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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Found Among Sinners Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 5, 2017
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     | 7,217 views

    Large crowds followed Jesus, coming where He was. He could've waited on them to come to Him, but often He went out, seeking them. Jesus was often found among those society rejected. We too must be willing to go where they are, seeking to reach them.

    Found among Sinners Mark 2: 13-17 Following a season of ministry around the region of Galilee, Jesus had returned to Capernaum. His return created quite a stir, as multitudes arrived at Peter’s house, hoping to see Jesus. The palsied man was miraculously healed, and Jesus made a statement that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Reasons For Loyalty In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,500 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Five Reasons for Loyalty in a Hostile World

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Five Reasons for Loyalty in a Hostile World Luke 12:1-12 I want to first start with the definition of hypocrisy. “Hypocrite” was used in Greek society to describe an actor who gave performances to make money. It means acting like someone who you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Evil Plan

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,976 views

    The history of mankind is filled with various attempts to destroy the people of Israel.

    A Study of the Book of Esther “An Evil Plan” Esther 3:1-15 The history of mankind is filled with various attempts to destroy the people of Israel. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 15, 2024
     | 477 views

    Responding to the Gospel - Acts chapter 13 verses 42-52 - sermon by Gordon (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Initial Response: Excellent (vs 42-44) (2). The Subsequent Response: Jews = Negative (vs 45-47 & 50-52) (3). The Subsequent Response: Gentiles = Positive (vs 48-52) SERMON BODY: Ill: A few nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom • Rishi Sunak: • ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Battle For Souls (Sixth Sunday Of Easter 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 20, 2022
     | 1,455 views

    The Lord has planned and is planning how and when he sends us as His instruments to share the Gospel.

    THE BATTLE FOR SOULS Text: Acts 16: 14 - 20, & Acts 16: 23- 31 Acts 16: 14 - 20, & Acts 16: 23- 31 (14) A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Continuation Of Destiny

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on May 5, 2019
     | 3,504 views

    Once a person is saved there is a continuing journey we must all take to reach our individual destiny. Using Jacob's prophecy over Joseph we see the example of the journey that awaits us if we are to become fruitful

    Entering Into the Joseph Anointing! Joseph was the one whom God used to save an entire tribe, nation and people. However, he had to go through a tremendous set of what might be considered "negative circumstances" (he was the one who was separated from his brothers) but he described it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Me Oh Lord (Standing In The Need Of Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016
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     | 12,207 views

    Where do we turn when the world stands against us? Here are some thoughts that come from the early church response to opposition.

    There’s an old spiritual song- It’s Me Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer- and that’s how our drama concludes. We began with Peter and John healing the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate and continued as Peter and John stood on trial. Today, we’re going to look at how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Battle Fatigue

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 3, 2024
     | 657 views

    Ministry can often be discouraging. The battle may be against opposition or indifference. We can learn from Elijah about battle fatigue.

    OVERCOMING BATTLE FATIGUE The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” Most of us want that call to be like Abraham’s, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 9, 2022
     | 1,821 views

    'When the going gets tough.' Acts chapter 13 verses 4-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Good Beginning (vs 4). (2). A Unique Island (vs 4b-5a). (3). An Unusual Response (vs 5). (4). A Difficult Experience (vs 6a). (5). A Show of Authority (vs 9-11). (6). A Convert at Last! (vs 12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • “When the going gets tough, the tough get going!” • Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022
     | 1,229 views

    The way we deal with OPPORTUNITIES or the lack of OPPORTUNITIES in our life affect us more than any thing else in life we that we have to deal with.

    Illus: Pastor Jack Hinton was on a short-term missions trip. He was leading worship at a leper colony on the island of Tobago. A woman who had been facing away from the pulpit turned around. Pastor Hinton got his first look at her, and he said, "It was the most hideous face I had ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Evil Will Not Depart From Wickeds House

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2016
     | 5,427 views

    To show that GOD rewards evil for the wicked who will never love GOD'S house.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you insulted? Yes, most of the time for the gospel. Well the insults fall on JESUS, and I'm so much blessed that I can bless those who insulted me. And you know what they are insulted more. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD rewards ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Open Door

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,543 views

    A Call to follow God through the doors HE opens and not try to walk through doors which others may open.

    An Open Door 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 * When one door closes, another opens, but we often look so long and regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us. -- Alexander Graham Bell * What comes to your mind when hear the term open door? A door is a movable barrier ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Am I Not Hated?

    Contributed by Marc Phillips on Feb 19, 2015
     | 2,832 views

    Mark 13:13 says "You will be hated by all because of My name, but the one that endures to the end, he will be saved."

    Why Am I Not Hated – Mark 13:13 As I was reading through this past couple of weeks, I found the book of Mark to be speaking directly to me. Last week we spoke about being politically correct, and I know that I didn’t use scripture from Mark, but I believe one of the verses that sparked ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Peace In Spite Of Panic Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,743 views

    “Peace in spite of panic” Acts chapter 19 verses 21-41 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Uproar at Ephesus (vs 21-28) The Turmoil in Ephesus (vs 29-34) The Reprieve at Ephesus (vs 35-41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Hello - English • Bonjour - French • Guten tag - German • Namaste - greeting practiced most in the Indian Subcontinent. • Ciao - Italian • Olá - ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Hot And Cold Anger Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,450 views

    Sermon on healing of a withered hand and opposition of Pharisees to Jesus’ ministry. Emphasis on anger, appropriate and inappropriate.

    Hot and Cold Anger Mark 3:1-7 (“If Looks Could Kill”) INTRO.: There are really two kinds of anger. There is hot, fiery anger that sometimes becomes belligerent when not held in check. This kind of person rants and raves when he loses control of his temper. Then there is cold anger. I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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