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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Do Not Be Fooled

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,108 views

    There is a difference between worldly knowledge and godly wisdom.

    Do Not Be Fooled, Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction Job 28:18 says, “No mention shall be made of coral or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.” In Matthew 13:46 Jesus says of a man in a parable, “Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Final Words

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,281 views

    Truths gleaned from Jesus’ words to thief on the cross.

    FINAL WORDS INTRO> Something happened a few years ago that had never happened before. For the first time ever, a game show became the #1-rated television show. Regis Philbin served as the original host of “Do You Want To Be A Millionaire?,” where a single contestant sits in chair while lights ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Biblical Strategy For Success In The New Year

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2022
     | 3,653 views

    Paul recognizing that the believers were facing great difficulties and knowing the problems created by a pandemic of persecution and present trials, he wanted to be an encouraging example for the church at Philippi. Here is His biblical strategy for success.

    Subject: A Biblical Strategy For Success in the New Year Text: Philippians 3:7-14 Php 3:4 “Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Roots And Fruits Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 7, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,889 views

    Proposition: John shares with us 1. A powerful exhortation of genuine repentance 2. The need for personal examination 3. The expectation of living a life of holiness and 4. The excitement of possess the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives

    Scripture: Luke 3:7-18; Philippians 4:4-7 and Isaiah 12:2-6 Theme: Roots and Fruits Scripture: Luke 3:7-18; Philippians 4:4-7 and Isaiah 12:2-6 Theme: Roots and Fruits Proposition: John shares with us 1. A powerful exhortation of genuine repentance/forgiveness and grace 2. The need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    No Magic Wand (Or Aleeve Does Not Relieve)

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 254 ratings
     | 13,868 views

    There is no magic wand to cure our pain in life.

    NO MAGIC WAND (or "Aleeve does not relieve") Matthew 11:28-29 INTRO.- ILL.- A fellow who owned a pizza place was audited by the IRS. The agent said, "I want to know about all of your travel expenses. For example, you have expenses for six trips to Rome just this year. How do you justify ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Olympians Remove Any Hindrances Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,910 views

    Spiritual Olympians, with a "go for the goal" mindset, remove any hindrance to their race.

    Title: Olympians Remove Any Hindrances Text: Hebrews 12:1 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, remove any hindrances. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Biblical Model For Success In Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 29, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,908 views

    A sermon examining the success that is exemplified in the actions of the early church.

    A Biblical Model For Success In Ministry Acts 3:1-11 Almost every week I receive emails, electronic advertisements and brochures in the mail box pushing the "latest and greatest" church growth method. Each of these contain statistics and results of how this specific "program" was successful in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Job Description Of A Spiritual Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,061 views

    WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: Context: Yes, it is important for men and women to fulfill their God-ordained roles in the church; Yes, it is important for the qualifications ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Year Of Open Doors And Divine Access Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 3, 2026
     | 345 views

    A message of divine favour, supernatural opportunities, and guaranteed access to God’s blessings in every area of life for the new season.

    A YEAR OF OPEN DOORS AND DIVINE ACCESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7–8 Key Verse: “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Strong In The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    This sermon is about the blessings that a beleiver can experience when his life is full of the Grace of God.

    BE STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD OUTLINE 1.PARDON 2.PROTECTION 3.POWER 4.PATRONAGE 5.PROVISION 6.PROGRESS 7.PURIFICATION THE MESSAGE BE STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD 1. PARDON Ephesians 2:5 Romans 3:24 The grace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Time For Spiritual Growth SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,212 views

    This sermon serves as a wake-up call for those who have been stagnant in their spiritual journey. It's time to be productive for the Kingdom of God!

    Today, I want to share a powerful message with you. It's time for a wake-up call in your life. You have been stagnant for far too long, and it's time to make progress for the Kingdom of God! Deuteronomy 1:6-8 (NIV) "The LORD our God said to us at Horeb, 'You have stayed long enough at this ...read more

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  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    Practicing Wise Christianity Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,868 views

    Jesus said that unless we put into practice His words of the Sermon on the mount, we are like the foolish builder

    Sermon preached on 1/27/02 at Parkview Church of the Nazarene by J. Richard Lord, Jr. PRACTICING WISE CHRISTIANITY Matthew 7:24-29 INTRO: Ravi Zacharias, a well-known Christian author and teacher did a lectureship at Ohio State University not too long ago. As he was being driven to the lecture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Edward Cook avatar

    Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

    Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,633 views

    Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

    HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Devil Wouldn't Let Me Do It Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,995 views

    Sometimes we can become so sophisticated in our theology that we forget some simple but crucial truths.

    The Devil Wouldn’t Let Me Do It (I Thessalonians 2:17-20) 1. One day I came down with the "Sam" bug. 2. I was grazing with my remote, going through the channels. 3. Low and behold, my attention was set upon one of the Christian stations. 4. Three couples were talking about sin and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Source Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
     | 4,414 views

    We are hopeless without God as our Source. He leads and teaches us by His Word.

    Source Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 9th, 2007 Intro: Every light has a source; an origin. Every ray of light has a source and when you trace it back from the object seen to the source that is shining you may understand why a thing appears the way it does. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal