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  • John Gaston avatar

    Becoming Mighty In The Lord

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2014
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    Jotham became "Mighty in the Lord." Wow! What an honor that God would say that. 3 major things caused this wonderful transformation. Find out how you too can have that epitaph at life's conclusion! It will preach!

    BECOMING MIGHTY IN THE LORD 2 Chron. 27:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Clever, or what? 1. Victor, Reilly, Sean and Rowan had been best of friends for over 10 years when unfortunately, Rowan is killed in a car crash. The next day, the three remaining friends are looking at Rowan’s body in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Confronting The Demands Of The 21st Century

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2013
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    Our text describes a better way to live, and move, and have our being. Eph. 5:15-17 directs specifically how saints are to behave in the 21st century.

    CONFRONTING THE DEMANDS OF THE 21ST CENTURY Text: Ephesians 5:15-17, "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don't Assume To Assume

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014
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    ASSUME – The biggest trick the devil plays on God's children is assumption.

    Don't Assume to Assume James 5:12 But above all things, my brethern, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and let yout nay be nay lest thou fall into condemnation. 1. to take for granted or without proof. ASSUME – The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's That Smell???

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014
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    Surely He stinketh.....

    Isaiah 3:24 And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty. John 11: 35 Jesus wept. Genesis 8:21 And the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Favor

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014
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     | 17,661 views

    Isaiah 53 1Who hath believed our report? And to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? The Doctor says, “You are going to die.” Isaiah 53:5 ….and with his stripes we are healed. The enemy says, “I will destroy you.” Isaiah 54: 17No weapon that is formed

    THE FAVOR OF GOD – Challenging the circumstances Proverbs 8: 35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Joseph He began with favor from his father from a young age. He found himself thrown in a pit. Then sold to the Midianites – Strife. Then to Potifhar ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Practical Living Series Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
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     | 4,100 views

    • For the past seven weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free a

    Introduction • For the past seven weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Through Disappointments

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 27, 2015
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    Overcoming difficult situations.

    LIVING THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENTS I. INTRODUCTION A. Fact of Life --> Disappointments do occur. Sometimes disappointment so crushes a person that he/she is emotionally handicapped for life. B. Everyone Experiences Disappointment --> No Exceptions God had only one Son without sin, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Inside Out: Worry Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 28, 2016
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     | 7,961 views

    Fear is a healthy emotion. Fear can protect us…often from ourselves, but an unguarded fear only causes us anxiety, or worry. Worry is incredibly unhealthy. This message focuses on overcoming worry.

    Fear is one of the characters personified in the mind of Riley Anderson in the film Inside Out. Fear is portrayed as a tall, lanky, lavender skinned character with a long nose and a penchant for wearing magenta bow ties and purple slacks. He is at one and the same time, fearful, nervous, timid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Deliverance From Addictions

    Contributed by David Leach on Mar 30, 2015
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    Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way

    Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way Webster’s definition of addiction – To devote or surrender oneself to something (or someone) habitually or obsessively. What are some of the more common addictions? Admiration (by others), Alcohol, Anger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cut Off The Hand That Sins

    Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015
     | 4,050 views

    What does it mean “Cut off the eye or hand that sins”?

    Matt 5:29-30 (Jesus) If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Depression

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Aug 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,202 views

    Reasons for depression and how to overcome. In 1 Kings 19:1-4 we view Elijah in a state of depression. Depression is often an emotional state that can be overcome. This sermon will give one steps to overcome most depressive moods.

    DEALING WITH DEPRESSION Biblical Principles for Dealing With Depression Text: 1 Kings 19: 1-10 Theme: What to do When You Want to Die. Causes: Reason For Depression 1 Kings 19:1-4 Depression is one of the great problems in the world today. It has been called the "common cold" of emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    “if Your Right Eye Causes You To Sin, Tear It Out And Throw It Away” Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
     | 8,872 views

    Overcoming sin in my life is more a matter of heart work than hard work

    This morning we’ll wrap up our sermon series on the hard sayings of Jesus. Obviously in 8 weeks we haven’t covered all the hard things Jesus said, but I think we have looked at enough of what Jesus said to get a pretty good feel for why much of what He taught was so hard to understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Wet Blanket Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 4, 2015
     | 3,177 views

    The wet blanket of discouragement become a real battle ground for us today. This great difficulty could be an opportunity for God. (Part #1)

    BEWARE OF THE WET BLANKET... OF DISCOURAGEMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part #1 I. I AM NOT HAPPY HERE? A. HAYDEN PLANETARIUM ran several advertisement in different news paper. The ad invited people to submit applications for those that would like to be the first to journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Noah Martinez avatar

    Two Kings Clash

    Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    A Christmas Sermon. Herod was invaded by another King and was conquered. This sermon is an in depth look at the wicked king vs. the King of Kings.

    Two Kings Clash Matthew 2:1-16 Has anyone ever heard Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carole? The story of scrooge and his transformation. At one point Scrooge cared less for the holidays. Humbug was his attitude. Today we will discuss a man who hated Christmas more than scrooge, the grinch, or anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
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     | 5,262 views

    An example from the life of Christ on how to deal with temptation every day.

    THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST Matthew 4:1-11 INTRO: We are all faced with many temptations each day. It seems like the harder we try to live for Jesus, the more temptations that we endure. Today, we want to look at the temptations of Jesus, and see if we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist