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  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Three Faces Of Evil

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 11, 2015
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    We have a choice-be like John or be like Herod. Will we be weak like Herod, easy tempted and easily manipulated, or we will be strong in our moral convictions like John?

    How many of you have ever watched a horror movie or read a horror story? It’s not always a pleasant experience, is it? As strange as it might seem, there are actually some horror stories in the Bible, and one of the most famous of its horror stories is the story of the death of John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When No One Is Looking

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 25, 2014
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    Joseph made the right choice with Potiphar's wife -- even though he might have gotten away with it, at least temporarily. He expressed a godly character in the midst of confusion and chaos.

    1. Opportunity Revelations In July of 2014, a bank teller pled guilty to embezzling nearly two million dollars from the State Bank of Lincoln where she worked as a head teller. She pulled off her crime by having access to the bank's vault and by changing audit numbers. Because she had worked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beauties Of Bethlehem

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2014
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    Let's talk about the beauties of Bethlehem from Ruth 4 and Matthew 1 (Ties in with hymn, O Little Town of Bethlehem)

    HoHum: The story of Christmas brings with it scenes of peace and tranquility. So when the church gathers and sings the beloved hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem, we do so with a certain vision in mind. The reality of Bethlehem, however, is much different. It was a small insignificant town; a town on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shepherd's Voice Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011
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    Jesus compares Himself as the True Shepherd and the Pharisees as false shepherds of the people.

    Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “The Shepherd’s Voice” John 10:1-6 Introduction: “Hey, Pastor Tim! Yeah. I recognized your voice.” How many times has someone said something similar to you? You call and you don’t need to say who you are because they know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes I Get Carried Away Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 29, 2011
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    God has initiated the salvation of man. Like a shepherd searching for his lost sheep, so God has sought us in the form of the Good Shepherd, Jesus.

    1. Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in the starboard side: "I saw all the horror of its sinking, and I heard, even more dreadful, the cries ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love God: The Greatest Commandment Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018
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    Learning to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.

    All You Need is Love Love God: The Greatest Commandment Mark 12: 28 – 34 Those of us who have grown up in the church have heard these words all our lives: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.” We’ve heard them, and I, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Full Life Vs. Empty Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019
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    Looking at a full Life vs. an empty one

    Full Life vs. Empty Life--1 1-3.docx Ecclesiastes 1:1-3 In this book, the Preacher (Solomon), the wisest, richest most influential king in Israel’s history. He looks at life “under the sun” from the human perspective and declares it all to be empty. Power, popularity, prestige, pleasure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Useful To God

    Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 17, 2019
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    A thing is useful when it does what it is made to do. A saw cuts, a hammer pounds, a drill bores holes. We are useful when we do what God made us to do.

    “USEFUL TO GOD” Matthew 5:13-16 (NASB) David P. Nolte It was Christmas and Joe wanted to buy a gift for his wife, June, but Joe had two problems: 1. He was a real tightwad; he could squeeze a penny until Lincoln would holler for help. 2. He hated shopping for anything other than tools at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Healing Of Naaman

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2012
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    The healing of Naaman is replete with strange incidents, which are there to make us think out of the box.

    Story: My old Chaplain (when Maddy and I were in Basle) Tom Roberts used to say that when you are stumped for a Bible passage to preach on - use the story of Naaman. And for many of you who have gone to Sunday school, it is a very familiar and much loved story. But the more I thought about it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    “a House Of Sacrifice” Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015
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    God’s Presence is found at the place of sacrifice. a Those who are willing to give it all, offer it all, release it all have been blessed to receive ALL of God. b It is this kind of Christian who has allowed God full access to themselves that will make in these last days.

    Manifest Presence Series “A House of Sacrifice” Pt. 1 (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) March 18, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A 2 Chronicles 7:11-12 (NASB) 11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    The Day The Fire Fell Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 6,301 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    The Day of The Fire Fell Acts 2:1-2:4 You may be wondering why we are going so slowly through the book of Acts but I promise you that I have a good reason. You see, what is written in the book of Acts, as in the rest of the Bible, is extremely important to us, here at Elim Bible church and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory Road Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
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     | 9,221 views

    Our words, actions and lives are to glorify God. In other words, we are to reflect Christ for others to see. The problem is trying to reflect the light of Christ.

    Glory Road John 12:20-26 Steve May tells the story of Dennis Byrd, who was an up-and-coming defensive tackle for the New York Jets. He was predicted to help turn the Jets organization around and recorded 27 sacks in his first 3 years. Then tragedy struck. On November 29, 1992, the Jets were playing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unto The Church At Thyatira, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 20, 2013
     | 3,874 views

    There is no room for mixing other religions with Christianity.

    Unto the Church in Thyatira, Write Revelation 2:18-29 Introduction Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities which John addresses. Even though it was small in size, it did have a vibrant economy. It was known for its wool, bronze, and manufacture of a purple dye which was used in dyeing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Judith Hand avatar

    Hear Ye Hear Ye

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 8, 2014
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    The parable of the Sower story with four responses by the hearers: Pay it no mind, A Passing Interest, Too Preoccupied, Perceptive and Productive.

    Most of the time in church, the focus is on the speaker and how well they are prepared to present the message. But today we have a parable about the HEARERS and how they receive the word of God. So listen up because it is all about YOU this morning. Hearing is an act of responsibility, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Security And Stability Feet Prepared With The Shoes Of The Gospel Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 31, 2014
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     | 6,127 views

    Many have been sold a bad bill of goods about God's peace. It is not about the absence of problems. It is about the presence of God's power to make us calm when all hell breaks loose.

    Read Ephesians 6:14-20 Read Matthew 21:44 How many of you ever go somewhere and purposefully try to buy broken things? If you are like most people if there are scratches, broken packages or missing parts or items we don’t want it. Most of us don’t set out to find the most broken down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist