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  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015
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    An introduction to James that challenges us to grow up in our walk of faith.

    Growing Up is Hard to Do James 1:1 The history books paint Hernando Cortez as a ruthless explorer. He conquered the Aztecs, Mexico and Cuba. On February 10, 1519 he said this; “We are on a crusade. We are marching as Christians into a land of infidels.” We start today a sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In Times Of Despair

    Contributed by William Hooper on Feb 16, 2015
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    How can we find hope when we despair of being rid of depression or guilt or besetting sin? How to find hope in Jesus.

    Hope in Times of Despair Lamentations 3:1-6, 16-25 INTRODUCTI0N The year is 586 BCE. The nation Israel had already been taken into captivity. Now, the city of Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonians. Soon, the walls of the city would be destroyed. The Babylonian army would plunder all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grumble Or Grow!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015
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    We don’t think God cares – if we mumble and grumble, but He does. We’re going to look at what grumbling is, why we shouldn’t grumble, and look at the alternatives to grumbling.

    GRUMBLE OR GROW! Exodus 16:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lawyer, a doctor, and a preacher went deer hunting together when along came a big buck. The three of them all shot at the same time, and immediately the buck dropped to the ground. 2. They all rushed up to examine the deer, but couldn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Destruction Of Spiritual Fortresses Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 23, 2015
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     | 15,748 views

    God wants us to know Him and wants us to tear down anything that keeps us & others from knowing Him. Old patterns of thinking & behavior keep us bound from thinking about & doing the ministry of God.

    2 CORINTHIANS 10: 1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE DESTRUCTION OF SPIRITUAL FORTRESSES [Ephesians 6:10-18] Paul now turns to the third part of the letter in chapters 10 to 13. In this section he will vigorously defend himself against the accusations of the stubborn legalistic Judaizers. Sold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
     | 4,826 views

    Do we really feel blessed when we are persecuted?

    A Texan billionaire w/ a beautiful daughter loved having parties at his pool which was home to a 20 ft. great-white shark. Every night he’d issue a challenge to the men: “½ my fortune or my daughter’s hand in marriage to the man who swims across the pool!” He never had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Grace-Filled Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 28, 2016
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     | 10,020 views

    Today's sermon, A Grace-Filled Heart is part of the "A Christian Heart" series. It looks at a heart that is grateful, enduring, and a heart that fears God. It also walks through John Newton's hymn, "Amazing Grace."

    A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” Introduction In this series on a Christian’s heart we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re going to be looking at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Walking In Dominion

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 14, 2015
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     | 225,502 views

    Christ has all the power in heaven and on earth, portions of this power has been given to everyone that believes in His name and that is living a new life by the works of His redemption. Such people are expected to walk in dominion in every area.

    Walking in Dominion Study Text: Ephesians 1: 19 - 23 Ephesians 1:19-23, "may you have the spirit of understanding and your eyes be enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Believers Fall Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 28, 2015
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     | 10,057 views

    Simon the Sorcerer, contrary to many theologian's views, was a true believer. But being immature, he was seduced to go back to the old ways of thinking. It took a truth-telling believer (Peter) to set him straight and tell him the path to forgiveness.

    When Believers Fall Acts Series Chuck Sligh June 28, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 8. INTRODUCTION Illus.– I remember when I first came to Christ. I had decided to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Thing (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 22, 2018
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    Coca-Cola had an advertizing campaign where its slogan introduced the beverage as the real thing. It's understood that by describing itself as "the real thing" it implied that its competitors are merely impostors and of a lower quality. The real thing is better.

    THE REAL THING (part one) Coca-Cola had an advertizing campaign where its slogan introduced the beverage as the real thing. It's understood that by describing itself as "the real thing" it implied that its competitors are merely impostors and of a lower quality. So, you have the real thing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving-The Forgotten Holiday

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 19, 2018
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     | 19,374 views

    It is just me or is the focus on Christmas happening earlier and earlier as the years go by? Years ago you didn't see anything Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now the attention on Christmas starts before Halloween. What we can do to give Thanksgiving the attention it deserves?

    THANKSGIVING-THE FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY It is just me or is the focus on Christmas happening earlier and earlier as the years go by? Years ago you didn't see anything Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now the attention on Christmas starts before Halloween. And let's not forget Christmas in July; as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tsur "The Rock" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 15, 2011
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     | 9,718 views

    Just as we need a constant supply of water to keep us healthy, we also need a constant supply of God's Word to keep us satisfied. I want to bring some satisfying refreshment to our dry and parched souls today.

    Purpose: To extol God as our Rock. Aim: I want the listener to admire God's power and stability. INTRODUCTION: Water is a common substance that we give very little though to. Our homes are connected to the city's water supply so any time we need water to drink, or water to wash something, or water ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heavenly Living

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 27, 2012
     | 4,359 views

    God’s ideal of community in not something we simply wait to happen at some future point – it is a something we strive to create here and now.

    HEAVENLY LIVING Rev. 21 Big Idea: God’s ideal of community in not something we simply wait to happen at some future point – it is a something we strive to create here and now. INTRODUCTION I must make a confession to you this morning. While engrossed in the exegesis for Rev. 21 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Without Strength Before The Pursuer

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 74 ratings
     | 56,401 views

    What a tragic lamentation. The runner is in big trouble because he is being pursued but has no strength. Somebody that is pursued cannot relax. If he has no strength then he is already a prey, a casualty.

    Lamentation 1:6 says, “And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer.” What a tragic lamentation. The runner is in big trouble because he is being pursued but has no strength. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hearing And Seeing

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 19, 2019
     | 4,927 views

    "For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”

    HEARING AND SEEING Scripture: Acts 4:16-20 "For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” INTRODUCTION: Taken from the book "The Holy War" by John Bunyan ---Diabolus (Satan) attacked Mansoul (symbolical for a person) at the Ear gate and the Eye gate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Results Of God's Wrath Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 5, 2019
     | 4,374 views

    A consequence of God's wrath is giving those who reject Him exactly what they asked for.

    We have been looking and examining the wrath of God. As we have noted before, few people in the world have any real fear of God and His wrath. God wrath has an end time or eschatological element and present reality. We understand the punishment at the end of time. Revelation 20:15 (NKJV) And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist