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  • John Gaston avatar

    Compromise? No, It’s Time To Stand Up!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 77 ratings
     | 45,735 views

    Like today, Daniel and his friends faced an onslaught of hedonistic culture attempting to overpower their faith and morals. They determined to resist the influence and God rewarded them by promoting them to the highest positions in Government. It's time f

    COMPROMISE? NO, IT’S TIME TO STAND UP! Dan. 1:3-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One hot summer day, a man was filling up his black pickup truck at the local gas station. He wasn't very careful, and he got gasoline all over his jacket's left sleeve. 2. He ignored it, and left the station after ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Can This Be?

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 19, 2013
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     | 7,303 views

    Sermon makes a biblical argument for a return to "spiritual" Christianity as opposed to "biblical" Christianity. Christian unity, prosperity, and hope are gifts of the Spirit that we may be missing in our (misplaced) commitment to Scripture. The sermon

    Articles and manuscripts and talking heads across the country announce and bemoan and celebrate (depending on their particular proclivity) in the news that "biblical" Christianity is in decline. As numbers decline and influence wanes, there is much evangelical hand-wringing and second-guessing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Up Broken Down Walls

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011
     | 11,396 views

    Repairing that which is broken.

    Nehemiah 4:1_3 - "1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews." "2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Presence Of My Father

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
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    The Love of God!

    TITLE: THE PRESENCE OF MY FATHER TEXT : LUKE 15:11-24 intro: waivering child of a mother or father. prodigal,,, PROP : GOD'S IS ALWAYS READY TO SPEND TIME WITH HIS CHILDREN. Luke 15:11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: Luke 15:12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The View: A Matter Of Perspective Of Truth And Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012
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     | 6,169 views

    What is truth?

    Among Bible stories it is iconic – one of those moments that captures the attention of the reader because it resonates with us; one of those things that we have all wrestled with. In fact, it is a moment so pregnant with relevance that for a moment we are tempted to actually empathize with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Causes It All Series

    Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,932 views

    God is incomplete control of His creation. The lies of a natural force or of 'mother nature' not only contradict Scripture but take away from God the fact that He, and He alone is sovereign.

    Psalm 139: 1-18 Last time we had a look at the idea that many have, in which the universe is run according to a mechanistic system, and that God is not in control over the things that happen in the world. There are many who believe that any ‘intrusion’ from outside, including that of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balance In The Book

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 18, 2013
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     | 6,451 views

    We are called to be a balanced Church. We must achieve a balance between service and worship. The story of Martha and Mary focuses on finding that balance.

    There was a person who lost their daily planner awhile back. It contained all of their contact addresses, their calendar, to-do list, and monthly reminders. It even held their personal credit card information and expenses for the past year. They were devastated. Not as much for the loss of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Christian Love Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
     | 7,174 views

    Love puts all the spiritual gifts into proper perspective.

    Introduction Thirty-two years ago I sat on the grounds of a college in Denton, Texas reading a New Testament. Although I was raised in church, I felt like I was reading the Bible for the first time. The highlight was when I came across 1 Corinthians 13. I have the chapter number circled, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Celebrate His Might And Majesty!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 18, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,388 views

    A Sermon celebrating the might and majesty of our God!

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church Celebration Sunday (Outside Worship) October 30, 2011 Celebrate His Might and Majesty Psalm 145 Psalm 145 is a special psalm. A special song of David. It was written in an acrostic format, meaning each line starts with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Enoch: The One Message Preacher

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,221 views

    A look at Enoch's only message, the resurrection.

    ENOCH: THE ONE MESSAGE PREACHER JUDE 14,15 INTRODUCTION A. The demands upon a pastor today are very unique. 1. In interviews with speechwriters today, most say they can be counted on to write 12-15 really good speeches every year. a. These are professional writers. b. Some of the best in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Times Like These (A Message Of Encouragement)

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,681 views

    Paul had set the example of joyfulness in difficult times. In prison, after beatings, Paul and Silas had sung praises. Now, in the difficult times of their life, Paul gives advice for believers in difficult times.

    In Times Like These: A Message of Encouragement Philippians 4:1-8 Calvary Baptist Church October 19, 2008 INTRODUCTION • The church at Philippi had fallen on difficult times. APPLY! – We are in difficult times! (The economy, the election) • The story of the founding of this church may be read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Good Father

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,121 views

    Today we will look at a familiar passage of scripture commonly called the parable of the prodigal son but I feel a fitting title would be the parable of the good father. We see the selfishness of the two sons set off against the love of the good father.

    Introduction Today we will be studying a fairly familar passage of scripture, familar to most of us as the parable of the prodigal son but most aptly called in my opinion the parable of the good father. Luke 15:11-12 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reach Out And Touch The Lord

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 5, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,547 views

    This sermon speaks of Christ’s power after every resource has been exhausted and shows how that profession must lead to confession.

    Reach Out And Touch The Lord Text: Mark 5:25-34. Introduction: Once again we find ourselves in the fifth chapter of Mark’s gospel and you will recall that this section of the Gospel is filled with impossible cases, and is often referred to as the Home Of The Hopeless. Here Jesus shows that He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “because The Enemy Has Said…”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015
     | 8,135 views

    The devil loves to boast, to brag. God however, is jealous for His Name and reputation.In our passage tonight we see to what lengths God will go to short-circuit the enemy from a victory.

    “BECAUSE THE ENEMY HAS SAID…” 1 Kgs. 20:23-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW MANY CHICKENS 1. Boudreaux spots Thibodeaux walking down the levee the other day, carrying a sack over his shoulder. 2. Well of course, curiosity got the best of Boudreaux, and he asked Thibodeaux, "Hey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
     | 6,892 views

    Patience will never be accomplished by human effort and self-control. It is only accomplished by GOD control...

    ”But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law.” A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later … “Da-ad…” “What?” “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist