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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Be Like Barnabas Not Like Annanias

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022
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     | 3,660 views

    The New Testament church was an outstanding church.

    But even though the membership of this church consisted of some of the greatest Christians that ever walked on this earth. They also had some of the worst. For example, this church had two kinds of people: (1)Dedicated Christians like Barnabas. Look at Acts 4:32-37 And the multitude of them that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brandon Max avatar

    16) Lord Teach Us To Pray! Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,149 views

    “Lord, teach us to Pray” – the disciples said. They had all doubtless seen Jesus pray. They had heard Jesus pray. So they knew that Prayer was important. And this is what led one of the disciples to prompt Jesus saying: “Lord, teach us to Pray”. Lets now let the Master teach us.

    16) LORD TEACH US TO PRAY TEXT: Luke 11:1 1 And it came to pass, that, as He [Jesus] was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of His disciples said unto Him, Lord, Teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. RECAP As you might recall, last week we began to look at what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Contending With The Spirit Of Python

    Contributed by James May on Aug 31, 2022
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    The enemy of our souls would love nothing more than to squeeze the spiritual life out of the church, but we have the power of the Holy Ghost and the Word of God to give us victory over the spirit of Python.

    Contending with the Spirit of Python In the Book of Acts we see a record of the early ministries of the Apostles and the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the known world. On the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Ghost came in and ignited a Holy Spiritual Fire in the hearts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Somebody Is Drawing A Line To Separate You From God.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 1, 2021
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     | 5,540 views

    : We must be willing to stand firm on the side of God, regardless of the price that we are called to pay. It’s not easy being a follower of Jesus Christ.

    Somebody Is Drawing a Line to Separate You From God. 11/28/2021 Daniel 6:1-9 Ephesians 6:10-20 I can remember as a kid the all important drawing a line in the sand. When you were upset with someone and they wanted to put you on front street, they would draw a line and dare you to cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    The Wise, The Unwise, And The Otherwise Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 4, 2021
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    In James chapter 3, James contrasts two kinds of wisdom: worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. The fruits that result from these two kinds of wisdom couldn't be any more different from each other.

    A. Let’s start our sermon this morning with a quote: “Life is hard and it’s harder when you’re stupid.” 1. We chuckle at that because we all know it’s true. 2. Some people attribute that quote to John Wayne. 3. I don’t know if the Duke did or didn’t say those words. 4. The line doesn’t appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro- Class #4 - Benefits Of Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,586 views

    A Class on How Studying the Bible can Improve Your Life

    “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; 8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confidence In God's Love

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 22, 2023
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     | 3,524 views

    Continuing in series on Romans. It examines how we can be more than conquerors through an assurance of God's love.

    Romans 8 C Confidence in God’s Love John Bunyan was a preacher from the 1600’s. He preached the Gospel. In those days, one was only allowed to preach what the Church of England told you was appropriate. Bunyan refused to allow anyone but the Holy Spirit tell him what to preach, and preached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What God Desires Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 160 ratings
     | 27,374 views

    The psalmist asked: "What is man that you are mindful of him?" This sermon asks, what is man that God should even want to spend time with him?

    OPEN: Recently, President Elect George W. Bush has been going through the process of having Congress approve his cabinet selections. During John F. Kennedy’s presidency, there was one member of his cabinet who had a unique relationship with the President: the Attorney General was his brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Listening And Doing

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 196 ratings
     | 23,123 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. To be a Christian may not always seem easy. But being a believer has its benefits as well. As James indicates in vs. 25 - a believer can live in freedom and the fullness of God’s blessings. 2. This evening I ask you, do you have freedom? Do you have the freedom to live as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Is Not A Good Idea To Lie To God! Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 22,759 views

    Deals with the danger of spiritual deception.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 11 “It is not a Good Idea to Lie to God!” Acts 5:1-11 Things were going great in the church. As we have seen in the previous study, verse 33 tells us that there was great power and great grace at work in the church. Satan, always the enemy of God’s great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Love Must Be Sincere Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on May 11, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    The new church is one where our community discovers a love that is expressed and experienced as sincere.

    Being God’s church in the new millennium means… Our Love Must Be Sincere (Lesson 6 of our New Millennium, New Church series) What kids say about marriage How do you decide who to marry? - “You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like if you like sports, she should like it that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "True Humility.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 437 ratings
     | 47,472 views

    Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 2, 2001, Title: “True Humility.” Luke 14: 1, 7-14

    Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 2, 2001 Heavenly Father empower us to see everyone’s self worth in the light of Your estimation. Amen. Title: “True Humility.” Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Jesus, at dinner in the house of a leading Pharisee, counsels both the host and his guests about humility and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Honest Heart

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,701 views

    A sermon on lying based on Ephesians 4:25 (Adapted from JUST LIKE JESUS by Max Lucado)

    Sermon for 1/30/2000 A Honest Heart Ephesians 4:25 Introduction: A. Famous American Fibs. 1. The check is in the mail. 2. I’ll start my diet tomorrow. 3. We service what we sell. 4. Give me your number and the doctor will call you right back. 5. Your luggage isn’t lost, it’s only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Hensley avatar

    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,775 views

    The Apostle Paul will help us to understand the secret of contentment it’s not found in a fountain that provides perpetual youth, or being 18 again or in money or success… but in the Lord!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church March 16th 2003 “The secret of contentment” Philippians 4:10-13 By Pastor Mark Hensley 10I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11I am not saying this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Freedom To Restrict Our Freedom Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,569 views

    Freedom isn’t everything. Make sure the freedom we hang onto includes the freedom to win others for hrist ansd the freedom to love other Christians even above ourselves.

    A Small Confession... I have something to confess to you today. Something that may forever change the way you look at me. Something that may lower me in your esteem. I like to watch Jerry Springer. What really interests me is how the participants see their right to free speech. Because they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican