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  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
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     | 4,092 views

    This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

    Refined by Failure Part 1 What’s the main difference between people who achieve and people who are average???? What makes people excel? Why does some people sky rocket while others plummet? Some people can’t be told anything and that is why they are still living their past failures… We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Part 2 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Last time we looked at the open door of opportunity, placed in front of Paul. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Harvest Is Plentiful Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,837 views

    This is the 36th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#36] THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL Luke 10:1-16 Introduction: As Jesus looked out over the fields ready for harvest, He saw not just rows of ripe grain but countless souls eager for the message of salvation. The image of a bountiful harvest reminds us that God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Our Purpose: To Teach The Saved Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,596 views

    A 5-part series casting vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

    PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE: TO TEACH THE SAVED MARK 4:3-10, 13-20 INTRODUCTION: A minister friend of mine tells this true story of his next door neighbors who had wanted a baby for the longest time. For 6 years this couple prayed that God would bless them with a child. Finally they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Is Repentance A Dirty Word? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,830 views

    Sermon explores why repentance is essential to bibilcal faith, salvation, and revival.

    Is Repentance a Dirty Word? Part 2 Acts 2:36-38 Richard Tow 7/31/16 When I say the word “repent” what thoughts come to your mind? Does the word bring up pleasant feelings or unpleasant feelings? Does it sound like an attack or an invitation? Do you associate “repentance” with “opportunity for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sharing New Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,609 views

    Sharing New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June18, 2023

    Sharing New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June18, 2023 Intro – Today… we are concluding our series drawing from the Biblical Book of Colossians. We will engage just a few verses from the final chapter of this book. But to appreciate the big picture…let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 7 Windows Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,438 views

    A beautiful story based on 7 windows. It tells the Christmas story from the perspective of an opening in heaven.

    THE 7 WINDOWS OF CHRISTMAS The Bible speaks about the Window of Heaven being opened to allow the blessings of God to come to earth for those who love God and honour His Name. That got me thinking about windows, windows of the soul, shop windows, car windows, computer windows, all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Maintaining Courage When Facing Death

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 3,281 views

    In this sermon, content from several sources is presented in edited form with the goal of providing strength and comfort for those who fear death.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) What is it that frightens us most about death? Is it worrying that we will desperately miss the person who leaves us behind, or that the person we leave behind will ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • James Lee avatar

    Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,377 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years because there was much work to be done there. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homesick For Heaven

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    Focus on Heaven motivates you to action, gives understanding, and produces an attitude of thanksgiving.

    Homesick for Heaven Hebrews 11:8-17 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember this old chorus: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Tthe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Am I My Brother's Keeper

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,689 views

    A lesson designed to encourage discipleship responsibity.

    AM I MY BROTHER’S KEEPER? Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Without a doubt, the event of Genesis 4 must have been the most difficult, the most heart-wrenching experience God would face with His creation. At the beginning God created the world in perfection, brought man into an innocent existence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Church In Philadelphia

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,621 views

    The sixth of the seven churches - what might it have to say to us today?

    And so we come to the sixth of the seven letters to seven churches, the letter to the church in Philadelphia, which is of course in Asia, not the USA. What do we know about the city? Philadelphia was a strong fortress city, strategically located on the road from Rome to the east. It was a city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Faith, Peace, And Hope

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,462 views

    A Trinity Sunday Sermon on the Triune of Salvation

    Have you ever noticed how many things in the Scripture and in life are put in to groups of three? Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; faith, hope, and charity, even celebrities seem to pass away in groups of three. The list goes on and on. Why do you think that is? Historically and religiously, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Harvest Ii Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,741 views

    One must plant seed to reap a crop.

    • John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. • Never did Jesus encourage his followers or even those who were considering becoming his followers to wait until tomorrow. o He was gripped with the urgency of the hour and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letting Go Of Personal Ambition For God’s Agenda Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 303 views

    Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override God's agenda, it leads to division, betrayal, and destruction.

    LETTING GO OF PERSONAL AMBITION FOR GOD’S AGENDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 3:1-39 Supporting Texts: James 3:14-17, Philippians 2:3-8, Proverbs 16:2, Psalm 75:6-7, Romans 12:10 INTRODUCTION: Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God