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  • Todd Catteau avatar

    Abimelech, A Bad Example Series

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,461 views

    Abimelech is a classic example of how selfishness and godless ambition lead us from God’s will for our lives.

    Possessing the Promises Abimelech (Judges #5) There is a music group called The Bad Examples • Abimelech would be a likely member of that group • He is an example of what not to do to possess the promises of God • This guy’s all bad • No victory for God’s people, no deliverance from false God’s, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Position Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,106 views

    We oftentimes forget what a powerful position Christ has placed Believers in and so we live spiritually poor.

    The Position of Believers Ephesians 1:1-10 Hetty Green was once known as America’s greatest miser. She ate cold oatmeal to save the cost of heating water. When her son injured his leg, Hetty took so long looking for a clinic to treat him for free that his leg had to be amputated because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God-Centered Planning

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    Every Christian must live his life according to God’s will.

    GOD-CENTERED PLANNING JAMES 4:13-17 BIG IDEA: Every Christian must live his life according to God’s will. INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Dr. Auguste Nelaton, (Nelaton Catheter) the great French surgeon, once said that if he had four minutes in which to perform an operation on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ark Of Our Salvation

    Contributed by Jerry Kistler on Sep 3, 2009
     | 4,195 views

    How Noah’s Ark points forward to the Church as the sphere of God’s covenanted grace.

    Second Sunday after Trinity, 2009 Text: Gen. 6:5-8; 13-22 The Rev. Jerry Kistler St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church Montrose, Colorado “The Ark of our Salvation” "And behold, I Myself am bringing floodwaters on the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life… ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    We Have All Been Called Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,479 views

    We are called out of the world and into Jesus and to follow His example in conduct, in obedience, and in service so that one day, on the day Jesus comes again, we will be called home.

    We Have All Been Called 10/12/08 AM Text: 2 Timothy 1:9 INTRODUCTION: I found the genesis of this lesson in a conversation I had with an individual with whom I was working. This past week I was serving in my capacity as a facilitator of Navy Leadership training with the Center for Personal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Introduction To The Book Of Proverbs

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,560 views

    Just a brief intoduction into the book of Proverbs

    Intro: 1. Calvin Coleridge, “Wisdom is common sense, in an uncommon degree.” 2. Solomon certainly had that kind of wisdom to an almost unbelievable degree. 3. Introduction to the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs 1:1 (NKJV) 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving Life’s Storms

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,200 views

    Calamities prompt us to ask, "Why?" There are no pat answers. Yet there are answers for how we can survive these sudden storms. It’s important that we anchor our attitudes in Scripture.

    Opening illustration: It seemed like a regular day at the beach. When the blasts of billions of tons of water wrecked the coasts of more than a dozen Asian nations on Dec. 26, 2004, most of the people on the beaches were totally unaware of the looming danger. In its wake the massive tsunami claimed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are Stores Open Thanksgiving Deserving Of Wide Scale Divine Retribution?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 17, 2014
     | 2,193 views

    Are Stores Open Thanksgiving Deserving Of Wide Scale Divine Retribution?

    Granted, retailers opening on Thanksgiving might not have been the most family-friendly or magnanimous gesture in relation to their employees. However, the response on the part of certain theologians and critics might have gone a bit overboard. In particular, one such condemnation intoned that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leadership: A Biblical Perspective Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 21, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,387 views

    This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”I Corinthians 4:1-2

    What Is Leadership? Paul says in I Corinthians 4:1-2, “This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” God owns everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Master Look

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2013
     | 1,721 views

    To show that our Master knows what's best for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: If you're a slave, do you always want your Master looking? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our Master knows what's best for us. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:21 (Amplified Bible) 11:21 And Peter remembered and said to Him, Master, look! The fig tree which You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,997 views

    A sermon on finances and stewardship from Luke 14:25-33, especially vs. 28-30 (Outline and material adapted from a transcript of a message by Gene Appel with Willow Creek)

    HoHum: Pass out Children’s Bulletins From Sermon4Kids at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/count_the_cost.html How many of you would like to play the piano? Wait! Not so fast! Before you raise your hand and say "yes" to that question, let's see what it would cost to be able to play the piano and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Who Is My Enemy?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 5, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,150 views

    The devil, and the whole armor of God. Link inc. to formatted text, audio.

    Who is My Enemy? Ephesians 6:10-18 Complete sermon at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/myenemy.html We move now from Walking in Unity, Purity, and Harmony to Walking in Victory. The Christian life is not a playground, it's a battleground. It's not a frolic, it's a fight, the good fight! It's not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Tigner avatar

    Why The Wait? Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
     | 5,876 views

    Jesus' return is imminent but He is patiently awaiting the fullness of those whom will be saved.

    CONTINUING THE THOUGHT. Last week we spent our time together considering the reality of Jesus’ Second Coming and Power to Judge sin and sinners especially in light of the false teachers who were denying such among the Church that Peter was writing to. The false teachers denied Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming The Lust Of The Eyes Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,939 views

    To overcome the lust of the eyes keep your eyes fixed on God and His kingdom!

    SIN OR GOD III? Matthew 4:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since creation Satan has been tempting humanity to sin against God. When going through the wilderness experiences of aloneness, physical or emotional pain, prepare oneself to be tempted by the Devil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Among Sinners Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,584 views

    Large crowds followed Jesus, coming where He was. He could've waited on them to come to Him, but often He went out, seeking them. Jesus was often found among those society rejected. We too must be willing to go where they are, seeking to reach them.

    Found among Sinners Mark 2: 13-17 Following a season of ministry around the region of Galilee, Jesus had returned to Capernaum. His return created quite a stir, as multitudes arrived at Peter’s house, hoping to see Jesus. The palsied man was miraculously healed, and Jesus made a statement that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist