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  • Tim White avatar

    When Pigs Can't Swim Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Aug 22, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,641 views

    Just as demon-possessed pigs can't swim, neither can some of the pigs of sin we allow in our lives.

    Mark 5:1-20 ILL. I was recently contacted by a pulpit committee that was interested in my ministry. I met with Chairman of the Disenchanted, Bro Tepid. He described his church; First Lukewarm Church of the Apathetic. “Nothing too boring, nothing too exciting. We want it to fit into our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trinity In Relationships

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,368 views

    How the Trinity shapes our relationships.

    Today we come to our last study on the Trinity. Three things we shall be doing (1) looking at the Trinity as a model for understanding ourselves; (2) then the Trinity as the foundation for building godly relationships; (3) the priority of trinitarian love.   opening prayer   ‘I’m not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Know... It Don't Come Easy!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 3, 2013
     | 5,614 views

    The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God's table.

    Title: You Know It Don’t Come Easy Text: Luke 14:7-14 (14:1-6) Thesis: Unlike arrogance, Godly humility plays well in the mind of God and the public eye… (but) The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God’s table. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From The Ruins, We Will Rise

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jun 11, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,798 views

    After the desolation of Jerusalem, Nehemiah rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem. How do we rebuild after a pandemic?

    FROM THE RUINS, WE WILL RISE "17 Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” 18 And I told them of the hand of my God which had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foolishness Of God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 10, 2022
     | 2,644 views

    If you want to repair your broken relationship(s), reject the wisdom of this world and rely on the foolishness of the cross

    Several years ago, there was a Mensa convention in San Francisco, whose members have an IQ of 140 or higher. They were having lunch at a local café when they discovered that their saltshaker contained pepper and their peppershaker was full of salt. How could they swap the contents of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It Came From Within! Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,454 views

    Jesus teaches that the things that defile a person are the things that come from the heart. This sermon offers four habits to be cultivated as means of grace to allow the Spirit room to root out the sin that lurks within our hearts.

    It Came From Within Introduction Growing up spending many days at my grandfather's home we watched television a lot. While I was a child of the 80s, we also watched old films. There were those that put my young mind in suspense with titles like The Creature From the Black Lagoon and It Came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Opposition To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 931 views

    Acts 12:1-25 teaches us that if you oppose Jesus, you lose.

    Introduction When Kashvi was visiting her Hindu sister-in-law in the hospital, sharing the gospel and praying with her, another person in the hospital heard her and called the police. Kashvi was arrested under state anti-conversion laws and spent three days in jail. While in jail, she said, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Preventing Heart Loss Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 27, 2024
     | 695 views

    To prevent heart loss, declare Christ and demonstrate Christ as you depend on Him.

    Mrs. Shank from Olathe, Kansas, talks about a hot summer day when she was sitting near an open window sewing and keeping an eye on her three grandsons playing outside. “Let's play cops and robbers,” said Mike. “I'll be a robber!” Terry and Melvin wanted the same role, so they needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Christian And Suffering

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 17, 2025
     | 316 views

    Expository Series on Philippians

    Title: “The Christian and Suffering” Phil. 1:13-14 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 5-18-25 Intro: The problem of pain is inescapable, its effects profound. No one can deny it. Many use it as a way to remove God from reality. It fuels the flame of doubt and sometimes undermines the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trusting Externals To Make Us Feel Good Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
     | 4,503 views

    Where do we get our sense of value from - externals or God’s love for us?

    My wife, Di, and I were sitting in the family room watching TV with our daughter, Janet, the other night when suddenly, Janet noticed the new watch Di had got for Christmas. She said with a mixture of awe and new-found respect, "Mum, you’ve got a Fossil watch. That’s so cool!" Well, we’d bought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Healing For Hurting Relationships

    Contributed by Tony Britt on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    This sermon deals with how an inappropriate view of Christian love leads to broken relationships and how we can find healing when it happens.

    Healing For Hurting Relationships I want you to meet four people today. First let’s meet John. John is a young man who is in high school. John and his sister recently got into a knock down drag out fight over who would have control over the TV. Let’s meet Mary. She is a 40 yr old mother of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The "I's" Have It

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    Nine words that begin with the letter "I", which defeat the true power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    As we look at the actions or inaction’s of life, and especially in the Church, we can see some REASONS for why things happen or don’t happen.....and we also can see some EXCUSES for why things happen or don’t happen. A. When I first thought of this subject, I was narrowly applying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Real Meaning Of Love

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 584 ratings
     | 51,940 views

    No matter how gifted you are – no matter how successful in ministry – no matter how close to God – there is one overarching principal that should guide everything we do. Otherwise anything you do for the Lord is a waste of time. That’s love.

    For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. Chapters 12, 13, & 14 are really one unit. Chapter 12 talks about the context of the Holy Spirit’s work through the believer. Chapter 13 the motivation in using Holy Spirit gifts, and chapter 14 the proper operation of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Walking It Out Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,667 views

    But as noted… we often find ourselves in tensions between two feelings … the tension between a spirit of legalism and a spirit license.

    Walking in True Freedom Part 2 – Walking It Out Brad Bailey – July 15, 2007 One question I asked last week…Are you free to do anything you want (if within your means)? Yes… but somehow we sense that’s not the greatest news to hear… it helps us think about what true freedom is… spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    What Does A Spiritual Person Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,250 views

    What does a Spiritual Person look like? For you, who models what a spiritual person is: Mother Theresa? Billy Graham? Your grandma? Joel Osteen? Bono? This pastor? All kidding aside, each of these people - including yours truly - illustrates a type of

    This week I read a story about a profoundly disabled little girl named Danielle and Bernie and Diane, the middle-aged couple who adopted her. Dani spent the first 7 years of her life in miserable squalor, surrounded by roaches and maggots. She has no mental or physical disabilities but she is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God