there? Hanna! Hanna who? Hanna partridge in a pear tree … Knock, knock! Who’s there? Doughnut! Doughnut who? Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,732 views

    A gospel sermon on Amos 4:12 (Outline and material adapted from Ed Wood of Sermon Central: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/prepare-to-meet-thy-god-ed-wood-sermon-on-evangelism-urgency-123934.asp. Closing illustration taken from Frederick Baker II o

    HoHum: There are many important events that take place in a person’s life: Birth, first word, first step, first date, marriage, first job, first promotion, etc. Not all of these happen in every life. Regardless of the person, or the event, no experience can outmeasure the experience of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Help For The Tempted Heart

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2013
     | 6,390 views

    How God helps us overcome temptation: 1. He warns us with an illustration (vs. 1-12). 2. He rescues us from isolation (vs. 13a). 3. He knows our limitation (vs. 13b). 4. He provides our liberation (vs. 13c).

    God's Help for the Tempted Heart 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 10, 2013 *Do you ever get disappointed with yourself? Sometimes we do get disappointed with ourselves, and sometimes we should, because we have given in to temptation. *Christian author ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "One Sunday Morning In Jerusalem”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 23, 2020
     | 3,746 views

    Road to Emmaus. An illustration from Paul Havey "The Rest of the Story" . The longest walk you will ever take is the walk away from the grave of someone you love. If you have never done that, you can’t imagine how difficult it is. this is how the two disciples felt.

    In Jesus Holy Name Easter III 2020 Text: Luke 24:32 Redeemer “One Sunday Morning in Jerusalem” He is Risen! He has risen indeed! We have gathered this Sunday to hear the “rest of the story.” For years the great newsman and philosopher Paul Harvey told his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Apostasy: The Sin Of Judas And It’s Reality Today Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,831 views

    Has anyone ever betrayed you? Walked away? Abandoned you? If so, you might understand the word that leaps off the pages of scripture today. The word is: Apostasy. God talks a lot about apostasy and even allows Judas to become an illustration of it. What does God say about apostasy?

    Has anyone ever betrayed you? Walked away? Abandoned you? If so, you might understand the word that leaps off the pages of scripture today. The word is: Apostasy. In Matthew 24: 10-12 Jesus told us that it is what we should expect to as the world moves into its final chapters. He said: “At that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Loves The Unlovable

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,349 views

    Many people feel like God doesn't love them. There are reasons God shouldn't love us, but we look at the 4 reasons God does love us, examples of unlovable people He loved, and the unique kind of love that God has for us. Ends with a great illustration.

    GOD LOVES THE UNLOVABLE Eph. 2:4-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Cheap Obituary 1. Mrs. Willencot was very frugal. When her husband died, she asked the newspaper how much it would cost for a death notice. “$50 dollars for five words.” 2. “Can I pay for just two words?” she asked. “Like ‘Willencot ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    L'exemple De L'histoire D'osée Et De Gomer

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,451 views

    L’histoire de Osée illustre à la perfection l’histoire de l’amour de Dieu pour nous! Lorsque Paul demande aux maris d’aimer leur femme comme Jésus-Christ aime son Église, l’histoire d’Osée est l’exemple parfait.

    L’exemple de l’histoire d’Osée et de Gomer Pour terminer j’aimerais considérer avec vous l’un des plus grands exemple d’amour conjugale de la Bible, celui d’Osée et de Gomer. L’histoire de Osée illustre à la perfection l’histoire de l’amour de Dieu pour nous! Lorsque Paul demande aux maris d’aimer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don’t Let Your Light Go Out Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 14, 2025
     | 744 views

    In Leviticus 6:9-13, we are cautioned to Not Let our light go Out in three ways as illustrated through recognizing first, the: 1) Perpetual Presence of God (Leviticus 6:9-10), 2) Preventing Spiritual Extinguishment (Leviticus 6:11-12) and 3) Perseverance in Christ's Light (Leviticus 6:13)

    Leviticus 6:8–13.8 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 9 “Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the law of the burnt offering. The burnt offering shall be on the hearth on the altar all night until the morning, and the fire of the altar shall be kept burning on it. 10 And the priest shall put on ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    La Reine De Séba Etudes

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Apr 11, 2007
     | 2,772 views

    La visite de la reine de Séba est une illustration graphique de la renommée de Salomon et de la crainte que les rapports de sa sagesse et splendeur ont inspirée. Les nombreuses légendes et récits fortement embellis qui se sont développés autour de cet

    6. Salomon et la reine de Séba (10:1-13) La visite de la reine de Séba est une illustration graphique de la renommée de Salomon et de la crainte que les rapports de sa sagesse et splendeur ont inspirée. Les nombreuses légendes et récits fortement embellis qui se sont développés autour de ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal