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  • Alan Tison avatar

    When Worry Overwhelms Us Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,887 views

    Worry has become a national obsession in our world today.Unfortunately, believers are not exempt from worry. We try to hide our worry calling it Christian Concern. In reality, worry is the secret sin for believers. Not only is needless worry a sin, it is

    Introduction: (Video Clip – Wounded in Iraq) Worry has become a national obsession in our world today. You do not have to have a loved one overseas in combat to worry. We are a nation of worriers and we worry about everything… Parents worry about their children Adult children worry about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,679 views

    As Tillich said, to have faith in Jesus is to be "ultimately concerned" about Jesus.

    Faith Romans 4:1-5 04/10/05 2392 words 1 What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Doesn't "Turning The Other Cheek" Just Make Me A Doormat? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,953 views

    A look at one of Jesus more difficult teachings and why it's worth our obedience.

    - Our first reaction to reading Jesus’ words here is likely to be disbelief. “Is He serious? You’ve got to be kidding me!” - Which leads us to our first question. . . What Was He Thinking? Is Jesus naïve, stupid, or insightful? - Matthew 5:39-42. a. Is Jesus naïve? - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spoiled

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 7, 2012
     | 5,250 views

    “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what they h

    SPOILED James 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk Worthy Of Your Calling 2thessalonians 3: 6-15 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,839 views

    Part 3 of our Bible study with Handout included. The gaps between the words in the handout are to be filled in by the learner.

    Walk Worthy of Your Calling 2Thessalonians 3: 6-15 “6But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Did Jesus Say About Money?" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,449 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus' teaching about money & greed.

    “WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT MONEY?” Luke 12:13-34 INTRO – Folk story of the bandit Jose' Rivera, who became notorious in several little towns in Texas for robbing their banks and businesses. The townsfolk, weary of the constant plundering, hired a ranger to track down Jose' Rivera ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Should We Celebrate Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 17, 2011
     | 5,257 views

    We are responsible to maintain our focus on Him Whom we call "Lord." At no time has this become more critical than during the Christmas Season.

    “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Defensive

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 11, 2009
     | 4,464 views

    We need to know how to defend our faith.

    BE DEFENSIVE INTRODUCTION: Have you ever known a word but when someone asked you what it meant you found yourself at a loss for words? You knew the word and what it meant but you couldn’t think of the actual definition or the correct way to explain it. That’s the way it is for some Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "what's It All About?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,005 views

    A sermon about the Law of Love.

    Matthew 22:34-40 “What’s It All About?” How can a person legitimately look into the face of an enemy and feel unqualified love? It is nearly impossible, is it not? And yet, Jesus tells us that this is what it means to be a Christ-follower. I’d say we live in a very "religious" ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    "I Am The Good Shepherd” – He Laid Down His Life - John 10 – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022
     | 2,902 views

    The Lord Jesus Christ is The True Shepherd of the sheep. He came as The Seeking Shepherd who would die for the sins of the world. Each one He seeks and saves, He then adds that one to His sheepfold where he cares for them all and leads them in love.

    “I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD” – HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE - John 10 – PART 1 [A]. OPENING UP THE SUBJECT It would be a most interesting exercise to put 10 theologians together and ask them, “Which is the most important of the I AMs found in the Gospel of John?” What would your answer be? One would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 3 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025
     | 227 views

    We have seen how the parable of the mustard seed matches to church at Pergamum, and in this study today we look into that letter John wrote. In that church God wanted overcomers. We’ll consider the Nicolaitans, the hidden manna, the white stone with the new name.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 3 of 4 In the second Part we focused on Constantine who married the church to the State with his Babylonian paganism. The church was weakened after that point as it embraced these evil doctrines of the birds of the air. The mustard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A Witness To The Light

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    When the light of God works within us, the darkness outside cannot have any influence on our mission of goodness.

    Francesca’s husband Franz went on a business journey. She had no idea when he would return after his business. Two days later, she had a knock on the door in the night. She did not know who it was and what the person wanted. Anxiety, fear and suspicion surfaced. She gripped the revolver, which she ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Retrogression Of Sampson.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Apr 9, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    his weakness overcame his strength

    The weak strong man. (1) The retrogression of Sampson. Judges 13: 1. 04/10/05 I want to start a series of sermons on the man Sampson. I am calling it the weak strong man. I believe we can learn a lot as we look into his life and see his ups and downs. I will start out by introducing Samson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Weak Strong Man. #1

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Apr 24, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    Sampson was physically the strongest man who ever lived. Yet, he was also a very weak man, and his weakness overcame his strength.

    The weak strong man. (1) The retrogression of Sampson. Judges 13: 1. 04/10/05 I want to start a series of sermons on the man Sampson. I am calling it the weak strong man. I believe we can learn a lot as we look into his life and see his ups and downs. I will start out by introducing Samson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynwood Morriss avatar

    Called To Solitude

    Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    Only in coming away and being alone with Jesus will we have the power and provision of God to do His work.

    I. The Call to Solitude verses 30-32 A. Called out of the Active Life Disciples two by two go out to heal the sick, raise the dead etc. For years they watched Jesus do it. Now it was their turn. They had seen God’s power worked through them, Demons cast out, the blind see etc. The crowds ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal