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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Mere Stones/Reminders-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2016
     | 6,379 views

    1 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

    MERE STONES/Reminders-I—Joshua 4:1-24(:1-5) Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger 3 prisoners, a Frenchman, an Englishman & an American, about to be executed by guillotine. Frenchman steps up/Offered hood—refuses/Stoops down, places head in position/Lever pulled—Nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Political Activists Take Over Your Church

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 2,415 views

    Have you ever noticed how ministries can become politicized over time? It's a real concern in our day and age, where political ideology has the country polarized, that same political activism can push its way into the church.

    Have you ever noticed how ministries can become politicized over time? It's a real concern in our day and age, where political ideology has the country polarized, that same political activism can push its way into the church. I've noticed this particularly in inner-city churches, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Man Whom God Honored Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 28, 2021
     | 4,192 views

    As believers, we can rest knowing that God is sovereign, possessing complete power and authority. He has a plan for our lives, and His plans will always be fulfilled according to His desire.

    A Man whom God Honored Esther 10: 1-3 It has been an interesting and encouraging journey through the book of Esther. The Jews have faced great uncertainty and many challenges; yet through it all, God was faithful. He had delivered them from the evil schemes and desires of men. They were actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Portraits Of _____________

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 3, 2009
     | 2,717 views

    An inductive sermon on 1 Corinthians 13 where you never say the word ’love’

    PORTRAITS OF ___________ 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 INTRODUCTION As I begin my sermon, I would like to define something that seems as though it does not have just one definition. I don’t like words like that. I like words that have one definition and we can all be on the same page… but this word is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph's Promotion

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,610 views

    Joseph’s relationship with God took him from shepherd to slave to prisoner to govenor of Egypt.

    Text: “He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possessions” (Psalm 105:21). Have you ever received a promotion? All of us have gone to school during our lifetime. At the end of each school year we looked forward to moving to the next class in the fall. In other words, we looked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Honoring Mom - Mother's Day Sermon

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,310 views

    What does it mean to honor our mothers? Does this apply to just young children, and if not, how does it apply to us as adults. A mother’s day sermon.

    Honoring Mom TCF Sermon Mother’s Day May 11, 2008 We’re here this morning, of course, to celebrate moms, and grandmas, and great grandmothers. Sometimes, even grandmas who fill the role of mothers. And of course, any mother loves to remember those days when her children were so incredibly cute. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beattitude 5 Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    Beattitudes

    Beatitude Series # 5 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:7 Blessed are the Merciful for they will be shown mercy Original date May 8, 1999 Revised May 27, 2001 Mandates of Mercy A time to kill John Grisham Mississippi late 1980’s, young black girl 10 years old. Carl Lee ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Important Is Your Influence?

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,229 views

    The sermon deals with the importance of a good Christian influence on unbelievers.

    INTRODUCTION A. Hobo that comes to Mayberry. 1. Andy and Opie meet him while fishing at a local lake. 2. He steals their lunch from the car so we immediately know he is up to no good. 3. Barney arrests him for loitering and vagrancy. 4. Andy offers to let him work at his house trimming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Double Vips

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,488 views

    WE ARE VERY IMPORTANT PERSONS (VIPs)TO GOD

    A TALK ON THE TOPIC: YOU ARE A DOUBLE VIP! BY REV’D EGERTON GBONDA AT THE BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE HOLY TRINITY CHURCH BARKINGSIDE, LONDON-UK ON SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2008 INTRODUCTION I count this as a privilege to be at this all important service. I see it as an unmerited ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Leadership Integrity Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,461 views

    This message is meant to teach us the qualifications of pastors and deacons and what it could mean for our lives.

    Proper Order In the House Of God – Leadership Integrity 1 Timothy 3:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. We all like order – howbeit, maybe not the same order 1. Take Denise and I for example: if it can be done in more than one way – we will do it differently a. Making a bed b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failure

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,307 views

    What failure can do in the hand of God

    INTRO: Here is the biography of a failure. -A man who had less than three years of formal education. -Failed in business in ’31, was defeated for the legislature in ’32. -Failed in business in ’33, elected to the legislature in ’34. -Defeated for the speaker in ’38, defeated for the elector ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Foundation For Favor Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 24, 2021
     | 4,314 views

    Often events and circumstances in life take us by surprise. At times life is going according to plan, and then without warning, difficulty arrives. Thankfully, God is omniscient, knowing all things. He is never taken by surprise and always works according to His divine will.

    The Foundation for Favor Esther 2: 19-23 As we take a moment to consider our lives, we discover they are made up of varied series of events. Often one event serves to prepare us for a future event. At times, several events tend to blend together and create a major event. Viewing life from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Encounters

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 14, 2020
     | 6,550 views

    Never for a moment think that God has forgotten you, in the darkest hour of your life, God is bringing people into your life that you may not recognize at that point of time. Amen.

    Chief cup bearer and the chief baker! Genesis 40:3”So he put them( the chief cup bearer and the chief baker) in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.” It is midnight 1.20 am, August 15, 2020, Saturday, as I write this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace And Victorious Living Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2011
     | 6,696 views

    We cannot live a successful Christian life without the presence of and dependence on God’s Spirit.

    Romans 8:9-17 Introduction: A. When we talk about the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost, we enter an area uncomfortable for some Christians. B. Charismatic groups give great emphasis to the work of the Spirit while mainline Protestant groups avoid over emphasis for fear it will lead them into worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christcame To Be A Servant

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017
     | 2,435 views

    Christ came to be an example of servanthood, so that we may learn how to be a servant to others.

    CHRIST CAME TO BE A SERVANT MATTHEW 2:17-28 WHEN IT COMES TO UNDERSTANDING THE STORY OF ADVENT, IT IS NECESSARY TO LOOK AT THE LIFE OF JESUS AFTER HE WAS BORN. AS WE STUDY HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY WE WILL FIND PURPOSE FOR OUR OWN, BECAUSE AS CHRISTIANS WE HAVE CHRIST IN US. COLOSSIANS 1:24-29 NOW I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist