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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Pre-Disposed To Thanksgiving-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 23, 2010
     | 3,158 views

    1 of 2. The Psalmist charged God’s people to have an attitude of thankfulness. God’s people are pre-disposed to thankfulness. But why? People pre-disposed to Thanksgiving Enjoy...

    PRE-DISPOSED to/for THANKSGIVING-I—Psalm 100:1-5 Attention: There is a tendency among business retailers to gear up early for Christmas. This begins shortly after the Halloween push. The shelves are beginning to get stocked with specifically Christmas items.—Christmas trees of all sizes, colors & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pre-Disposed To Thanksgiving-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 23, 2010
     | 2,028 views

    2 of 2. The Psalmist charged God’s people to have an attitude of thankfulness. God’s people are pre-disposed to thankfulness. But why? People pre-disposed to Thanksgiving Enjoy...

    PRE-DISPOSED to/for THANKSGIVING-II—Psalm 100:1-5 There is a tendency among business retailers to gear up early for Christmas. This begins shortly after the Halloween push. The shelves are beginning to get stocked with specifically Christmas items.—Christmas trees of all sizes, colors & materials, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wash. Rinse. Repeat. Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 7, 2025
     | 770 views

    The cycle, which began in Egypt continued: • God does something great….. The people rejoice. • An apparent obstacle appears…. The people complain. • God does something great….. The people rejoice.

    March 08, 2025 Last week, we left Israel on the edge of the desert of Shur. They had just witnessed the power of God in the destruction of the Egyptian Army in the Red Sea and now the greatest adventure of their lives was about to begin. What do you think the people expected? An easy, pothole ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Who Cares If Little Billy Goes To Hell

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019
     | 2,643 views

    PEOPLE ARE GOING TO HELL DO WE CARE?

    Who cares if Billy Goes to Hell (Mark 16:19-31) Intro: Billy was born in 1972 into a family of drug abusers. His mother died of an overdose when little Billy was three years old, His father was wanted in Tennessee for selling drugs. Little Billy was slipped into Tennessee to live with relatives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    No Longer A Slave To Discontent! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 17, 2019
     | 3,203 views

    Americans, the richest people in the world, are without a doubt the most discontented people the world has ever seen! This sermon tackles the sin of discontent.

    No Longer a Slave to DISCONTENT! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” (Please keep your Bibles open to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James McCullen avatar

    Dealing With Sin In The Christians Life. Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,613 views

    Does sin affect of bodies? Do we need to confess sin to others? It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open,

    DEALING WITH SIN IN THE CHRISTIANS LIFE. James 5:16-20 (NASB) (16) Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. {17} Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Second Chances, Scars And Spiritual Transformation Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,245 views

    God's great desire is not to bring judgment to people but for people to repent. God's great desires if for believers and non-believers alike to turn to Him.

    Intro: In this third chapter of Jonah we see God’s great desire for people to turn toward Him. It doesn’t matter the depth of their sin or the degree of their violence. What we discover in this chapter of Jonah is what John R Stott said, “The Gospel is good news of mercy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 15,678 views

    God’s people have a mission and a purpose.

    On April 13, 1970 words were spoken that have become synonymous with a troubling situation when the astronauts aboard Apollo 13 said, “Houston, we’ve got a problem.” (Apollo 13 patch goes up on overhead one) A short circuit in one of the Command Module’s oxygen tanks, the primary spacecraft, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ross Mitchell avatar

    Where Are You?

    Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 29,164 views

    Use chairs to show people where they are spiritually.

    Where Are You? Introduction A. Genesis 3:1-9 -READ B. This morning, God asks that same question, “Where are you?” C. It’s quite obvious that God already knows where we are! D. The challenge is for us to discover where we are today. 1. II Corinthians 13:5 - “Examine yourselves to see if you are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Missions-Minded

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,086 views

    Encouraging people to give - not only their money, but themselves.

    Missions-Minded And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:19 (NIV) One of the more familiar scriptures in the Bible – and for good reason… We all have needs! But is this promise to all believers? Is this promise to all churches? Let’s look ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Challenge To Show Meekness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 18, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    The world says that people who got money no matter how they got it are blessed. The world says that people who have risen to the top in sports, politics, or business no matter how many people they had to step on to get there are blessed.

    Introduction: The world says that people who got money no matter how they got it are blessed. The world says that people who have risen to the top in sports, politics, or business no matter how many people they had to step on to get there are blessed. The world says that people who name everybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Send In The Praisers! See Beyond Today!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2022
     | 1,838 views

    Let us look at sheep and shepherds... we don't need to be impatient with people. Lead people to nourishment, water and rest.

    SEND IN THE PRAISERS! CAN WE SEE BEYOND THE PROBLEMS OF TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a pastor friend that often says: I WOULD LOVE PASTORING IF IT WEREN’T FOR PEOPLE! My family’s first time we attended a new church in the area where we had moved. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Elvery avatar

    Straight Talk About Sex – Common Myths About Sex Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,000 views

    A Series for young people on sex and sexuality

    Straight talk about Sex – Common Myths about Sex Gladstone Baptist Church – 21/8/05 pm An 8-year-old girl went to her dad, who was working in the yard. She asked him, "Daddy, what is sex?" The father was surprised that she would ask such a question, but decided that if she was old enough to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    A Song Of Ascents

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,388 views

    A message of encouragement for hurting, lonely, struggling people

    A Song of Ascents Text: Psalm 121 Twisted hands opened the rough, wooden window and the aged Jew to whom the hands belonged backed again into the stuffy shadows of his sparsely furnished mud hut. The window afforded a narrow view of many other such huts, cramped together in the Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom From Satanic Prison

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 177 ratings
     | 135,120 views

    The enemy and his agents ensnare and imprison people, including Christians, Jesus sets people free from all forms of captivity.

    The Bible reveals that the ministry of Jesus Christ is diametrically opposed to that of the devil and his agents. While the enemy and his agents ensnare and imprison people, including Christians, Jesus sets people free from all forms of captivity. This message is filled with the power to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal