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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2009
     | 3,777 views

    Part 1 of a 7-part sermon. The last days will be characterized by a hostile(antagonistic) environment. But Why? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of…

    PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-I—2Timothy 3:1-9 Attention: Pacific Herring live off of coast of US from Baja CA to AK. They eat Plankton(microscopic drifters). For various reasons, plankton ‘bloom’, increasing their numbers exponentially. This feeds the herring, one of the favorite foods of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 8, 2012
     | 6,542 views

    God is steady in his dealings with us. He does not deceive us or try to draw us into sin. We make the choice to stand with God or give into temptations.

    1. Politician A politician was running for re-election and was talking at a campaign stop to his constituents. "My opponent has called me a liar. I want you to know that I have never lied to you. The only problem I have is that the facts don’t always match up with what I believe or say." Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giant Killers

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,730 views

    The Scriptures teach us that God’s people are in a spiritual warfare, and as in any warfare there is need for a plan of battle so we can effectively fight against our enemy (Satan) and gain the victory over him.

    Giant - Killers Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17 Scripture Text: Romans 8:35-37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? [36] As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Crucified With Christ

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,734 views

    Ultimately salvation is about knowing God, and commitment to Christ is about dying to self.

    Crucified With Christ, Philippians 1:21-30 Introduction On a dark and stormy night, a child was lost in the streets of a large city. A policeman found him crying in distress, and gathering enough from his story to locate the home, gave him directions after this manner. “Just go down this street ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Is There A Connection Between Sin And Suffering?

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2012
     | 6,114 views

    When Calamity struck the house of Job, his friends came at great trouble and inconvenience to counsel him. Job’s friends held to the traditional thoughts of their day, which in many respects are still the thoughts of our day. They believed that God always

    Title: Is There a Connection Between Sin and Suffering? Text: Job 2:9-13 (KJV) 9 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. 10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the fooish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Like My Father

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,473 views

    There are two fathers we may want to be just like. 1- our earthly father 2- our heavenly father (but let me personalize this with "my" earthly father and "my" heavenly father)

    INTRO. - ILL.- Today 100 years have elapsed since the first father’s Day was celebrated. Fathers of 1900 didn’t have it nearly as good as fathers of today; but they did have a few advantages: In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English. Today, fathers pray their children will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unsafe For The Whole Family

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,163 views

    Some churches are really big on safety these days, providing a safe place for you and the whole family … not that there is really anything wrong with that… but honestly; how safe is this Christian walk?

    Dakota Community Church June 15, 2008 Unsafe for the Whole Family We live in a world that has gone to the extreme where safety is concerned. Everything is labeled for safety. As I write this I glance at my coffee cup which warns me that “the beverage I am about to enjoy is extremely hot” and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,918 views

    Part 3 in a series about spiritual war. We need to put on the FULL armor of God.

    Ephesians 6:10-18 The Armor of God June 10, 2012 What do all of these items have in common — Homeowners Insurance Life Insurance Auto Insurance New wipers Winterizing your car Wills Oil Changes car seats Coats in winter seat belts Mouth pieces Safety gloves Cribs Training ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Overseer’s Fitness-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 30, 2012
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     | 4,280 views

    1 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

    The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-I—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: Americans are fitness freaks! We watch people on TV getting fit. We buy videos(in lieu of a personal trainer) to help us get fit.(P90-X—Walk Away the Pounds—etc.) We want to be fit because we are rightly convinced that a healthy body is better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making An Impact With Your Life

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012
     | 12,135 views

    Uses Barnabas as an example of the the qualities God looks for in the life of someone He uses to make an impact.

    MAKING AN IMPACT WITH YOUR LIFE 8 12 For more than a week, Gladys, Drew and I have enjoyed our evenings together, watching the Olympics. We have enjoyed watching our athletes accomplish amazing things. They have broken records, lifted amazing weights, ran like the wind, swam faster than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    Opposition actually helps us grow. Hostility is destructive not only of others, but also of one’s self; and it spreads without reason. Jesus named its absurdity and then left it in the hands of God. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger. Strange as it may sound, give thanks when you are opposed! For stress strengthens; enmity empowers; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Help For Hard Times (Victorious Living In A Vicious World) Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    This world can be tough on Christians. Some cave in and live in powerless mediocrity, but Jesus didn’t die to build a church of wimps. Paul’s instruction to Timothy is timely for today’s trials!

    Heavenly Help for Hard Times (Victorious Living in a Vicious World) (flip a coin) Heads or tails? This happens at the beginning of many sporting events today. Flipping a coin to determine who would begin a game goes all the way back to the Greek Olympic games where they believed the gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's All Part Of The Plan

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,306 views

    This is about salvation being a part of God’s plan from the beginning.

    How many of you have March Madness? The middle of March into April is a great time of the year. Spring arrives. The coats, sweaters and all the winter clothes go in the closet or box. The college basketball tournament heats up with all the stories of upsets and everything. And the best part ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lost Found Restored

    Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 138 ratings
     | 14,819 views

    Even us Christians lose our way; when that happens, the Savior, seeks us, finds us, and restores us.

    INTRODUCTION: Major Barb Sherer, a fellow Presbyterian minister and chaplain in the United States Army, was in Iraq during the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Moments before worshipers arrived for Sunday service, a fire broke out and destroyed the tent. By a miracle, no one was hurt. Later ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Giver God Blesses

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,140 views

    This is a sermon on the stewardship of giving based on the account in Mark 12 about "The Widow’s Mite."

    THE GIVER GOD BLESSES—MARK 12:38-44 --by R. David Reynolds Dr. Haddon Robinson is Co-host and teacher on the radio broadcast “Discover the Word,” a writer for the devotional guide Our Daily Bread, and Harold J. Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist