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  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The Conversion Of One Who Knew He Needed It But Was Confused As To The How. Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020
     | 3,762 views

    Nicodemas has a heart to heart conversation with Jesus who pulls no punches.

    John 3:1-7 The Bible has never been so accessible to the entire world. L. Ron Hubbard’s writings of scientology have been translated into 65 languages and the Book of Mormon is in about 100 languages but 2,656 languages have all or some of the Bible. 65 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Patent On Parenting And Grandparenting

    Contributed by Julia Cramer on Oct 17, 2021
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     | 2,053 views

    Practical Advice on Parenting put in Acrostic form to aid in easy understanding and retention.

    The Patent on Parenting and Grandparenting What’s the best way to know if you are a parent? Admitting that sometimes you wash with baby wipes in the morning to save time. It’s driving around at 3 am in the morning, listening to soft Christian music, so little Johnny will finally fall asleep and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Daniel 3: Conquering Insecurity Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
     | 6,634 views

    1) Play to the right audience (God), 2) Trust God for lasting security, 3) Commit to what is right. Neb is insecure, while Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are secure in God!

    CONQUERING INSECURITY—Daniel 3 I wonder how many of us here this morning struggle with insecurity. Maybe you don’t feel good enough—attractive, competent, successful enough. Maybe you don’t feel that your opinions are valued—you are not respected, or you don’t have a lot of influence. Maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why People Fail To Realize That They Are Sinners?

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 540 views

    People fail to recognize their sinfulness because they compare themselves to others instead of to God, ignore His grace, underestimating the depth of their sins, and underesimate God’s perfect righteous standard revealed through Christ’s sacrifice.

    The Apostle Paul proclaimed in Romans 1:17 that the righteousness of God is revealed in the gospel. Before explaining in detail what this gospel is, he explains why this gospel is necessary and why God’s righteousness is needed in Romans 1:18–3:20 as follows: 1. Everyone is a sinner, whether Jew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Messing With The Master PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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     | 716 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' divine authority and encourages believers to embrace and proclaim this truth with courage and conviction.

    Welcome, dear family of faith, to this gathering where we seek to deepen our understanding of God's Word. We come together today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in Christ, bound by His love, and driven by a shared hunger for His truth. We stand on the precipice of an ...read more

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  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Not Every Father Has The Ability To Love Like Christ

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,786 views

    FATHERS DAY IS EVERYDAY TO THE TRUE FATHER, WHO IS GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON AND GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO ALL LIVES IN US, CREATING A TRUE FATHERLY PERSONA, ACTIONS AND MOST OF ALL LOVE.

    TEXT JOHN 15:17 THESE THINGS I COMMAND YOU, THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER WHEN YOU BEHOLD THESE SCRIPTURES, YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT THIS COMMANDMENT IS UNTO THE INNER CIRCLE AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE, THEREFORE, IT WOULD BE FAIR TO SAY THAT THIS COMMANDMENT IS A TWO FOLD COMMANDMENT PRESCRIBED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Positive Conduct In A Negative Culture Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 10,018 views

    Behavioral guidelines for the believer for engaging a post-Christian culture in a postive manner.

    Most of us know that there is currently a war raging. But what we don’t hear on the news every night is that there is a war raging on our own soil - not just halfway around the world in Afghanistan and Iraq. The war in which we are engaged is a culture war. It is a conflict to see what our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self-Righteousness Leads To Disillusionment

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,260 views

    SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1.

    SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1. THE CAUSE OF DISILLUSIONMENT = SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS (3:13-15) the people were blind to their own sin -- they were too good to see straight Context: You ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prospering In A New Church Plant

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 23,047 views

    How to prosper in a new church plant, start-up, or re-start congregation

    HOW TO PROSPER IN A NEW CHURCH PLANT Habakkuk 3: 17 - 19 INTRODUCTION: I have the greatest respect for anyone who can do anything from scratch. It is so easy to go out and "buy the instant formula" or purchase the product already made so that all that needs to happen is a "re-heating process". ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "We Will Serve The Lord”

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,091 views

    Family, the smallest unit of society.

    August 3, 2002 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Joshua 24: 15 “We Will Serve The Lord” Praise the Lord. I heard from Joni Ericksontada at the radio that today is what they called Family Sunday. What a special day to celebrate Family Day on the Lord’s Day which is a time for Worship and Prayer. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Only Takes A Few

    Contributed by Michael Hensley on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 7,621 views

    Two small groups turned the world upside down. Compares Paul and Silas and the hijackers of the Attack on America. Speaks of motive.

    Making a BIG difference is not as unlikely as it may seem. We have before us, today, two examples of small groups that turned the world upside down. The first group: The hijackers. 19 hijackers have turned the world upside down. (Think about that number, only 19!)  Less people than it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Wow, I'm A Part Of The Church..now What? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    A study on the New Testament Church

    It is very unfortunate that we live in an age where someone can be recognized as a respectable church member without being a true disciple of Jesus Christ. People like this remind of cartoon that had a rather large lady saying to a friend, “My reducing club is a great success. We’ve lost 148 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Stand In Awe Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    Starting in chapter 8, the people of Jerusalem band together to rebuild the city spiritually. The first thing to nitice is thier reverence and awe towards thier creator.

    As we found last week as we looked at Nehemiah 7, the walls of Jerusalem had been rebuilt. The main task that Nehemiah had set out to accomplish was complete. The work as a whole though was not finished. The people now had to come together to revive their relationships with God, restore the city ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will U Fall Away N Arminianism?

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,442 views

    I want you to see the greater sin of the public and public servants

    John 19 1-11 The greater sin is Arminianism Today, I want to talk to you about many shall depart from the faith, and how they shall give heed to seducing spirits and doctrines’ of devils. Arminianism is a falling away from the historic faith of the Christian church. God is a spirit and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Look Within Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,814 views

    What the Church needs today...

    Look Within I Peter 2:11-25 1 Peter 2:11-25 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God