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  • CALVIN BRYANT avatar

    The Pretender

    Contributed by Calvin Bryant on Mar 25, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 11,992 views

    Christians need to quit pretending not knowing the Lord.

    THE PRETENDER Introduction The title of message today is, The Pretender. A pretender is a person who changes his behavior in order to fool other people into believing he is who he says he is, although he is not. She is a pretender. He is a pretender that uses deceptive speech to conceal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming The Problem Of Procrastination

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 15,155 views

    Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." Procrastination is the fertilizer that makes difficulties grow.

    Overcoming the Problem of Procrastination Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." "A diet is what you keep putting off while you keep putting on. No farmer ever plowed a field by turning it over in his mind. The kindness planned for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Is The Nation

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 42,371 views

    This sermon looks at how we, as a country can Bless God in appreciation for all His blessings to us! Used as a sermon for the 4th of July.

    Blessed is the Nation Psalm 33:1-15 Intro.: A. I think that most - if not all of us - would agree that our Nation has been blessed. We have been blessed materially, geographically, educationally, and technologically. As we celebrate the birth our Nation this week, on July 4th, we need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Parable Of The Tenants Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,694 views

    What exactly was Jesus saying?

    Mark 12:1-12 The Parable of the Tenants 1He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. 2At harvest time he sent a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Dealing With Temptations Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 12, 2011
     | 5,068 views

    Know and use your godly weapons for temptations!

    The Christian Apostle Paul states in Romans 7:21-23, “So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Help -- Life Is Scaring Me! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    The New Year is a reminder that living life can be a fearful experience, because we are all vulnerable to the choices others make and circumstances beyond our control. Our compassionate God wants to reassure us through His Word, yet many of us want this r

    Help -- Life is Scaring Me! (Genesis 28:10-20) 1. The headlines and issues going into 2009 are legion: the economy, the war, your family and personal issues, the moral condition of our nation…pessimists never had it so good! 2. It can be hard to cope with life; yet many of you have the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Lost Ear Or Eternal Salvation?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,925 views

    The flesh and the spirit are at war in this passage, and in our own hearts.

    Passage: Matthew 26:47-56 Intro: Everyone thinks they know what a real man is. 1. pro athlete, Rambo, fireman. 2. always tough, strong, can really shoot any one of his variety of weapons, protect the fam! 3. Father’s Day is tough, because we are not quite as secure in our role as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Banquet For The King's Son: Who Am I In The Parable?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 5, 2012
     | 7,205 views

    We need to ask ourselves a question: Who am I, who are you in this parable of Jesus? The answer has an important bearing on what we do about it ...

    During the summer some friends from Hampshire (Bethany and David) asked Moira and I to keep free Thursday 29 August 2013 for their wedding. The date is firmly in the diary and I’m looking forward to conducting the ceremony. They’ve also asked lots of other friends and family to keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Mark Among The Gospels

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,545 views

    The 4 Gospels were written by 4 different men with 4 different slants. Each of the 4 emphasize an aspect of Jesus personality, the well-rounded God-man, the Savior of all mankind.

    Mark Among the Gospels 1. Topher and Fire and Flood. The youth group is amazing. All of you who help stand. Who participate. 2. One goal of our youth ministry is to develop the faith and service of our youth. It’s about Jesus. 3. If you read the four gospels in order, you will probably notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stilled The Storm

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013
     | 5,490 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you calm? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that perfect calmness can only come from the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Psalms 107:29 (God's Word) He made the storm calm down, and the waves bec

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you calm? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that perfect calmness can only come from the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Psalms 107:29 (God's Word) He made the storm calm down, and the waves became still. V. THESIS: Perfect calmness can only come ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Imite Have To Give An Account Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 15, 2011
     | 3,652 views

    Someday we will be asked to make an account of what we did with the gifts God gave us.

    Introduction: A OID B This parable has a historical background because in 40 B.C. Herod (the Great) went to Rome to receive authority from the emperor to rule as king of Judea (granted). 1 In 4 A.D. when Herod died and left his son, Archelaus, the kingdom. a Archelaus went to Rome to claim his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Door Is Open

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 80,509 views

    God knows how to open the door of opportunity to us to do his work. And though there are many that oppose his work, none can impede it. Even the gates of hell cannot prevail against it! I Cor 16:9, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and th

    Pastor Toby Powers, Truth Baptist Church, Bremen, GA. www.trumpetoftruthonline.org I Corinthians 16:9 "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." KJV A GREAT DOOR IS OPEN I Corinthians 16:9 Intro: Paul, writing to the Corinthians from Ephesus on his third ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Congdon avatar

    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,905 views

    Humans have a hard time following rules. It is in our nature to rebel because we are self-centered and curious. But, sadly enough for us there are consequences. Either we can follow God's commands, or we'll suffer the consequences.

    Introduction: God was preparing to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Because of God’s love and covenant with Abraham, God shared with Abraham what was going to happen. Abraham asked God to spare the city if 50 righteous could be found, but there were not 50 righteous. Abraham tried 45, then 40, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Night Is Coming

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    Jesus declares that He is the light of the world. As He approaches a blind man, the disciples want to know who has sinned, but Jesus is busy with the Father’s work knowing that the night of the cross is approaching.

    Night is Coming John- major theme- Jesus Christ is the incarnate Word. He is God- He left heaven/took on- body of a man. He who was all God became all man-remained all God Jesus- made seven statements that speak of who He is- I AM the Bread of life I AM the Light of the world I AM the Door of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,553 views

    It is to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ that we must turn in a time of trouble, and not to our own ability or the abilities of others.

    THE POWER OF PRAYER. 2 Chronicles 15. 1. THE EARLY CAREER OF ASA The beginning of the reign of King Asa of Judah was marked by ten years of peace and quiet in the land, and Asa seeking to do what was good and right in keeping with the teaching of the LORD. Asa removed the altars and images of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational