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  • Wayne Barnes avatar

    Our Traditions Make The Gospel Of No Effect

    Contributed by Wayne Barnes on Nov 27, 2016
     | 4,115 views

    Condemnation through traditions of men stifles the true gospel and destroys the Christian Life

    If a billionaire was to enter almost any church he would be especially honored, same way a swashbuckling movie star hunk. But when a LGBT or prostitute walks in, suddenly a crisis has arisen, even if both sets have truly turned their hearts to God through Christ. In other churches, it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "How Happy You Make Me”

    Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 6, 2016
     | 3,188 views

    The groom’s happiness is focused on the bride. The bride has his full attention.

    Introduction… A very interesting Scripture introducing to us this person by the name Lucifer, son of the morning, gives us insight into the person behind all of our problems and troubles. Isaiah 14:12-14 Compare this to what we read in…Genesis 1:26-27 Here is the reason why Lucifer, or the devil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "God Make Us Good Again"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 26, 2017
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    The message helps us understand God doesn't expect us to be great, but he does expect us to be good by doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly.

    Four thousand years ago, barrenness was the ultimate disgrace; it was seen as a sign of divine disfavor. If you don’t have children, it’s because God’s got something against you. Period. A woman who couldn’t conceive suffered not only lack of approval, but also the threat of divorce. And barrenness ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Four Words That Make All The Difference

    Contributed by David Simpson on May 29, 2016
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    Four Words: Sin, Justified, Grace and Redemption. These words are found in two Bible verses in Romans. They make all the difference when it comes to a changed life and salvation through Jesus.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church David Simpson - May 1, 2016 Four Words that Make all the Difference Romans 3:23,24 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Preachers, no matter the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Yet I Will Not Make A Full End

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    A text of hope in the context of God's determination against His people.

    “YET I WILL NOT MAKE A FULL END”. Jeremiah 4:11-12; Jeremiah 4:22-28. Many of our readings in Jeremiah seem to, like Lamentations, open out on to a vista of total devastation and despair. However, depending on what translation one uses, there is hope: “yet I will NOT make a full end” (Jeremiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Something Out Of Practically Nothing Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018
     | 14,423 views

    When it seems that life has robbed you of everything, God teaches us how to make something out of practically nothing.

    MAKING SOMETHING OUT OF PRACTICALLY NOTHING 2 KINGS 4:1-7 In 1984, Lana and I were married and moved up to Ole Miss where I started pharmacy school. It was 3 long hard years of study, work, and sacrifice. I was living on less than I ever had while Lana was living on about as much as she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meddling Makes Matters More Miserable

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 9, 2018
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    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 14: 1 – 33

    2 Samuel 14: 1 – 33 Meddling makes matters more miserable 14 So Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was concerned about Absalom. 2 And Joab sent to Tekoa and brought from there a wise woman, and said to her, “Please pretend to be a mourner, and put on mourning apparel; do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    To Know Christ And To Make Him Known

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 28, 2018
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    This little Creed is the essence of the life of a person who is truly born again. It is also the desire of a person who is truly born again.

    Let's stand together and say our memory Scripture for this Quarter ... 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When It Don't Make Sense

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2018
    based on 7 ratings
     | 87,133 views

    Praising God is always effective, but it's power is magnified when you praise him when it don't make no sense.

    Hab 3:17-18 although the FIG tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines. The labor of the olive shall fail, the fields shall yield no meat, the flock shall be cut off from the the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls. Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Really Makes Me A Fool Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018
     | 6,470 views

    Sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service on April Fool's Day

    ENGAGE As most of you probably know, today is not only Easter, but it is also April Fool’s day. Although that occurs more often than you might think, the last time this occurred was back in 1956. The next occurrence will be 11 years from now in 2029. So it’s certainly possible that some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making My Living Hope Real Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 9,538 views

    Living hope is a matter of looking ahead rather than looking around

    ENGAGE/TENSION In general, I tend to be a pretty optimistic person. But I’ve got to admit that it is getting harder and harder to be hopeful about life here on earth in the 21st century. Let’s face it, 2016 didn’t exactly get off to a great start: • This week, the stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Make A Deal

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 1, 2017
     | 4,416 views

    Jacob the deceiver meets his match.

    Let’s Make a Deal Genesis 29:15-30 We continue this morning with the life of Jacob, whom Jesus names along with his father, Isaac, and grandfather, Abraham as being alive and in special relationship to God. We have to keep the after picture clearly in mind when reading about Jacob. If we don’t, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Poverty Makes God Your Defender Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 9, 2017
     | 4,236 views

    Part 13 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate, for the Lord will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them" (Prov. 22:22-23). The chiastic composition in Proverbs 22:22-23 gives the thought—robbery, court case, court case, robbery. A Do not rob the poor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    The Value Of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,957 views

    The wise father shares the value of wisdom with his children, as well as the vanity of the world and its promises.

    The Value of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal (1 Kings 3:3-14) Proverbs 2 There abounds stories about people getting to make wishes, or even 3 wish. The old story of finding an ancient bottle on the beach, rubbing it, and a Genie coming out to grant the finder three wishes is a classic. Can you imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made To Make A Difference (Acts 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,142 views

    This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 3, we learn to Share the Work, See the Wounded, and Serve the Weak.

    Made to Make a Difference: Acts 3 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. The very first followers of Jesus weren’t what you might expect. None of them had any seminary ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church