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  • Jesse Norris avatar

    The Curse Of Pornography

    Contributed by Jesse Norris on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 261 ratings
     | 12,265 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

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    Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 31,047 views

    A sermon on the significance of Jesus baptism for our redemption.

    Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15 Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Cause For Commendation Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 31,498 views

    Expository sermon dealing with Paul’s commendation to these Christians for their (1)Service for the Lord (2)Receptivity to the Lord (3)Evangelistic Influence. Movie clip from "About Schmidt" as a contrast to these believers

    Cause for Commendation 1Thessalonians 1:1-10[1] 10-10-04 Intro If God were writing a letter to us this morning, what do you think He would say? What would He commend and what would He correct? In the first few chapters of Revelation Jesus is walking among the candlesticks. His eyes are as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    6 Ways To Make God Smile!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 35,944 views

    Here’s a teaching for all ages that will encourage everyone to pursue Christ. Throw your personal testimonies in this one.

    What Brings a Smile unto God Text: Numbers 6: 22-27 22 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 “The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    Is Your Name In The Book?

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 30, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,116 views

    All of us must stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

    IS YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK? REV. 20: 12-15 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE SEEMINGLY COUNTLESS INDIVIDUALS WHO DO ALL THEY CAN TO GET THEIR NAMES IN RECORD BOOKS BY PERFORMING AMAZING FEATS, BE IT SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, THE WORLD OF FINANCE, POLITICS, THE MEDICAL FIELD, EDUCATION, AND THE LIST GOES ON ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Provides Us With The Serenity To Accept The Things We Cannot Change, The Courage To Change The Things We Can And The Wisdom To Know The Difference

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 202 ratings
     | 20,099 views

    How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12

    How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12 Quote: Adaptability is a great ability Illustration:Years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright was given the impossible task of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Popularity Versus Godliness

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 6, 2020
     | 3,845 views

    The saga involving Herod, Herodias and John the Baptist suggests that we as God's children must beware of the choices we make when we need to decide between popularity and godliness.

    Introduction: This text shows the actions of some people who were faced with the decisions of correcting what is wrong, repenting, and revenging in the situations they faced in life. Revealed in the saga is the competition between popularity and godliness, a dilemma that all humans beings have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living And Serving In Unity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,127 views

    Paul admonishes "UN" Christian like behavior, and encourages the believers in Rome to fulfill the purpose of Christ in this world, to bring others to salvation!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: October 29, 2012 Date Preached: October 28, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: Living and Serving in Unity Text: Romans 14:1-10 [NLT] ETS: Paul taught there were some truths that could NOT be compromised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me Liberty Or I Will Lead A Dead Life

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 25, 2011
     | 3,012 views

    My conduct should be to please Christ not to please you, not to please any organization but, only to please Him and to love one another.

    Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Apostle Paul is saying, stand your ground in which Christ has made you free from your sins. Don't let anyone tell you that you need to do this or you need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Second Time Around-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    2 of 2. Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. But what can be achieved thru a second chance? Extensions are granted to wayward servant’s for...

    THE SECOND TIME AROUND—Part II—Jonah 3:1-10 Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. What can be achieved thru a second chance? 5 reasons God grants extensions to wayward servants are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Reconciliation: Restored Relationship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 11, 2018
     | 8,885 views

    Sin hinders our relationship with God, creating division and preventing fellowship. We have no way to restore that which sin has lost, but God provided the means of reconciliation through the offering of His Son.

    Reconciliation: Restored Relationship Romans 5: 8-11 As we continue the series, Understanding Christianese, I want us to take a moment and consider the state of affairs in our nation, and even around the world. Particularly in America, if I had to choose one word to describe where we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    How God Guides Us Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,646 views

    5 ways that God reveals His will to us

    HOW GOD GUIDES US James Dobson’s story about his time in college. He practiced every day to be the best at his sport and eventually he won the school trophy for tennis. He had a chance to return to his school years later. They had done some renovations to the main lobby and as a result ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Worship, My Way

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 22, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,278 views

    As Cain and Abel's offerings are examined we see that Cain wanted to worship his way instead of God's way.

    Worship, My Way Genesis 4: 1-7 Play YouTube video of My Way by Frank Sinatra. First 45 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7GHgE8fylQ Intro: How many of you remember that song? Some of you may know it as a song that Elvis Presley sang and had great success with it. What you just heard was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    From Reject To Hall Of Fame

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 9, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,456 views

    Rejection is something a lot of bible heroes had to face, if you don't get the better of it, it will get the better of you.

    From Reject to Hall of Famer PPT 1 Title PPT 2 text Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, Hebrews 11:33 who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed [acts of] righteousness, obtained ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Da Vinci Code: Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 100 ratings
     | 30,227 views

    If you don’t get Jesus right and don’t get right with Him, everything else is wrong. A message to lift up Jesus in light of the DaVinci deception.

    Cracking the DaVinci Code: Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Matthew 16:13-16 Rev. Brian Bill 4/30/06 One day a teacher asked her fourth grade class this question: “Who is the greatest human being alive in the world today?” The responses came quickly. One boy said, “I think its Tiger Woods. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist