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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Know History; I Do Not Know Myself Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,719 views

    It is one thing to know history and theology; it is another entirely to understand our own hearts. Job’s pilgrimage into self-understanding led to self-hatred, but in Christ that can be redeemed.

    I’ll ask you to repeat with me this wonderful, ringing affirmation from the New Testament: But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him. I know. I know the one in whom I have put my trust. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Deal With Guilt? Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,063 views

    how Joseph’s brothers’ finally had to come to grips with their guilt

    July 28, 2002 Genesis 42:21-24 They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that’s why this distress has come upon us.” Reuben replied, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Make Wise Decisions Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 22, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,663 views

    Jesus’ conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount is a call to obedience.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:13-27 TITLE: “MAKE WISE DECISIONS” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years ago, there was a news story about a man named Don Wyman. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Can! Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,921 views

    When things seem impossible to us, God can!

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 19:8-20 TITLE: “GOD CAN!” INTRODUCTION: A. Three boys who lived in the same neighborhood got to bragging one day. None of the three could top the other two until they started bragging about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Noel avatar

    Thorns

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,826 views

    Motivational sermon on how God uses trials (Thorns) in lives of His children to make us more productive for His service

    “Thorns” II Cor. 12:7-10 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Can't Lie Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 33,743 views

    Looking at things which God can’t do - he can’t lie

    5 Things God Can’t Do – 1) God Can’t Lie. Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/05 pm (Adapted from “Things that are impossible for God, Part 1 – It’s impossible for God to Lie” by Mike Howerton) What do you think God looks like? What do you think He acts like? Like some grandfather in the sky just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Finding Ourselves In Narnia: The Edmund In Us.

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,706 views

    This sermon looks at how the story of the Narnia character Edmund is the story of a sinner who comes to find the danger of sin and the victory of the redeemed.

    Yesterday I took my girls to see the movie “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” and I have to tell you I was really impressed. I had told myself I was going to wait to see it till we took the kids from the church to see it, but I just couldn’t wait. I figured since I was preaching on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Key Players In The Crucifixion: Judas Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,059 views

    I am doing a series of sermons on the key players in the crucifixion. I would like to begin with the most notorious player of them all, Judas Iscariot. In our text we read, “Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him.” The first thing we ever read of Juda

    KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: JUDAS ISCARIOT TEXT: MARK 3:13-19 INTRODUCTION: I am doing a series of sermons on the key players in the crucifixion. I would like to begin with the most notorious player of them all, Judas Iscariot. In our text we read, “Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Defeat Your Enemies

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 31,743 views

    Exposition of 1 Sam. 24

    How to Defeat Your Enemies 1 Samuel 24 A reporter was interviewing an man on his 100th birthday, and asked, “What are you most proud of?” “Well,” said the old man, pondering the question, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” “That’s quite an achievement!” said the reporter. “Yep,” added the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    He Shall Be Called Kal-El Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 21, 2013
    based on 76 ratings
     | 19,335 views

    Was Jesus fully God? Was He fully man? And if so... why would Jesus go to all the trouble of being both?

    OPEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQasTtHJQTU (Start at 0:06 mark and continue through 1:25… stopped before the bloody “S”). Does anybody know who the actor was who was reading the voice over? (Anthony Hopkins, who played Superman’s father Jor-el in “Superman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    When You Pray

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 31,222 views

    "When You Pray" is an exposition of Matthew 6:5-8. In this passage, Jesus tells us what not to do when we pray. His instruction can be summarized with two prohibitions: (1) Do not pray like the hypocrites. And (2) do not pray like the Gentiles.

    WHEN YOU PRAY Matthew 6:5-8 There is a principle of Bible interpretation called the principle of repeated mention. It means that the repeated things in scripture are usually the emphasized things. This principle leads us to the theme of our text. Verse 5 begins, “And when you pray.” Verse 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Cook avatar

    A Religious Hell

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,078 views

    There are many in the church today that are religious, but religion won’t get you into God’s Kingdom, what God want’s is a relationship.

    Matthew 7:21-23 [21] Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. [22] Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Pollution In The Soul Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,829 views

    Jesus is confronted by the religious elite that His disciples weren’t washing correctly. Jesus tells the Pharisical hypocrites they have more problems than that to worry about.

    Pollution in the Soul Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes came together to Him, having come from Jerusalem. Now when they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled, that is, with unwashed hands, they found fault. For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Helping Those In Need Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,747 views

    Secret service results in rewards.

    Helping Those in Need Matthew 6:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill 5/10/09 Video: “Why She Gets a Day” (www.tangle.com). I know my mom loved me when I was unlovable – actually I think I’m still unlovable. I want to mention at the beginning that this sermon will not be a “typical” Mother’s Day message. Several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Character Tansformation Through Waiting

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 11, 2014
     | 8,671 views

    One of the most important investment that we could make in our lifetime is through developing our godly Christian character which is accomplished by patiently waiting upon the Lord to transform our hearts.

    CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION THROUGH WAITING Everyone has to go through the anxiety of waiting. We wait in line to pay our grocery bills. We wait in line to see the doctor.We wait in line to transact business at DMV. We wait in line to board an airplane. We wait in line to get our food during our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene