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  • John Gullick avatar

    How To Dine Well Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 2, 2014
     | 5,990 views

    A sermon that looks at Psalm 23 verse 5. God has prepared a table before it but we need to come to it in the right way. I have included more than I preached because I thought the extra illustrations would help others.

    Ever run a marathon or made a major physical effort? When you finish a marathon you become desperate for a drink and a meal and indeed while you are running you mind is often going ahead of you that the banquet ahead of you is worth finishing the race for. I remember once walking about 15 miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Cautions & Confidences Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 2, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,162 views

    Having stressed the importance of God¡¯s Word, Peter next relays a warning against those who threaten the church¡¯s purpose by rejecting their progress toward godliness & by refusing to submit to the authority of God¡¯s Word.

    2 PETER 2: 1-9 [Our Precious Faith Series] CHRISTIAN CAUTIONS & CONFIDENCES [Jude 4-18 / Psalm 91] The book of 2 Peter began by teaching on the divine provision for a godly life. It went on to stress the divine inspiration of Scripture. Not all in the church though will grow in godliness nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hurts And Healing In Leadership

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,399 views

    Healers will often experience hurt and must deal with it appropriately.

    2Co 4:7 But we have this treasure (wealth) in earthen vessels, (frail clay) that the excellency (going beyond) of the power may be of God, and not of us. 2Co 4:8 We are troubled (crowed afflicted) on every side, yet not distressed; (extreme anxiety sorrow and pain) we are perplexed, (be at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    “excuses And Mighty Hands” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,193 views

    Israel had many excuses for not responding to God's Word; People today are not much different, but the Gospel of Grace and the Hands of God are still extended TODAY.

    “Excuses and Mighty Hands” Romans 10:16-21 All of us attempt to justify our actions at one time or another with excuses. I worked in retail management for 20 years and heard some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Absence Of God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,595 views

    January 1985: The psalmist experiences the absence of God, even to the point of denigrating himself as a "worm." But when he takes inventory, he does see evidence of God's presence, opens up his heart, and dares to hope.

    Today I am going to take a somewhat different approach to the reading of the Scripture and the way I will be preaching on it. And in fact I hope this will make it come alive for you and will enable you to follow the thought of the Scripture writer as well as my own thought. What I plan to do today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Strong - How To Win Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,891 views

    Be realistic (being honest about it), responsible (understand you have the power to choose right), ready (be on your guard), and refocused on the goodness of God, and we will find the strength to overcome temptation.

    Today I want to talk about man’s oldest problem – temptation; it goes back all the way to Adam. • We all face it. Even when you know what is right to do, it is difficult to say “No.” • Oscar Wilde once said, “I can withstand anything except temptation.” • People say the only way to get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When A Person Turns Away From God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 17,706 views

    What happens when a person turns away from God? Paul tells us what the Galatians lost or became by turning away from God to idol worship. 1- They became enslaved and lost their freedom 2- They became joyless and lost their exuberance

    INTRO.- 8Formerly, when you did not know God. Was there ever a time in your life that you didn’t know God? ILL.- I love the cute story about the little boy whose mother just gave birth to his baby brother. While the baby was sleeping in his crib, big brother looks into the crib at his baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    E Management Of Pain

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2012
     | 7,161 views

    The apostle Paul experienced a great deal of pain in his life. He recognized that sometimes Satan brings the pain and sometimes God brings the pain for our own good. He prayed for God to remove the pain, but God said, “My grace is sufficient.” God didn

    Thursday, January 16, 2003 Tom Lowe Title: The Management of Pain Text: “And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.” (2 Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Date With Destiny

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,232 views

    This message is about the Judgment Seat of Christ and it's implications for believers.

    “A Date with Destiny” “2 Corinthians 5:9-13” 2 Corinthians 5:9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebration Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2012
     | 7,937 views

    Today we will discover that the non-Christian world was deeply disturbed and determined to do everything possible to halt the spread of the gospel. When things are going well in the Church-look out! Satan will find a way to create problems.

    Celebration of Freedom Acts 12:1-16 Introduction Our study of Acts has been very exciting for me, and I hope that’s been true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Matters (Selected Scriptures)

    Contributed by Stanton Winder on Feb 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,805 views

    The key to healthy prayer is more than a technique; it is a healthy attitude. Let's look at six attitudes that lead to a satisfying and effective prayer life.

    Prayer Attitudes J. C. Ryle once wrote, "If I know anything of a Christian's heart, you are often sick of your own prayers." You go to pray but you can't think of what to say. Or you tell God he's awesome, and a second later you recall that the Honda needs an oil change. You promise God that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Actively Intolerant Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Alan C Thompson on Feb 12, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,429 views

    Signs or benchmarks of spiritual maturity - Mature followers of Christ oppose evil, rather than just looking the other way.

    Grow Up! - Measuring Your Spiritual Maturity Measure #3: Actively Intolerant of Evil 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 – September 22, 2013 An Arkansas mountain man named Elias came walking into the little town store one day. And, to his friends’ surprise, he was washed, his hair combed, his beard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Crying Out For Crumbs Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 16, 2014
    based on 21 ratings
     | 32,003 views

    A sermon examining the importance of crying out to Jesus.

    CRYING OUT FOR CRUMBS Mark 7:24-30 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday April 6th, 2025) Do you know someone who possesses a seemingly unwavering faith in Jesus Christ? I am referring to those special people who can face impossible odds or endure unimaginable tragedies and remain fervent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Idol Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,446 views

    Today it may not be about golden calves which have been replaced by other things more important than God and our lives spin around them recklessly.

    Opening illustration: Video depicting idol worship ~ puts shame to our worship of the living God. Let us turn to Romans 1 and check out the kind of worship Paul was talking to the Romans about. Apparently this kind of worship was not new, it had gone on for ages and still does. We will also get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Session Three: The Call Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 9, 2014
     | 8,072 views

    PART THREE of THREE This three part sermon series was presented at a men's camp. It also comes with a Bible study based on the series.

    "Battle Royal - When World's Collide" Session Three: The Call of Salvation Isaiah 48 (Open Bibles for reading throughout the message) Friday night - Addictions to impotent gods - Explored the battle strategy of needing an attraction toward the Omnipotent God! - Realize the depth of his love for ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army