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  • Thomas Dibble avatar

    Avoiding Spiritual Theft

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 21, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,552 views

    Spiritually speaking there are some valuables that I want to keep safe in my walk with God. There are some things that I really value about living for the Lord Jesus Christ.

    John chapter 10 is the teaching of Jesus about the sheep finding the true door, following the true shepherd, and avoiding the thief. According to John 10:10 the express purpose of the thief is to steal, kill, and destroy. He comes for no other reason but that of selfish gain. He comes not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taste And See The Real Thing

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    Christians can be used by God to create a hunger and a thirst for Jesus.

    Taste and see the real thing Matthew 5:13-16 When I was 12 years old my best friend invited me over to his new home to have dinner with his family. As a child, I had lived a very private life. I was 17 before I had ever spent the night away from home. As a child, I never went over to other ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Something Better Is Coming Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,050 views

    This sermon discusses the hope we have because of the resurrection of Jesus. We know that there is something better for us after we die and we can be encouraged by that.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young preacher who was preaching his first sermon. 1. He was a little nervous, and about ten minutes into his sermon his mind went blank. 2. All he could remember was what he was taught in his preaching classes to do when this kind of thing took place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pathology Of Sin

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,185 views

    There is a very predictable pattern to sin. If we understand the pathology we will be able to see more clearly and avoid the path that leads to distruction

    Pathology of Sin Equals Death Hosea 13:4-6 Introduction Do you remember The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi? This 1883 classic book really puts our sinful nature into perspective. Pinocchio who was created by his loving father Geppetto as soon as he was created took off with Geppetto ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Walls: Disciplining Your Child Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,322 views

    #3 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the Biblical concept of instructing and correcting your child.

    Home Improvement - Week 3 "THE WALLS: DISCIPLINING YOUR CHILD" EPHESIANS 6:1-4 / HEBREWS 12:4-13 INTRODUCTION: A loaded mini-van pulled up to the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leaped from the vehicle & feverishly began unloading the gear and setting up the tent. The boys rushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    It’s Not About The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025
     | 553 views

    This message is about three parables that Jesus told that, although separated in Scripture, is really one message about how we should respond when someone repents and accepts Christ as Lord and Savior.

    It’s Not About The Prodigal Son The title of my message this morning is “It’s Not About the Prodigal Son.” This sermon title might not make sense to some of you but I promise you that by the end you will understand what the Spirit is saying to us through this title. When the Bible was translated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand - Helmet Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 20, 2024
     | 954 views

    We must wear the helmet of salvation to combat satan's lies about the assurance of salvation

    Stand: The Helmet of Salvation Ephesians 6:10-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 5-19-2024 Let’s start with a quiz. I’m going to show you a picture and you will tell me who wears it: Football helmet Motorcycle helmet. Dog helmet. Bike helmet Safety helmet Space helmet I have a friend who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Sin's Seductive Power

    Contributed by James May on May 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,093 views

    Like a harlot attracting her victim, Sin draws us away from faithfulness to God!

    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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    The Foundation Of A Godly Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,183 views

    the first coming of Jesus with the gospel and the second coming of Jesus in glory are foundational beliefs if you are truly going to live a godly life.

    Living with a View to the Future The Foundations of a Godly life Acts 17:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 Believing in the first coming of Jesus Christ with the gospel is foundational to a godly life. Believing in the second coming of Jesus Christ in Glory is foundational to a godly life The godly life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Afraid, Remember The Lord

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    Patriotic sermon used for Memorial Day, or modifed for other patriotic events. Deals with issues still worth fighting for as Christians. Interesting statistical illustration of all those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

    Title: Don’t Be Afraid, Remember the Lord 05/26/02 West Side Text: Nehemiah 4:14,20 A.M. Service Purpose: Memorial Day sermon dealing with those issues that are worth fighting for as a Christian. *************************************************************** Introduction “So to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Darryl McAuley avatar

    Make It Right

    Contributed by Darryl Mcauley on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    Dealing with conflict

    Mes #321-100302 File #: phi04-07.ser Text: Philippians 4:1-4 Title: Make It Right Introduction: · It would seem like there is a lot to be angry about lately. · Over the past years we have seen many wars unfold. · Wars that have taken a new flavor. · We now watch from our telelvisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Healing Process Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,329 views

    The fourth and final step in the biblical process of Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve

    Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve: The Healing Process Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-17 Good morning. My name is Bob Hostetler, and I’m not a patient man. I know--I know, some of you are shocked. I know my kids are thinking, “Yes you are, Dad, you’re VERY patient.” But it’s true. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Fat Babies!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,547 views

    Are you a fat baby?

    I was recently at a pastor’s conference in East Texas. The church is definitely a country church and when I say backwoods it was back in the woods! The church is a hundred years old and the pastor is in his eighties and has been preaching fifty-six years. I had a great time. The preachers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    Training Your Mind Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,116 views

    All of this got me thinking about training, and how we train ourselves as Christians. We too are running a marathon, the marathon of life. And there is training that can make run the race easier, make us more effective as Christians, more usable by God to

    I have been watching Lance Armstrong ride in the Tour de France over the past couple weeks. The Tour de France is a bicycle riding event that lasts 3 weeks and thousands of miles. It is an amazing race, perhaps the equivalent is an event where a group of runners runs a marathon every day for 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    The Irreducible Cross

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,389 views

    As much as our culture, or we, might try, to remove it as a barrier...as much as the world might like to make it into only a symbol, and rob it of its eternal meaning, the cross is irreducible. It’s irreducible in time. It’s irreducible in eternity.

    The Irreducible Cross TCF Good Friday sermon March 25, 2005 I found this quote a few weeks ago in an article on a very popular TV preacher. This guy sells tickets to his national tour, and fills 15-20,000-seat arenas with his positive message. In this quote, he describes his own church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational