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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How To Pray Like A Righteous Man

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 31,032 views

    James gives us the example of how to pray by referring back to Elijah’s prayer for rain. What did he do that we can copy in our prayers?

    OPEN: A man by the name of Harold Lamb told this story of a sales presentation he made at a church board meeting: "My co-worker and I were making a sales call to a rural Baptist church. We gave our presentation to the church committee, and then the group’s chairman walked to the altar and knelt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer From A Mighty Man Of Valour Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 10, 2023
     | 1,614 views

    As we honor those who have served I was thinking of others in the Bible who served as well.

    “Prayer From A Mighty Man Of Valour” Judges 6:11-12 As we honor those who have served I was thinking of others in the Bible who served as well. We have today Gideon who has lived under the rule of the Midianites for 7 years. In verse 1 we see why this judgment came about. Vs. 1 “And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tell Me The Story Of Jesus: The Man

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 15, 2010
     | 1,672 views

    Tell Me the Story of Jesus: The Man

    This is the second sermon in a series introducing Jesus Christ and His time on earth. Today we look at Jesus just as His three years of ministry are getting started. We know this story as Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I ...read more

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    The Man Who Sold His Future Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 117 ratings
     | 42,219 views

    What’s wrong with being godless? If you can answer that question, you can avoid the tragedy that took Esau’s future away from him.

    OPEN: A man filled his car with gas at a self-service gas station. After he had paid and driven away, he realized that he had left the gas cap on top of his car. He stopped and looked and, sure enough, it was gone. He thought for a second and realized that other people must have done the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "No! Not This Man, We Want Barabbas!” Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 13, 2022
     | 2,405 views

    Many people would like to wash their hands and not deal with Jesus. We all must answer the question, “What shall I do with Jesus who is called the Christ? That is the real question! A choice that has eternal consequences.

    Sermon: “No! Not This Man, We Want Barabbas!” Scripture: John 18:28-40 “Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas ended in the early hours of the morning. Then he was taken to the headquarters of the Roman governor. His accusers didn’t go inside because it would defile them, and they wouldn’t be allowed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Man Who Went Home Justified Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015
     | 6,857 views

    #2 in a series. A message about being justified and repentance and a part of getting there.

    We’re continuing in this series called “Crossing Over.” I appreciate Brian kicking it off last week with the most important foundation for all of it: Believe. Let’s face it, if you don’t believe Jesus deserves to be the Authority in your life, none of the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Can One Man Do? Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2023
     | 4,011 views

    One man's failure brought mankind's fall, and one man's fix bought mankind's favor.

    [Grateful Appreciation to Skip Heitzig of Calvary Church Albuquerque. His teaching on Romans 5 really impacted my own.] Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Romans 5. If you’ve spent any time around Glynwood, you’ve noticed that we always start a sermon with “Please you’re your Bibles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Man Of Purity Even In The Time Of Difficulty

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 11, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,236 views

    Trials, persecution, and danger are only bumps that we climb on to for our spiritual growth.

    BE A MAN OF PURITY EVEN IN THE TIME OF DIFFICULTY II Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction: In the last days - The time of the gospel dispensation, commencing at the time of our Lord's death, is peculiarly styled the last days would grievous, troublesome and dangerous. According to Webster time is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph Of Arimathea: A Cowardish And Blessed Man

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 401 views

    While Jesus was still alive, Joseph did nothing for Jesus. However, at the right time, when he only had three hours before the Sabbath, he could take care of Jesus’ body.

    The story of Jesus’ death and burial that we will discuss today is recorded in all four Gospels. This shows the significance of this event. Let’s read Mark 15:33-47. Verse 33 – “At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon.” Jesus was crucified at nine in the morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Only A Righteous Man Is Remembered Forever

    Contributed by Edwin Amundson on May 23, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 20,727 views

    Curious Memorial Day Sermon that examines the legacy of every believer.

    “ONLY A RIGHTEOUS MAN IS REMEMBERED FOREVER,” PSALM 112:1-10 JOKE--- Two elderly women were eating at a restaurant one morning. Ethel noticed something funny about Mable’s ear and she said, "Mable, did you know you’ve got a suppository in your left ear?" Mable answered, "I have? A suppository?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Mans Mission And The Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 26, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    The second sermon on Jesus’ command "Follow ME", mission given to Paul and the church.

    ONE MANS MISSION AND THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH #2 MISSION GIVEN TO PETER MATTHEW 16:13 19 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He began asking His disciples, saying, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" 14 And they said, "Some say John the Baptist; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Naaman: A Sick Man With A Spiritual Need

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,446 views

    This message shows the correlation between the healing of Naaman's leprosy and the salvation of the lost sinner, defiled by sin.

    Naaman: A Sick Man With A Spiritual Need Text: 2 Kings 5:1, 14 Intro: Over the next decade, 2010-2020, the Southern Baptist Convention will conduct a nation-wide evangelistic initiative called, “GPS—God’s Plan for Sharing.” Its rallying cry is rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Who Had It All - Almost!

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 10, 2012
     | 7,427 views

    The rich young ruler had it all - almost! One thing kept him from that which he needed the most - Jesus. What one thing is there in your life that is keeping you from coming to Jesus or going deeper with him?

    The Man Who Had It All – Almost! - Luke 18:18-30 - January 8, 2012 One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered ...read more

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    The Blind Man With 20/20 Vision

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2018
     | 15,088 views

    A blind man had 20-20 vision while those who could see were blind to the spiritual realm. It's possible to have a miracle but not know Jesus. Take that second step!

    THE BLIND MAN WITH 20/20 VISION Jn. 9:1-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little girl told to her parents what she had learned in Children’s Church about the creation of Man & Woman. 2. “The teacher told us how God made the man first. But he was very lonely and had nobody to talk to. So God put ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Man With Inability To Walk Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,113 views

    A miracle is the interruption of the laws of nature for the divine.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up to Jerusalem” (John 5:1). 2. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” (5:9). 3. This crippled man was with many other sick people. Commentaries say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist