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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Assailing The Gates"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    The church doesn’t exist to protect the camp; but to move against the foe.

    “…I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it” This statement by Jesus, in context, is a response to Peter’s confession of Him as the Christ, the Son of the Living God, there in Matthew 16:16 A proper exegesis of this passage would have to include the whole passage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Avoiding The Mistakes Of Parenting (Part 2 - Discipline) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,773 views

    One of the biggest mistakes parents can make is not properly disciplining their children. In this lesson we look at the tragic examples of some biblical characters who did not discipline their children. The sermon ends with some suggestions for proper d

    Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all our dads. 1. Let me start with a little Father’s Day humor. 2. One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” B. I have a Top 10 List for you: Top Ten Things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thou Shall Not Be Violent (6) Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 55 ratings
     | 19,718 views

    Reading strange stories in the Bible, in search of an answer that will lead us to find some answers in God’s dealing with human despair and suffering. We need to read those stories in the light of the cross - the story of what He has done to set things ri

    THOU SHALL NOT BE VIOLENT (Law and Grace - The 6th Commandment) There is something in human nature that is drawn to a spicy scandal or by a violent act. Millions will tune in to exclusive interviews with the criminals or buy best-sellers which give people’s inside stories with the dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Awake From Your Slumber

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 6, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 46,670 views

    A sermon examining the danger of spiritual negligence.

    AWAKE FROM YOUR SLUMBER! Proverbs 24:30-34 (Antioch Baptist Church, Sunday March 23rd. 2025) When I was 13 years old, our family moved away from my childhood home. When my parents sold that house it was in excellent condition. Inside was a renovated kitchen & bathroom, and there was new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Be A Functioning Church Member Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,263 views

    The church is described as a body in the New Testament. Each member of the body must serve its function so that the body is healthy.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book of the same name) “I Will Be a Functioning Church Member” 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Open Today, we start doing something new that will last for six weeks. We are beginning a a book study together as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Daring To Wait Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 889 views

    Learning to WAIT means that we learn to Write, Act, Imitate and Trust in God

    DARING TO WAIT An American police officer was waiting on the side of the highway to catch speeding drivers. Just then a car came past puttering along at 22 MPH. He thinks to himself, “This driver is going dangerously slow.” So, he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over. Approaching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sermon – Navigating Seasons Of Desperation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,253 views

    When you and I feel like there is “no hope for a harvest” (Habakkuk 3:17), when desperation distracts us from God’s truth, and when our faith is shaken, what do we do? We can learn from sufferers like Habakkuk.

    Sermon – Navigating Seasons of Desperation Scripture Lesson-Habakkuk 3:16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. Even though ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Future Is In His Hand

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 73 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    God is in control, and we have have hope and security in knowing that nothing will take place in our lives, or in this world, that He is not aware of.

    This past Wednesday, we began looking into the subject of worship. I shared with the church some-thing that the Lord spoke to me several weeks ago. He said, "I want this church to exemplify heavenly praise." I believe that this is God’s desire for the entire Body of Christ, but it has specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reacting To Trouble

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,593 views

    A sermon based on Psalm 27 in light of the tragedy of September 11, 2001

    REACTING TO TROUBLE Psalm 27 INTRODUCTION: Our world changed Tuesday morning, and in many ways it will never be the same. The tragedy that has inflicted upon our nation is something that many people believed could never happen here. And yet it did. This week Americans learned that we are as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why The Church? Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,577 views

    The Church described in Ephesians is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God, the bride-elect of Christ, the channel of God’s grace to all the world, and designed to glorify God.

    Why the Church? INTRO.: In 1792, a Methodist preacher in North Carolina, James O’Kelly, revolted against the Methodist Church. He had fought valiantly in the American revolution for his freedom and could no longer tolerate being ruled from England by the Methodist, Bishop Asbury. He and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    It Could Always Be Worse

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,458 views

    This is the fourth sermon in a 5 sermon series on spiritual wholeness.

    It could always be Worse (John 5:14) Is there anyone in here who can remember a time in your life where you were caught doing something wrong or your parent or guardian learned of your wrong doing and you knew that you had it coming? But, to your surprise, your parent or guardian ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,903 views

    Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with a loving God who desires an intimate relationship with us.

    DURING THE 17TH CENTURY, OLIVER CROMWELL, LORD PROTECTOR OF ENGLAND, SENTENCED A SOLDIER TO BE PUT TO DEATH FOR HIS CRIMES. THE EXECUTION WAS TO TAKE PLACE AT THE RINGING OF THE EVENING CURFEW BELL. HOWEVER, THE BELL DID NOT SOUND. THE SOLDIER’S FIANCÉ HAD CLIMBED INTO THE BELFRY AND CLUNG TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Living A Balanced Life

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on May 9, 2006
    based on 73 ratings
     | 41,803 views

    Living a balanced Christian life is a continous process of perpetual learning intellectually, physically,socially and spiritually patterned of course on the Perfecter of our faith;JESUS.

    INTRODUCTION As living individual,it is natural for us to grow and change.Being Christians, we must live a life patterned always after our LORD Jesus Christ’s way of living when He walked this planet. So today, let us focus on this verse in the book of Dr.Luke particularly verses 40,46-47 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lee Henry avatar

    The Great Invitation

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,523 views

    To those burdened by sin and dispair, Jesus gives an invitation to come unto him and receive his rest.

    The Great Invitation Matt. 11:25-30 (Luke 10:1-24) In Luke chapter 10, Jesus sends out the 70. In Luke 10:17 we see the 70 returning rejoicing. Then in Luke 10:21-24, Jesus praises God. There is a parallel to these last four verses found in Matt. 11:25-30. In Matt. 11:25-26, Jesus praises ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry La Douceur avatar

    First Things First

    Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Nov 6, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,055 views

    Some form of the word “Seek” is used in the Bible over 150 times, therefore when we encounter a verse that clearly states we are to “seek first” something, that should clearly get our attention.

    First Things First Introduction Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. The bible in different ways tells us what we need to seek for and what we should not seek. Examples – Leviticus 19:31 “‘Do not turn to mediums or seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ