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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Clean House Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,471 views

    If we want to bear fruit for the glory of God this year, i.e., lead people to Christ on a regular basis and see their lives transformed for all eternity, then we must let Christ clean out the fruitless religion and we must get on our knees and pray.

    A clergyman dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter says to this guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether to admit you into the Kingdom of Heaven?” The guy replies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Change Is Possible Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,373 views

    This sermon begins a series called Extreme Makeover - God Edition. This sermon begins by using the story of the Prodigal Son and points out what helped him decide to change.

    Introduction: A. Eight years ago, back in January of 2006, I preached a series called “Extreme Makeover – God Edition.” 1. At the time, the Extreme Makeover television shows were very popular. 2. You might recall that the Extreme Makeover show took ordinary people and put them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Help For The Hypocrite

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 8,031 views

    As we better understand what a true Christian is, we’ll have a better understanding of what a hypocrite is. 3 distinctives of genuine Christians: Real Christians Are Forgiven Sinners, Are Not What They Used To Be, and Are Becoming What They Will Be.

    Help for the Hypocrite Matthew 23:23-28 Have you ever caught a salesperson in a lie? They tell you how much you need their car or product and how it will change your image, maybe even change your life! News channels often include investigative reporting on fraudulent, hypocritical business ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cancer Of Unforgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,366 views

    Joseph forgave his jealous brothers when he had a chance to hurt the ones who hurt him. However, forgiveness is me not hurting you, for hurting me. Can you find the unforgiveness of your heart and lay it down? It is a cancer that will kill your soul.

    Sermon Title: THE CANCER OF UNFORGIVENESS Text: Genesis 50 Series: Greatest Chapters of the Bible Dr. Larry Petton Cross Pointe Community Church January 26, 2014 Message #3 in series _________________________________________________________ The story is told by Ernest Hemingway of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Even The Messiah Needs A Vacation!

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 3,884 views

    An encouragement to make time along with the Father a priority as it was in Jesus' lifetime on earth

    After the song "I Miss My Time With You" I wonder to how many of us God would convey the same unmet longing this morning? To how many of us do those words connect, as if God would actually say those same things to us? History is rich with the examples of “holy men” who set aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Place For Everyone And Everyone In Their Place

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 31, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,750 views

    A sermon examining the fact that God has a place of service for each of His Children. And that He has gifted and equipped us to be that part of the body that He has chosen us to be.

    A Place For Everyone And Everyone In Their Place I Corinthians 12:12-27 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ - Years ago I was promoted to a position that involved managing a vast parts warehouse. When I first walked in to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Message Of Daniel, 4. The Syrian Wars Begin Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 5, 2015
     | 3,355 views

    Here we enter into some little-known but well-documented history, given in advance by Daniel the Prophet of God. In between the classic days of Greece and the Roman Empire, between the end of Malachi and the beginning of Matthew, lies a great pearl...

    3. The Syrian Wars Begin 11:5-10 11:5a “Then the king of the South shall become strong” He is a boyhood friend of Alexander the Great, son of a Macedonian named Lagus. Taken into Alexander’s army he slowly rises within the ranks, in the general group of the “king’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Real Men Do Cry Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,508 views

    A study of the book of Ester chapter 4 verses 1 through 17

    Ester 4: 1 – 17 Real Men Do Cry 1 When Mordecai learned all that had happened, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city. He cried out with a loud and bitter cry. 2 He went as far as the front of the king’s gate, for no one might enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Part 12: We Can Make A Difference! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2015
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     | 8,119 views

    1. God wants to use our concern (Neh 1:1-4). 2. God wants to use our heartfelt cries of prayer (Neh 1:4-11). 3. God wants to use our courage (Neh 2:1-2). 4. God wants to use our commitment (Neh 2:3-6).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 12: We Can Make a Difference! Nehemiah 1:1-2:6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 3, 2014 (Revised December 18, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Nehemiah 1, as we focus on another great Old Testament prayer. Here God shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Bitterness Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,533 views

    Three things that will bring a bitterness makeover are: stop nursing the injury, focus on the forgiveness of God, and dispel the hurt by returning grace.

    A. Let’s start with a question: do we really want an extreme makeover of our lives and hearts? 1. That’s what we have been taking about for the last month in our sermons. 2. We have been learning that the Bible promises that God can help us change. 3. We don’t have to stay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anxiety Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,475 views

    In this sermon, we explore three important questions about anxiety: what is worry, what causes us to worry, and what is the solution for worry.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who said to his friend, “I’m really in trouble. I have a mountain of credit card debt, I lost my job, my car is being repossessed and my house is in foreclosure, but I’m not worried about it!” 1. “How can you not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cleansing Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 7,067 views

    We may come to Jesus hoping and expecting for a particular need to be met; but he also wants to meet a deeper need - the cleansing of our heart.

    2 Kings 5.1-14 & Mark 1.40-45 Just Words???: Cleansing Just Words: Cleansing Scripture Text: Mark 1.40-45 INTRODUCTION His name was Naaman. He was a leader; …a valiant-soldier; …a warrior. He was a great-man, who commanded the respect of everyone who knew him. But, he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Lion Of A Prayer Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 9, 2014
     | 12,881 views

    We sometimes hear "I felt like Daniel in the Lion's Den" but who was this Daniel and what was he doing in the lion's den? This message looks at the prayer that got Daniel in trouble

    Daniel in the Lion’s Den It’s one of those phrases that you hear every once in a while but I’m not always sure that those using it are aware of the context. It often involves someone who is in a tough spot and they will say “I felt like Daniel in the lions den.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Do You Really Love Jesus?

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 16, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 68,066 views

    Eamaining our love for Jeus Christ

    Do You Really Love Jesus? John 14:15 I would like to begin with a question…. “Do You Love Jesus”??? I am not surprised that you would say yes. But I want to go a bit farther and really examine this subject: 1. Does your life show that you love Jesus? 2. Do your actions prove ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Life On The Edge Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2014
     | 8,227 views

    Dare to live life on the edge and don't let anybody stop you. Don't let their jealousy, dictates or threats stop you from being all that Christ calls you to be.

    Valerie Catura of Diamond Bar, California, was going over one of her memory verses before the lunch rush at the restaurant where she worked as a waitress. The verse was Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Then her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free