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  • Jeremy Congdon avatar

    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,010 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

  • APOSTLE BERNARD ISAMBE LUDONDO avatar

    The Passion For Change.

    Contributed by Apostle Bernard Isambe Ludondo on Aug 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,577 views

    PASSION FOR CHANGE IS PASSION TO CONQUER.

    Passion for change becomes passion to conquer .When passion for change develops in you, you receive a spirit to fight everything that is against your life until you conquer. Nothing can stop a man or a woman that is driven by the passion for change ,the passion for change is the passion to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Lost Ear Or Eternal Salvation?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,019 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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    Nearly Knocked Down But Never Knocked Out

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,007 views

    A sermon about christian warfare with Satan.

    NEARLY KNOCKED DOWN BUT NEVER KNOCKED OUT Romans 8:31-39 INTRO: Recently I watched the movie “Rocky.” The movie depicted the struggles of an up-and-coming boxer. During a championship fight, defeat appeared certain for Rocky. Yet even though he was nearly knocked down, he was never knocked out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will They Know There Is A Prophet In Their Midst? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2012
     | 6,642 views

    We are made prophets by our baptism; shall we act as prophets to this culture of death?

    14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2012 Verbum Domini Beloved of God, listen to the words that a priest or deacon spoke to you at your baptism: [God] now anoints you with the chrism of salvation. As Christ was anointed Priest, Prophet and King, so may you live always as members of his body, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Summary Report Of The Church Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2017
     | 5,648 views

    The persecution ended when Saul, its most ardent advocate was converted and became a witness for Christ. The “church” was at peace.

    March 19, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: A Summary Report of the Church (9:31) Scripture 31 Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied. Introduction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Life's Work Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,568 views

    God prospers us when we work at it.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • Internships • Choose things to buy with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,793 views

    Gods mercy and grace are wondeful

    A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christopher Columbus Attacked

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,319 views

    In our modern day of attacking Christian heroes, the Body of Christ must present the whole truth so the deceived may be enlightened.

    Christopher Columbus Attacked Addressing The Accusations Made Against Him, Then and Today When examining the lives of those whom God had used to lay the foundation of this nation, we must remember, the Bible is clear, “All have sinned and is short of the Glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vison Of Obadiah Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2020
     | 4,883 views

    To learn the meaning and message of the prophet Obadiah

    Let’s break some new ground and learn what God has for us to know from Obadiah. I. The man Nothing is known about this prophet outside of his name. Although there are 10 men by the name Obadiah named in the Old Testament, scholars are in agreement none of them was this man. Many prophets share a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasons For Judgment

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 15, 2020
     | 2,741 views

    The people of Edom may have thought, "we have done nothing wrong"; however, they had. God uses Obadiah to give them the reasons they would be judged harshly for the wrongs they had done.

    In our lesson tonight Obadiah gives the reasons why Edom would be judged so severely by God. 10 Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, This is a very clear statement of why Edom is being judged by God. Someone may try to argue that Edom did not do violence against Israel. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold The King: The King’s Earthly Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 19, 2018
     | 6,872 views

    When Jesus returns and reigns on earth, what will it be like? The Jewish people largely understood their Messianic King would reign, but did not understand He would come twice, first as sacrifice for sin, then as the King of the earth.

    Behold the King: The King’s Earthly Kingdom (Psalm 72) 1. Sally is flying out to meet her boyfriend. She falls asleep on the plane and dreams about this gorgeous diamond ring he'll give her. When she opens her eyes, she spots an even bigger diamond on the finger of Mrs. Goldstein, a matron sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The City Of The Great King.

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,444 views

    Who is this great King?

    The City of the Great King Psalm 48:1-14 The Book of Psalms was the Hebrew hymn book. Like our songs, they address a variety of topics and situations from simply giving praise, being comforted in times of trouble, of the need to have sin forgiven, and hope in times of war. Like our hymns, they can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Everyone, Even Your Enemies!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,857 views

    Jesus commands us to love everyone. . . and that means EVERYONE!

    John 13:34-35 In today’s Scripture we back up a little in time to when Jesus was with his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane after the Last Supper and Judas has just slinked off to bring the authorities to seize Him. Jesus had been teaching his disciples how to continue without Him once He ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Driving Out Our Own Demons

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,660 views

    Jesus will help us through our struggles with our own demons

    Luke 8:27-36 As Jesus stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him and shouted at the top of his voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal