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  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Little Things Matter

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009
     | 4,231 views

    God works in small ways

    • Verse 5. Go to, etc. - It was very natural for a king to suppose, that the king of Israel could do more than any of his subjects.—Wesley’s CommentaryObstacles for God “Not One of Us” From all indications, it would appear that the Syrians are enemies and not allies of Israel. The young girl ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Little Bit Of Sin

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,314 views

    The danger with a little bit of sin, is that we can sin just a little. However, we must know that there are grave consequences when we choose to follow our own desires rather than following the will of God.

    “The angels urged Lot, saying, ‘Up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be swept away in the punishment of the city.’ But he lingered. So the men seized him and his wife and his two daughters by the hand, the Lord being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good-Bye, Abram

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    A sermon illustrating the walk of faith, not just for Abram but for every Christian. A sermon where a founding pastor must also say "Good-bye" to his congregatioin.

    What comes to mind when you hear the name Abram? Okay, what about Abraham? They are the same man, but he was only known as Abram until he was called to do something special by God - when he was 75 years old! Not long after that, God changed his name to Abraham, which has a specific meaning. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Overseer’s Fitness-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,143 views

    2 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

    The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-II—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: This election year, Americans will decide generally whether they want more Federal control or more State control. We want our country to remain the powerhouse for freedom which it has always been since its founding. We want it to maintain its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Up For Right, Even When Everybody Else Is Doing Wrong

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 13, 2013
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     | 66,237 views

    With that said... and in order for us to understand how these whom our text describe as “certain men” developed such strong character, fortitude, and perseverance and how they had the ability to stand in the midst of adversity...

    STANDING UP FOR RIGHT EVEN WHEN EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING WRONG DANIEL 3:10-15 Intended for Reading on the Lord’s Day June 9, 2013 Delivered By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks At New Home Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee Pastor: Elder Spotts Youth Day Program • I will bless the Lord at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling All Night Series

    Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,916 views

    Prayer is the most undervalued resource in our lives and our families and our church. The Bible teaches us that all the blessings that God wants to bestow on us, he does so through prayer.

    Prayer is the most undervalued resource in our lives and our families and our church. The Bible teaches us that all the blessings that God wants to bestow on us, he does so through prayer. Prayer is the conduit by which his power comes into your family; it’s the way you lay hold of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Testing Loyalty Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 30, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 29,969 views

    David put his covenant friendship with Jonathan to the test. He does so by putting his life in Jonathan's hand. It is the occasion for a confirmation of the covenant between them & also of a very sad parting.

    The Life of David: David's Early Years 1 SAMUEL 20:1-23 TESTING LOYALTY This is a sad chapter in the lives of Saul, Jonathan and David. David goes to Jonathan convinced that Saul is intent on putting him to death. David is seeking to learn what he has done to cause Saul to feel this way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Know What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
     | 4,084 views

    Wisdom is not only your calling – it is your gift.

    How To Know What To Do - When You Don’t Know What To Do Series on Wisdom - #2 OPEN: So last week we started a discussion on the topic of wisdom, which we are going to continue this morning. How many of you remember anything from what we said last week? (how many of you remember what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blueprint For Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,099 views

    We can build a life that can withstand storms by building upon: 1) A Wise Foundation (Matthew 7:24) which is also 2) A Withstanding Foundation (Matthew 7:25) instead of just a 3) A Wishful Foundation (Matthew 7:26-27).

    Matthew 7:24-27. 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God's Favorite Word Is "Yes!" Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 37,891 views

    We should be careful not to make promises we can’t keep. We put our mouth in motion before our mind is in gear. Sometimes our mouths write checks our body can’t cash! As much as we like to keep our promises sometimes we fail. But all of God’s promises are

    INTRODUCTION We’re on a journey through 2 Corinthians I’m calling “Hope for Cracked Pots.” Today I want to speak on this topic: GOD’S FAVORITE WORD IS “YES!” One of the most beautiful words in the human language is the word “yes.” Whenever a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have An Awe For God?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,006 views

    Are you in awe of God? Does he awaken you from you apathy, does He wow you daily? Does His presence and Word amaze you? Or does God bore you?

    Do you have an awe of God? Video Clip: Awed by God? - Does – “His Amazing love” video clip – Does His amazing love awe you? Thesis: Are you in awe of God? Does he awaken you from you apathy, does He wow you daily? Does His presence and Word amaze you? Or does God bore you? As believers in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Neglected Instructions

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,523 views

    Paul final instructions to the Corinthians are too frequently neglected in the rush for self-fulfillment in this day. The Apostle would urge modern believers to embrace these instructions or face defeat before the enemy of the soul.

    1 CORINTHIANS 16:13, 14 NEGLECTED INSTRUCTIONS “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” A fusillade of commands at the conclusion of most of his letters is a mark of authenticity for Paul’s letters; and this first letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage--A Divine Primer

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,555 views

    The apostolic instruction for a godly home is ignored at our own peril. God has provided these instructions for our benefit and for His glory.

    “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Saviour. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. “Husbands, love your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Or Lust Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 4, 2015
     | 6,872 views

    When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you choose?

    Sermon: “Rooted in Love not Lust” Series: Rooted - Youth Group Opening Video: Sermoncentral.com “Love Defined” Hands on Illustration: 2 tablets have youth write Gods definition of love and how he describes it and the world’s definition of love on separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breakthrough From Dragons Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 15, 2020
     | 6,073 views

    Today even in May of 2020 we need breakthroughs from dragons – yes – the evil ones (especially the Red dragon – Satan referenced in Revelation) – but we also need breakthroughs from the unknown dragons of the future or in the unknown charters of life.

    Breakthrough from Dragons You may be thinking – “That’s a crazy title for a sermon - dragons?” “Really Pastor Mike?” Believe it or not dragons are mention more than 35 times in the Bible especially in the Old King James version of the Bible! Yes dragons! Red dragons and one reference to fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational