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  • Ken Henson avatar

    Let's Talk About Sex Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    There are significant positive results that make sex a sacred and profound endeavor, one that deserves special treatment. There are also negative consequences associated with sexual promiscuity.

    Ephesians 5:3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Let's Talk About Sex Sex is good. The Bible has taught this, literally, from the beginning. God's first commandment to ...read more

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  • Craig Benner avatar

    In Bounds Or Out Of Bounds?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 14, 2016
     | 4,374 views

    If you say that you are bounds; is that a bad thing? The Bible speaks about being bound in positive and negative terms. To what or by what are you bound?

    In Bounds or Out of Bounds? I'm glory bound Bound for that promised land Bound and determined Song: I'm bound for that city. Eccl. 4:12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Hosea 6:1 Come, and let us return unto the LORD: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nonconformists Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,245 views

    This sermon is an introduction to the series titled "Do Not Conform, Be Transformed" and provides a broad overview of the book of Romans along with the negative patterns in the world.

    Good morning. Since today is the first Sunday in June I thought it would be a good Sunday to begin a summer sermon series. A summer series simply entitled ‘Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.’ This series is based on the passages found in Romans 12:1 and 2. But before diving into the series I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Rubric For Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2018
     | 5,264 views

    The rubric that our Lord Jesus will use at His judgment seat to determine our rewards can be divided into three categories: positive, negative, and special.

    The Rubric for Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? (Matthew 25:14-30) 1. What is a rubric? The word has quite a few different definitions, actually. You might look it up. Webster lists the definition I am using as the fourth: “a guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Tale Of The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022
     | 1,826 views

    Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest. Naomi came back bitter, but Ruth turned the negative into positive with trusting in the God of Naomi.

    I. The Return to Bethlehem Ruth 1:6-9 1. Naomi has had good news from back home. a. The Lord had visited His people in giving them bread. 2. Three elements are revealed in the initial moments of the return. a. Naomi tells the girls to go back to Moab and return to their Moabites families. b. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Where Shall We Cast Our Burdens?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,587 views

    We all carry many pressures, strains and burdens, how shall we deal with all this negative attack? God invites us to bring it all to Him.

    WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO CAST YOUR CARES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psa. 55:22  Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee; He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. KJV:  Luke 21:14  Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Get Rid Of Stinking Thinking Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 34,343 views

    When our attitude in life is negative, the gears are grinding the wrong way. When the gears in our minds are turning in the wrong way, we call it stinkin’ thinkin’.

    Some of you walked in here this morning carrying a heavy load. Some of you are up against the wall in your business. Some of you are in the middle of family conflict that seems almost impossible to resolve. Others are battling personal illness. Still others face problems that I can’t even begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Oladayo Oladosu avatar

    Rudderless On The Atlantic Theatre

    Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Feb 3, 2020
     | 2,041 views

    Government has a way to either positively or negatively influence their nation. However, there is no comfort is born without hidden effort, there are no shortcuts to these systemic leadership failures except to turn to God.

    Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. 1 Timothy 2:1 History has revealed that, there are different types of government. Examples include: revolutionary, monarchical, republican, aristocratic, autocratic, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    What Do You Know? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    An imaginative reconstruction of the dialogue between the repentant and unrepentant thieves, to be spoken by two preachers. Focuses on the old dilemma, whether God hears prayer.

    Unrepentant Thief (U): "Should the wise answer with windy knowledge, and fill themselves with the east wind? Should they argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which they can do no good? ... What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that is not clear to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Rags To Riches

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 9,155 views

    This sermon deals with how God can bring us out of an impossible situation and make things better than we ever imagined.

    Scripture: Genesis 37:1 – Title: “From Rags to Riches” Introduction: The Bible says, “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brothers: and they hated him yet the more.” (Gen. 37:5)  This 37th chapter of Genesis begins a history of Joseph with his trials and triumphs, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    Heaven

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,969 views

    We can’t help but wonder what heaven is like. Heaven is mysterious to the human mind. Heaven is a place that defies our imagination.

    Heaven A pastor was talking to a group of young children about believing in Jesus and going to heaven.At the end of his talk, he asked, "Where do you want to go?""Heaven!" they all piped up. "And what do you have to be to get there?" "Dead!", one boy yelled. ABRAHAM WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Behold All His Goodness

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,446 views

    Just how excited are we to behold such incomparable and awesome glory? Do we ever imagine what is the eternal glory of the Holy God?

    "Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you -- majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” (Ex.15:11, NIV). Last time, we realized that we have so much to praise God and to feel blessed for the forgiveness of our sins. We have seen the enormity of our sins, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    Love Beyond All Measure Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,787 views

    Only the Love of Christ can reach beyond our wildest dreams and imagination. His love is a Love that goes far beyond measure.

    LOVE BEYOND ALL MEASURE John 15:12-13 Christmas Series 2008 The love of God is incomprehensible to each one of us. We cannot comprehend the magnitude of how God really does love us. Many hymns have been written with the main priority of describing God’s love. One in particular: “The love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hickman avatar

    A Holy Trip

    Contributed by John Hickman on Dec 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,609 views

    Scripture is silent on the details of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. But imagine if you were taking the journey today. What would that feel like?

    As I look out among you today, I see that the vast majority of us have of us have had babies. But not all of us. For example, I’ve done a lot of things in my life and had a lot of experiences, but I’ve never given birth to a baby. Yes, I know this surprises you. So help me here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    If You Are Willing Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
     | 13,960 views

    Can you imagine what the scene was like? Every one was following Jesus when suddenly a leper had the audacity to approach Jesus

    Introduction A. Somewhat skeptical of his son's new found determination to become Charles Atlas, the father nevertheless followed the teenager over to the weight-lifting department, admiring a set of weights. "Please, Dad," pleaded the boy, "I promise I'll use 'em every day." "I don't know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist