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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Haughty Eyes (High Look)?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 3, 2025
     | 614 views

    What is a high look? Have you ever seen someone who walks around with their nose up in the air as if they have to look down there nose just to see you?

    The KJV – An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. The Easy-to-Read Version – Proud looks and proud thoughts are sins. They show a person is evil. The GNT – Wicked people are controlled by their conceit and arrogance, and this is sinful. The Message – Arrogance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Martin Wright avatar

    "simon Says...." Part Two: Re-Thinking Possible Series

    Contributed by Martin Wright on Jun 10, 2025
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     | 497 views

    In part two of our "Simon Says..." preaching series we find Jesus challenging Simon Peter (and challenging us as well) to re-think what is possible with God's help. What might happen if you invited Jesus into your home, into your career, into your circumstance?

    “SIMON SAYS” REFLECTING UPON THE JOURNEY OF ONE WHO FOLLOWED JESUS. PART TWO: RE-THINKING POSSIBLE Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-law and Others Luke 4:38-41 (See also Matthew 8:14-17 and Mark 1:29-34) 38 Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon’s mother-in-law is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Open Wide And Say 'ah-H-H-Men!' Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 31, 2021
     | 2,614 views

    Imagine sitting in the waiting room at your doctor’s office and he comes in with a very serious look on his face. “God must be really, really mad at you because you have cancer.” That was David’s reaction when he came down with a serious illness.

    Imagine sitting in the waiting room at your doctor’s office and he comes in … with a very serious look on his face. “God must be really, really mad at you because you have cancer.” That was David’s reaction when he came down with a serious illness. “O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Advent 2021 - Who Do You Say The Son Of Man Is? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 1, 2021
     | 2,884 views

    There are a multitude of ideas about who Jesus is outside of those who are true disciples of Jesus Christ. But, there is only one True Jesus and Belief and Faith in Him is essential for eternal life. Some may make Jesus the way they WANT Him to be but that will only lead to destruction.

    Advent 1 - Who Do YOU Say Jesus Is? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Job 19:25-27 “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Him with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What Does It Mean In Marriage When We Say I Do?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022
     | 1,817 views

    A lady placed a raw oyster before a man and told him she would bet him five dollars he could not swallow it and keep it down.

    • He said, "I bet you I can!” He tilted his head back and placed the raw oyster on his tongue and let it slide down. He said, “Now give me the five dollars.” She did! • This lady was DETERMINED that she was going to get her money back plus more. She said, "I'll bet you ten dollars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Manry avatar

    What Does The Bible Have To Say About Being Born Again? Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,317 views

    The term "born again" has become a part of Christian venacular but many either don’t understand what it means or are turned off by it. Discover what the Bible has to say about being "Born Again."

    “What Does the Bible Have to Say About Being Born Again?” John 3:1-21 There’s a lot of talk these days in the Christian community about being “born again.” Have you this heard this question: “Are you a born again?” For many if you can answer this question affirmatively, then you’re ok. You’re in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Davinci Code: Who Do You Say I Am? Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    An answer to Dan Brown’s claim about the divinity of Jesus Christ in "The DaVinci Code."

    Cracking the da Vinci Code: Who Do You Say That I Am? Matthew 16:13-20 Forty million people. That’s the number of copies of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code that have been sold since its publication in 2003. That’s a lot of books. And now, two Academy Award winning celebrities, Tom Hanks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth & Error

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,213 views

    I remember a fellow saying: "Don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see!" I was only a teenager when I heard this bit of wisdom from a heart that had grown cynical. However cynical the person who spoke these words, I realized there

    Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth And Error Sunday, April 07, 2002 This morning I certainly hope that you all have your bibles with you as I will be using quite a lot of scripture in my sermon. Let’s turn if you will to, 1 John 4:1-6 Beloved, believe not every ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "How To Win Your Husband (For Christ) Without Saying Anything"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage Christian Wives (through love and the ministry of submission) to willingly place themselves under their husband leadership in order to win them for Jesus Christ.

    7 October 2007 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA BIG IDEA: Christian wives should share the LOVE of Christ with their husbands through their Ministry of Submissiveness. REFERENCES: 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 NLT (Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    We must be willing to take risks if we are to follow God’s will and call on our lives.

    “Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?” 1 Samuel 3:1-20 John 1:43-51 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In both our Gospel Lesson and our Old Testament Lesson for this morning we are confronted with the call of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Do Not Take An Oath – Let What You Say Be Simply Yes Or No Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,952 views

    In these five verses Jesus sets forth 1) the original Mosaic teaching, 2) the traditional perversion of that teaching, and 3) His own reemphasis of what God’s standard for truth has always been.

    Whether you are a child or an adult, Truth is so scarce that nearly everyone is suspect. Business people, advertisers, commentators, clerks, salesmen, lawyers, doctors, tradesmen, teachers, writers, politicians, and even many, if not most, preachers are suspect. Our whole society is largely built ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    The Lord Of The Angel Armies Says: “i Am With You!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 11, 2013
     | 5,019 views

    The Lord of the Angel Armies Says: “I Am with You!” 1) Take his work seriously; 2) Take his word seriously

    “This has been no laughing matter — people have lost their homes and livelihoods. I have a pit in my stomach that hasn’t gone away since yesterday at noon. I’m a single mom who has a worry now as to where I’m going to live and how I am going to clean up” (Tammy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • VICTORIA OLADIPUPO avatar

    It Ain’t Over… Until God Says… It’s Over

    Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 536 ratings
     | 259,881 views

    Just because things don’t work out exactly how we planned them does not mean that God is not at work in your life. DRY BONES HAVE EARS, IF ONLY YOU CAN SPEAK! MOUNAINS HAVE EARS ONLY IF YOU CAN COMMAND!

    IT AIN’T OVER… UNTIL GOD SAYS… IT’S OVER EZEK 37:1-14 By PV I am super excited and encouraged in my spirit today. Because God is so good! Not only is He good; He’s faithful! He’s merciful. He’s just. He is a loving God. He’s kind. He’s a provider. He’s a way-maker. He’s a deliverer. He’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Kolb avatar

    Isn’t Grace What We Say Before We Eat? Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,431 views

    Second message explaining "church words." As the title states, this message explains the word "grace."

    Those Confusing Church Words Series Ephesians 2:8-10 “Isn’t Grace What We Say Before We Eat?” We’re talking about "Those Confusing Church Words." Last week we talked about sin. We defined sin as "any failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude, or nature." Today, we’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    What God Wants You To Say When You Talk To Yourself

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 21,576 views

    How to encourage yourself in the Lord - as David did.

    Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal