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  • David Darst avatar

    A Hand Up...not A Hand Out! (Acts 3:1-10)

    Contributed by David Darst on May 17, 2021
     | 6,350 views

    I have come to this conclusion: People do not need a “hand out” . What they really need is a “hand up” So many people would be content to be carried around in their affliction rather than walk on their own two feet. The Worst part is many Christian’s are content to keep carrying them.

    I. The Routine (1) Peter and John were still in the two by two mode -- they were going about their religious routine on their way to the temple to pray. “Ninth hour” approximately (3PM) in the afternoon. Some interesting observations: It wasn’t the time of the afternoon sacrifice; but rather the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2022
     | 2,249 views

    No excuse is sufficient to keep us from following where Christ Jesus calls.

    Excuses – Luke 9: 51 - 62 Intro: A farm boy accidentally overturned a wagon load of corn on a country road. A farmer who lived nearby came out of his house to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “sorry about your troubles. Just come into the house and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In Pursuit Of A Clear/Cleansed Conscience

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 6, 2011
     | 5,350 views

    The writer to the Hebrews encouraged his audience to pursue a radically transformed/cleansed conscience. People(with religious tendencies--everyone!) are in need of a radically transformed conscience. How can we pursue it? The pursuit of a clear consci

    In PURSUIT Of A CLEAR/Cleansed CONSCIENCE—Hebrews 9:1-14 Attention: A young boy called the pastor of a local church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they were members of another church down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Addiction!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,711 views

    An exhortation to holiness.

    Holy Addiction! We live in an addicted society. There are more types of addictions than you can imagine and a hundred books for each to tell you how to overcome them. Things that the Scriptures call sin and lusts of the flesh are now diseases or addictions that one cannot help doing and must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are His Hands

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,514 views

    • We are Jesus ambassadors to others here on this earth. • We are His hands and his feet to be a blessing to all those we come in contact with. • It’s my hope as we get ready to go back out into the world • That we recognize that we are Jesus hand an

    We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. • He finished his star-studded career with an incredible performance. • Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. • The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. • The ball was passed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's Grace Sustains Us! Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,484 views

    Through God’s grace the weak of us are able to shame the strong not due to our abilities but due to Christ’s power that rests upon us to do great things in His name!

    God’s Grace Sustains Us! 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 4:8-12; Philippians 1:27; Romans 8:37; 2 Kings 18-20 How hard is it to say YES to the Lord when He asks you to serve in His kingdom? While we would like to say that with the bravery of Moses at the Red Sea, David in front of Goliath, Daniel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Christians In A Guilded Age Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,729 views

    James confronts those who pursue wealth to assess the cost to their spiritual health.

    JAMES 5:1-6 RICH CHRISTIANS IN A GILDED AGE “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harvest Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2022
     | 3,783 views

    A Faithful believer must have: 1) A Loving Spirit (Romans 1:11), 2) A Humble Spirit (Romans 1:12), 3) A Fruitful Spirit (Romans 1:13), 4) An Obedient Spirit (Romans 1:14), and finally 5) An Eager Spirit. (Romans 1:15)

    Romans 1:11–15. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard Stevens avatar

    Gps

    Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 19, 2015
     | 5,399 views

    An update of JOY (Jesus first; Others second; Yourself last). This is a true GPS (God first; People second and Self last). Can be used as a true GPS to see where we are on our path to Heaven as Christians.

    Read Romans 12:1-3 (Prayer) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” “And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Safe In God’s Strongbox Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,105 views

    God protects and keeps us so that He can use us for His glory.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Safe in God’s Strongbox” John 17:11-19 Introduction: When I was a kid I was always fascinated by my parents’ strong box. It was kept on a shelf, it was really heavy and I was told that it was fireproof. It was also locked so that my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burning Bridges

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 15, 2014
     | 12,498 views

    A sermon dealing with the call and consecration of Elisha.

    "Burning Bridges" 1 Kings 19:19-21 1 Kings 19:19 So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him. 20 And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Picture Of God

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,776 views

    God is patient in his call to salvation and service, but his punishment and discipline will follow when either is rejected.

    Jesus’ Picture of God Matthew 21:33-46 INTRODUCTION A. Heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” B. Why do we take pictures? 1. Some are overly zealous about taking pictures. 2. Imagine the people developing pictures, “What in the world did this person take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    It's Your Serve Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,233 views

    Holes. Gaps. Stretched. Should this be the case? We are gifted to help. We are needed. We are the answer to an age-old problem.

    Help Wanted Pt. 3 - It's Your Serve I. Introduction A recent news article states that with more than 11 million job openings and only 6 million unemployed workers, employers have struggled for more than a year to hire enough people to fill their ranks. Although employers across the economy say ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Ark Of The Covenant And Samuel Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2024
     | 1,350 views

    God’s presence comes from doing God’s work and staying away from sin – God’s blessing comes from doing our God given jobs well and maintaining a pure heart before God – failing to do our God given jobs and living in sin leads to the departure of God’s presence.

    Topic: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are looking to see things we have never seen before in 2024. Summary of last week’s message: • Samuel responds to the call of God while Eli never bothered to get out of bed. • Samuel obeyed God! • Samuel becomes God’s Prophet and Eli experiences a fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Philemon

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,495 views

    Are you a profitable servant?

    Philemon A lot of people neglect this little book between Titus and Hebrews. My guess is because it deals with a subject that is a political hot potato. No one wants to discuss slavery. Many folks wonder why Paul did not just tell Philemon to sell all his slaves now that he is a Christian. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist