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  • Dwight Davis avatar

    The Unsent "S.o.s."

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Mar 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,179 views

    In this sermon I try to awaken a sense of urgency, both for unbelievers and professed believers alike, to examine our spiritual lives and see our immediate need for an intimate, saving relationship with Jesus Christ.

    The Unsent S.O.S. You may remember a story that was all over the news back in October of last year. Two women were rescued by the US Coast Guard after being adrift at sea for nearly 5 months. They were on sailboat that sustained damage to the mast and lost the use of its motor. Jennifer Appel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Lover Of Themselves

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025
     | 286 views

    Self-love is a sign of spiritual decay when it replaces love for God and for others.

    LOVER OF THEMSELVES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Supporting Texts: Romans 1:21-25, Matthew 22:37-39, James 4:4, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 John 2:15-17 INTRODUCTION: In these perilous times, the Apostle Paul warned that men would become "lovers of themselves"—a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting Real With God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 4,847 views

    Authenticity before God begins with self-examination, proceeds to self-disclosure, and involves trusted advisors.

    National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC March 13, 2005 The issue is not an academic discussion as to whether there is a God. Relatively few doubt or debate that. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus On Current Events Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,404 views

    Jesus pleads to give you a second chance. He wants permission to dig up your roots and fertilize the soil of your heart. Are you willing?

    Jesus on Current Events, Tragedies, and Evil Dictators Luke 13:1-9 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear about the Marine who declared he is a conscientious objector to the war in Iraq and went AWOL? He went to a press conference and said he did not believe in “peace through violence” and went on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mango Of Meekness Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 12,571 views

    This is what Biblical meekness is all about: "Strength under control," "being unoccupied with self and genuinely concerned for God and others." It is the exact opposite of "self-assertiveness" and "self-interest."

    THE MANGO OF MEEKNESS Intro: A mango is a tropical fruit which hasn’t really "caught on" like the orange, the pineapple or the banana. For those who have acquired a taste for it, it’s sweet and delicious. But for those who haven’t, it’s "different" enough to taste "funny." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving Through Suffering

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009
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     | 3,090 views

    A sermon that explores how Jesus loves us through suffering....and how through our suffering we may have an opportunity to love.

    Have you ever said if I was God I would…. If I was God there would be no weeds in my garden. If I was God no one bad would get good things. What would you do if you were God? What about if you were in the situation that Jesus faced in the reading from Matthew what would you have done? If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Progressive Nature Of Sin

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011
     | 2,633 views

    SIN SEEMS TO MULTIPLY LIKE FRUIT FLIES, CREATE ONE SIN AND IT TAKES YOU TO MORE SIN. *** UNTIL AFTER A WHILE YOU BECOME FAMILIAR WITH SINNING. *** SIN DOESN’T LOOK SO BAD ANYMORE.

    THE PROGRESSIVE NATURE OF SIN Gen 4:19-24 19 And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. 20 And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle. 21 And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Progressive Nature Of Sin

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,433 views

    sin is progressive in its nature you may not be able to stop when and where you think you can.

    THE PROGRESSIVE NATURE OF SIN Gen 4:19-24 19 And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. 20 And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle. 21 And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace, Confrontation, And True Repentance Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 241 views

    God in His mercy never allows His own to remain in sin without correction. After David’s fall in 2 Samuel 11, the Lord sent Nathan the prophet to confront him.

    GRACE, CONFRONTATION, AND TRUE REPENTANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-31 Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:1-12, Hebrews 12:6, Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9, Revelation 3:19 INTRODUCTION: God in His mercy never allows His own to remain in sin without correction. After David’s fall in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What Abraham Experienced Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 1, 2024
     | 828 views

    The exposition of Romans 4:1-3 examines Abraham's justification by faith. Paul supports his position that Abraham was justified by faith (not works) using Genesis 15:6 as his text.

    Intro In Romans 3:28 Paul came to this all-important conclusion: “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.”i In this context, to be justified means to be declared righteous before God.ii The Greek word translated justified (dikaioo) is a forensic or ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Way Of The World/The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,129 views

    Paul wraps up his letter to the church in Galatia by reemphasizing our dependence upon Christ and the sufficiency of the cross.

    The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross Galatians 6:11-18 I am so glad you are with us today as we finish this study of Paul’s powerful letter to the Galatians. Won’t you open your Bible to Galatians 6:11-18 and let’s read together. 11See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cross Purposes 3: Mercy And Justice Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 4,221 views

    Why can't God ignore or excuse sin? Sacrifice of atonement (OT background). Righteousness through faith. God is "just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus."

    CROSS PURPOSES 3: Mercy and Justice Crosses are everywhere: Hanging on chains around people’s necks. Tattooed on people’s bodies. Surrounded by artificial flowers along the side of the road, where an accidental death occurred. Lined up in cemeteries, or on grave markers. Towering over churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    In God's Courtroom You're Forgiven Through Jesus

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,888 views

    What would it have been like to hear the Apostle Paul preach? Let's join those hearers in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch. Parts: A. A verdict for your faith's joy. B. A verdict that can pass on.

    Text: Acts 13:38-48 Theme: In God's Courtroom You're Forgiven through Jesus A. A verdict for your faith's joy B. A verdict that can pass on Season: Epiphany 2a Date: January 16, 2011 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Place For A Pity Party

    Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,144 views

    Pity is natural but is for others not ourselves. Self Pity is dangerous. (1)Everyone is subject to self pity (2ADVERSITY IS NOT MEANT TO LEAD US TO SELF PITY BUT TO STRENGHTH IN CHRIST(3)Turning to God in our self pity is our hope for deliverance from it

    No Place for a Pity Party MT 16:21-24 If we think in terms of thankfulness we might say that there are many emotions that would compliment a heart that is filled with thanksgiving. For example love compliments thanksgiving, happiness compliments thanksgiving, joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus' Life And Ministry Contrasted With The Pharisaical Religious Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength and mind. (Luke 10:27) The Pharisees’ values were rooted in their traditions and their religious laws

    How Jesus’ Life and Ministry Contrasted With the Pharisaical Religious Leaders Illustration:The trouble oftentimes with religious people is that they try to be more spiritual than God himself. Frederick Buechner. 1. Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational