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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Dangers Of Elitism

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,068 views

    What does God think about respect of persons.

    The Dangers of Elitism James 2:1-13 There have always been people who think they are better than everyone else. Some feel they are better than everyone else because they have a lot of money. Others because they have power. There are those who feel superior because they belong to a certain social ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Half A Deck

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    People may think we are crazy for following Jesus.

    Half A Deck – Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: Every family has that one person who is a little different from the rest. You know, this is the person who at family reunions everyone talks about to everyone except that person. I want to confide in you. If you are the only person that no one speaks to at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A New Year's Assessment

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 2, 2022
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    Paul thinks reflectively about his spiritual progress.

    A New Year’s Assessment 2022 Philippians 3:13-14 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prosperous And Foolish

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 29, 2023
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    We in the West think we are smart, but we are not wise.

    Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ressurrection Proof

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022
     | 1,238 views

    He is Risen indeed. Our hope is not in wishful thinking.

    Resurrection Proof Selected verses Let’s Pray In the early church after Jesus resurrection they would greet each other by these words- He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! This morning we celebrate and greet each other with those words He is Risen indeed! The joyful and praiseworthy Resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When You Need A Fresh Dream

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
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    Learn to prioritize your thinking to conceptualize and dream anew.

    1. Why you need to re-dream or re-vision. a. You have been defeated. “Daddy, don’t kill my dream” (Debbie). b. You are tired and drained of energy. c. Times have changed. d. You are frustrated with your life. You have lost the zest of life and twinkle in your eye. e. People around you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Not

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,486 views

    Bringing out the positive from the negative phrase, "Let us not"....which is found in several places within the Scriptures.

    While preparing a sermon I was using my search feature in which I came across an interesting word group. A. The word group was: “let us not”. 1. I was too busy to do anything but notice this at the time, but later on I was able to get back to this word group to see, upon further ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shattering The Silence Series

    Contributed by Chris Stephens on May 2, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,057 views

    Inviting God to graciously Shatter the Silence in his communication to us requires that we position ourselves to hear his voice.

    Shattering the Silence: Hearing from God 1 Samuel 3:1-18 November 25, 2001 This Thanksgiving we went to Tulsa to spend time with some of our family who lives there and we had opportunity to meet up with a cousin of mine whom we haven¡¦t heard from in more than 5 years. We quickly got caught up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Jesus, The Perfect Revelation Of God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
     | 36,184 views

    The book of Hebrews highlights 1. The incomparable PERSON of Christ. 2. The incomparable POSITION of Christ. 3. The incomparable PURPOSE of Christ.

    JESUS, THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD Hebrews 1:1-13 I was recently approached by a young mother who wanted her baby baptized. She stated that she had some problems with what she had seen in many churches, and in the lives of many Christians. I agreed with many of her grievances. But she went ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Prophet Challenges The System

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 16,132 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of how prosperity does not always mean that God apporves of what is going on with those in positions of power.

    A PROPHET CHALLENGES THE SYSTEM Text: Amos 7:7-17 One of the most intriguing sights in all the world is that of the leaning Tower Of Pisa in Tuscany, Italy. It was begun in 1174 and completed in 1350. It stands 179 feet high and leans some 16 and a half feet out of the perpendicular as of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Greatest News

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,713 views

    We live in times with a lot of bad news. This is a positive sermon centered around Christmas’ great announcement of the angels to the shepherds.

    December 8, 2002 You can do this just about any day. Pick up the newspaper, or flip on CNN. Of the six prominent lead stories on the front page of the paper, five will have the following words: "TRIAL....DANGEROUS...FRAUD...MURDER....DOWNTURN!" It doesn’t get much better on the inside ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Overlooked But Ordained

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 153 views

    When the fullness of time comes, God will locate you, announce you, and position you in the place He prepared for you.

    OVERLOOKED BUT ORDAINED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Key Verse: “And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Repentance: The Forgotten Word In Posititve Preaching

    Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    Repentance: The Forgotten Word in Positive Preaching by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey encourages pastors to preach the whole counsel of God.

    <B>REPENTANCE: The Forgotten Word in Positive Preaching</B> Acts 17:30-31 By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION “Repentance has been called the forgotten word in positive preaching. Dr. Don M. Boone, pastor of First Baptist Church, [Vancleave], Mississippi, has written a helpful book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Digging Deep And Leaning In Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,093 views

    This sermon is about how to live a vibrant and positive life in the face of Persecution using St. Polycarp and the Smyrna Church as models.

    Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11; John 15:18-20 Theme: Digging Deep and Leaning In This sermon is about how to live a vibrant and positive life in the face of Persecution using St. Polycarp and the Smyrna Church as models. INTRO: Grace and peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Doest Thou Here

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    Just when we think that God Is finished we find out that He is not

    WHAT DOEST THOU HERE TEXT: I Kings 19:1-18 Reading through I Kings, I find that Elijah was a great man of God. He had just went up against wicked King Ahab. And Ahab’s wife did not make the job any easier. Wicked Jezebel ruled at his side as she pleased. She was from another county, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist