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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Fugitive- Compromise And Humiliation Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,721 views

    This is the 5th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#5] FUGITIVE- COMPROMISE AND HUMILIATION 1 Samuel 21:10-15 Introduction: David had already been anointed as King; but instead of being the acting King, he was a fugitive. For many chapters, we watch David run and hide. This is the 2nd of 4 weeks looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Good Life: A Guide To Christian Virtues SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 1,168 views

    This is an introductory overview of the nine virtues for Christian living, also known as the 'Be' Attitudes. The following sermons will delve deeper into each virtue. This sermon can stand alone or serve as a kick-off to the series.

    This sermon is an introduction to the series on the Beatitudes, which are found in the Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew. The Beatitudes are nine attitudes that Christians should strive to have in their lives. Let's take a closer look at each of these attitudes. "Blessed are the poor in ...read more

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    Lust Is Not Love

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,871 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 13: 1 – 39

    2 Samuel 13: 1 – 39 Lust is not love 13 After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. 2 Amnon was so distressed over his sister Tamar that he became sick; for she was a virgin. And it was improper for Amnon to do anything to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    2 Thessalonians Chapter 2 (This Is A Detailed Study Verse By Verse Of Chapter 2. You Will Need To Analyze, Synthesize, And Then Summarize To Fit Your Need.) Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 4, 2023
     | 1,792 views

    Paul calls on the Thessalonians to not be alarmed by a counterfeit letter about the coming of the Lord. He goes on to try to comfort and correct the teaching of the coming of Christ

    2nd THESSALONIANS - Chapter 2 2nd Thess. 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, (KJV) 2:1 Now in regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to meet Him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Broken Heart Of David Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,743 views

    This is the second sermon in a series of seven on Brokenness. This is a study of King David.

    Proverbs 25:11 says, "Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances." A Hard Heart or a Broken Heart – Your Choice Jesus said that people in the days of Moses were permitted to divorce because of the “hardness of men’s hearts”. Divorce is not caused by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Basis Of Christian Fellowship Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,124 views

    A sermon that explores unique componants of christian fellowship

    Friendships/ What are they based on. Some years ago I went out to dinner with some Christian friends - in fact a lot of Christian friends - it was a great night one that will stand in our memories probably for the rest of our lives. I have vivid memories of laughter and happiness - jokes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Will You Be Worth Stealing

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    This sermon deals with the rapture and being prepared when Christ Comes to take you away.

    "Will You Be Worth Stealing" 12/12/93 Text Matt. 24 Psalm 24:1-10 Matt 24:1-31 .ls2 One day a family decided to go out and have a good time together. It was a delightful day, everybody got along. The food was good, and the movie they went had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Revival Triggered By Demons

    Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,908 views

    The demons who chased off the seven sons of Sceva triggered a revival that spread throughout Asia. If God can use demons to start a revival, surely He can use those who are called by His name.

    A REVIVAL TRIGGERED BY DEMONS by Pastor Jim May Acts 19:10-20, "And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: So that from his body were brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Religious Hell

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 18,513 views

    Hell will be a religious place because of the great number of religious people who will go there.

    Evangelist Cry Teaching Ministry Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Ph.D. "A Religious Hell" 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, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redemptive Relationships: The Family Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,851 views

    The family is a place where we learn about: 1. Healing. 2. Worth. 3. Service.

    Diane Kesecker tells a story about an event that took place around the dinner table in their home one evening: “We were trying to stretch our budget while my husband, Kent, and I were in Bible school. One night, Kent was in charge of dinner and served ‘shepherd’s pie’ — much to the dismay of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Were Made For A Mission

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 9,624 views

    The fifth purpose for our lives is to share the gospel.

    (Note: The title and some of the ideas for this message came from the Rick Warren sermon of the same name.) Today we turn to the fifth and final purpose for our lives, which is to carry out our mission in the world. Now, as we saw last week, we each have a ministry to other believers, to those in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signposts Along The Jesus Way

    Contributed by Simon Robinson on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,676 views

    A Biblical reflection on the events in New York on 11th September 2001

    Signposts He had seen the dawn of many Tuesday mornings, but this one was different, this one was special because it was going to culminate everything he had lived for. He slept little of the Monday night, rose several hours before sunrise, and met his accomplices before they set of on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should They Hate Us?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 19,193 views

    Using the backdrop of the hatred that resulted in the terrorism attacks on America, this sermon asks why anyone would hate Christians?

    OPEN: I remember when I was in 2nd grade. I was in class the day that it was announced to us that the President of the United States had been assassinated. A sniper had murdered John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, and the nation was in tumult. I remember many things about that day. The way the class ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Smart Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,387 views

    The Challanges that lay ahead for the believer who wants to reform his mind.

    Get Smart Ephesians 5:13-20 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan Psalm 90:12 says, “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” We have been looking at the expectations that the Lord has for us as individuals and as a Church. We have learned we need to Grow up, Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elijah - The Last Day Church Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,606 views

    An introductory sermon on the Prophet Elijah. The prophet Malachi likens Elijah as one who will come before the Day of the Lord.Here are eight comparisons that we can see in the lives of Elijah and John from which we can draw parallels of the Last Day Chu

    THE ELIJAH CHURCH - A LAST DAY CHURCH We are commencing a series on the Prophet Elijah as a type of the Last Day Church. The prophet Malachi likens Elijah as one who will come before the Day of the Lord. Malachi 4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational