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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Lord's Name In Vain Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,600 views

    A brief sermon on #3 of the Ten Commandments.

    Do Not Take the Lord’s Name in Vain Exodus 20:1-7 Evening Service for 2/2/2003 Introduction: A. In the journal of the American Medical Association Dr. Howard Bennett presented his personal study of the various names of people in the medical profession in the United States. In his study he found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Things Go Bad

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    When things go wrong, we are right to look for a reason. Certainly in the case of Israel at the beginning of the book of Judges, the problems were obvious. Are these true of us?

    Passage: Judges 2:1-23 Intro: “A man was walking home one night, and he fell into a huge, 12 foot hole in the road…. This happened several nights, until he finally went down another road.” 1. we have just finished Revelation, which showed us very clearly the consequences of our choices and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living Like The Family Of Faith

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008
     | 2,707 views

    Prayer is the outworking of faith. And faith is the foundational characteristic of the believer. Here are some very practical ways to practice our faith in our church family.

    Passage: James 5:13-20 Intro: In the post-game comments of several of the bowl winning teams, there was a common thread. 1. they talked about their team as family. 2. interesting that when people want to find the highest image for teamwork, support, love, they use family. Il) studies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Are You Looking For? A Way Back? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    This was the 3rd Sunday in Advent. The people in Jerusalem were looking for a way back...but what God gives them instead of a way back is a way forward, a way on.

    In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who brings us the way of His holiness. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There was once a water carrier in India whose job it was to bring water from the river to his master’s house. Day after day, he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David King avatar

    The God That Answers Prayers

    Contributed by David King on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,352 views

    Prayer is the life line of believers. It is a life-time engagement for all the wayfarers on the road of life. The journey is long and the road is windy but with every step is the comforting presence of the One who promised, "I will never leave or forsak

    THE GOD THAT ANSWERS PRAYERS Jer. 33: 1-3: “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. “ “When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Behavior Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,866 views

    Just how should we as Christians relate to "Others" and "Ourselves".

    Christian Behavior Hebrews 13 Intro The first eleven chapters of Hebrews do not emphasize specific commands to Christians. It is pure doctrine and is almost entirely directed to Jews who have received the gospel but need to be affirmed in the superiority of the New Covenant. The exhortations in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1 -- Some Thoughts On God's Control And Why Things Happen As They Do. Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,513 views

    Why do things happen the way they do? The book of Habakkuk tells us that this is because God is God and is in conplete control. This is the first of a series of messages looking at how Habakkuk attitude and character changes regarding God’s activity in

    The Book of Habakkuk Some Thoughts On God’s Control And Why Things Happen As They Do. Part 1 Habakkuk 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world of more questions than answers. In fact, for every answer we find, it seems as if it brings with it two questions. We live in a world today in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Answer To Skeptic's View Of God's Justice And Truth (Rom. 3:3,4)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,068 views

    An Answer to Skeptic’s view of God’s Justice and Truth (Rom. 3:3,4)

    An Answer to Skeptic’s view of God’s Justice and Truth (Rom. 3:3,4) Illustration: 7000 Protestant youth from many denominations were asked whether they agreed with the following statements: "The way to be accepted by God is to try sincerely to live a good life." More than 60% agreed. "God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evangelizing Skeptics

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,559 views

    As we gather for revival services, it is appropriate to ask ourselves, “How is it that the church (at large) has fallen on such lean times”? Churches everywhere are closing, and some that remain open find it nearly impossible to sustain themselves. Many

    As we gather for revival services, it is appropriate to ask ourselves, “How is it that the church (at large) has fallen on such lean times”? Churches everywhere are closing, and some that remain open find it nearly impossible to sustain themselves. Many are quick to place blame on social ills; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Fear

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 18,830 views

    The devil is the sinister minister of fear. It's the opposite of faith, which is what pleases God. Fear Degrades our Lord, Destroys our Lives, and Delights our Enemy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Fear Nehemiah 6:9-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Fear.html In chapter 6 it's the devil's last ditch effort to stop the good work on the wall. We have seen him use distraction and slander, and now fear - [worry, anxiety, nervousness.] Twice in our passage we see 'afraid' and also 'fear.' The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showdown! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2013
     | 4,749 views

    The decisive, dramatic contest atop Mount Carmel, that compels us to determine who we will serve.

    Elijah has been called “the iron prophet.” After a three-year absence, he appears before Ahab; was he finally going to end the drought? The dry spell was indeed about to end, but first it must be established with no doubt as to who is God. The king accuses the prophet of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Mary's Little Lamb

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
     | 4,949 views

    A play on the children's poem but showing how the Lamb was white as snow

    Mary’s Little Lamb John 1:29 Last week Gail Thomas came up to me and gave me a sermon topic. It was just a question and she may not yet know what I’m talking about. Today I am going to preach that sermon. Mary had a little lamb, who’s fleece was white as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Respond To Adversity?

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010
     | 5,241 views

    Paul in his message to Timothy shows us how he responds to adversity.

    How Do I Respond to Adversity? 2 Timothy 1:6-12 Introduction We may not be able to control much of the adversities that we encounter in life, but we may be able to control our response by putting into practice what Paul did. Being the pastor of this church for over 4 years now has allowed me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battlefield Prayer Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 7, 2014
     | 6,206 views

    The ability to effectively use the Armor of God comes through prayer. This is the force behind the armor, and the key preparation for battle. This critical component of prayer is how we utilize our spiritual resources.

    On January 17th, 1991, I was leading an outdoor worship service in the desert of Saudi Arabia for the 28th Combat Support Hospital. Our service was interrupted by a messenger from Colonel Mike Ball, our XO: “Fall in! The ground war is about to begin!” This was the moment we’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Gospel: Spirit Led Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 23, 2015
     | 5,541 views

    We have two natures and they are diametrically opposed. The sinful nature verses the spiritual nature. Each nature desires what is contrary to the other. All Christians have this internal conflict. But living by the Spirit brings victory.

    It can be a shocking discovery. It takes place in the slums of our big cities. It takes place in upscale suburban subdivisions. And it is taking place right now inside of your mouth. Maybe you have seen the mouthwash commercials that show the inside of a mouth magnified by one thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist