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  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    Lifting The Man Of God

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 23, 2010
    based on 39 ratings
     | 85,617 views

    The message is a good message for Pastor Appreciation. It talks Ebedmelech - the little known person in the Bible who lifted the prophet Jeremiah out of the muck and mire of the dungeon. There are 4 reasons why pastors can find themselves in a pit, and

    LIFTING THE MAN OF GOD Jeremiah 38:6-13 (KJV) "Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire. (7) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Arrivals & Departures

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 298 ratings
     | 34,161 views

    I used this sermon for a memorial roll service...where we remember those from our congregation who have passed away. Using Paul’s "the time has come for my departure" and comparing that to flying in a plane.

    Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Morning, January 19, 2003 Memorial Roll Sermon Title: Departures and Arrivals Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Introduction 1. Have you ever been to the airport? A. At the airport, one of the first things you might notice... B. throughout terminal, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Just Shall Live By Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,340 views

    The Gospel is a gift from God.

    1. The Gospel is a gift from God. a. SALVATION… to be saved from the Penalty of Sin (justification), the Power of sin (Sanctification), and the Presence of Sin (Future Glorification). b. And as with ANY gift, it’s simply to be ACCEPTED. God says, “I know sin has damaged and destroyed you, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where's The Light That's Supposed To Be At The End Of The Tunnel?

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,107 views

    An exposition of Psalm 89

    Psalm 89 Scriptures: Isaiah 49, Jeremiah 25, 33 Where is the light that’s supposed to be at the end of the tunnel? A couple of months ago Louisiana and the city of New Orleans was hit by an incredibly powerful hurricane named Katrina. As you may remember the city, which sits below sea level ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: Finding Stability Amid Life’s Confusion

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 654 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good things happen to bad people? Why does it rain on good and evil, the just and the unjust? Asaph decided to seek God. In seeking God, we will find stability amid life’s confusion.

    Sermon: Finding Stability Amid Life’s Confusion Scripture: Psalms 73:1-28, “Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Great Paradox And The Ultimate Victory Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
     | 4,281 views

    The only way to win the war with sin is to allow Jesus to be the Lord of our lives.

    THE GREAT PARADOX AND THE ULTIMATE VICTORY Text: Rom. 7:14-25 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: I love the story of Charles Spurgeon when he was a speaker at a conference along with another man, who publicly proclaimed that Christians could reach a place of sinless perfection where they no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Travailing To Prevail

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,130 views

    Travailing in prayers will ensure that you prevail over situations that are oppressing you

    Let me start by assuring you today that if there is a situation in your life that you are not happy with it, you’ve got the power to change that situation. Maybe you are struggling to meet your commitments, maybe your finances requires a touch, maybe your health is failing, maybe things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Apple And Oranges Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,538 views

    The apple does not fall far from the tree. Our life will indicate which tree we came from!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you plant an apple tree, you do not hope that it produces a few oranges do you? You are not hoping for a mix of oranges and apples are you? • When I see an apple tree, I see apple pies and apple turnovers! • Oh, wait, I should not see that any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Embrace Hope In God's Promises Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 30, 2019
     | 5,926 views

    How do we avoid letting the Christmas Rush keep us from missing the message of Christmas?

    Christmas Rush Embrace Hope In God’s Promise Jeremiah 33:14-16 Introduction Thanksgiving is over and frankly I’m not sure how some of you turkeys survived! Now that the turkey is consumed, like magic we become professional consumers overnight. Many people shopped on Black Friday, but in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Both Saint And A Sinner

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 30, 2024
     | 609 views

    In the beginning of Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians, Paul refers to these quarrelsome and divisive members of the Church of Corinth as "Saints." Can I be both Just and a Sinner, at the same time?

    Thank you to Tullian Tchividjian, a Lutheran pastor from whom much of the message theme is borrowed. There’s something wonderful our Epistle lesson today that can be overlooked, in that Paul calls the Christians living in Corinth “saints.” In fact, “Saint” is a term he uses to describe all of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Randall Bates avatar

    The Deadly Dangers Of Deceitful Deeds

    Contributed by Randall Bates on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,161 views

    The works of the flesh are a dangerous proposition

    THE DEADLY DANGERS OF DECEITFUL DEEDS (03.09.03 AM) GALATIANS 5. 16 - 26 1. DANGERS. „³ V. 21 - shall not inherit the kingdom of God. „³ 1 Cor 6.9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God. „³ More dangerous than death. „³ More dangerous than destruction. The dangers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    How Can I Give You Up, O My Son? There Is No Other Way (Easter Message) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,787 views

    This message looks at the compassion and judgement of God at the cross. How could the Father surrender up the Son to earth's rejection, and then lay our sins upon Him? We will look at that in this Easter message.

    HOW CAN I GIVE YOU UP, O MY SON? THERE IS NO OTHER WAY (Easter Message) This is a message with an Easter application, one that tries to explore the great difficulty of the Father in heaven giving up the Son to the cross. PART 1 – THE APPLICATION TO ISRAEL {{1Timothy 3:16 “By common confession ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A Fork In The Road

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 27, 2013
     | 7,897 views

    We all have to decide at some point what path we are going to take, the Psalmist gives us a great suggestion!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you live life there comes a point in which you realize you must make a decision as to how you are going to live that life. • As you walk the path of life you inevitably reach that proverbial fork in the road, a fork that can take you down the path of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Relativity Of Sin

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,270 views

    Save blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, all sin is relative though consequences vary.

    The Relativity of Sin Text: Jas. 2: 9-13 Keywords: same/consistent one and all Proposition: We need to see sin as God sees sin. By doing this, we can steer clear of the trap of Legalism. Objective: For us to see that the playing field is level. Sin is sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    God Cares About You Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2006
    based on 116 ratings
     | 36,066 views

    God cares about, and makes provision for our every need.

    God Cares About You Text: James 5:13-18 Introduction 1. Read James 5:13-18 2. Illustration: A little boy was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of a friend who lived only a few blocks away. When the day finally arrived, a blizzard made the sidewalks and roads nearly impassable. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist