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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Riches Are Not Your Life

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2014
     | 2,961 views

    To show that life is defined by riches in GOD's Presence not by riches. Be covetous of GOD's Presence.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you rich in GOD's Presence? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that life is defined by riches in GOD's Presence not by riches. Be covetous of GOD's Presence. IV. TEXT: Luke 12:15 (Amplified Bible) 12:15 And He said to them, Guard yourselves and keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,795 views

    Where do you need the spiritual grace of self-control? Seek the Lord for direction, and let Him mold you into a Disciple that is controlled at all times and in all circumstances by the Holy Spirit.

    “. . . the fruit of the spirit is . . . self-control. . .” (Gal. 5:22-23) Not too long ago I watched the movie “Castaway” with Tom Hanks. He was stranded on this island after a plane crash in the ocean. He had nothing to eat at first but coconuts. He had to master the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider Your Ways: Look Around (Sermon 1 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,571 views

    When we allow the common to take priority over the call of God we will sense an emptiness that can only be solved by returning with a repentant heart.

    CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS LOOK OUTWARD Haggai 1:1-6 Big Idea: When we allow the common to take priority over the call of God we will sense an emptiness that can only be solved by returning with a repentant heart. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 51:1-12 • Lamentations ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What If I Fall? (How To Face Failure And Recover From It)

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 9, 2012
    based on 188 ratings
     | 54,168 views

    Normally, Training Institutions and tons of books taught us how to win. But this time, the greatest teacher of all is instructing his students how to face failure and recover from its devastating effect. When every body is talking positively about winning

    WHAT IF I FALL? How To Face Failure And Recover From It Matthew 26:31-35 INTRODUCTION: First of all, I want to make it clear that this message is not for perfect people. If you are already perfect in your Christian life then you can stop reading this sermon. Because this message is for anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revival’s Song

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,303 views

    We can make the choice to sing a new song to God; and allow the joy of the Lord to transform our thoughts, and usher in a revival of the heart.

    Did you hear cannons fire on Thursday morning? I have to tell ya, the two-fold pounding of the avalanche cannon awoke me from my sleeo. I laid there in bed and thought, No! We didn’t get snow last night. Sure enough, though, God dumped nine inches of fresh snow onto the mountains ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Narnia: Playing With Fire

    Contributed by Raymond Blacketer on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,968 views

    A Sermon on the holiness of God amidst a people of stiff necks who tend toward idolatry and seek to domesticate God.

    INTRODUCTION: Not to be Bargained With One of the volumes of C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia is the creation story of the world of Narnia, where animals talk; a land ruled by the Christ-like Lion Aslan. In this book, called The Magician’s Nephew, a little boy named Digory, whose mother is dying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Abomination Of Desolation - What Is It?

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,907 views

    Jesus gave warning to the disciple about the abomination of desolation - what is the Abomination of Desolation mentioned in the Bible?

    “Abomination of Desolation” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. The Abomination of Desolation – What is it? The very phrase is enough to make anyone feel uncomfortable and cause an uneasy sensation of doom. Why is it that this term causes such an emotion in a person? The answer is rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Carl Allen avatar

    A Glimpse Into A Place Called Heaven Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,575 views

    This is the concluding sermon in the series looking at the end times. And there is no better way to end it, then to take a look into Heaven the great reward for those that give their lifes to Christ.

    A Biblical View of the End Times A GLIMPSE INTO A PLACE CALLED HEAVEN Revelation 21:1-27 Intro: An elderly preacher had always secretly dreaded death and was powerless to console others who were facing that prospect. Eventually he moved from the area where he had lived and ministered for most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Humble Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 58 ratings
     | 22,684 views

    James speaks of two different people; the rich and the poor. What’s the meaning? 1- Humble means high 2- Rich means low 3- Perseverance means salvation

    INTRO.- The brother in humble circumstances. Did you ever have those? Ever live in humble circumstances? ILL.- One day, a wealthy family man took his son on a trip to the country so he could have his son see how poor country people were. They stayed one day and one night at the farm of a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014
     | 11,670 views

    A look at our expectations as we continue moving through Lent. Bringing the dead young man in Nain.

    Expectations Luke 7:11-17 March 23, 2014 We can’t get away from expectations! They follow us wherever we go! Whatever we do, we’re surrounded by them. We have expectations from our parents, our spouses, our children, siblings, from friends, teachers and employers . . . and even from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turn Or Burn Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018
     | 8,039 views

    Chapter two in Nahum which tells of God's supremacy

    “TURN OR BURN!” Nahum 2:1-13 & David P. Nolte Last week we noted that those who, by stubborn persistence in sin, make themselves God’s enemies will discover that He is a Formidable Foe. Nineveh was a stubbornly sinful city. But 140 years before Nahum came along, under the preaching of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Keeping Good Company Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 10, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,582 views

    Why should I be careful of the company I keep? Should I avoid the company of sinners, and mockers and the immoral? And if I do this (avoid sinners) how can I carry the message of Christ to the lost?

    (Poem) “All the water in the world - however hard it tried, could never, never sink a ship… unless it got inside. All the temptations of this world might wear you pretty thin, but they won't hurt you, one least bit... unless you let them in.” (I could not find the author) It’s a repeated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Our Secret Resource

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,264 views

    Ephesians 6:18-20 teaches us that our secret resource is prayer.

    Scripture In our sermon series on “The Whole Armor of God” in Ephesians 6:10-24 we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, our only strength, our shining armor, and our mighty weapon. Today, I want to examine our secret resource in this spiritual warfare. So, let’s read about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Bridge Of A Personal Encounter (Series)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2018
     | 6,047 views

    Christianity is more than a religion, it is a personal relationship with Jesus. The gods of this world are dead. Jesus is alive and well and He invites us to know him. Jesus takes marred clay and changes us.

    THE BRIDGE OF A PERSONAL ENCOUNTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com. (This is several part lesson.) DO I REALLY KNOW JESUS? IS MY EXPERIENCE WITH JESUS PERSONAL TO ME? AM I GROWING AND DEVELOPING CLOSER AND CLOSER. Jesus is much more than a religion, Jesus is all about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Hans Krause avatar

    Transformed From Trash To Treasure

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,837 views

    We cannot go back in time to change the course of our lives up to this day. But we can go to Jesus to be transformed and to have our future re-directed. Jesus takes what is trash and turns into his precious treasure.

    [Sermon preached on 17 June 2018, 4th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Have you ever wanted to go back in time? To go back to a point in time in your life just before something bad happened to you—something that you could have avoided? And you think: “If I had only thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran