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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Three Tough Issues On A Woman's Role In Church

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 2, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 8,208 views

    These difficult passages deal with the controversial subjects of women being silent in church, women wearing head coverings, and male headship. This message looks at both sides of each Biblical argument.

    - It’s Christmas Eve and the kids are off to bed. You pull out the box with one of their big gifts for Christmas morning. Before you’re off to bed, you just need to spend a few minutes assembling the toy. You open the box and pull out piece after piece after piece, along with several bags of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Dirty Politics Are Played

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,941 views

    Maybe you have dealt with dirty politics in church, work, or in the community. People have gone on a campaign to hurt you. How do you deal with these situations? Jesus provides the answers in defending yourself against dirty politics.

    WHEN DIRTY POLITICS ARE PLAYED THEME: DOING RIGHT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE WINNING THE FIGHT. TEXT: MATTHEW 26: 47-56 One day a father who was in his study reading, and he heard a commotion outside the window. It was his daughter who was playing with her friends. And it got louder and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Praise Him

    Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 31,702 views

    This sermon is designed to rekindle our passion of praise by focusing on the what and why of praise.

    One of the things that distinguishes the people of God from all others is praise. We who have been born again, filled and baptized with the Spirit posses a burning and blazing desire to praise the Lord. Praise is an instinctive behavior for the true child of God; the true child of God has a severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    If The Bible Says I Am Loved Then How Come I Dont Feel Like It

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,294 views

    In this sermon we will explore some of the possible reasons why a believer who understands what scrpipture says regarding God’s love may not be fully experiencing it.

    TITLE: “IF THE BIBLE SAYS I AM LOVED THEN HOW COME I DON’T FEEL LIKE IT?” By Rev. Chris Nerreau 12-10-03 INTRODUCTION Illustration: Recently I heard a story about a dog that was abused nearly all of its early life. The dog was not fed properly, washed ever and had bruises all over from beatings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Sound Speech

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,834 views

    What evidence do you have to prove your faith in Christ? Is your commitment to Christ more than just an opinion or a way of thinking? In these last days, each of us needs to do all we can to live our lives the best we can, and be the testimony to our fri

    SOUND SPEECH The question has been asked, “If you were arrested and charged with being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” What evidence do you have to prove your faith in Christ? Is your commitment to Christ more than just an opinion or a way of thinking? In these last ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Season Of Loss

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,127 views

    A sermon on the season of loss beginning with Ecclesiastes 8:14-17 (Title, outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: http://pastors.com/resources-tragedy/)

    HoHum: “How long have you been driving without a tail light, buddy?” demanded the policeman. The driver jumped out, ran to the rear of his car, and gave a loud moan. His distress was so great that the cop was moved to ease up on him. “Aw, come now,” said the policeman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knots - Part 3 - Knot Candidates Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 9, 2014
     | 4,401 views

    We are divided into "Have Knots" and "Have Nots". Knot-tied or single, there are relationship principles we must know.

    Knots Pt. 3 - Knot Candidates We talked about how our relationship status is the number 1 way of categorizing people in our society. We are either a "have knot" or "have no knot". Relationships can either be one of the greatest blessings in your life or they can produce more pain than drugs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Human Smoothies In God's Blender Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 12 ratings
     | 8,221 views

    Blenders are designed to take independent foods and integrate them to create something new, bigger and better than any one item could be on its own. What a housewife does in a kitchen when she mixes the batter for a cake, God does with the Universe.

    Blenders are designed to take independent foods and integrate them to create something new, bigger and better than any one item could be on its own. What a housewife does in a kitchen when she mixes the batter for a cake, God does with the Universe. (BRING A BLENDER, show an tell...) God is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Coming To America Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 27, 2012
     | 4,340 views

    A description of the sin that was in Rome and how it is reflected in our nation.

    Video “Evidence of God’s Existence” Paul wrote the Book of Romans to the believers in Rome. He has praised them for their faithful living. He has encouraged them to remember their need for fellowship. He unlocked the mystery of the Gospel so that they could tap into the power to have authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Generous Wallet - Happy Heart

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 21, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,852 views

    Wouldn't it be nice if all the money the church gave went to me, the vicar.....? Oh, have I misunderstood what giving is about?

    sermon on Acts 4:32-37 (the Believers share their posessions) and Luke 18:18-30 (the rich ruler) Years ago, it was the custom for people to bring their gifts to the front of the church. A well known preacher was making an appeal to the people to give to a good cause. Many came to present their ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ron Theis avatar

    Why Do You Need The Church

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,851 views

    A sermon about what the church provides for the believer. Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, Evangelism

    Why Do You Need The Church? Psalm 122 . Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” • Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) • “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Transforming With Christ

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 24, 2016
     | 8,152 views

    This sermon was preached on transfiguration Sunday and it tells us how Jesus can transform our lives if we seek and follow Him

    Transforming with Christ Luke 9:28-36 We read in the text today about Jesus and three of His closest friends, Peter, James and John having a prayer meeting on the mountaintop. Jesus took these three up the mountain with him and as he prayed a change came over him his facial expression changed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Criticizer

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,499 views

    This sermon looks at someone who is a criticizer, a person with a judgmental attitude and a critical spirit.

    The Criticizer Matthew 7:1-5 Two taxidermists stopped before a window where an owl was on display. Immediately they criticized the way the owl was mounted. They noted that the eyes were not natural, nor the wings proportionate to its head, and its feathers were not neatly arranged, and its feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Real Disciples Catch Fish" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,016 views

    Bill Bright, who is the founder of campus Crusade for Christ said this-in all the surveys we have done, all over the world, our research indicates that approximately 95% of all believers do not know how to effectively share their faith.

    “Real Disciples catch Fish” John 1: 35-42 When it comes down to sharing our faith I think there are two things that are pretty much true for all of us. First, every one of us want to see our friends and family come to know Jesus. I want to see everyone in this community come to Christ. That’s why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Test: Remember

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2020
     | 3,475 views

    Life is full of seasons of testing. We must remember this test may be a great opportunity. Some lessons must be caught more than than are taught. Your rejection does not have to impede you.

    TEST: REMEMBER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I do this as a series.) The lady went to the prison to visit her husband. He was so tired. He could hardly hold up his head he was so tired. His hands were blistered and sore. The prisoner’s back and arms were so hurting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God