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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Peter, Jew Got Some Splaining To Do Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 21, 2015
     | 6,125 views

    When we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit amazing things will happen.

    "Peter, Jew Got Some Splaining To Do!" Text: Acts 11:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: For those that are old enough to remember it, or even if your not, you may have seen old re-runs of the I Love Lucy Show. It was a show about a big time Cuban bandleader named Ricky Richardo and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Have Your Way

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
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     | 19,268 views

    Just step aside, and allow God to take over. Let go and let God! Give up your gloom and doom, and put your future in God's hands. That worry that creases your brow and reminds you continually just how horrible your situation is can be turned into a smile.

    Opening illustration: Consider this scenario, the building all around you is burning. You are too far up to jump, because landing on the ground would surely kill you. The flames and smoke have forced you out of the window and onto the ledge. You are hanging onto the ledge to avoid the flames and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Person In The Mirror Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 31, 2015
     | 11,725 views

    This series focuses on the truth that we see when we look at ourselves in the mirror and the lives we live when we forget what we saw in the mirror.

    The Person In The Mirror Scriptures: James 1:21-24; Judges 6:11- 8:35 Introduction: The title of my message this morning is “The Person in the Mirror.” My original title was going to be “The Man in the Mirror” but I did not want to give the impression that this message ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Comparing Jesus And Muhammad: Transfiguration,sin, And Much More Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 4, 2015
     | 3,682 views

    See how clearly defined is the difference in character, purpose and teaching of these two men (one of whom is also God).

    16. Opposition Both Muhammad and Jesus were at first tolerated then opposed severely by those who desired the status quo. Such will it ever be when new ideas come to a community. In both cases, it was a religious community that was being invaded with these ideas. With Muhammad, a military ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Consider The Cross Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 5, 2015
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     | 25,099 views

    A sermon remembering the greatest sacrifice of all time.

    Consider The Cross I Peter 2:21-25 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ 14 Years ago this Friday our country changed forever. For those of us who lived through the terrorist attacks on September 11th 2001 our lives changed as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Four Blemishes That Are Not Accepted At The Altar

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2015
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    To prove that GOD uses the weak and insignificant person of this world to overcome the world. 1 Corinthians 1:28 (Amplified Bible) And God also selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is lowborn and insignificant and branded and treated with con

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have blemishes? Yes. I glory and proud of all my blemishes. 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 12:9 (Amplified Bible) But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Proverbs: A Study

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 10, 2015
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    This is the first is a Bible Study I did on the book of Proverbs. This particular study took about three wdeeks to do, and deals with the question of what is Wisdom according to the Bible.

    THE ENLIGHTENED LIFE – KNOWLEDGE PROVERBS 1:1-7 KNOWLEDGE IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT IS BASIC TO WISDOM. A PERSON MAY ACCUMULATE A GREAT NUMBER OF FACTS, BUT STILL NOT HAVE KNOWLEDGE AS KNOWLEDGE IS OBTAINED BY EXPERIENCE. PROVERBS IS UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY, AND IS MATERIAL WE DON’T SPEND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Raise Up Seed For Your Brother

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 1, 2015
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     | 4,636 views

    To show that every believer was raised up together with the Seed, the LORD JESUS and will never experience death anymore in this life and in the life to come. Galatians 3:16 (Amplified Bible) Now the promises (covenants, agreements) were decreed and mad

    I. EXORDIUM: Will you live a long life? Yes. I'm raised with JESUS. Proverbs 3:16 (Amplified Bible) Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor. Romans 8:11 (Amplified Bible) And if the Spirit of Him Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, [then] He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Trinity 16 - The Deity Of Christ 5 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 3, 2015
     | 3,187 views

    The Trinity 16 - The Deity of Christ 5

    The Trinity 16 - The Deity of Christ 5 Christ in the OT 2/24/13 I want to begin this morning by reading to you Colossians 1:9-10; “And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    If I Lead Will Anyone Follow? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,200 views

    Every church needs to be led. How does someone with the gift of leadership lead the church the way God wants them to? How can leaders avoid hurting God's church? And how can a leader be sure they're leading the church the way they should?

    OPEN: I once talked with a friend of mine who told about the new preacher his congregation had hired. In the type of church my friend attends they have “pastors” who are placed in the position of running the church. And my friend was talking about the great respect he had for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Guilt Grind Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,429 views

    Did you realize that God has a prescription for dealing with guilt and shame. And that this prescription works for both Christians and non-Christians. What could even non-Christians possibly do to resolve their guilt in sin?

    OPEN: A little boy had been given a slingshot for his birthday. He loved it and practiced every day aiming at different objects. During the summer he and his sister would spend a lot of time at their grandmother’s house and, one day he was out in her backyard he spied his grandma’s pet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 2, 2015
     | 12,285 views

    The unexpected journey of the Eastern Wisemen

    Introduction: The outline for this sermon was obtained from “The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible,” Leadership Ministries World Wide. Anxious to include as many minorities, religions and disabilities as possible, the human resources department of the University of Alberta ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    What To Do After Eating?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014
     | 2,538 views

    To show that in after every meal, we need to: (1) praise the LORD JESUS, (2) thank the LORD JESUS for the good land we're standing on.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise GOD after every meal? Better do it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in after every meal, we need to: (1) praise the LORD JESUS, (2) thank the LORD JESUS for the good land we're standing on. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 8:10 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Samuel Young avatar

    Far Away In A Manager - A Different Perspective

    Contributed by Samuel Young on Dec 14, 2014
     | 5,276 views

    Mary's four gifts - shephards, gold, frankincense, and Myrrh. Wise men come from China instead of Persia. You are that gift to the world. I have power point, video and song with this sermon. Power Point Available.

    Mary All is at rest. It is quite now. As she lays beside her husband and her new born baby, she drifts in and out of a tired sleep. But when the baby stirs, she wakes. In the still of the night, she reflects the events of the past day. They had just traveled three days to her husband's home ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Mark Engler avatar

    Indebted To Love

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 18, 2014
     | 6,780 views

    The Christian should always feel “Indebted To Love.” But why? Why should we always feel indebted to love? Let’s consider a couple things this morning. Why We Owe The Debt How We Pay The Debt

    Indebted To Love Romans 13:8-10 INTRO: Read Text The very first phrase of our passage today is some pretty good advise, but really how many of us have done the opposite? “Let no debt remain outstanding.” I would venture to say that most of the people we have here today have some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ