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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Hard Words To Hard People In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 20, 2025
     | 183 views

    If you want God to use you to powerfully communicate His message to hard people in hard times, eat God’s Word. speak God’s Word, follow God’s Spirit, and warn God’s people.

    Our former district superintendent, Bill Smith, recalls preaching part-time in a small local church while he was still studying for the ministry. Six months passed and none of his professors had come to hear him. Finally, his faculty advisor agreed to attend one Sunday. After the service, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Learning By Doing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    Why We Learn Best By Doing - The Bible says, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.

    Why We Learn Best By Doing - The Bible says, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves." Without making practical applications to what we think about our knowledge is only superficial. (James 1 :22) 1. Jesus said, "You will know (Have real life experiences) the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out With The Old Series

    Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,445 views

    We must let go of sin so new life can flourish. An end-of-year message with application to Passover, Communion, Lent, New Year.

    Eccl 3:1-8 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Building A Christian Family

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,174 views

    Build your family through covenant, not contract. Because just as God loves you unconditionally and eternally, God wants you to love your family unconditionally and eternally.

    Building A Christian Family Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. - Psalm 127:1 I would like to start my sermon with a small family joke: A little girl asked her father, "Where did the human race come from?" Her father replied, "God made Adam and Eve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Mentored His Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 28,911 views

    1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries.

    1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries. The Lord Jesus knew that it was not enough for the disciples to learn ideas without embracing the best disposition found in their Master. Jesus said, "If you hold - develop deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 9: Miracles Of The 153 Fish

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    “without Me you can do nothing” in John 15:5 is seen here. “With Christ we can do all things” (Phil. 4:13). The presence of Christ in our lives makes the difference.

    1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four possible answers: a. Peter was the ring leader. b. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Be A Superhero!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,180 views

    Edmund Burke said, "All that is necessary for evil to prosper is that enough good men do nothing." Our world needs real-life superheroes. YOU can be a superhero! Find out how...

    YOU CAN BE A SUPERHERO! THESIS: OUR WORLD NEEDS REAL LIFE SUPERHEROES! YOU CAN BE A SUPERHERO! OPENING: Discuss the new movie Superman Returns: Early in the film, Jor-El tells his son, “Even though you’ve been raised as a human being you’re not one of them. They can be a great people, Kal-El. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lesson 4: Faith That Makes You Fight

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 1,057 views

    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 19:1-24 1. Huge Opposition. "Four kings fought against five kings" (Gen. 14:9 ELT). The four kings from the Chaldees represented the largest known civilization. 2. Former Masters. The kings of the Jordan River Valley had formerly been in servitude. "Twelve years they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nature Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,367 views

    Details how the reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things brings certain characteristics to the Christian Life.

    The Supremacy of Christ: The Nature of the Christian Life Text: Colossians 1:9-14 I. Introduction Illustration: Farmer called to preach. Sitting under a tree sees letters P and C in the clouds. Decides it means “Preach Christ.” Sells farm and equipment goes to preach. He was horrible. After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keys To Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,173 views

    as we wait for jesus christ, what are the keys to christian living?

    As we noted last week, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will return for us soon! We who are unrighteous can be righteous and be accepted to heaven if we fully trust in Jesus Christ who is God who died for all our sins but rose from the dead! We will celebrate Communion in a little bit and this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Jesus Offers Salvation To A Woman Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,509 views

    What was known about the woman from Samaria and what did Jesus do for the woman?

    A. THE SETTING: SYCHAR/JACOB’S WELL 1. Jesus had been in Jerusalem for the Passover during the spring of the year. Why was He now heading home? “But He needed to go through Samaria” (John 4:4). 2. Sychar, probably Shechem, means shecker (falsehood) or scheckar (liquor). It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rid Of Filth & Evil Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 12, 2015
     | 5,068 views

    Is there a difference between moral filth and evil which we need to get rid of?

    Let’s continue our worship of God by listening to His Words from James…. Last week we focused on the important actions of being quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger because God desires for Christians to live righteously. We continue with a passage from James 1 to learn more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Miracle Of The 153 Fish Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
     | 127 views

    The presence of Christ in our lives makes the difference.

    1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four possible answers: a. Peter was the ringleader. b. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracles Of The 153 Fish Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025
     | 172 views

    This is one miracle in the count of 37 (8 in John).

    1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four possible answers: a. Peter was the ring leader. b. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracle 8: Jesus The Provider Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,291 views

    Miracle of the 153 fish.

    Jesus The Provider John 21:1-14 Miracle of the 153 Fish 1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist