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  • Dr. Robert Crowder avatar

    A Light To The Gentiles

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Nov 24, 2025
     | 205 views

    This is the second sermon in the Advent series, "The Gospel According to Isaiah."

    Introduction: The World in Darkness Last week Isaiah showed us a tender Branch rising from a dead stump. Today he turns our eyes to the purpose of that Branch. Christ did not only come to give hope. He came to bring light. By the time Isaiah wrote, darkness lay heavily upon the nations. Sin had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Measures Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,051 views

    Jesus knew that human success is often a temptation that leads to greater worries, riches and troubles in this life. The Lord Jesus said, "Still, others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth

    How Jesus Measures Success Illustration: One thing I do, . . . I press toward the goal. --Philippians 3:13-14 In Daniel Schaeffer’s book on Esther, Dancing With A Shadow, he summarizes with a single sentence the lives of each of the main characters in that wonderful Old Testament book. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    God's Top Ten: Honor Thy Father And Thy Mother Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,437 views

    Christians are without excuse, if they do not obey, honor, respect and care for their parents.

    Central Christian Church St Petersburg, FL October 17 2002 Joe Bedy Commandment # 5 has a promise with it. God’s promises are often conditional if you do this, then I will do this for you. Exo 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why The Big Deal About The Resurrection?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    A Sermon I gave on Easter teaching why it is essential that we believe in the resurrection of Jesus.

    Introduction: Swoon Theory – Read Crucifixion Described Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul talking to those who deny the resurrection, still today, 4 consequences Purpose Statement: If Christ is not raised from the grave… I. Our Preaching is in vain A. Preaching a Dead Christ won’t save ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Smith avatar

    What Does It Mean To Wait On The Lord?

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 50,262 views

    A look at Isaiah 40:31 from the point of veiw of what it means to wait on the Lord.

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WAIT ON THE LORD? Text Isaiah 40:31 Last week we looked at waiting on the Lord by looking at the eagle and how they raise their young. Today I want to continue to look at waiting on the Lord but look more in depth on the waiting part but maybe with a slightly different ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Williams III avatar

    Last Day On Earth

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    This sermon is about making each day count for something, because our days are numbered.

    LAST DAY ON EARTH Text: Revelation 21:1-6 I remember the days of writing term papers in school on the type writer. Yes, you could cut and paste, but you had to literally cut and paste. You had to use white out. You had to learn to try to make as few mistakes as possible when your correction ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Something To Be Thankful For Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    Building or planting, you can be a snob or a servant. See the cure for snobs, and the cudos for servants.

    November 18, 2001 1And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 3For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Temptations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,252 views

    To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations.

    Unit 15 – Satan and His Demons Lesson 41 – When Satan Tempted Jesus and What He is Doing Today – Luke 4:1-14; Luke 22:31; Acts 5:3; 2 Cor. 11:14: I Pet. 5:8 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jesus always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is The Love?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,207 views

    Christ said the demonstration of the reality of a relationship with Christ is the bond of love between believers. When the world sees true Christian love in action they will know it’s real. But the question that must be asked is “Where is the Love?”

    WHERE IS THE LOVE? JOHN 13:31-35 Introduction: Christ declared that the demonstration of the reality of a relationship with Christ is the bond of love between believers. Note that Christ said when the world sees true Christian love in action they will know that a believer’s professed faith is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servant Leadership Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,871 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON IV SERVANT-LEADER Matt. 20:24-28 October 29, 2006 DO YOU REMEMBER THE DEFINITION OF AN OXYMORON? A SEEMINGLY CONTRADICTORY FIGURE OF SPEECH. THE EXAMPLE WE USED WAS . . . DEAFENING SILENCE. WE IN AMERICA LOVE TO BUTCHER THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY PUTTING WORDS TOGETHER ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    A Three-Fold Warning

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,952 views

    Jesus tells us the signs of the end of the age. His three-fold warnings are: (1) Do not be deceived; (2) Do not be afraid; and (3) Do not be distracted.

    Luke 21:7-19, 34-36 [The pointers and some thoughts in this sermon were taken from John Hamby’s sermon A Three-fold Warning, Luke 21:5-36.] Warning signs are good. In fact, they are very important in some situation. If you are driving, warning signs can be a matter of life and death for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Just As I Am"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 11, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,149 views

    We often sing the invitation hymn "Just As I Am". But, "What are you?". This message, through the story of the Rich Young Ruler" tells what a lost sinner is ... "Just As I Am".

    “Just As I Am” … OR … “What Baptists Believe About … Man, Salvation, Grace” NOTE: A solo, “Just As I Am” was sung just before this message. INTRODUCTION: SERIES … PREVIOUS … What Baptists believe about the Scriptures, Trinity … · MAN – Created innocent … sinned … brought sin into human race … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Laws For Living

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,808 views

    The 10 commandments and their relevance to today.

    Laws for Living Exodus 20:1-17 March 19, 2006 One of the worksheets the Pastor gave Deb and I to do as we sat in his office for pre-marital counseling was to make a list of expectations that we had for each other and our upcoming life long marriage. We were to fill out a sheet of paper listing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Living God - [preaching]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 18,635 views

    Biblical preaching always leads to DECISION, sometimes to DISTURBANCE, and, as is the case in America today, often to DIVISION. Good applications for not worshiping Man/Pope, etc. Powerpoint at website.

    The Living God Acts 14:1-19 Powerpoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LivingGod.html We just celebrated Easter and how one claiming to be God proved it by rising again from the dead. And if John Paul II comes back to life following his death then that will be more evidence than just his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    Victory In Jesus

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,462 views

    How your life can be Victorious with Jesus Christ!

    VICTORY IN JESUS REV 12;10&11 Jesus Christ said: These things I have spoken unto you, That in Me Ye might have peace. In the world Ye shall have tribulation: But be of good Cheer; I have overcome the world Hearing this We probably would say WOW!! JESUS YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT YOU’RE TALKING ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal