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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Dealing With Division Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,248 views

    When people are bound together with a common goal and purpose they are able to get along and work with one another; however, when intentions are unclear and people are lacking direction, they will often begin fighting each other.

    The Israelites, in conquest of Canaan, were united in purging the land. They had a purpose that brought them together. However, when they started settling down, then disagreements began erupting. When people are bound together with a common goal in mind and fighting for the same thing, they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unshackled!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,754 views

    This is message designed to remind God’s people of the power of the Word of God to change lives.

    Unshackled! II Timothy 2:1-10 Main Text: II Timothy 2:8,9: 8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. There are some things in life that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 5

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 1,564 views

    If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church - a holy people.

    In Cleveland a few years ago, this banner proclaimed the virtues of a certain grade of motor oil: "A Clean Engine Always Delivers Power." This is what church discipline is all about--a clean church. If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church, a holy people. (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unfaithfulness Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,330 views

    Hosea speaks of Gomer’s unfaithfulness as a reflection of the spiritual adultery of the people of God

    Hosea 2.2-13 Unfaithfulness – Fresh Start? ‘Hello’ magazine I believe is a very popular magazine with some women. It is bought primarily for the photographs and not its intellectual content I believe. Usually it is full of photo shoots of the rich and famous and their ‘loving’ relationships with ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Rebuilding Successfully Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,712 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". Nehemiah shows us how to rebuild successfully.

    Series: Rebuilding [#4] REBUILDING SUCCESSFULLY Nehemiah 3:1-32 Introduction: Last week we established the realities of rebuilding. With that understanding, we need to start rebuilding. It’s time to put action to all of the planning and praying. To rebuild successfully… 1. You need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of (Un)answered Prayer

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,112 views

    Two stories from Mark 7 illustrate the mystery of answered prayer: God adapts his glorious plan to the requests of ordinary people, even when granting the requests is greater than people can imagine.

    THE MYSTERY OF (UN)ANSWERED PRAYER—Mark 7:24-37 Many people have had the experience of praying—passionately, even desperately—and not receiving the answer they were seeking. That can be confusing, even troubling, and we naturally ask, “Why?” Was God not listening? Is he not able to do what we ask? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,475 views

    We must realize the truth that 1. We all begin as ugly people. 2. We have the beauty of God stamped on our souls. 3. God offers to make us new people.

    Her nose was pretty big, but I didn’t think it looked all that bad. However, Lori claimed she was so ugly that people called her names and teased her children at school about her looks. To me she was average and even pleasant in appearance, but she decided to have her nose diminished, her chin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Mission Of Mercy

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,557 views

    Ever look at the miracles of Jesus and ask why Jesus doen's show you some of that mercy? Jesus' ministry was not merely one of miracles that temporarily brought mercy to people. His was a mission of mercy for all people and forever!

    Do you remember where you were and what you were doing three years ago? Think about it for a moment - 2015 It might seem like a very long time ago for some and for others like yesterday. Did you have the same job? The same number of kids or grandkids? Did you live in the same house with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Communicate Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,931 views

    Communicate how the innovation will meet a genuine felt need of the people. Demonstrate how the change will meet some immediate needs as well as holding promise for long term needs. Distinguish between needs and wants. Some people may want to own a new Pe

    HOW TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE 1. Communicate a respect for the people’s traditions, culture, and appreciation for its leaders. Express your desire to see that the people receive the maximum benefits both in the short range and the long range. Benefits should include not only monetary, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Holy

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,127 views

    God, who is holy, calls His people to consecrate themselves in a lifestyle of holiness.

    Be Holy, Leviticus 11:39-47 Introduction “In these days there is a great deal of lowering the standards. Businessmen say that business standards have been lowered, and now a good deal of business runs into [corruption] gambling. In politics the standards have been lowered. There has been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    A Country Preacher Preaching In The City

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022
     | 1,232 views

    The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, and complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Then in walks a God-called man from a small country town, prophesying judgment, and preaching repentance.

    The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, and complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Before long, Israel would be vanquished by Assyria, and the rich would become slaves. Then in walks a God-called man ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    What Is Church? The Meeting Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 29, 2012
     | 4,507 views

    We are a people group whose essential business is to love others as Jesus loved us and who routinely come together to share faith, enjoy testimony and most importantly pray with confidence, boldness and power. We are the people group of Jesus Christ and

    Two weeks ago we introduced the question, “What is church?” and we started with the first part of the answer, which is, “the church is a people group.” Last week we continued to ask the same question, “What is church?” and we added to the answer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clay Hallmark avatar

    Face To Face With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 141 ratings
     | 89,449 views

    Message # 2 in a series focusing on the Mission of Jesus to say and to show people, "Your Life Matters."

    Message # 2: “Coming Face to Face with Jesus” John 4:1-26; 39-42 Introduction: Ted Stallard’s story This morning, I want to tell you the story of Ted Stallard. A young man who was turned off by school. Very sloppy in appearance. Expressionless. Unattractive. Slow. Often times he would simply sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Duty Free Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,364 views

    #7 in series. We are free from other people's rules. We are free to serve Jesus.

    Colossians 2:13-23 – Duty Free Today we arrive at a passage of scripture filled with controversial topics. It flies in the face of traditions, long-held beliefs, and die-hard convictions. But it is still worth saying, and I hope I can preach it in a spirit of love and compassion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Green avatar

    Something To Give Series

    Contributed by Paul Green on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,450 views

    Power in the kingdom of God has an entirely different purpose to power in the world… the power that Jesus promised and the power that Jesus provided through the Holy Spirit is not power to intimidate people, nor is it power to impress people… it is power

    One day a large male lion decided to make sure that all the other animals knew he was the master of the jungle so he went to the gazelle and roared, ’Who is the king of the jungle?’ Trembling, the gazelle answered, ’Why, you are, mighty lion.’ He went next to the zebra and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist