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  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    Jesus: The Destitute One Series

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 29, 2013
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    Jesus came to His own people and they rejected Him, the Sanhedrin hated Him, and even His own disciples abandoned Him in Gethsemane. Truly Jesus was destitute of companionship.

    Luke 9:58 Introduction: In our text, Jesus is not speaking of Him living in poverty, but He is speaking of His lack of normal necessities for living such as companionship and acceptance into His society. Jesus clearly is teaching His disciples and us, that to live Godly will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Pray For You: The Power Of Personal Intercession”

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 7, 2025
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    Breakthrough is in your own mouth. After today, the enemy is going to know you’re not just an intercessor for others—you’re a watchman over your own soul.

    Pray for YOU: The Power of Personal Intercession” Scripture Texts: Luke 18:13, John 17:15, Hebrews 4:16, Exodus 23:22 (KJV) Introduction There is a war raging in the spirit realm—unseen but very real. Every day, arrows are flying, altars are speaking, and assignments from hell are being released. ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Rhonda Feurtado avatar

    The Widow's Might

    Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Nov 15, 2000
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    We are called not to trust in our own strength or power, but in God.

    THE WIDOW'S MIGHT There is a sly skill that many of us practice to varying degrees. It's called name-dropping. We want to impress others with who we know, because we feel that it reflects positively on us if we move in the right circles. For ex., many years ago, my claim to fame was that I worked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Troublemakers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 9, 2001
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    There are troublemakers in our own lives which need to be dealt with.

    THE TROUBLEMAKERS INTRO.- ILL.- An evangelist was speaking in a meeting when a heckler shouted, “Listen to him! And his father used to drive a wagon led by a donkey.” “That’s right,” said the evangelist, “and today my father and the wagon are gone. But I see we still have the donkey with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Les Mason avatar

    Do Business Till I Come

    Contributed by Les Mason on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
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    Are we truly about the Lord’s business or our own?

    DO BUSINESS TILL I COME SELECTED SCRIPTURE START: LUKE 1913 A. In the Parable of the Minas we see some very critical points for the Christian 1. First, Our Lord is coming back – “until I come” a. Jesus is returning b. We are living in a day and age where most people don’t believe that  I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Hicks avatar

    A Holy Amputee

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
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    Jesus expects us to deal ruthlessly with our own sin.

    A Holy Amputee Matthew 5:27-30 I’d like to read the following from a Grand Junction, Colorado News Article from May 2, 2003: With no water and as little hope of survival, Aspen mountaineer Aron Ralston, 27, used a pocketknife to amputate his own arm and free himself from a boulder weighing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Parks avatar

    Wonders Of The Bible

    Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005
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    Of the many wonders of history, the Bible stands in a catagory of its own.

    THE WONDERS OF THE BIBLE TEXT: 2 Timothy. 3:16-17; Psalm 117:2; Mark. 13:31 Introduction. 1. The Bible is the Book of Books. 2. It is the rock upon which Christianity is built. 3. It is the Declaration of Independence from ignorance and superstition. 4. It is the Emancipation Proclamation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiving One Another

    Contributed by Dallas Mcgill on Jun 1, 2002
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     | 4,965 views

    God owns the title deed to forgiveness. What is forgiveness to Him?

    Forgiveness Key Verse: Ephesians 4:32 “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted; forgiving one another; even as God, for Christ’s sake, hath forgiven you.” Definition of Forgiveness Pardon. To give up the wish to punish or retaliate. Not to have hard feelings at or towards. Forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Looking Toward Revival

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,072 views

    The mistake of looking at sins in society while ignoring our own.

    Judges 20 LOOKING TOWARD REVIVAL Give background from Judges 19 Sounds similar to America today. Last year, President Bush signed a ban, making it illegal to perform partial-birth abortions. The ban has not been enforced during the past year because 3 federal judges agreed to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deacon Ordination

    Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Mar 15, 2001
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    A deacon ordination / installation service. Add your own sermon.

    Deacon Ordination Service [Name of Deacon Candidate], this morning you stand before God and this church as having been duly elected [or appointed] to the office of deacon. You are a man that God has chosen to serve His Church as a spiritual leader and example of the believers. This office is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Field Of The Slothful

    Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 9,625 views

    Thonns and thistles come up on there own if allowed they take over

    THE FIELD OF THE SLOTHFUL Proverbs 24:30-34 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; and, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw and considered it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Overcoming A Positive Self Image

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,983 views

    Sometimes the challenge human beings face is overcoming their own pride.

    Read Text: Luke 18:9-14 It has been one of the watch words of the past 10+ years. All sorts of societal ills have been blamed on the tendency of people to consider themselves more soberly than they ought. We’ve heard the catch-phrases, low self-esteem, a poor self-image. I have heard statistics ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Promise Of His Coming

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    God can be trusted that in His own time, He will return.

    Title: The Promise of His Coming Text: 2 Peter 3:4-13 Introduction: I have an announcement. "I received a phone call before entering the pulpit. In 20 minutes the Lord will be returning to earth to take those prepared to go with Him, back to heaven." ‒ What would that mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phillip Wright avatar

    Jesus' Early Messages Series

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,525 views

    Jesus preaching in his own hometown and in other villages nearby.

    Jesus’ Early Sermons Luke 4:14-41 Rev. Phillip A. Wright I. The Messages of Jesus A. In a Nazareth Synagogue: Jesus preaches a sermon in his own hometown. 1. The Contents of the Sermon a. What he reads (4:16-19): He reads from Isaiah 61, where the prophet describes the supernatural ministry of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Crumbly avatar

    Get Right With God

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,291 views

    To set your own house in order before the returning of the Lord

    6/17/01AM Church of the Nazarene Sheridan, AR George Crumbly “GET RIGHT WITH GOD.” (2Kings20:1) (TURN TO II KINGS 20) INTRO: Jesus is coming back soon! There are folks today that will be GLAD when this day comes……There are folks that will be SAD ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist