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  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,840 views

    We are known by the power of our words just as Jesus make himself known through the power of his words.

    Title: The Power of Words Title: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: We are known by the power of our words just as Jesus made himself known through the power of his words. Introduction I have a friend who is taking a rather extensive seminar that, from what I can gather, is designed to help a person reach his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,739 views

    There has never been wide-spread agreement regarding a description of the Kingdom of God. Yet, what do we do about this important subject? Read on.

    August 11, 2013 The Kingdom The farmer’s son was returning from the market with the crate of chicken’s his father had entrusted to him, when all of a sudden the box fell and broke open. Chickens scurried off in different directions, but the determined boy walked all over the ...read more

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    Knowing And Doing God's Will

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 47,476 views

    A sermon examining the importance of doing God's will.

    Knowing And Doing The Will Of God Exodus 14:15-18 I have been a pastor long enough to know that if I were to ask the question, “do you want to know God’s will for your life”, you would all respond in the affirmative. In a sense, every Christian does want to know the will of God, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lay It Down And "Leave It There!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 11, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,789 views

    Everything he had; *all his hopes *all his desires *all his dreams and ambitions *everything he possessed, everything he ever hoped to be, he placed in the hands of God

    Lay it Down, And Leave it There! 1st Chronicles 4:5-8 NKJ 5. And Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.  6. Naarah bore him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.  7. The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan;  8. and Koz begot Anub, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
     | 14,784 views

    God can see into the depths of our hearts. He wants us to be honest with him. But he doesn’t just leave us there. He expects us to worship him in spirit. So he gives us his own Spirit to dwell in us and cleanse us.

    If you were here last week you may remember how John saw his main role as telling people about Jesus. You may also remember that that task of proclaiming Jesus is also our task. Well today we move on to the next episode in John’s account of Jesus’ ministry. Here we find Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why I Quit Tithing

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,355 views

    Because God owns it all, the question should not be, "How much should I give?" But rather the question should be, "How much should I keep?"

    Most people simply don’t understand tithing. To many Christians, it seems like some sort of country club due. Another bill in the long list of monthly expenses. I hear questions like: “How Much Are You Supposed to Tithe?” “Do I tithe on my gross income or net income?” “My pay my tithe on my pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter's Vision: Breaking Down Walls Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024
     | 1,980 views

    Let God change the way you see people. Stop looking at outward appearances or misguided mindsets and start looking at the heart that needs Jesus.

    Peter’s Vision: Breaking Down Walls Text: Acts 10:9-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preacher isn't talkin' 'bout religion no more He just wants to praise the Lord People aren't as stuffy as they were before They just want to praise the Lord And it's very plain to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    One More Song For You

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,177 views

    There has always been one unwilling to let the rocks cry out, to stand up and be counted, who was willing to persevere and say, “As long as there is time, and one breath left in me There will always be one more song for You

    One more Song for You Galatians 6:9-10 The Voice (VOICE) 9 May we never tire of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist. 10 So seize any opportunity the Lord gives you to do good things and be a blessing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Living Is A Team Effort

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 1, 2016
     | 10,598 views

    Bear one another’s burdens Bear his own load

    Christian living is a team effort Can you recall a time in your life when you really needed some kind of help and someone was there to lend you a hand? Being a Christian requires that you put others before yourself. Christians are not hermits, we strive to enjoy the fellowship of the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Awesome Responsibility (Sermon On Missions)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022
     | 2,145 views

    One of the simple rules in life seems to be that people receive in life what they are looking for.

    For example: • We know some people who are always getting into a fight or a dispute with someone, no matter where they go. Why? Because they go around looking for trouble and they find it! • We know some people who go to church, and every time there is a church dispute, you can rest assured they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Christians Should Attend Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022
     | 5,486 views

    Why do preachers, preach about Church Attendance? They do so for of a number of reasons.

    Illus: A Johns Hopkins University medical researcher has just discovered what the Presbyterian Ministers’ Life Insurance Fund has known for more than two centuries: ATTENDING CHURCH IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH. Illus: Statistics reveal that the risk of fatal heart disease is almost twice as high for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep" (9 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,901 views

    In a previous sermon, Peter spoke to us about "Our relationship to each other."

    He made it clear that these things in the remaining part of the chapter apply to "ALL". He admonished them in verse 8, to: (1) "All" be of one mind (2) "All" have compassion (3) "All" to love as brethren (4) "All" be tenderhearted and humble in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Problem And A Promise SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,018 views

    Spiritual/Personal

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am deeply moved to stand before you today, as we gather in the house of the Lord, to share a message that has been stirring in my heart. This message, titled "A Problem and a Promise," is not just a sermon but a journey. A journey that we will embark ...read more

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    The Next Step: Serving In Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 9, 2026
     | 183 views

    True freedom in Christ compels us to serve others in love, fulfilling the law through genuine acts of kindness and compassion.

    INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Have you ever noticed how we’re really good at celebrating big moments—but not always sure what comes after? • Graduation day comes… now what? • The wedding ceremony ends… now what? • Retirement finally arrives… Now what? • Every milestone creates a next step. • And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Reasons To Believe In A God Who Allows Suffering

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,461 views

    a feeble attempt to answer the Why? question

    -----SUFFERING COMES FROM THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE Gen. 2:15-17 -----SUFFERING REVEALS WHAT IS IN OUR HEARTS Matt. 13:1-9 -----SUFFERING GIVES OPPORTUNITY TO TRUST GOD JAMES 1:2-5 -----GOD SUFFERS ALONG WITH US JESUS WEPT -----IN TIMES OF CRISIS, WE FIND ONE ANOTHER 2COR. 1:3-4 -----PAIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness