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  • Jesse Norris avatar

    The Curse Of Pornography

    Contributed by Jesse Norris on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 261 ratings
     | 11,875 views

    Many male Church members are "hooked" on pornography.

    Here’s the too often heard scenario: An eleven year old girl, coming home from school by herself, is met by a man who has been hiding in the shadows. As he steps out he has in his hands some pornography which he bravely displays before her eyes. The girl is frightened and runs to the safety ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God Wants Us To Get Closer To Him Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,344 views

    1. Jesus wants us to be confident in Him (John 12:1-2). 2. Jesus wants us to be committed to Him (John 12:2-5, 9-11). 3. Jesus wants to take care of us (John 12:4-8). 4. Jesus wants to commend us (Matthew 26:7-13).

    God Wants Us to Get Closer to Him The Gospel of John John 12:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 26:7-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2017 (Revised December 5, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 12, God's Word jumps forward about two months. We are now only six days before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Gifts Do You Bring Him?

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007
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     | 7,292 views

    The three gifts of the Magi symbolically represent gifts that we too can bring our Lord.

    “What Gifts Do You Bring Him?” Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Giving and Receiving What do you enjoy more, giving gifts or receiving? I know that I was very excited to give Alisha some of her Christmas gifts this year. There were at least a couple of BIG surprises for her! And maybe we enjoy giving because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Desperate Times Make Us Desperate For Him Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024
     | 1,840 views

    There are only two kinds of people in the world – those who believe in miracles and those who don’t. If you doubt God, then you will doubt the miraculous. But if you believe in God, then you will believe in the miraculous.

    As the summer heat finally relents here in North Texas, we are looking at the life of Elisha. Elisha shows us how to remain faithful during challenging times. There is a lot to like about Elisha during the super challenging times he lived. Elisha was a godly man in a time when so many people just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Blesses Those Who Obey Him Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,811 views

    The book of Daniel begins with an appropriate struggle for Israelites in a foreign land, and because of their obedient faith they are blessed.

    I. Illustration “The State of the Nation Address I grew up in rural America in the 50’s and 60’s. On any given day, you could walk through the high school parking lot and observe that half the vehicles parked there were trucks with windows rolled down and doors unlocked. Most of them carried, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Your Life A Testimony For Him Or A Selfie Of You? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,101 views

    Learn the difference between a Testimony and a Selfie.

    Scripture Today, I am going to begin this sermon a little different from my other sermons. We are going to begin by the reading of God’s Word first. Please stand as we read Daniel 4:1-9 Daniel 4:1–9 (NKJV) 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king, To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011
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     | 5,991 views

    Building a life that will be pleasing to God

    Building A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1-40 Scripture reading (1-3) I. The Mandate of Faith v. 6 What do you think it takes to please God? Some people think that the way you please God is through ritual, that you chant certain prayers, you do certain rituals over and over again, you light some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ Alone: "I Did Not Recognize Him"

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016
     | 3,776 views

    Not once but twice, John the Baptist said: "I did not recognize Him"

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 27, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “I Did Not Recognize Him” [Part Three] John 1:29-34 Previously in part one of this sermon series entitled, “In Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Wise Men, Still Seek Him, Today!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 11, 2012
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     | 10,993 views

    What God wants most of all, above every thing else is you and me, all of you & me, all of the time!

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Today Matthew 2:1-12 NKJ 1. Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2. saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    No Alibis Needed: Like Him In Our Faithfulness

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 26, 2010
     | 5,401 views

    Faithfulness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, so we can be like God in our faithfulness...

    No Alibis Needed Like Him in Our Faithfulness TCF Sermon October 24, 2010 Most forms of unfaithfulness are not always newsworthy. It happens around us every day and most of the time we never hear about it unless it’s in a form that involves us personally. But the more well-known a person is, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The God Who Created Us To Glorify Him Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,985 views

    Glorifying God is central to everything about everything. Scriptural evidence leads us to believe that the purpose of God’s Creation, His Choice of Israel, and the Church primarily exist to bring glory to His Name, that glorifying God is indeed the b

    The God Who Created Us to Glorify Him 1. Luke and I returned from a simple vacation to Michigan. 2. Our family has gone on a few more exciting vacations: Disneyworld, Missouri, and Mammoth Cave come to mind; but most have been simple. 3. Others among you have hit the national parks. 4. As you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Following Jesus: My Decision To Follow Him Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 11, 2022
     | 3,177 views

    Simon Peter made one of the greatest decisions of his life when he decided to leave everything and follow Jesus.

    Foreword: Every person who follows Jesus as Lord and Savior has at least one thing in common with every believer: he or she made a decision to follow Him. The Gospels have several incidents where someone did just that. One of my favorites took place in Luke 5, and it was in a very unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    God Honors Those Who Honor Him

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 19, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,501 views

    When we honor God with our words and with everything that He has bestowed upon us, He will astound us in ways that are beyond our comprehension. God certainly honors those who honor Him.

    We will continue our meditation based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (KJV) When we read this verse in the Message translation it reads this way; 2 Corinthians 9:8, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Way Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,676 views

    Worship that pleases the Lord

    The Way of Worship We worship in Truth We worship in Spirit We worship by Choice Slide 1 Intro Thanksgiving is over, our bellies are full and now our attention begins to turn to Christmas. And even in the church, with so many things to do in preparation for getting together with family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Tell God You Love Him.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Aug 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,617 views

    This message is about the many ways that we can tell the Lord that we love Him through worship.

    HOW TO TELL GOD YOU LOVE HIM REVELATION 5:1-14. If you were asked to describe the Christian life in a few words, what would you say? If you were asked what does God want from us more than anything else what would you say? The answer is that the living Lord wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational