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  • Keith Walker avatar

    Recipe For Revival Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    Perhaps the greatest revival in history is recorded here. When there is a caring God and a changed preacher there can be a converted people.

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever had a bad day? There was a fellow standing at a bar, just looking at his drink. For a solid hour he just stares at it. Suddenly, a big trouble-maker type guy steps up next to him, takes the drink and chugs it down. The poor guy starts crying. The big guy says, “Come on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should I Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,646 views

    Fours reasons to be thankful as illustrated by the ten lepers who were cleansed.

    Why Should I Be Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Illustration: Things To Be Thankful For * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Borders, Boundaries And Illegal Immigration

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,717 views

    Guard our hearts and attitudes, to avoid becoming an illegal alien (spiritually) - i.e., tresspassing against God’s character and alienating ourselves from the heart of God.

    INTRODUCTION 60 years ago, after the PT 109 boat was destroyed and the 11 survivors swam to a nearby island, young JFK Walked back out into shark infested waters with a battery-powered strobe to try to signal for help and rescue. As we lift the strobe of God’s Word today, this sermon ventures out ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Martin Ellgar avatar

    Listen To God And Walk On Water

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,750 views

    A perspective on Matthew 14: 22-33. Like Peter, we are so often distracted by the voice and terrors of our own storm in life. At times we feel we are sinking, about to loose everything about us.

    Matthew 14: 22-33 LISTEN TO GOD AND WALK ON WATER Written exams and tests are generally run like a competition. The teacher at school or the lecturer at university or your employer sets the work before you, and you know that at the end of it there will be a small prize or a pat on the back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kenneth R. Jenkins avatar

    Putting God First

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jul 13, 2023
     | 8,907 views

    I wish to talk on the subject from the two texts in your hearing,” Putting God First”.

    Brothers and sisters, ladies and gentlemen, we are living in a world that is good to look out for “Number 1”. A society that is for me, myself and I with no assistance or help from anyone and yes not even God. I’m afraid this world is putting God on the backburner not considering He is the King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Secret Life Of Titus Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 23, 2022
     | 2,958 views

    We might think that Titus had a boring life. He is never mentioned in the book of Acts. But when we piece together the life of Titus from Galatians, 2 Corinthians, 2 Timothy and the book of Titus we realize Titus had one of the most adventure filled ministries of anyone we find in the Bible.

    In the movie the Secret Life of Walter Mitty we see Walter who works at Life Magazine developing pictures. He is leading a very boring life. Because his life is so boring he daydreams of having exciting adventures where he is at the center of danger and excitement. But then back at work he finds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reassign Your Resources Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 6, 2008
     | 3,723 views

    It is impossible to love from afar. Christians are called to share their blessings and get "down and dirty" in their sharing of the gospel and their service of others.

    Much of the content of this sermon was taken from a sample sermon by Rick Rusaw, author of "Living a Life on Loan" Standared Publishing Luke 10:27-37, Matthew 25:14-30 “Reassign Your Resources” INTRODUCTION We are people who have been created, loved, forgiven and called by God. God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Substance Of A Woman

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 29, 2015
     | 14,600 views

    For the much love of Christ Jesus, sins are forgiven and sinners are saved.

    SUBSTANCE OF A WOMAN by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 29, 2015) “And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, And Joanna, the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Frivolity Of Prosperity

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,929 views

    To spend frantically and thoughtlessly is norm today, but to count every penny and be wise is class apart!

    Frivolity of prosperity! 1 Timothy 6:17”…. Do not set your hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” Five year old Krishna of our Abide School, holds on to coins really, really tight; I saw him this morning during the school ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Herd Mentality!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 5,721 views

    Wrong does not become right just because everybody is doing it! Are you listening? Friend, I often hear this slogan: “I am doing it because everybody is doing it.”

    Everybody is doing it! Exodus 23:2”Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you give testimony in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd” Wrong does not become right just because everybody is doing it! Are you listening? Friend, I often hear this slogan: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    Just Like You And I Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,214 views

    This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

    Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    Cast Your Cares

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 24,717 views

    Jesus calls us to cast our cares upon Him.

    Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22 *In 1 Peter 5, the first word “CARE” or “ANXIETY” is “merimna” in the Greek which carries the idea of a distraction, care or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Living In Freedom

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 16, 2021
     | 2,277 views

    A look at our freedom in Christ. Also, a few words of advice on eradicating debt.

    Galatians 5:1 TPT – Let me be clear, the Anointed One has set us free—not partially, but completely and wonderfully free! We must always cherish this truth and stubbornly refuse to go back into the bondage of our past. INTRODUCTION • Paul and Freedom o Paul uses the word FREEDOM 28 times in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Don't Be Bossy Be Glossy! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    Church leaders need be willing to serve God and His people and not become deceived by the world but remain servant leaders to the end. Young people in the church need to learn to follow Jesus and submit to the leadership that God has put into place.

    “Be Glossy! Not Bossy!” Thesis: Church leaders need be willing to serve God and His people and not become deceived by the world but remain servant leaders to the end. Young people in the church need to learn to follow Jesus and submit to the leadership that God has put into place. Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Debt-Free

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,824 views

    God has never wanted His people to live in a constant state of debt. It is important to God for His people to be debt-free because debt places someone other than God in the position of power over them.

    Living Debt-Free Deuteronomy 28:12 - The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. God has never wanted His people to live in a constant state of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic