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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    'mate In 2

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 29, 2018
     | 3,999 views

    A sermon on the poor in spirit, using as an illustration a famous painting, "The Chess Players." When the devil says mate in 2 and we turn the game over to God, He can always win the game for us. Amazing Grace!

    ‘Mate in 2 PPT 1 Series title Intro: The Beatitudes ss the name for the first major teaching Jesus gave, and it encompasses the beatitudes, the Lord’s prayer, and teaching on judging, forgiving others et cetera. His teaching is summed up in the name the beatitudes which comes from a Latin word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 3 - Managing Our Relationships Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 29, 2018
     | 4,160 views

    Looking at how to manage our relationships. Especially in light of the senate hearings this past week.

    Managing Relationships September 30, 2018 This week I was going to tell you a story which is about a friendship gone hay-wire. It’s bizarre and sad, yet kind of funny. But, I’m going to tell you next Sunday, because I want to tell you a different story . . . one that is also sad, maybe a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With Heart And Mind Series

    Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016
     | 6,253 views

    An examination of how commitment is a proper response to Christ's work on our behalf.

    With Heart and Mind Romans 12:1-2 What would be the proper response to the discovery that God, the Creator against Whom the crown of his creation—humankind—had rebelled, the Holy One who had declared that all such rebels should endure eternal death, the Righteous Judge who had the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Question Of Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2021
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     | 4,954 views

    Jesus’ cleansing of the temple intensifies the conflict. Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. Jesus’ authority is of paramount importance, and His work as teacher and prophet requires validation.

    LUKE 20: 1-8 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE QUESTION OF AUTHORITY In this last week of Jesus’ earthly life section Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. The outcome of Jesus’ cleansing of the temple is that the religious leaders again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm In Adversity Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 18, 2024
     | 1,616 views

    Life a life worthy of the Gospel. Stand firm in our faith. Be prepared to suffer for Christ.

    Phil 1:27-30 STAND FIRM IN ADVERSITY Phil 1:27-30 27Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are (1) standing firm in one spirit, (2) with one mind striving side by side for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Epaphras' Wrestling Ministry

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 5, 2022
     | 2,585 views

    We usually think of prayer as peaceful, but Paul described Epaphras as “wrestling” in Col. 4:12 with the word “agonize.” The same word is translated as "STRIVE" in an Olympic event and as "FIGHT the good fight of faith!" Join the wrestling match!

    EPAPHRAS' WRESTLING MINISTRY Col. 4:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Bonehead Bandits 1. Two teenagers robbed the Grandon City, Kansas public library. They raced up to the counter with an empty pillow case. “Put it in,” they demanded of the clerk. “Put what in?” “The money. Put it in and nobody’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preaching From Philippians #4

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,277 views

    In Chapter one, Paul let these Christians in Philippi know that he wanted to come to them, but couldn’t because he was in jail.

    He also wanted them to know that his being in jail might bring about his death, but if it did, they were not to let it shake their faith in the Lord Jesus. He did not want them to feel sorry for him or for themselves, because Paul let it be known that for him “TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching From Philippians #4

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,915 views

    In Chapter one, Paul let these Christians in Philippi know that he wanted to come to them, but couldn’t because he was in jail.

    He also wanted them to know that his being in jail might bring about his death, but if it did, they were not to let it shake their faith in the Lord Jesus. He did not want them to feel sorry for him or for themselves, because Paul let it be known that for him “TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 8, 2022
     | 1,995 views

    When people are trying to drive you apart, how do you stay together? When there are major differences between us, how do we stay united? Does it even matter?

    INTRODUCTION Which way should the toilet paper goes on the holder? Should the toilet seat stay up or down? How do you squeeze the toothpaste tub? (When I was growing up, toothpaste tubes were metal and this mattered!). When the kids don’t get what they want from Mum, what do that do? Go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Faces Of Man .

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,656 views

    In this sermon I want to preach about the five faces that all of us WEAR

    Illus: Abraham Lincoln in a hot political debate was accused by his opponent of being two faced. He countered the remark by saying, “My opponent accuses me of being two faced, but anyone can take a look at this face I am wearing and know if I had another one I would not be wearing this one.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be A Spiritual Stretcher Bearer

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,775 views

    1). We can bring people to Christ without committees but not without sheer determination.

    1). We can bring people to Christ without committees but not without sheer determination. It may take years and numerous attempts but resolute determination will eventually accomplish the will of God. 2). We can bring people to Christ by all kinds of mean as long as we are willing to innovate. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Doug Warren avatar

    What Can I Do Now? Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,211 views

    WE SHOULD NOT LIVE IN FEAR, WE SHOULD NEVER RETURN TO "NORMAL" (THE APATHETIC WAY IT WAS) SO, WHAT SHOULD BELIEVERS DO NOW? HOW CAN WE PERSONALLY BE PREPARED AND LIVE FOR GOD IN THESE LAST DAYS?

    INTRO: IN THE UNCERTAIN DAYS WE LIVE, BELIEVERS SHOULD NOT LIVE IN FEAR, NEITHER DO WE WANT TO RETURN TO "NORMAL" AND FORGET WHAT GOD IS TEACHING US..SO WHAT SHOULD WE DO? PETER SAYS "DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION"(3:14)...AND OFFERS THREE SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO ACCOMPLISH THAT: I. SANCTIFY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Daryl Townes avatar

    A Breakthrough To Total Victory

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,790 views

    how to get total victory

    A BREAKTHROUGH TO TOTAL VICTORY TEXT: ST. MARK 5:25-34, ST. LUKE 8:43-48 INTRODUCTION WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME WHERE SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE ISSUES, ISSUES THAT WAS NEVER RESOLVED, ISSUES THAT WAS NEVER SOLVED, ISSUES THATWAS NEVER DEALT WITH. A ISSUE IS A VITAL OR UNSETTLED MATTER YES WE HAVE SOME ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Eating With The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    Although the Pharisees had set a trap for him, Jesus used this dinner as time to teach on compassion for our fellow man.

    Eating with the Enemy Luke 14:1-24 Introduction: Several times in the book of Luke, we see that Jesus goes to eat in the house of a Pharisee. Here in Luke 14, we see the last of these encounters. What’s really interesting about this passage is that, during this one dinner, Jesus teaches on three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Lessons In Apologetics, Part 1: Introduction & Agnosticism Series

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,079 views

    Introduction & Agnosticism

    For anyone pursuing a degree in Apologetics that was given a dollar for every time they were asked "What is that, learning how to say you are sorry" upon answering the question of what it is that they study so many times, many would have financed a considerable portion of their academic pursuits. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible