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  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    A Need For Healing

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    The issue of homosexuality has brought so much pain to so many people. It's time for believers neither to excuse it nor to ignore it but to take a stand and be a part of the healing process.

    Almost every day for the past month our local newspaper has been filled with editorials about the issue we face as a state concerning marriage. Just over a week ago I came across one which I’d like to read for you… “I am a father, uncle, brother, son, grandson, godfather, small ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Loving The World Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,849 views

    This sermon deals with the lure of the world for us to fall in love with it. Looking at the life of Samson shows what our love for the world will do for us. Jesus has a better plan.

    Falling In Love Again—Loving The World 2/20/2011 Judges 15:19-20 1 John 2:15-17 We are in our final message on “Falling In Love Again.” I began with “Loving The Saints,” Pastor Kellie with “Loving The Lord”, Pastor Toby with “Loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Faith Is Running The Course

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 30, 2013
     | 2,213 views

    Christ foretold the struggles, in the earth, in the Lord's Prayer.

    FAITH IS RUNNING THE COURSE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ Is Able

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 23, 2013
     | 2,676 views

    To show that our High Priest - JESUS is much able to help us in time of temptation.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST able? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our High Priest - JESUS is much able to help us in time of temptation. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:18 (Amplified Bible) 2:18 For because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted (tested and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    When The Godly Are Foolish Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,134 views

    David makes a disastrous mistake toward the end of his life that has grave consequences. A number of lessons can be learned from this about accountability and humility in the face of temptation.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with a knock knock joke. 1. “Knock Knock” “Who’s there?” 2. “Census!” “Census who?” 3. “Census summer time kids don’t have to go to school!” Good news for kids, bad news for parents. B. Maybe you have heard the old adage – we count people because people count. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Greed Isn't Just For The Rich

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 23, 2010
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    Greed brought trouble to Achan. What hope do we have in the grasp of greed's temptation? Parts: A. Greed grabs at our hearts. B. Jesus is greater than our greed.

    Text: Joshua 7:16-26 Theme: Greed Isn't just for the Rich A. Greed grabs at our hearts B. Jesus is greater than our greed Season: Lent 1c Date: February 21, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Greed-Isn_t-just-for-the-Rich-Joshua7_16-26.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gehazi’s Greed

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 23, 2017
     | 6,889 views

    We must not become greedy for the things which are not ours.

    Gehazi’s Greed May 21, 2017 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not become greedy for the things which are not ours. Focus Passage: 2 Kings 5:15-27 Supplemental Passage: "You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray You Not Enter Temptation Luke 22:39-46 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,907 views

    Prayer keeps us focused on our Calling Prayer can be painful Prayer delivers us from temptation Prayer enables us to face our lives with courage Prayer opens our eyes to spiritual realities

    March 30 Luke 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Charles Jones avatar

    The Power Of Lust

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,230 views

    Lust does not discriminate it wants the Preacher, Pastor, Buisnessman, Executive,The President,etc...... Lust doesn’t discriminate it craves passion, affection,fulfillment,the right words,money,power,cars,credit cards,sex,etc..... The person or in

    Lust 1 Peter 2:11 Comes from the Greek word Epithumeo which means to set the heart upon i.e. long for rightfully or otherwise): covet desire would fain, lust (after). Epithumetes - a craver; lust after Epithumia - a longing (especially for what is forbidden),desire,concupiscence,lust ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Dykes avatar

    How To Keep Your Cool When The Heat Is On Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 34,792 views

    You may not be facing a literal fire like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, but you may often find yourself facing inflammable experiences or relationships. Learn how to keep your cool when the heat is on.

    INTRODUCTION One of the most dramatic, exciting stories in all the Bible was when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace. I remember hearing the joke about the preacher who for the life of him couldn’t ever remember the names of those Hebrew boys. So one Sunday when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Farley avatar

    Revelation Of The New Self Series

    Contributed by Andrew Farley on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,090 views

    The third in a series of messages on the complete sufficiency of the Gospel.

    The shocking and liberating revelation of the new self really happens when we can explain why we still struggle with sin. Some theologians and Christian authors have resorted to creative and often impressive mental gymnastics in their attempts to reconcile these two scriptural ideas: (1) the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Christ Being Choked Out Of You?

    Contributed by Joe De Leon on Jan 25, 2014
     | 4,830 views

    You can do nothing in your garden and still have weeds all over the place, some are obvious, but others are hidden. This is the same in the soil or garden of our lives...you may not have wished for weeds, but weeds is what is there and your choking.

    Is Christ being Chocked out? Luke 8 So in our house when we moved there, there was a garden in a wooden box. I noticed a few small plants inside the box, But there sure was a lot of weeds. These weeds did not allow the plants to give Any flowers... You can do nothing and get weeds... So ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Hand In The Cookie Jar? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,122 views

    This is the 15th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

    Series: Accounting [#15] HAND IN THE COOKIE JAR? Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: Today, we celebrate Palm Sunday. While, we are going to continue with our series in Ephesians, Palm Sunday is a reminder of how fickle people can be. As Christians, we are supposed to live like Christ; but often we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together Spiritual Warfare: Power In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 498 views

    . My big idea is, prayer is the power behind God’s armor.

    We are in our last two weeks of our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together, looking at the spiritual battle we face in Ephesians 6:10-20. In these verses, Paul concludes his letter by calling us to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. We do this by putting on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The World System's Utopian Fantasies & The Resistance Awaiting A Better World

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021
     | 1,662 views

    One may browse through a hundred news articles a day or reflect on the situations facing humanity with great trembling. And one may reflect back upon history to consider how history repeats itself.

    I'd like to arrange several elements which we'll reference during this reflection. We'll be referencing sources including Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time, the novels 1984 and Animal Farm by Orwell, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, an obscure Walt Disney film from 1979 ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army