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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A John Wayne Sermon

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
     | 4,308 views

    Most Americans enjoy watching a good cowboy movie. One reason we like them is because even the most simple minded person can understand them.

    Illus: Two cowboy friends, Joe and Bob, each bought a horse one summer. They enjoyed riding around and doing the things that cowboys do. When winter came, however, they did not want to pay to have their horses stabled for the winter. Instead, they decided to release them in a pasture and get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Casual Attitude Or Committed Action?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 394 ratings
     | 32,163 views

    Most people respond to Christ in one of two ways: casual attitude or committed action.

    CASUAL ATTITUDE OR COMMITTED ACTION? Mark 11:1-11 INTRO.- ILL.- A preacher was riding on a plane filled with people and cigarette smoke. (Of course, this had to be some time ago since we know that smoking is now banned on airplanes.) The preacher knew he would have to take a bath, and send his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Spiritual Battles

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    Sometimes I do not pray in words— I take my heart in my two hands And hold it up before the Lord— I am so glad He understands (Nicholson)

    How the Holy Spirit Helps us Pray (Eph. 6:10-18) Illustration: We do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us. —Romans 8:26 My son Brian had been struggling for several hours to repair the plumbing in his bathroom. No matter what he tried, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

    Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Woodard avatar

    Making Godly Decisions

    Contributed by Daniel Woodard on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    How do you make Godly decisions in your walk with the Lord or the Churches direction for God?

    Making Godly Decisions Romans 8:5,6 1. We need to be sure when making decisions for the Kingdom of God and for our church that the decisions are made after careful deliberation before the Lord. 2. We need to then be sure that the answer we hear is from God and not of our own fleshly desires or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Division

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,127 views

    Dissension in the Corinthian church was the first problem addressed by Paul. He introduces the thoughts of this passage with an appeal for unity.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Being much concerned about the rise of denominations in the church, John Wesley tells of a dream he had. In the dream, he was ushered to the gates of Hell. There he asked, “Are there any Presbyterians here?” “Yes!”, came the answer. Then he asked, “Are there any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvaro Dominguez avatar

    Dios Te Puede Cambiar

    Contributed by Alvaro Dominguez on May 15, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    Ha veces tratamos de cambiarnos nosotros mismos. Debemos de dejar que Dios nos cambie,no nosotros. Solo El puede poner el deseo y la abilidad. Nos resta solamente rendirnos a su poder.

    Dios Te Puede Cambiar Domingo, 16 de mayo 2004 Eze. 36:26 INTRO. Que puedes hacer cuando no hay deseo para un cambio? Que se puede hacer parar poner ese deseo en ti y como puede suceder ese cambio? La respuesta es: “Rindete”. Convencete en tu mente lo que Dios puede hacer para ti. No eres ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stover avatar

    The Great Omission

    Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,223 views

    When we take word "commission" and drop off the first letter, we have the word "omission." A slight change in spelling, but a serious change in meaning.

    Evangelism is not a side line! It is the LIFELINE of the church. When we take the word “commission” and drop off the first letter, we have the word, “omission.” A slight change in spelling, but a serious change in meaning. What does the letter “C” stand for in the word COMMISSION? I. “C” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Richison avatar

    Conviction Versus Culture

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 5,346 views

    It is more important that our young people pray through to an experience for their self then to borrow from our experience.

    Conviction vs. Culture I Samuel 3:1-4 The peril of any church, nation, or corporation is when the vision is carried out by those who never had it. Conviction – The state of being convinced with a strong persuasion about a particular idea or belief. To be overpowered by an idea. Culture – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Orvel Barker avatar

    The Godly Life

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,801 views

    We must pursue godliness every day of our life in order to be all He wants us to be.

    Introduction: If our life is to truly have purpose as believers, we must always and in all ways strive to be like the Lord. Which means we must pursue godliness with all our might. I. We have been given all things pertaining to life and Godliness! A. He has chosen to give us His divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Truth Liberates Charity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,668 views

    Without truth, our charity degenerates into sentimentalism, and can be totally perverted into its opposite.

    Monday of 17th week in Course July 27, 2009 Caritas in Veritate (3) Joachim Jeremias taught that the parables about the Church should be read holistically. For instance, Jesus would say, “The kingdom of God is like this situation: you plant the tiniest seed, and without your doing much, it grows ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Craig Benner avatar

    The Spoiled One And His Unsung Heros

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,981 views

    Naaman was well known, but the real heros in this story are the unnamed little servant girl and some other servants who persuaded their master to obey the word of the prophet.

    Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-14 (central text) I. Qualities of this man (v. 1) A. a leader (of rank) B. submissive to his king C. an honorable man D. used by God E. he had a real problem and need Who amongst us has a need? Who does God choose to use to send the message of hope? In this case, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Moses The Mediator Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025
     | 357 views

    Moses the Mediator

    Acts 7:30 - 36 Moses the Mediator The Divine Revelation It's Period - 30 And when forty years were expired, It's Place - there appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sina It's Person - an angel of the Lord It's Power - in a flame of fire in a bush. The Distinct ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Walking By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 23, 2021
     | 2,087 views

    I could train them, instruct them, and encourage them, but once the race started, they had to run the race.

    The Revolutionary Gospel Galatians 5 – Walking by the Spirit September 26, 2021 My story as an interim track coach. 1. Run hard, bear to the left, and get back as soon as you can. 2. Don’t catch the javelin. I could train them, instruct them, and encourage them, but once the race started, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Psalmist's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024
     | 548 views

    The Psalmist's Prayer

    Psalm 119:17-24 The Psalmist's Prayer 1. A Prayer of Recognition His Prayer - 17 Deal bountifully, His Place - with thy servant, (? Gimel - Camel) His Pursuit - that I may live, His Path - and keep thy word. 2. A Prayer for Revelation A Desire for Sight - 18 Open thou mine eyes, A ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness