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  • Ernest Canell avatar

    Anchor Away

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,173 views

    four anchor we need to leave in the sea and one we need to pick up

    God will lead us to Him if we listen and obey. Acts 27:27-44 Why did the Author write this story? Was it to show that God will pull us through the storms of life? Or was it to show us how God provides for us and will lead us to safety if we will listen and obey? Background Paul was brought before ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Legacy

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,170 views

    The greatest thing we can leave our offspring is a godly legacy. This sermon speaks of 3 things necessary to leave godly legacy and features a powerful personal testimony by a young man impacted by the legacy of his godly grandfather.

    Legacy Chuck Sligh June 16, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. The basic skeleton is borrowed from Gerald Flurry’s sermon, “Leaving a Lasting Legacy” found on Sermoncetral.com; the meat on the skeleton is all my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Will Give A Way Of Escape

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 24, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,702 views

    The world will say, ‘just leave that place when the problem starts’, but the Holy Spirit tells us when the heat becomes hotter in your life ‘ leave your flesh’ and walk in the Spirit, God will give a way of escape!

    Way of escape! 1 Corinthians 10:13” God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. God will provide a way for us to escape! This promise is so comforting and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    Make The Best Use Of Your Time

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,778 views

    The two greatest enemies of transformation are regrets for things we did in the past, & anxiety about what will happen to us in the future. Many of us are living either in the past or in the future.

    Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. How are your priorities organized? Are you seeking love first? Money first? Kids first? Hobbies first? Churches and preachers may have told you in the past that if you don't put God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walls Come Tumblin' Down

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,362 views

    We run into many walls we cannot seem to get past: estrangement, grief, illness. The way past those walls is described as Sabbath, symbol, silence, and shout.

    When you are up against a wall, there will be more than one way to deal with it. There will be the conventional way. And there will be the creative way. When you are up against a wall, there will be a way to break it down that costs a whole lot less than the usual way. All of us remember Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Captive Your Thoughts

    Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Sep 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,276 views

    Control your thoughts and seize your destiny.

    2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Grant Adams avatar

    New Things

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 17, 2021
     | 3,970 views

    There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. To some degree in our mind and hearts, we wipe from our mind and heart all the failures of the past year, all the heartaches and disappointments of the past year.

    Philippians 3:13-14; it takes a big person to know what to forget and what to remember. This being the first Sunday of the new year, I want to use the subject of the New Year for our message today. There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. True of material things, car, clothes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Mississippi's Greatest Sin

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,596 views

    This sermon takes a look at the issue of racism and the reasons behind it and looks at some practical ways to bring about reconciliation.

    1 Corinthians 14:8 says, “If the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?” The church has been given the responsibility to boldly trumpet God’s truth so that are society has an understanding of what is right and what is wrong. One of the reasons we have such moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Richardson avatar

    What's Wrong With Gambling?

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 306 ratings
     | 7,920 views

    Isaiah gives us a glimpse of the forces behind gambling and why it becomes so addictive and destructive.

    Intro: ***A preacher saw a man who looked homeless sitting on a park bench and seemed to be in deep distress so he passed by him, handed him a $20 bill and whispered to him, “Never Despair”. The next day the preacher saw the man coming toward him hurriedly and gave him $60. The preacher asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Word, The Spirit, And The Cross Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,934 views

    The sermon begins a study of 1 Corinthians 12-14 with an overview of the book and the issues behind it.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 The World, The Spirit and the Cross Introduction to 1 Corinthians Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What sank the Titanic? Most of you saw the movie. Many have seen the news reels. What took the gigantic ship to the ocean ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Introduction To The Gospel Of Luke Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,585 views

    As we begin a study of the Gospel of Luke, let’s look at some of the background behind the book.

    Introduction: We are beginning a study of the Gospel of Luke. Since we will spend quite some time in this study, it seems right that we should begin it with some background about the book itself. I. Who was Luke, the author? A. He was the same author as the book of Acts. 1. By comparing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Motivating Other Believers

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,960 views

    We should never be content to see other Christians fall behind are be happy with their lack of growth.

    MOTIVATING OTHER BELIEVERS 2 Timothy 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION SIX PRINCIPLES OF MOTIVATION 1.) Authority 1-2 2.) Altruism (Unslefish Concern for and Devotion to the Welfare Of others) 2b 3.) Appreciation 3a 4.) Appeal 3b 5.) Affection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Hollow Places And Gushing Rivers

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,222 views

    The passion behind the cry of Jesus that if any thirst, let them come unto him and drink.

    Hollow places and Gushing Rivers Text: John 7:37-39 / John 17:3-that you might know me A. Background of this setting: 1. The feast of Tabernacles- was a solemn, yet joyful procession each day from the temple to the Gihon Spring- the spring which fed the reservoir we know as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The "X" Factor!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 20, 2012
     | 5,680 views

    To focus on the main reason behind receiving or not receiving anointing to do the Master’s work successfully!!!

    THE ‘X’ FACTOR!!! But the king replied to Araunah, "No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me NOTHING. " So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen and paid fifty shekels of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chris McCall avatar

    The Power Of Win, Connect, Train, & Send Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    Today we will look at the power behind every aspect of the vision to “Win, Connect, Train, & Send.”

    Matthew 28:19-20 NLT 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational