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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    "Loving Your Bullies” Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 18, 2021
     | 2,194 views

    How can we love those who are hostile to us? Jesus shows us how in looking at 1) The Misinterpretation: (Matthew 5:43), 2) The Mandate (Matthew 5:44), and 3) The Motive: (Matthew 5:45-48).

    Matthew 5:43-48. [43]"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' [44] But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [45]so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Freedom Is Never Free Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,342 views

    Galatians 3:23-4:3 shows how “Freedom is Never Free” with the sacrifice of Christ achieving liberation from sin and death, as seen through humanity’s :1) Collective Bondage (Galatians 3:23-24), 2) Individual Freedom Galatians 3:25-27), 3) Collective Freedom (Galatians 3:28-4:3)

    During the Second World War, Nazi forces occupied Czechoslovakia, Austria Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, the Channel Islands, the Soviet Union, and Italy, (https://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/11-countries-invaded-nazi-germany-invaded.html). In this occupation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Coming Of The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,745 views

    From Galatians 4:4-7 we see 1) The Elements (Galatians 4:4a)., 2) Reason : (Galatians 4:5). and 3) Benefits of Christ’s Coming: (Galatians 4:6-7).

    If you have been to a department store since Thanksgiving, you most likely have been struck by all the Christmas displays. The timing of the displays can be a tricky issue. Wholesalers showcase Christmas options to retailers in the summer. For those who place their orders at that time and soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Will You Not Revive Us Again? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024
     | 2,238 views

    My basketball coaches would ask our high school team, “Who wants it?” Again, I want you to personally experience a revival. Here is a fork in the road kind of question: Do you want to experience an awakening?

    I want you to personally experience a revival. I want our church family to experience a spiritual awakening. And most importantly, God Himself wants you to experience Him in all His fulness. A revival is a time when God hits the fast-forward button for you. It’s a time when you experience a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    What On Earth Are You Doing Here?

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    This sermon asks people to actually sign up for an area of service and commit to it.

    What On Earth Are You Doing Here? Romans 12:1-9 February 22, 2004 Intro: A. There a lot of misunderstandings when it comes to the word: “sacrifice.” 1. [Will You Wash My Dishes? 1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking, by Michael Hodgin, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Fresh Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 37,975 views

    How God changed Abram

    A Study of the Life of Abraham A Fresh Encounter With God Gen 17:1-8 In this passage there is a definite challenge to Abram to move to a new level of trust and faith. At a time when Abram may have thought that his best years are behind him, God asks him to move up. This call to move higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flames That Threaten America

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 108 ratings
     | 35,856 views

    This sermon considers some of the conditions that are threatening America’s future.

    How many of you have ever been near a fire that was raging uncontrollably? This is a scary sight. I can recall at least two such occasions in my life. One occurred when I was a boy. A fire burned about 20 acres of pasture land on our family farm. We had to fight that fire. It was a scary scene. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man Of The Spirit, A Man Of The Word, A Man Of God

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    The importance of this narrative to the individual Christian is quite clear. Christ being the example for the church today, we as the body should exemplify similar characteristics. We need to be people of the Spirit, people of the Word and people of the

    Mathew 4:1-11 This is a powerfully written story, where Matthew creates an atmosphere of suspense, irony, artistry, and realism. It is an ideal romantic narrative, which unfolds in the center of a character foil and temptation plot motif as its primary literary construction. The suspense unfolds ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    From Desperation To Deliverance

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,226 views

    The story of Jairus and his dying daughter teaches us that even our potentially greatest losses should be faced in faith toward God, Who possesses ultimate control over every circumstance.

    From Desperation To Deliverance Text: Mark 5: 41, 42 Intro: Most of us here have experienced, at some point in time, what we would consider desperate circumstances. It may have been searing physical pain, a long-standing financial problem, or perhaps, as in the case of our text, the grave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #4 Five Levels Of Waiting Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,299 views

    We consider five levels of waiting: soaring, running, walking, sitting, lie down.(This is part #4)

    5 WAITING LEVELS   By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.    Kyfingers@aol.com   This is Part 4 in a series on waiting and patience. TEXT: Isa. 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shiphrah And Puah!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 27, 2013
     | 11,352 views

    We are going to explore about two women whom most of you would not have heard: Shiphrah and Puah!

    Shiphrah and Puah! Exodus 1:17”But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive.” Hey guys, I have set out to write this message which I just preached in the church this morning! I wish the same anointing pours down on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's View On Slavery

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    Out of creation God perfectly designed us to be one with Him and all were equally with others

    Introduction God reveals to us that he created man in his image, a spirit endowed with attributes resembling His own: to reason, to form rule of right, to manifest various emotions, to will, to act, and He gave man a body suited to such a spirit, that He created man “male and female,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare To Meet Your God

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,972 views

    This sermon originally was prepared for a funeral homily for a person whose commitment to Jesus was uncertain, it could be used in any funeral setting or as a evangelistic message. It clearly outlines Go’s plan of salvation.

    Prepare to Meet Your God, a Funeral Homily --Amos 4:12 In times such as these when we loose a loved one to death we are reminded of our own mortality. Hebrews 9:27 calls upon us to remember the certain fact “. . . it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment. . . .” My ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Instructions For Victory

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,533 views

    The Christian life is a warfare. But this message suggests three practices that will pave the way for victory in the spiritual battles of life.

    Instructions For Victory Text: 1 Cor.15: 57; 2 Cor.2: 14 Intro: Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe has a saying that I have found helpful for many years. It goes something like this: “We aren’t fighting for victory; we’re fighting from victory.”(1) “But,” you may ask, “if we are fighting from victory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shiphrah And Puah Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 22, 2012
     | 15,295 views

    We are going to explore about two women whom most of you would not have heard: Shiphrah and Puah!

    Shiphrah and Puah! Exodus 1:17”But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive.” Hey guys, I have set out to write this message which I just preached in the church this morning! I wish the same anointing pours down on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal