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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Challenge Of The Cults

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 10,009 views

    We are called to earnestly stand against false doctrines.

    THE CHALLENGE OF THE CULTS The world of apologetics and the confrontation with the false teachers of our times is not a popular theme in the church today. It was just as unpopular in the early days of the church. The twisting around of God’s Word by man has been going on about as long as man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is Preaching So Important?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 29,912 views

    God commands us to preach when it’s convenient and when it’s not, to reprove, rebuke, encourage with great patience and instruction. (2 Tim. 4:2) B. Preaching follows the models of Christ, Paul, and the Prophets. We are told to imitate the faith of thos

    PREACHING’S IMPORTANCE WHY IS PREACHING SO IMPORTANT? A. God commands us to preach when it’s convenient and when it’s not, to reprove, rebuke, encourage with great patience and instruction. (2 Tim. 4:2) B. Preaching follows the models of Christ, Paul, and the Prophets. We are told to imitate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are Destined For Greatness

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 71,550 views

    You were set apart for a special purpose in life and then use that life to bless others – that’s what God has destined you for greatness!

    Destined: to decree beforehand; to set apart for a special purpose Greatness: knowing your purpose in life and sowing into the lives of others Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Drift Away

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,413 views

    When you neglect your spiritual walk for even a short time you begin to drift away from God.

    Drift Away – Hebrews 2:1; Revelation 2:2-5 Intro.: Dobie Gray wrote a song called “Drift Away” in 1973 – verse 1: Day after day I’m more confused So I look for the light in the pouring rain You know that’s a game that I hate to lose I’m feelin’ the strain, ain’t it a shame READ: Hebrews 2:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Stinking Thinking 1

    Contributed by Noah Martinez on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,807 views

    Becoming aware of debilitating attitudes and finding power through Jesus to correct them.

    Stinking Thinking 1 John 1:10-13 ‘He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Carl Benge avatar

    For Us To Be Useful Series

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,245 views

    Week 7 of the 9 Week sermon Series on What Does GOd Want.

    If you put five monkeys in a cage and hang a banana on a string at the top of the cage with a ladder leading up to it, before long a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the monkeys with cold water. After a while, another ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Brown avatar

    Jesus Way Of Reaching People Series

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,673 views

    The best way to reach people with the Gospel is to do it the way Jesus did.

    Jesus Way Of Reaching People John 4:3-30, 39-42 Intro: Have You Ever Had A Chance Encounter? Ill. I Met Reggie White In Mcdonalds. This Passage Has Been Described By Some As A A Chance Encounter. Hardly, Every Step Jesus Took On This Earth Was Planned From Before The Beginning Of Time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failing The Test?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 18, 2017
     | 6,471 views

    Many situations in life are but testing zones...Philip faced a test? Andrew faced a test? You will face situations that will test your faith.

    FAILING THE TEST? HINDER MY MIRACLE? THIS IS BIGGER THAN I AM... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WILL MY OWN LIMITATIONS DEFINE WHAT GOD CAN DO? Do I tend to focus on THE PROBLEMS and not GOD SOLUTIONS? Are we so blind that the facts define our faith? Facts that can kill our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Releasing Past Pain To Embrace A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 9, 2026
     | 85 views

    This sermon teaches the necessity of letting go of past pain, disappointments, and regrets to step into the fullness of God’s plan for a greater tomorrow.

    RELEASING PAST PAIN TO EMBRACE A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Different: Different Fruit 2 Series

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 12, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 453 views

    If we are going to be different, it needs to be backed up with gentleness, goodness, faith, humility and self control.

    GENTLENESS Benevolence, kindness Gentleness can be defined as tender concern for others, reflected in a desire to treat others gently, just as the Lord treats all believers. Jesus commended gentleness in the Beatitudes. In the first three, he blesses the poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: The Value Of The Sparrow Luke 12:6-7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 976 views

    Luke 12:6-7 reminds us of our immense value to God and His meticulous care for us. Let's examine three transformative truths that can reshape our understanding of God’s love and our identity in Him.

    Transformed by Truth: The Value of the Sparrow Luke 12:6-7 (NLT) - "What is the price of five sparrows—two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single one of them. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Mean To Appeal For The Useful?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 7, 2024
     | 471 views

    An example of grace in how it demonstrates the action of true Christian fellowship.

    Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Financial Development Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025
     | 294 views

    Financial development means growing in wisdom, discipline, and stewardship over money, so that we can honour God, bless others, and live free from financial bondage.

    FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:18 – “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” Key Verse: Proverbs 10:22 – “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 5 - The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,538 views

    Part 5 of the Whole Armor of God series.

    The Whole Armor of God Series Part 5 – The Breastplate of Righteousness  SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 6:14 “14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,” PRAYER  BREASTPLATE SLIDE We’ve talked over the past ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Worth The Wait

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Sep 13, 2007
     | 5,873 views

    Patience and waiting on God’s recognition of us

    How many of us remember as kids, the family Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Do you remember sitting at that card table with all your siblings and cousins? Now how many of you remember that dinner when you were finally old enough to sit with the grown ups? No longer were you one of the babies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist