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  • John Wright avatar

    Little Things That Illustrate The Power Of The Tongue! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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     | 17,309 views

    James teaches that a small briddle for a horese, a small rudder for a ship, a small tongue in comparrison to an out of control tongue warns us of the tremendous dangers of the tongue.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 3:3-6. 2. The title of our lesson: “Little things that illustrate the power of the tongue”! 3. James 3:3-6 is filled with visual images. 4. The three images that James uses illustrate the point that since they are small and yet control ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Bore No Fruit Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,349 views

    If a person does not abide in God’s Word, he or she will be cut down. This passage looks at how we need to allow Jesus, the Word made flesh, to penetrate our heart as He penetrated the temple. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

    This evening’s message is entitled “It Bore No Fruit,” and it’s taken from what is commonly called “The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree.” “Die when I may,” said Abraham Lincoln, “I want it said of me that I plucked a weed and planted a flower wherever I thought a flower would grow.”(1) Lincoln ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Graduation 2021

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 15, 2021
     | 10,284 views

    A sermon celebrating and admonishing our graduates. This is a sermon modified from a sermon by Dan Borchert accessed at: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/graduation-2003-dan-borchert-sermon-on-discipleship-64020

    Graduation Celebration 2021! 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-3 How Do I Make It In This World? Introduction Everyone is trying to make it in this world. Some people will go to considerable lengths attempting to find success. An athlete might try taking steroids or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 6 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
     | 2,125 views

    There'll be great comfort in Israel's restoration. We have terms like "everlasting joy" and "joyful shouting" as the redeemed return to Zion, Messiah welcomes these as they arrive with, "Here I am". They'll know, peace, happiness and salvation.

    THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 6 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH We begin Part 6 and continue in the book of Isaiah looking at more scriptures dealing with the future restoration of Israel. I hope you can catch the great joy this will be to the Jews when the Lord calls His earthly people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The One Whom Jesus Loves

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 3, 2017
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     | 5,788 views

    I don't know about you, but Most people like friends who are actually interested in them, and I can say with confidence...there is no one more interested in you than God! Far to many aren't used to hearing themselves saying...God loves me!

    John 13:22-25 MSG The disciples looked around at one another, wondering who on earth he was talking about. One of the disciples, the one Jesus loved dearly, was reclining against him, his head on his shoulder. Peter motioned to him to ask who Jesus might be talking about. So, being the closest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Before Abraham Was” Series

    Contributed by John Newton on Jun 4, 2023
     | 1,546 views

    Jesus’ controversy with the Pharisees concludes with the most amazing claim.

    For those of you who are old enough to have watched the Seinfeld show on TV, you may recall an episode from twenty-five years ago entitled “The Comeback”. It all revolved around a conversation in the opening scene between George Costanza and a co-worker named Reilly. The two are taking a snack ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Trinity Exposition: Why Should I Believe?

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 25, 2023
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     | 1,389 views

    Is God the Father the only “one God”—or is the Son, Jesus, God too? If so, do Christians worship more than one God? Is that not polytheism, as some suggest? Is God the Father superior to Jesus? Did Jesus come after the Father? Was there a time when the Father but not Jesus existed?

    Introduction: Let me start it with a humor, Why did the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit start a band? Because they had perfect harmony! Why did the Trinity go to the baseball game? Because they heard there would be a lot of "Son" shine! Let us Pray: Is God the Father the only “one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    1 Peter 2:9-17 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 2, 2023
     | 2,462 views

    Peter reminds us of the new amazing identity we as believers now have in Christ. He goes on to caution us that the only way we are going to silence those who seek to condemn us is by our Christian conduct and our submission to governing authorities.

    For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/CgIOpM-nilY For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VMI1oHEKqUa68ajdJYQ6Y?si=0e0babfe63e24995 1 Peter 2:9-10 9But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 3, 2024
     | 2,185 views

    Jesus is the Son of Man who was to come!

    INTRODUCTION - Daniel is the last message in our Hidden Hope series within Core 52. - As stated before, the entire Bible points to Jesus. In some pages, He jumps off the page at us, and in others, He is between the lines. - For those who lived in the Old Testament, Jesus was hidden between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,029 views

    This sermon explores how to love God deeply, obey Him faithfully, and hold firmly to His promises.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we come together to uplift our hearts and minds to the glory of God. It is a joy to see each one of you, and I am thankful that we have this time to share in the wisdom of God's word. Today, we turn our attention to a passage that ...read more

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    An Introduction To The Holy Spirit, And How He Works In And Through Us.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 25, 2025
     | 496 views

    The Holy Spirit, few preachers discuss him, many do not understand him, others are afraid of him. If we only knew the power of the Holy Spirit working us within, it would change our lives for the better.

    “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). Introduction: You will have notice that I finished that prayer with the words, “O Lord, our strength, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Five Fundamentals Of Jesus’ Relationship With Israel Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 16, 2025
     | 114 views

    This passage closes out this section and gives us five insights into Jesus' troubled relationship with Israel.

    - This passage provides a nice coda to the section that we have been working through. When taken as a whole, I think these few verses recenter us to the heart of who Jesus was and what He was doing. In particular, this passage highlights Jesus’ relationship with Israel. Of course, that is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Coming Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Sandra Jean on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 37,488 views

    The Bible in the Old Testament foretold the first coming of Jesus Christ and it was fulfilled but Bible also fortells the second coming of Jesus Christ. For some it will be a day of joy but for some it will be time of grief, pain and suffering. Jesus is

    The Second Coming of Jesus Christ “…I will come again.” Daniel 12:1-4; John 14:1-4; Matt. 24:3-44 INTRODUCTION: Biblical prophecy provides some of the greatest encouragement and hope available to us today. Just as the Old Testament is saturated with prophecies concerning Christ’s first advent, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Anticipating His Return

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,110 views

    The anticipation of Christ’s return is a vital encouragement to live holy and seek to do God’s will.

    ANTICIPATING HIS RETURN Text: John 14:3, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." Intro: (Per Sandra Jean Pathik) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Mission Possible Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,934 views

    The mission is simple, save mankind from their sin, pay the price so they can enjoy eternal life in heaven.

    Mission Possible John 3:1-15 Original mission was to create man in His Image (Genesis 1:26). Mission accomplished on the 6th day of creation. However, sometime after, the Serpent deceived the woman. As a result, both the man and woman sinned, the image was gone. The new mission is to recreate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ