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  • John Lowe avatar

    Gideon Prudently Pacifies The Offended Ephramites Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 20, 2019
     | 4,472 views

    They were angry with Gideon because they were left out and did not share in the glory. Gideon tactfully gave them the “soft answer” that healed the wounds and prevented division. Better to do that than to start another war.

    Chapter 27 Gideon Prudently Pacifies the Offended Ephramites [Judges 8.1-8.4] Scripture 1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply. 2 And he said unto them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Galatians Chapter 5 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 23, 2022
     | 3,529 views

    Verse by Verse Study of Galatians Chapter 5

    Galatians Chapter 5: *This may need to be trimmed or summarized. Gal. 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) 5:1 It was for this freedom that Christ set us free [completely liberating us]; therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Playing Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,697 views

    Leaders must lead with truth instead of deception, with grace instead of power, and with unswerving commitment to the the least and the lost.

    Several things prompt this message. First and foremost, I bring this message because I know that it is crucial to teach and re-teach our church’s vision. Everyone needs to understand what we are trying to do as a church. Just saying it once or twice does not get the story told. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showdown Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,006 views

    We must have the courage to do battle.

    SHOWDOWN I Kings 18:17-40 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO DO BATTLE. ?: Inductive KW: Sections TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 18:17-40 how the battle against evil is ensued. The _____ section of our story is the… I. CONTEST (17-19) II. CONDUCT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    What's Your Cause?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 6,337 views

    Everyone has a cause, which they promote.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A small church in the hills of Tennessee struck oil on its parking lot. It was a gusher and money was coming in so fast that the finance committee didn’t know what to do with it. The committee called a special congregational meeting of the 40 church members asked them what to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Geoff Baggett avatar

    Survivor 3: How To Survive The Failure Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 358 ratings
     | 27,518 views

    The third message in my SURVIVOR series, showing how we can receive forgiveness and restoration when we sin (09-29-2002).

    Opening Illustration Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local steeplechase. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Out Of The Dark Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,840 views

    Is Judas alone in his betrayal of the Christ? Actions speak louder than words. Have we betrayed the Lord through how we relate with each other?

    ✎ Have you ever found yourself afraid of the dark? Perhaps it was when you were a child and you had to sleep with the hall light on; every child knows that the boogeyman can get you if you’re in the dark. Every sound takes on a new mysterious meaning in the dark; uncertainty and darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Has Christmas Changed You.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 11,652 views

    This sermon deals with the need for us to be changed if Christmas is to have a real meaning for our lives.

    CHRISTMAS, HAS IT CHANGED YOU 12/20/92 Matt. 1:18-2:12 Isaiah 9:2-7 Text Isaiah 9:6-7 .ls2 Christmas, has it changed you? When asked how had Christmas changed his life, one man responded, well I had a lot more money before Christmas than I have after it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Focusing On The Positive! Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 359 ratings
     | 77,849 views

    How you look at something can make a world of difference in how you behave. Life is like that. What you focus upon in life will generally determine the kind of decisions you make.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. Have you heard the story of the farmer who was discouraged with his farm? So he decided to sell out & move somewhere else. He engaged a realtor to look the farm over & prepare a sales ad. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,667 views

    How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People

    How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People * Remember that you can overcome any difficult person through the strength, wisdom and enabling given to you through Christ. Once you confidently express your faith God’s ability to help you overcome any problem person you are well on your way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Spirit Uses The Word To Teach, Reprove, Correct And Train

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,238 views

    How the Spirit uses the word to teach, reprove, correct and train in righteousness

    Acts 8:4-8 Theme - The Spirit shows His power through the reproof, correction, teaching, and training with the scriptures. Why does the preaching of the scriptures continue to produce changes in people’s hearts? There are many issues in the Bible people say they do not understand. But, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Guideline #6: Maintain A Spirit Of Harmony Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,079 views

    Discord will destroy a church. Harmony will make it effective in being the Body of Christ.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GRWOING A GREAT CHURHC” TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:1-6 TITLE: Guideline #6: “MAINTAIN A SPIRIT OF HARMONY” (Sermon based on material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. A preacher went to his high school reunion. One of his friends asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    God Meant It For Good!

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,577 views

    This is a narrative sermon of the story of Joseph.

    Introduction: Joseph’s story is a story that has everything in it, including political intrigue, sibling rivalry, love and hate, jealousy and compassion, lust and ambition, heroism and pity. Of course, Joseph is the Hero, but as we will see God is the main character as well as the director. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Living Right Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,948 views

    Peter called his readers to fortify their testimonies with two crucial aspects of righteous living: 1) a personal, godly discipline that is inward and private, and a 2)personal, godly deportment that is outward and public.

    The Topeka, Kan.-based Westboro Baptist Church (WBC), which is not affiliated with any national Baptist organization, announced plans to protest at Virgina Tech victims’ funerals only hours after 32 people were killed in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. They also may protest at other events ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Understanding Godly Marriage

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,219 views

    God doesn’t leave us in the dark regarding His beautiful plan for Marriage. Here are powerful principles for success in your’s.

    UNDERSTANDING GODLY MARRIAGE Pastor Eric J. Hanson Any reader of this message knows full well that we are living in a time when marriage and the home are under attack. From a drifting culture comes the idea that marriage is whatever we want it to be, or maybe, it isn’t even needed. Clarity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational