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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Be Real"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2013
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     | 10,226 views

    A sermon about authenticity.

    Luke 18:9-14 "Be Real" So, who are you, really? I'm not talking about the person who appears to have everything perfectly under control, or the persona who has been created, layer-by-layer, through the painful, embarrassing or shameful experiences of life... ...the protective shield we build ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You're Not The Boss Of Me

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,745 views

    To share how we can overcome difficult times by Soaking in God's Word, Soaking in Prayer, and soaking in service to God.

    You’re not the boss of me. This is a phrase that most of us parents have more than likely heard from our children when speaking to one another. I believe that most kids will learn this phrase and use it towards their siblings more than any other phrase. It seems to me that this is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012
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    Gentleness is Strength under Control.

    FOTS - Gentleness December 3, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Gentleness is Strength under Control. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:22-23 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 26:52-53 Introduction: Martin Field asks the question, “Have you ever heard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan Uses Religion

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2022
     | 2,081 views

    Satan uses hypocrisy, fratricide, and self righteousness to misdirect and misfocus the Christian (Adapted from a book by Joe Beam called "Seeing the Unseen")

    HoHum: Does Satan go to church? I know he does. Yes, the spiritual forces of evil are here but mostly they work through people. Imagine Simon Peter’s surprise when this happened: “Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; you do not have in mind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enriching Our Life Together Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Jan 11, 2018
     | 7,455 views

    Christians living in our mobile society need fellowship because other channels of association - family, friends, etc, may be lacking. What can we do to enrich our lives together and what should we avoid that can disrupt fellowship?

    ENRICHING OUR LIFE TOGETHER - PART 5 OF 5 1. INTRODUCTION 1) Last week we started looking at the application of our previous studies to ‘Our Life Together’. In this week’s message, we’ll look at what can we do to enrich our lives together, and what sort of things we should avoid, which have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Choices & Results

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,427 views

    In order to follow the example of Christ’s humility, we must be willing to lay down our rights and reputation for the sake of the gospel. We must humble ourselves and serve others as a bondservant of Christ. If we say, we follow Christ; do we really live

    Opening illustration: At the 2009 Kansas high school state track championship, an unusual thing happened. The team that won the girls 3,200-meter relay was disqualified. But what happened next was even more unusual. The team that was awarded the state championship by default turned right around and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Young King Solomon Was Wise Enough To Know He Was Stupid!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,606 views

    What is it we ask God for; is it out of selfish motives or out of what God wants?

    I wonder what motivates us as individuals and as a congregation? I remember doing a Kiwi Host course about twenty years ago and I found out that eight percent of the population wake up every morning motivated by the one thought on their minds and that thought is “whose life can I make ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Wake Up, Wake Up!

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,150 views

    This sermon describes the difference between awake christians and those that are asleep.

    Wake Up, Wake up! Is 51-52 July 8, 2012 Intro: I am not one of those people whose eyes pop open minutes before the alarm goes off, who dive out of bed with a smile eager to embrace the morning sunlight, who are ready to chat and laugh and have a productive breakfast meeting at 6:45am. Nope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Little Man Who Met A Big God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 15, 2022
     | 5,132 views

    “It’s not the size of the man in the fight, but the size of the fight in the man!” I would add that it’s the size of the man’s God that will change the outcome. Follow along as we look at a little man named Zacchaeus!

    THE LITTLE MAN WHO MET A BIG GOD Lk. 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Look Who’s Scary 1. Dennis Agena was browsing in a military surplus store when a young couple came in pushing a little boy in a stroller. Dennis couldn't help noticing the father, who was in full punk regalia: spiked hair, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rejoice In Your Wilderness Weakness

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2020
     | 5,374 views

    The only way out of the wilderness in to be lifted up and out in the power of God.

    We Americans have a common problem. Most of us want to be self-sufficient, have a plan and a backup plan with a backup plan and always be right. We have to be in control. We are told all our life to be this way. Either we make it happen or suck it up and either way we have exercised some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    32. Lord Abner: When Power Shifts And Hearts Are Revealed Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 18, 2025
     | 171 views

    A man named Abner, who secretly controlled a weak king, manipulated the kingdom for his own power, and almost reshaped the nation from the shadows. This is one of the most politically charged, tension-filled chapters in David’s rise to the throne.

    Lord Abner: When Power Shifts and Hearts Are Revealed November 19, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 3:1-12 When you look back through history, there are always certain figures who never wear a crown, never win an election, and never sit on a throne — yet somehow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Arguments For God’s Existence Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
     | 150 views

    Five self-evident truths.

    1. The Bible does not attempt to prove God, but accepts His existence, i.e., “In the beginning God . . .” (Gen. 1:1). 2. “I could no longer disbelieve.” –Sheldon Vanauken Five Self-Evident Truths (That does not need proof) 1. There is a God with complete power and control. 2. There are laws that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unholy Trinity: Me, Myself And I

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,882 views

    Someone once said, “All the trouble in the world is due to selfishness”. At first I considered that to be too extreme of a statement but the more I thought about it the more I subscribed to it. Gladstone said, “Selfishness is the greatest curse of the hum

    THE UNHOLY TRINITY: ME, MYSELF AND I INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, “All the trouble in the world is due to selfishness”. At first I considered that to be too extreme of a statement but the more I thought about it the more I subscribed to it. Gladstone said, “Selfishness is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Lost People Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 626 views

    Realize your value to God and repent.

    Several years ago, 44-year-old Gary Matthews petitioned the court in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to have his name legally changed to “Boomer the Dog.” In his petition, Mr. Matthews stated, “I've been known as Boomer the Dog by friends in the community for more than 20 years. I want to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jamie Hudson avatar

    It's Time

    Contributed by Jamie Hudson on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,771 views

    It's time for God's people to look in several different directions (spiritually speaking) to get a proper understanding of where we are and what God requires of us in order for revival to take place

    IT’S TIME HOOK (Explain what a Hessian was) – During the Revolutionary war, Colonel Rahl, A Hessian commander at Trenton, was playing cards when a courier brought a message stating that General George Washington was crossing the Delaware River. Rahl put the letter in his pocket and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist