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  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    I'll Buy That

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 21, 2025
     | 190 views

    Simon wanted to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit

    I’ll Buy That Acts 8:18-25 I heard a story about a man who went into an antique shop in San Francisco, and on the floor, he noticed what appeared to be an ancient Chinese vase. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty. He thought, “The owner has no idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Weak And Useless Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 17, 2021
     | 4,676 views

    Paul is emphasizing how each of us are unqualified and disqualified when it comes to the issue of salvation.

    Spurgeon told a story about an artist in the years before photography who wanted to paint a picture of part of the city where he lived. For historic purposes, the artist wanted to include certain characters who were well known in the town. There was one well-known street sweeper who was always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven & Hell Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023
     | 1,736 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Heaven or Hell" Luke 16:19-31 A sermon for 5/7/23 Fifth Sunday of Easter Pastor John Bright Luke 16 “19 There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 But at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus whose body was covered with sores, 21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Much Is Enough? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 5,822 views

    Wealth versus poverty, blind spots, kingdom building

    HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? (American Wealth and a World of Poverty) Luke 16: 19-31 (p 741) Oct. 9, 2011 I’m gonna prefix this sermon with a few important statements…one of them might be the biggest understatement I’ve ever made….”I am not an economic or fiscal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Favorites

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,594 views

    don’t assume that one person is more important than another – don’t treat people differently.

    "No Favorites" James 2:1-13 OPEN: So today we are going to continue our expository study through the book of James and this morning we are starting into chapter two of this marvelous book. This morning Pastor James -- the pastor of the church in Jerusalem - wants to talk to us about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Strange Case Of The Snooty Usher

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,058 views

    A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers declaring the church should be a place where "everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord."

    This sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Library © 2010 Rogers Family Trust. Used by permission. www.pastortraining.com www.adrianrogerslibrary.com Introduction Take your Bibles, please, and turn if you will to James chapter 2. We worked our way through James chapter 1. As we continue our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Showing Favouritism

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,311 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. I needed help but I did not know whether I would get it. I did not think they would let me in their house. 2. I had still been in bed when Diane came in with an urgent problem. She was supposed to be detassling corn but she could not find the field she was to be working ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Decisions Have Lasting Results

    Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,872 views

    While there are many decisions that occupy our mind, many of these are decisions with temporary results. There are other decisions that are too often given lesser attention that have permanent, eternal results.

    Those who play chess know that decisions made early in the game may very well have an irreversible effect on the outcome of the game. Decisions have lasting results. Too often those who make a decision to sample some drugs at the urging of another over time become addicted to drugs. Decisions have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doth God Hear Sinners? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 28, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,000 views

    To establish that God doth hear the cries and prayers of all people, whether they are saints or sinners. This lesson deals with the witness of a man once blind, before the Pharisees, after Jesus put spittle of clay in them, he washed in the pool of Siloam and came seeing.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Doth God Hear Sinners? Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Doth God Hear Sinners?” This is the first lesson, in the sermon-series entitled: “Re-digging in Old Wells.” There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Characteristics Of The Son"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 3,601 views

    "The Characteristics of The Son"

    "The Characteristics of The Son" - Psalm 72 - I. The Righteousness He Shows - 72:1-4 A. An Appeal For Righteousness - 72:1,2 1. The Source Of Righteousness - 1 " Give the king thy judgments, O God" 2. The Subject Of Righteousness "And thy righteousness unto the king's Son" 3. The Standard For ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Some Truths We Learn About Hell:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,765 views

    Today I’m going to talk for a little while about “hell”, it’s certainly not a comforting subject, but it is a subject that needs to be talk about more often because it a real place, it’s just as real a place as heaven is. Jesus spoke more about “hell

    SOME TRUTHS WE LEARN ABOUT HELL: LUKE 16:19-31 3-21-09 Today I’m going to talk for a little while about “hell”, it’s certainly not a comforting subject, but it is a subject that needs to be talk about more often because it a real place, it’s just as real a place as heaven is. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Table Manners

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,065 views

    It is not any sin of commission that is pointed at but the sins of omission. We often think of sin as something we do wrong, and it is that. There are many things that we omit to do which is sin in the sight of God.

    TITLE: BAD TABLE MANNERS SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 16:19-30 There are portions found in the Gospel according to ST. LUKE that can make an individual very uncomfortable. This is such a passage. It is DESIGNED to discomfort the comfortable. And, strangely enough it comforts those who may be struggling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 28: Preach A Jewel Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 4, 2018
     | 6,581 views

    Learn to to preach an exciting African-American style one-point sermon

    Lesson Goal Learn how to preach a one point sermon. Lesson Intro The African-American church has had a unique and interesting development in the history of American Christianity. A unique style of one-point sermon developed which can have great impact in any culture. The jewel sermon is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    When Fault Is Found—part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,055 views

    Part 2 of a 5 part sermon exploring those things forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

    WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-II Luke 4:16-30 The professors of mathematics & physics were staring away at the flag pole in front of the front of the college building. The professor of English walking by asked, "What seems to be the problem?" "We," said the professor of mathematics, "were wondering how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Wealth Of Poverty Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,350 views

    1st sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    SHIFT -WEEK 1 THE WEALTH OF POVERTY Matthew 5:1-3, Luke 18:18-23 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the majority of people, Christian and non-Christian alike, the popular idea of finding happiness is based on having the right circumstances. It is what one preacher calls, "When & Then thinking." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church