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  • David Owens avatar

    Answering His Critics Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,251 views

    Paul had his critics there in Corinth and in this last section of the letter Paul makes a strong defense against them. We learn some helpful things from Paul about dealing with our own critics.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about D.L. Moody, one of the most effective American evangelists of the 1800s. 1. Like all preachers, he had some supporters and some critics. 2. One day we went into the pulpit to give his sermon. 3. He looked down on the podium and noticed a note for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faithful Minister Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,430 views

    In today's lesson we learn about the characteristics of the faithful minister of God.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is a clear understanding of the characteristics of faithful ministers. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 4 - Sharing God's Word Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
     | 6,497 views

    Part 4 of this series. This one is actually the first of a series-within-the-series on sharing God's Word, with this message focusing on sharing God's Word with those who already belong to Christ.

    The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 4 – Sharing God’s Word Colossians 3:16 January 30, 2011 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Me: I just got done with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Accepting The Need To Be Accepting

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 2, 2020
     | 7,112 views

    Over the past four months, we've had to accept a lot of changes because of COVID-19. That, along with whatever else has happened in our lives. Although acceptance can be difficult, we need to learn to do it as graciously.

    ACCEPTING THE NEED TO BE ACCEPTING As we continue to battle the pandemic there are certain things that have happened where people have chosen not to accept certain guidelines. There have been mass gatherings of unmasked people closer than six feet apart. Businesses have reopened although they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is It Time? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 5, 2022
     | 2,520 views

    Ask 5 questions when you consider marriage: Is it the right time? Is it the best use of my time? Can I please God and my potential spouse at the same time? Is it my time? Is it for all time?

    A married couple was celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. At the party everybody wanted to know how they managed to stay married so long in this day and age. The husband responded, “When we were first married, we came to an agreement. I would make all the major decisions, and my wife would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Your King Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,294 views

    Zechariah 9:9 predicts the First Advent of Christ and specifically his Triumphant Entry on the first Palm Sunday. Message expounds this promise and its fulfillment in the New Testament.

    Intro Our previous study concluded in Zechariah 9:8 with God supernaturally protecting Jerusalem from a brutal attack by Alexander the Great. Now in verse 9 Zechariah declares the coming of Messiah and the manner in which he will come. His manner contrasts dramatically with that of Alexander. Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 31, 2019
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     | 9,423 views

    This message is an attempt to answer some of the honest questions people have about how if God is good , then why is there so much suffering.

    God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad? "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” - Isaiah 55:8,9 What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stop Riding The Complain Train

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,152 views

    Being someone who grumbles or complains is detrimental to our spiritual well-being. Let's see what we can do about that.

    STOP RIDING ON THE COMPLAIN TRAIN Last week my sermon was on making sure we don't lose our song. Jesus put a new song in our hearts-a song of salvation, a song of joy, a song of thanksgiving. But when we suffer hardship or loss it's easy to lose our song. But we need to maintain our song when it's ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rejected Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 1, 2021
     | 4,108 views

    It could be that you have been a Christian for so long that you cannot fathom why someone would reject Jesus. Mark 6 shares with us that Jesus was rejected in His own hometown. Essential King Jesus: Jesus can be rejected.

    ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: REJECTED MARK 6:1-6 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 6:1-56 [8:15] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.6 INTRODUCTION… Sometimes We Forget (p) Sometimes we forget why people don’t believe what we believe or do what we do or think like we think or watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Come To You Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 25, 2021
     | 1,989 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I come to you in order for you to know that Jesus came to give life to your good faith works.

    I Come To You by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 24, 2021) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”(Ephesians 2: 8-9, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 168 views

    Jesus, the Good Shepherd, personally calls us by name, offering true life, guidance, and security amid life’s noise and distractions.

    Some weeks feel like standing in a crowded barn. So many voices. So much noise. Phones buzz. News churns. Deadlines demand. You find yourself wondering, Does anyone hear me? Does anyone know my name? The pages of John 10 open like a quiet pasture on a loud day. They whisper, Yes. The Shepherd does. ...read more

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  • David Flowers avatar

    Life's Too Short To...go It Alone Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,269 views

    Tenth and final in series, "Life’s Too Short To..." this message looks at the ekklesia - the living body of Christ in the world, and challenges the idea that Christianity can be legitmately lived apart from it.

    Life’s Too Short To. . .Go It Alone Life’s Too Short To…10 of 10 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 5, 2005 Last week I talked to you about how life is too short to follow the crowd. Today I’m going to preach a message that could almost seem like the exact opposite – Life’s Too Short ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Choose Your Idol

    Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,865 views

    The story of the building of the Golden Calf at Mount Sinai has much to say to the modern day church.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Responding In Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 26, 2007
     | 3,812 views

    The obligations and responsibilities divine salvation places on all who have received can be summarized in three words: 1) hope, 2) holiness, and 3) honor.

    This week, Major William Hilton Fletcher received the Canadian Star of Military Valour medal from Governor-General Michaelle Jean at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa. Fletcher was one of six soldiers to receive decorations for military valour after service in Afghanistan. Whenever you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Gift From The Name

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,096 views

    Understanding the name Jesus helps us understand Christmas and why He came. We can see this in: 1) THE GIVER OF THE NAME 2) THE MEANING OF THE NAME 3) THE FOCUS OF THE NAME

    There is a lot you can know about someone from their name. In the news this week, because of the high birth rate among Muslim families, the name Mohammed is on track to become the most popular boy’s name in England and Wales by next year. Muhammad is regularly cited as the most common name in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other