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  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    You Can Learn A Lot From A Chicken

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 11, 2022
     | 4,179 views

    A message on God's desire for each one of us to be under His wings of Protection

    Matthew 23:33-39 March 13, 2022 a.m. Do you all remember the PSA put out by the government about wearing seatbelts. They had two crash dummies named Vince and Larry. And of course the slogan was, “You Can Learn a Lot from a Dummy!!!” I think I preached a message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 13, 2022
     | 11,028 views

    Jesus died on a cross between two nameless criminals. We don’t know the names of either one of these men. It is the only time we read about them in the Bible. Three men died that day on a cross. One made the wrong choice, one made the right choice, and One is your only choice.

    Jesus hung on the cross for six agonizing hours before succumbing to the torture of crucifixion through asphyxiation. During that time, Jesus made seven statements on the cross that were recorded in the four gospels of the New Testament. Each one of these statements is significant and worthy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Backyard Christians Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 8, 2020
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     | 6,069 views

    The front yard is where we try to keep up appearances. The backyard is where we live. If we want people to get to know us, we have to open up the backyard.

    *Note: This is an adaptation of the second sermon in the "I Love My Church" Sermon Prep Kit on Sermon Central. Thanks to whoever created the original outlines. This is a great kit. I Love My Church #2: Becoming Backyard Christians Hebrews 10:19-25 [Lots of different fences on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From Lament Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2020
     | 6,574 views

    In addition to the benefits we experience as we pray lament prayers, there are also important things that we can learn through our suffering and times of lament. Using the book of Lamentations, we learn at least two important lessons.

    A. One Sunday, a minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his sermon, so as he stood before the congregation, he placed four worms into four separate jars. 1. He explained he was putting the first worm into a jar with alcohol, the second worm into a jar filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Amnon And Tamar Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 18, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,691 views

    Second Samuel 13:1-22 shows us that the consequences of one’s sin is often seen in the lives of various persons.

    Scripture Today’s sermon is about one of the most heart-breaking texts in Scripture. The title of the sermon is “Amnon and Tamar.” But that doesn’t tell you much, other than the names of two characters in the narrative. The story is about Amnon raping Tamar. Lest one think that this is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Absalom Murders Amnon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    The account of Absalom murdering Amnon in 2 Samuel 13:23-39 shows us how vengeance was carried out for sin.

    Scripture Herman Melville’s Moby Dick tells a story of obsession and vengeance. Captain Ahab, a whaler, loses a leg to a white whale. A smoldering anger begins to grow in the now one-legged captain. Melville writes: I know that he was never very jolly; and I know that on the passage home, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    #28 Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 27, 2020
     | 7,941 views

    In the story of the feeding of the 5,000 Jesus proved that “little is much when God is in it.” God delights in working through us to accomplish great things for God.

    #28 Little Is Much When God Is in It Series: Mark Chuck Sligh September 27, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adoption

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,728 views

    Christians are encouraged in this world of suffering because of our special privileges as God's adopted children.

    Paul Tournier, the famous Swiss physician and counselor, reported his surprise in his book Creative Suffering upon reading an article entitled “Orphans Lead the World.” The article appeared in a respected medical journal and surveyed the lives of 300 leaders who had an impact on world history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Best Prayer Partner - The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,882 views

    We can have no better prayer partner than God's Holy Spirit. This sermon shares what can happen when we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us, guide us and become our prayer partner. Our lives and the very air we live in can be transformed!

    Scripture: Romans 8:26-28; Jude verse 20; Ephesians 6:10-18 Theme: Prayer Title: Your Best Prayer Partner – The Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! The Bible tells us that two are better than one: We see this spelled out in the book of Genesis with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    #31 A Little Doggy At The Table Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 18, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,227 views

    One time a Gentile woman asked Him to deliver her daughter from a demon. In His reply, Jesus called her a dog. Was Jesus being rude to this woman…or is there more to the story?

    #31 A Little Doggy at the Table Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 18, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Promises For Every Need: Grief Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 21, 2020
     | 7,017 views

    The purpose of the Book of Lamentations is to help the People of God have faith in God in the midst of grief and sorrow and sadness. That also happens to be the purpose of our sermon today. It is my hope and prayer that you are encouraged in your faith in God in the midst of grief today.

    God’s Promises for Every Need: Grief Lamentations 3:19-25 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION… http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/k/e/r/kerr_ht.htm Hugh T. Kerr was a minister in the mid-1900s. He was an ordained a Presbyterian minister who led churches in Kansas, Illinois, and eventually in Pittsburgh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #32 Ministering In Sigh Language Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,721 views

    Sighing is part of the human condition. In Mark 7, Jesus breathed a sign of utter sorrow and compassion for a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment. Then He healed him. This sermons shows the compassionate heart of Jesus.

    #32 Ministering in Sigh Language Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 25, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 7:31-37 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Should I Give When I Have Bills To Pay (Stewardship)

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2020
     | 4,606 views

    This message looks at the reasons believers give poorly and why they give at all.

    Why Should I Give When I’ve Got Bills To Pay Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Luke 15:1-10 I can remember when I got my first lawnmower. I was about 12 years old. My mother wanted me to be able to learn how to earn money and to work for myself. I’m not sure how she managed to scrape the money together to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Eyes Of A Doctor Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 14, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,102 views

    If you want to truly help people recover from failure, lead with compassion, not condemnation; lead by example, not by examination; and lead with wisdom; not words. To put it succinctly, see with the eyes of a doctor, not a judge.

    A man went to see his doctor in an acute state of anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I'm dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and it hurts. I touch my chest and it hurts. You have to help me, Doc, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David And Ish-Bosheth Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 28, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,730 views

    Second Samuel 4:1-12 shows us that injustice cannot establish God's kingdom.

    Scripture After the death of King Saul (1:1), David was anointed as king over the tribe of Judah in the city of Hebron (2:4). Saul’s surviving son, Ish-bosheth, was set up as a puppet king over “all Israel” in the north by Abner, Saul’s military general who had survived the battle against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed