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  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    Joy In Perspective

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,916 views

    No wonder Paul had such joy. Through his circumstances, Christ was known, preached, and magnified. Joy in perspective. It doesn’t matter if I get my way. It doesn’t matter if my personal ambition is met. What matters is that Christ is magnified

    A Discontented Homeowner I’d like to tell you a story about a home-owner who was tired of his house. He’d lived there for many years, and the more he looked around at the house, the years, the neighborhood, the more he wanted to be somewhere else. Can you relate? His eyes eventually grew critical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turning Religious Reluctance-7

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 21, 2018
     | 2,100 views

    7 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-VII—John 4:1-26+ Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Think Twice Before Continuing down the path you’re on! ?The new tools in Weight Watchers’ weight loss arsenal(not really) are a knife & fork with wooden handles made of the thorny part of rose bush stems! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Act Like Men: Honour

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,747 views

    Exploring what is meant by the concept of honouring Christ with our body.

    “In every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. “Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shameless

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 13, 2019
     | 3,836 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 3: 1 – 25

    Jeremiah 3: 1 – 25 Shameless 1 “They say, ‘If a man divorces his wife, and she goes from him and becomes another man’s, may he return to her again?’ Would not that land be greatly polluted? But you have played the harlot with many lovers; Yet return to Me,” says the LORD. 2 “Lift up your eyes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Dealing With The Mess Of Stress

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,062 views

    What is stress? The Scripture presents stress as the state of mind wherein one is concerned about something or someone.

    What is stress? In our definition of stress we discriminated between stress, stressor, stress reaction, and strain. * Stress = a general concept describing a "load" on the system, usually external, but can also be initiated internally. * Stressor = a specific problem, issue, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gaslighting God

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 9, 2024
     | 1,652 views

    This chapter can be a case of Gaslighting and false repentance by the people in an attempt to change the reality of their situation by minimizing their responsibility and blaming God. Some say it is a “Straw man” set up by the Prophet to be demolished by God’s answer in the next chapter.

    Well, it feels good to be back in this particular pulpit after 25 years! I want to thank Pastor Caleb for the opportunity. Please turn to Isaiah 64. Hear now the word of the Lord. May God be blessed with the reading of His word. Please join in prayer. Before I get to looking at the chapter, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preach The Word

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 8,825 views

    Paul instructs Timothy to Preach the Word. Join Pastor Steve as he shares what that involves.

    This morning we are looking at the mandate for all preachers. It is his privilege, his calling, his directive from the King! Timothy is to "preach the Word!" That is to be the content of his preaching. He is to preach it "in season and out of season" (v.2). He is to preach when it is accepted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking God Through Scripture Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 27,443 views

    We come to know God through the Scriptures

    This rather imposing book I’m holding is not an easy one to read. In fact, it can be very difficult to understand. For one thing, it was written thousands of years ago, in the context of ancient cultures very different from ours. Their popular songs, their well-known stories, their familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Problem-Solution Approaches To Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,989 views

    Problem-Solution Approaches to Spiritual Warfare

    How to Develop Problem-Solution Sermons a). Definition - A sermon that describes a problem, its nature, causes, effects and solutions. b). Describe the importance of the problem to your listeners. Discuss its significance in the light of scriptural, social, physical, emotional, and mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave Martin avatar

    Caution, Lion Country! Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    Nearly two out of three adults-62%-agreed that Satan "is not a living being but is a symbol of evil."

    "Caution - Lion Country!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 4 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:10-12; 1Peter 5:8 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 16, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:10-12 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Do You Know My Jesus Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 21,501 views

    The beauty and glory of Christ

    DO YOU KNOW MY JESUS Luke 1:1-4 Introduction: A. The author of the third Gospel never uses his own name, but through careful comparison of Scripture with Scripture we find that he was "Luke, the beloved physician" (Col. 4:14). B. He was a close traveling companion of Paul from his second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Losing Your First Love

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 699 ratings
     | 63,176 views

    Jesus said, "This I have against you. You have forsaken your first love."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Edmund Burke said that very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice & corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Gowen avatar

    God's Final Warning!

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,489 views

    The Bible is filled with warnings, and the last chapter is God’s final appeal for people to turn to Christ.

    A preacher at a certain church asked the congregation this question: “How many here today want to go to Heaven?” Instantly, every hand in the house went up, except for one elderly man. “Dear Sir,” said the preacher, “don’t you want to go to Heaven?” “Oh, yes,” replied the man. “I thought you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Suffering A Cry For Help

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,936 views

    A sermon on Psalm 130 Suffering

    Psalm 130 "Suffering, A Cry for Help!!" Psalm 130 begins with these words:"Out of the depths I cry to thee, O Lord!! Lord, hear my voice!! Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication!!" Out of the depths, out of the inner reaches of his soul, the psalmist ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Bitter Return Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 10, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,505 views

    Four observations about the way that God was at work in bringing Naomi and Ruth to Bethlehem.

    - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible - - - - - - - - - - - A father was trying to explain to his four-year-old daughter the concept of marriage. But she just wasn’t getting it. So he decided that maybe some visuals might help. He pulled ...read more

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