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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    The Rivalry (Psalm 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,834 views

    In this expository, alliterated sermon, Psalm 2 publicizes a great rivalry between God and his enemies which includes a Serious Rebellion, a Sovereign Reaction, and a Safe Refuge. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

    The Rivalry Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/26/12 I’ll never forget watching the 1991 NBA Finals. It was billed as one of the greatest matchups in NBA history. It was dubbed “Manifest Destiny: Magic vs. Michael” by the Chicago Tribune and called “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When God's Plan Involves Pain

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,281 views

    A sermon examining how to respond when you encounter trouble in the Christian life.

    WHEN GOD’S PLAN INVOLVES PAIN Acts 5:33-42 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025) - Annie Johnson Flint wrote a hymn that says: God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Nameless Woman Meets The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 27, 2015
     | 8,438 views

    The story of Jesus' encounter with the nameless Samaritan woman at the well continues to teach that Jesus was fully Divine and Fully Human, and the Living Water from Heaven.

    A Nameless Woman Meets the Messiah (John 4:1-15) Divine Appointment God’s Divine Providential plan! I am always amazed with the way that God ordains things and in His Will He fits all the pieces together. I don’t believe in coincidences: In chapter 3, Nicodemus, a powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ignorance Is Killing Us!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 2, 2015
     | 16,556 views

    Ignorance takes on many forms concerning the basic functioning of relationships and society, but most of all ignorance of the Word of God is causing our society to implode! Ignorance is wastefully degrading our organized systems and causing undue damage!

    Ignorance Is Killing Us! By Kelly Durant 5-3-15 Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Mother's Day 2010 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,061 views

    The skill of submission is needed today for a healthy relationship with God and others.

    Intro: What does it actually mean to “honor”? Can anyone explain what that really looks like, in 2010? We know that is one of the ten commandments – “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Money Could Talk… Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    Selfish and dishonest gain invites God’s judgment and leaves a person in ultimate poverty.

    If Money Could Talk… James 5:1-6 -Most of us have probably heard the saying, “Money talks.” Words are one thing, but when someone slaps down their money or writes the check, their words take on new meaning. Sometimes money produces results that seemed slow in coming with any ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Faith Can Do For You

    Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 41,412 views

    This sermon explores the way a believer can put his faith to work in real life situations. Faith is a force that can be activated and it can be put to use in any situation. Real, practical examples provided.

    What FAITH Can Do For You by Pastor Gbenga Shadare I have always loved talking about faith. Faith is not just the substance of things hoped for or the evidence of things unseen or the means through which believers obtain good report. Indeed, faith is much more than that. Faith is the basis; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thy Kingdom Come

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011
     | 3,647 views

    Responding to unfairness and disrespect with grace and generosity imitates God’s own treatment of us, and requires three preconditions: realism, humility, and trust.

    I had a difficult decision to make this week. I had to choose between continuing my series on the Sermon on the Mount, or take a break to preach on Palm Sunday. But the more I looked at the passage for this week, and meditated on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem that long-ago Sunday afternoon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Fruit-Full Marriage: Patient Love

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,961 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship.

    A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: PATIENT LOVE * GALATIANS 5:22-26 Sermon Objective: The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Love - God's And Ours

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    Love of God is essential for us to love others.

    Text: “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). When you think of the word “love” what comes to your mind? Perhaps you think of a personal affection for another person. This person could be family or friend. Maybe you think of having a very close association or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    My Father’s House Is Not Divided

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,108 views

    If the Godhead is not Divided can the Kingdom be? No!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy

    Matthew 12:22-30 Text: Verse 25 Meeting opposition,being scorned,being diabolically attacked, blasphemed and accused of things was not anything strange to Jesus. After all since He had begun His ministry the religious order of that day were always in one way or another continuously being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Decorations Of The Heart

    Contributed by James May on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,103 views

    Many people decorate their homes for the holiday season; but what about the decorations that adorn our hearts? Are we making the temple of the Holy Ghost a thing of beauty for Christ to look upon?

    Decorations of the Heart Sunday, November 28, 2010 By Pastor James May Yesterday a number of people came together, rolled up their sleeves and went to work, decorating the House of the Lord for the Christmas Season. Christmas time has always been my favorite time of the year and I know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fathers Bearing Arks

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
     | 6,798 views

    A Father's Day message concerning importance of being a responsible and godly man.

    Joshua 3:15-17 KJV And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,) [16] That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Importance Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,884 views

    Lesson two in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.

    Discipleship The Importance of Discipleship Sunday, April 18, 2010 am Reading: Acts 4:1-13 Introduction: When I was a child, the question I would ask most frequently was, “Why?” And I would venture to say that that is true of all of us. It didn’t really matter what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith: Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 7, 2015
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     | 11,943 views

    A message of walking by faith and not by sight

    Faith: Believing is Seeing Introduction: Hope motivates us to keep going and not give up. Without hope we don’t want to do anything. I heard Hal Lindsey give a good illustration of the necessity of hope: he mentions how man can survive without shelter for 3 months, he can survive without ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational