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  • Phillip Day avatar

    Leadership Qualifications Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,276 views

    Paul tackles the issue of who should be a leader by detailing the qualifications that would please God.

    Leadership Qualifications 1 Timothy 3:1-7 I. The Personality (v. 2, 3) a. Temperate (Titus 2:2) b. Prudent (Proverbs 13:16, 17:28, 18:15) c. Hospitable d. Gentle and Peaceable; Not Hot-Tempered (Titus 1:7) II. The Actions (v. 2, 3) a. Monogamous b. Teacher (2 Timothy 2:24) III. The Priority (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compared To David, Saul Was A Saint??

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    Why was David acceptable to God when Saul wasn’t

    David is anointed King In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, Luigi and Guiseppe renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Christ's Claims: The True Identity Of Jesus, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    To accept Jesus results in eternal life; to reject Jesus results in condemnation.

    To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com. Liar, Lunatic, or Lord Everybody has an opinion about Jesus. Many see Him as a compassionate man. Some call Him a wise teacher. Others regard Him as a great prophet. But what did Jesus say about Himself? He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Grace And Mercy

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 12, 2012
     | 15,831 views

    Jesus offers us Grace and Mercy! Will we accept these gifts?

    Ephesians 2:1-9 February 12, 2012 VIDEO - HOMECOMING from Youtube How Do You Respond? When I first saw this, it put a lump in my throat. How about you? We think "sweet forgiveness, bring it on!" But, maybe for others it puts a different lump in your throat, and you question, "Where's the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Empowered To Engage Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,042 views

    We are to accept the sovereign choice of the Spirit in giving us gifts.

    Have you ever been compared as child? Your parent said, “Why don’t you become like your older brother?” Or, have you ever been compared as an employee? Your boss said, “Why didn’t you close as much deals as this or that employee?” Did you like it when you were compared? Do you like being compared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sharp Dressed Man

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    Paul tell us that to be pleasing to God there are some things that we must put on.

    I went to our local thrift store and bought an outfit, (Dark brown 1970’s pants, Hot Pink 1980’s shirt, Ugly tie, and 1950’s navy blue sports coat with red stiching) to preach this sermon. It went over real well. A Sharp Dressed Man Colossians 3: 5-14 By now the all of your Christmas presents ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heavenly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 17,184 views

    We need to accept God’s wisdom and reject worldly wisdom.

    First Baptist Church October 7, 2001 James 3:13-18 Have you ever met people who were absolute geniuses? They seem to know everything. If they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hidden Heroes

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 9, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,168 views

    When he arrived to the two-room shack that he called home, he saw a light on. We quietly walked in to find his mother crying and praying. He overheard her praying "Lord, please deliver my boy. Lord, please deliver my boy. Lord, please deliver my boy. Lo

    Hidden Heroes I Samuel 1:4-23 Preached Mother’s Day May 11,2003 AM Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:5 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Introduction: A teenage boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 10 - Reward For Those Who Seek God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 442 views

    Those who seek God with all their heart and put their faith in His Son Jesus will experience an amazing transformation in their lives and will become a blessing to many. Abraham in the Old Testament and Paul in the New Testament are great examples of those who truly sought God.

    We read in Genesis 12:4, “When Abram was seventy-five years old, he started out from Haran, as the LORD had told him to do; and Lot went with him.” (GNB) Abram was seventy five years old, when he ventured out on the journey that God asked him to undertake. Generally, people at that age will want ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Fabulous Faith Or False Faith.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,156 views

    We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your fame, and friends, but according to your faith in pleasing God. Jesus put a premium on faith.

    Fabulous faith or false faith. James 2: 14 -- 26. 02/13/05 We have been talking about facing life with faith now for several Sundays. Faith is the key to pleasing God. We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Mental Health In The Psalms: 42 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 20, 2023
     | 5,477 views

    Please understand that a person dealing with mental illness needs medicine and therapy, but they also need a good steady source of the Lord. If you are a person dealing with mental illness, please do not leave God behind.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 42 PSALM 42:1-11 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 42 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=wwDs1dKHZ1Q [4:33] INTRODUCTION AND NEED FOR METAL HEALTH EMPHASIS… ‘Depression, Anxiety, and the Christian Life.’ Richard Baxter. Crossway 2018. Pages ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Judgment Of The Goats And Sheep

    Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,896 views

    A sermon that challenges men to accept Christ for they will have to face judgment.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    I Met Him When I Was Dry And Thirsty Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 21, 2021
     | 6,920 views

    Jesus showed God’s love to one of His lost sheep beside a well in Samaria and then He showed His love for all of His lost sheep on the cross.

    Ahhh … small town country living! Where everybody knows everybody …and everybody knows everybody’s business, amen? Sychar was your typical small country town where everybody knew everybody … and everybody knew everybody’s business. Sychar’s only claim to fame was that it was located a half ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Don Spires avatar

    I Saw The Lord!

    Contributed by Don Spires on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,169 views

    To help us understand some important ingredients to worship that God will accept.

    I SAW THE LORD Isaiah 6:1-8 Verse 1 says, “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.” Do you know about King Uzziah? He was just sixteen years old when he became King in Judah. His father, Amaziah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Gladwell avatar

    The Great Invitation

    Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,449 views

    Are we accepting this invitation? Are we passing ot on to others?

    The Great Invitation. How many of you were disappointed by what went on during the Queens Jubilee a month ago? I have to confess here that I was, yes, in spite of all the money spent on them, the parties in the park, the extensive live coverage by the BBC and the fireworks afterwards, I was still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist