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  • John Gaston avatar

    Birthright

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2015
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    Birthright means we have rights, privileges, and possessions as children of God, because the actual Owner of all things lives inside us. This releases us from having to be worthy. We should live from the knowledge that we're not like other people, by birt

    BIRTHRIGHT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOG DECEIVED 1. Two friends run into each other while walking their dogs. One suggests lunch. The other says, "They won't let us in a restaurant with pets." 2. Undeterred, the first guy and his German shepherd head into the restaurant. The maître d' stops them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Made New

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 5, 2017
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     | 14,045 views

    Despite us having lived ungodly lives prior to our salvation, we can get our innocence back after getting saved. How?Because the old sinful self died with Christ and the New Creation being has never sinned! Gal. 2:20.

    MADE NEW Isa. 43:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FUNNY RESOLUTIONS 1. “I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast.” 2. “I have resolved to live in my own little world, because at least they know me here.” 3. “I have resolved to stay married, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Offensive Grace

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2024
     | 431 views

    View this parable of Jesus from 3 difference perspectives, 3 different points of view (Preached this first in 1995; not original with me but trying to track it down would be difficult)

    HoHum: Veteran’s Day is tomorrow- The fighting in WW1 stopped at 11 am on November 11, 1918, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Originally called Armistice Day it was changed to Veteran’s Day to honor all of those who have served in our armed forces. We honor and appreciate all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fool Around And Find Out

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 24, 2025
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     | 3,533 views

    Pharaoh had been warned ten times already to let God’s people go, yet by sending his army after Israel, Pharaoh revealed that he still had not learned.

    TITLE: FOOL AROUND AND FIND OUT SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 5:2 / EXODUS 15:1 I want to lift as a thought this morning from this text – FOOL AROUND AND FIND OUT. We hear the words from EXODUS and whether we like it or not, fragments of clips begin to play in our imagination. For some of us the scenes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tenth Commandment

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jun 22, 2021
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    The ten commandments are the law of God but so often we forget the tenth because we cannot see when others break it. Yet it is the cause for breaking many of the others

    The title of this message is the “The Tenth Commandment” Under the theme “One’s life does not consists in the abundance of possession”. Prayer The tenth commandment is found in the book of Exodus 20:17 17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    What Does It Mean To Be Of Little Faith?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 18, 2025
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    There is something that we should ask ourselves. Do Christians truly have enough faith in today’s society?

    What Does It Mean to Be of Little Faith? Luke 12:28 There are five instances within the New Testament that speak about being “of little faith.” The online Merriam-Webster dictionary defines faith as belief and trust in and loyalty to God, something that is believed with strong conviction. So, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Something To Hold On To Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 5, 2025
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    In the storms of life, when things look really bad, can we trust that God will keep his promises? In this series of lessons we will be looking in the Scriptures for some of the promises of God that will see us through the difficult days - and we all have them

    The Shelter of God’s Promises #1 Something To Hold On To For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory. - 2 Corinthians 1:20 Introduction Sheila Walsh begins her book The Shelter of God’s Promises by telling of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beware Of Detours PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024
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    This sermon explores the importance of patience, faith, and holding onto God's promises, using the story of Sarai, Abram, and Hagar from Genesis. Key

    Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we come together in the spirit of unity, love, and a shared longing to understand God's Word. We gather not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith in Christ, our shared hope in His promises, and our shared love ...read more

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    Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 1,030 views

    This sermon explores how grumbling and complaining can undermine God's grace and poison the heart, using examples from the Bible and popular culture to illustrate the importance of focusing on gratitude and grace.

    There is a movie series from the 1990s that is about two men. I am going to give you a few descriptive words, and I want to see if you can name these movies: complaining, negativity, intolerance, uncompromising, griping, fussing, grumpiness. What movie series has characters known for these ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Gratitude

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    Harnessing Your Passion

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,990 views

    Some people misuse their passion in a way that is harmful to others and the kingdom. This sermon asks: “What is passion?” “Is anyone here passionate?” “Why should we harness passion?” and “What should we be passionate about?”

    This evening’s message is entitled “Harnessing Your Passion.” “Harness” means “to tie together,” and “to yoke.”(1) You know what a yoke is, right? It is “a wooden bar or frame by which two . . . oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together,” but it is also “the control device for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Process Of Faith

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,400 views

    The 5 steps of faith. Before you can get the reward us must go through the process.

    ¡°The Process of Faith¡± By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 11:1, 6 & Hebrew 10:23. Scriptures read: ¡°Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 6. But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    There Is A Rumor

    Contributed by Dave Anderson on Dec 7, 2007
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     | 7,177 views

    This is a message encourageing believers and the Church at Large that Christ is working on our behalf in the most difficult of times. The message is based on "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe."

    THERE IS A RUMOR: ASLAN IS ON THE MOVE! Song of Solomon 2: 11-12; Amos 3:15; Ps. 143:3-4;Rev. 21:1-8; 22:1-5: Isaiah 40:1-6; 35:1-2 INTRODUCTION There is a rumor going around and I thought you might like to know about it. A rumor can be a dangerous thing. Often rumors are used by one person or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    07. The Salt And Light Of The World (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,479 views

    How can we be the salt in a world full of decay?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have come to a portion of the Sermon on the Mount that is very fitting for our service today. As we come into this sanctuary for the first time to worship together, I can almost hear the words of Jesus’ message ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Art Of Preaching (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,510 views

    To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching:" preparation, presentation and persuasion.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Preparation 2. The Art of Presentation 3. The Art of Persuasion Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson will discuss "The Art of Preaching." This lesson will review the need for the church of Christ to identify sound, capable, and faithful men to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For The Remission Of Sins Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 6, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,135 views

    To clarify that the preposition “for” in the phrase” for the remission of sins" does not mean "because." The Greek word "eis" means “for, into, unto, or toward” in all reputable Greek-English New Testament Interlinear. To deny this truth is to reject the Scripture.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. For the Remission of Sins Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “For the Remission of Sins." This is the ninth lesson in the sermon series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ