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  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    Fear Not

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,447 views

    The night Jesus was born, the Angel of the Lord appeared to a group of shephers, scared them to death, and yelled "Fear Not!"

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prayer That God Answers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,501 views

    On the face of it, the Prayer of Jabez would appear to be the kind of petition God wouldn’t answer - too selfish.

    OPEN: Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers when the youngest one began praying at the top of his lungs, "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE. And I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO PLAY STATION, -and I PRAY FOR A NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    O.u.a.t. (Once Upon A Time)

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,533 views

    This sermon calls into question whether the events of Jesus resurrection appearances were reality and how that relates to our lives.

    Once Upon A Time – John 20: 19-31 Intro: Once Upon A Time is usually used at the beginning of most children’s stories or fairy tales. – The stories may seem believable but we know by the “once upon a time” it probably isn’t true. What if the story of the life and ministry of Jesus began with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Power And Control At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,517 views

    Although Jesus appeared to be the least powerful man in Palestine when he was on the cross, He was actually the one in control.

    Last week, a U.S. surveillance plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese plane was lost. The American plane was able to make an emergency landing at a nearby air base. Once the plane landed, the Chinese military immediately took the crew into custody. That was eight days ago, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Unlikely Undertakers

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 21, 2025
     | 347 views

    The appearance of Joseph and Nicodemus at the burial of Jesus is a reminder that Jesus death is already sufficient to bring disciples out of hiding.

    NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Friday 18th April 2025 – Good Friday John 19:38-42 “Two Unlikely Undertakers” There is something about a grave that says “the end”. We don’t do it as much now, but standing around a graveside. Watching a coffin being lowered. Covering the coffin with dirt. It’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favoritism

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,554 views

    Favoritism is a serious mistake because: 1. It is a sin. 2. Appearances can be deceiving 3. God opposes the proud.

    I vividly remember talking with another pastor one day who had been given a very impressive appointment to one of the largest churches in our conference. As he was talking to me and a couple of other pastors, he was explaining how different this church was from his previous experiences. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Jones avatar

    The Cure For Arrogance Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,641 views

    Arrogance appears in our lives when we judge others and plan without God. The solution is found in the Lord.

    The Cure for Arrogance James 4:11-17 Introduction James presents a problem everyone has, arrogance, also called pride. It is a real problem when it is found in the church. Evidently it was a problem in the church at Jerusalem and at times is a problem in every church. When I played the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Final Week: Darkness Before The Dawning

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,181 views

    With Christ crucified and laid in a tomb everything was dark and appeared hopeless. It’s always darkest before the dawn.

    CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: DARKNESS BEFORE THE DAWNING PSALM 30:5b “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From Addiction To Approval Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 28, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    In order to free ourselves from obsessive attraction to approval and praise we must press the escape key: Embrace Grace Seek only the praise of God and Change our Story - let God re-write our personal narrative

    We read Galatians chapter 1 together. Today we’re going to focus on just one verse from Galatians 1. 10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. This is the first in a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Addictions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,258 views

    People can find themselves addicted to many vices these days. Addictions can fall into many categories that are both conscious and unconscious obsessions: drugs, lusts, bad habits, anger, vengeance, politics, intrigue, gossiping, selfishness, gluttony, en

    Overcoming Addictions (Matt 6:24-34) People can find themselves addicted to many vices these days. Addictions can fall into many categories that are both conscious and unconscious obsessions: drugs, lusts, bad habits, anger, vengeance, politics, intrigue, gossiping, selfishness, gluttony, envy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Christianity And Sex Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,411 views

    Sex has become a cultural obsession but the picture of sex that our culture paints is a cheap counterfeit of God’s design. What we have done is dehumanized ourselves and taken something which was meant to be sacred, wonderful and beautiful and changed it

    Christianity and Sex 1 Cor. 6:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Genesis 2:24-25 Where would you expect to find the following articles? How to Maintain an Erotic Marriage; Sexual Limits: What other Women Will and Won’t Do in Bed. In the Adults Only section of the newsstand? Try Readers Digest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Screen Life: An Ancient Wall & A Call To Arms

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021
     | 1,005 views

    The lights shine brightly. I can hardly see in fact. The window is in front of me, pouring light. But I can't see. My mind is infatuated, obsessed. A kind of dementia overcomes me. I can't help but look.

    The lights shine brightly. I can hardly see in fact. The window is in front of me, pouring light. But I can't see. My mind is infatuated, obsessed. A kind of dementia overcomes me. I can't help but look. I try to look away, but it recaptures my attention. I know there is a real world out ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    I Was Walking The Plank Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 20, 2019
     | 3,293 views

    My brothers and sisters, I was walking the plank —- it seemed in my own light of day. Sometimes when you are at the helm, whether starboard or port, you appear to be walking the plank. Your appearance makes folks see you as walking the plank. This is what happened to Peter when...

    I Was Walking The Plank by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Ronnie Smith avatar

    No Other God's

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,787 views

    1 Kings 9 1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto

    1 Kings 9 1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon. 3 And the LORD said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Devil Wants Your Children

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,796 views

    What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy their innocence, ruin their lives, rob them of

    “The Devil wants your Children” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 34:11-22. What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic