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  • James Lee avatar

    “can You See What Satan Sees?” Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 7,812 views

    I used a sermon by Pastor Rich Dunbar, which has been a blessing as well as a great help in sermon preparation, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “Can You See What Satan Sees?” Acts 13:4-12 I love to ride down the road and see how many animals I can spot. Most seem to be hidden from view but when you have what some call “Woods eyes” you can spot the turkeys, the deer and other critters. We’ve been talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 3 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 5,074 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Inside the Heart of the Apostle Paul part 3 Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, whether we get paid for it or not. You may have a career, but have a heart for other things. The Apostle Paul was much more than a tentmaker. He had other interests and those other interests helped mold him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By What Authority?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2014
     | 3,167 views

    Who is Jesus? Was He just a man. Or was He a myth? Or is He the Divine Christ?

    By What Authority? Luke 19:45-20:8 Luke has just given extensive coverage of the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday. (See sermon: “It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To”) So why does Luke give only one verse to the cleansing of the Temple when Matthew and especially Mark give extensive coverage? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being Servants And Stewards Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 16, 2022
     | 2,818 views

    We can learn from the words of Paul to his accusers the perspectives we need to adopt in the face of opposition in ministry. Paul understands where his authority comes from, knows to whom he is accountable, and trusts in God's final appraisal of his works.

    1 Cor 4:1-5 Being Servants and Stewards of God We have covered the first 3 chapters of 1 Corinthians over the last 10 weeks. Today is our 11th Sunday on this book. • I believe by now we have an idea of the problems the church in Corinth is facing. • Surely this is not a happy thing for Paul, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hindrances To Divine Increase

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025
     | 150 views

    There are spiritual, behavioural, and environmental factors that can hinder the flow of divine increase. Recognising these hindrances is crucial if we want to walk fully in God’s blessings.

    HINDRANCES TO DIVINE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 13:4 Supporting Texts: Haggai 1:5-7, Malachi 3:8-10, Hebrews 3:12, Matthew 13:58, Deuteronomy 28:15-23 INTRODUCTION: Divine increase is God’s will for His people. He delights in blessing His children and causing them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When The Red Sea Stands Before You

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 216 views

    The Red Sea is not your end—it is the place where God reveals Himself as the Way Maker.

    WHEN THE RED SEA STANDS BEFORE YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:1-31 Supporting Texts: Psalm 66:6, Isaiah 43:2, 1 Corinthians 10:1–2, Romans 8:31 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in every believer’s journey when they are faced with a “Red Sea”—a situation that seems impossible to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Take Courage

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 21,557 views

    This text is all about contrary winds - really opposition; those things that come into our lives and make us wonder if we will EVER get anything accomplished.

    This text is all about contrary winds - really opposition; those things that come into our lives and make us wonder if we will EVER get anything accomplished. What kinds of contrary winds did Jesus face? Mark’s gospel (v.1) tells us that Jesus had just been rejected in his home town, Nazareth. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Live In The Circle Of Ineffectiveness Series

    Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    A sermon about self centredness. The first in a series of anti-sermons where they tell people to do the opposite of what they are suppose to. Kind of blatant reverse psychology.

    The Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians 1 Live in the Circle of Ineffectiveness Cardiff Heights Baptist 2 January 2000 I trust everyone had an enjoyable New Years. You know what I found really incredible was that by the time the Sydney fireworks were finished, it was time for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Success- James 2:14-26 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 31,580 views

    Success in life comes from the following equation: Faith + works = success. The opposite also applies: Faith – Works, or Work – Faith = no success only failure in life.

    The Road to Success in Life Thesis: Success in life comes from the following equation: Faith + works = success. The opposite also applies Faith – Works, or Work – Faith = no success only failure in life. Text: James 2:14-26 NIV: 14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Powerful Church

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,688 views

    In spite of the persecution and opposition it endured, the early church was a powerful church. They experienced and operated in the power of the Holy Spirit daily. The Lord desires no less for His church today.

    A Powerful Church Scripture Reading: Acts 4:5-35 Scripture Text: Ephes. 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephes. 3:20 [Living] Now glory be to God, who by his mighty power at work ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Faith And Fear

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,515 views

    The opposite of faith is fear. Fear is the fruit of unbelief, and it opens the door of your life to the devil. Sixty three times in the Bible, the Lord used the phrase, “Fear not.”

    Faith opens the door of your life to God. Ephesians 2:8 says that our salvation is comes by God’s grace, through our faith. No one could honestly study the ministry of Jesus upon this earth and miss the fact that He honored people’s faith. Hebrews 13:5 says, “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Make A Stand For Christ Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    Take a stand for Christ. It is a challenge because the world is flowing in the opposite direction. But each time we make a stand, we are bearing testimony that our faith is real.

    God wants peacemakers in His church. God wants to peacemakers in the workplace. God wants peacemakers in this world. • If you are a child of God, you are a peacemaker. We are not called to be peacekeepers but peacemakers. • All of us must seek to make peace, to help others make peace, and help ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Run The Play Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,836 views

    Teach your teens how to effectively follow through with their commitment to Christ when facing opposition using these three steps gathered from Jehoshaphat’s confrontation.

    Opener: Air Guitar Contest Choose contestants that you know will really "ham it up" on stage. Find some music that has a lot of guitar solos. Tell the contestants each will be judged (by the audience’s applause) on how well each can play the "air guitar". Send each contestant in one at a time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Turansky avatar

    Marriage Is Valuable, Divorce Is Dangerous

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on May 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,688 views

    When asked about divorce, Jesus first speaks about the value of marriage. Then he limits divorce. Unlike our culture which does just the opposite.

    Matthew 19 – The Value of Marriage, the Dangers of Divorce Matthew 19:1-3: When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. 2Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. 3Some Pharisees came to him to test him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 8: Raising Lazarus From The Dead

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    World says seeing is believing, but God says the opposite; believing is seeing. “If you would believe, you would see the glory of God” (11:40).

    1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist