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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Pharisee And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 309 views

    Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah: The Education Of A Prophet

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 15,766 views

    In the small fragments of Elijah’s career given in the Scriptures, we can find the outline for the education of this prophet. In five simple lessons: the lesson of provision the lesson of patience. the lesson of power the lesson of preservation the

    Elijah: The Education of a Prophet Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Text: "After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Espionage In The Church

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010
     | 4,690 views

    Although, because of its vulnerability, the church is constantly under the threat of siege by infiltration, it is not defenseless. It can preserve the faith from corruption and destruction by recognizing and properly dealing with impostors. Those of us wh

    Robert "The Master Spy" Hanssen A high-ranking FBI counterintelligence agent, Hanssen caused more damage to U.S. national security than any other spy in our history. According to a key Soviet defector, the information provided by Hanssen was so damaging that the U.S. would have lost WWIII, had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Jesus Came To Save The Lost, Not To Lose The Saved

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 4, 2007
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     | 6,599 views

    If God is the One who saved, does it mean that men should be the ones to preserve their salvation? Or, should we believe that Jesus is the ONLY Savior – He Who saves the lost, not to lose the saved?

    Luke 19:1-10 – Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Precision Bombing Of Biblical Times And Gen.solemani's Assassination!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 7, 2020
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    In the wake of Gen.Solemani's assassination by precision bombing, Yours Truly is inspired to draw lessons from an incident of "precision bombing and exclusive Divine preservation" of Biblical times!!!

    Dear Friends, These are the days of "Precision bombing"...what with America succeeding in liquidating it's perceived dreaded enemy Gen.Soleimani of Iran using the same technology. The video of his liquidation has gone viral. Subsequently Iran in retaliation claims to have done its ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Word Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 28, 2016
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    Scripture is 1) Permanent (Psalm 119:89-91), 2) Precious (Psalm 119:92-93), 3) Preserving (Psalm 119:94-95) and 4) Perfect (Psalm 119:96)

    As far back as the late medieval period, men such as John Wycliffe and John Hus called people to return to Scripture. When challenged by hostile church officials, Hus repeatedly answered his opponents, “Show me from Scripture and I will repent and recant!” Hus’s devotion to ...read more

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    The Word Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2021
     | 6,586 views

    Scripture is 1) Permanent (Psalm 119:89-91), 2) Precious (Psalm 119:92-93), 3) Preserving (Psalm 119:94-95) and 4) Perfect (Psalm 119:96)

    Psalm 119:89-96 89 Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. 91 By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. 92 If your law had not been my delight, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Lowe avatar

    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 1, 2022
     | 3,559 views

    We are to act as a preservative, preventing the world from going bad. We should have a positive influence on those around us. Furthermore, that is most likely what Jesus had in mind here.

    Salt, Light, and Law in the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:13-16, NIV 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 "You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Place Of The Most High Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025
     | 1,217 views

    Psalm 91 is one of the most powerful declarations of God's protection, security, and faithfulness. The secret place of the Most High is a place where the believer can find peace, protection, and preservation

    THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-16 Psalm 91:1 (KJV) "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, 2 Samuel 22:3-4, Proverbs 18:10, Matthew 11:28, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Plot And Prophecy Of A Pompous Priest Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,602 views

    The Promise and plot of Caiaphas shows his pompous character, and yet his words and actions are not outside of God's perfect providential plan of salvation.

    The Plot and Prophecy of a Pompous Priest John 11:45-57 The Raising of Lazarus from the dead after he had been in the grave for days demonstrated Jesus’ power over satan and over the curse of sin, which is death. The miracle also was a prelude of Jesus’ own death and resurrection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrificer Or Survivor?

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009
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     | 3,911 views

    The greatest contributions to the world are made by the greatest sacrificers.

    SACRIFICER OR SURVIVOR? Life has many “ups” and “downs.” We would rather have the “up” experiences rather than those that can be described as “downers.” Sometimes we think of the “up” times as successes and the “down” times as failures. However, it is how we respond and react to the “ups and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Yanok avatar

    Use Somebody Series

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,253 views

    God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life. Titled after Kings of Leon's hit song Use Somebody. That is our prayer, God use me!

    Use Somebody Ephesians 2:10 NIV For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. I. God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life The Call to Salvation I Timothy 6:12 NIV - Fight the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    No One Cares!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 208 ratings
     | 26,785 views

    Is it possible that our lives have become so self-centered, so complicated, so full of things, that we no longer care?

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (This is a sermon adapted from one I read years ago. I would be happy to credit the original author if I knew who. Can anyone help me?) TEXT: Psalms 142:1-7 Listen as I read Psalm 142, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony White avatar

    Stewardship: Doing In Times Of Little Series

    Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,967 views

    With the looming economic meltdown, persons are tempted to not be faithful in their stewardship. This sermon is an encouragement to be involved despite the hard times now being faced.

    Stewardship: Doing In Times Of Little 1Kings 17:1-24 Since 2004, we have always set aside February as stewardship month, in which we talk about the use of our spiritual gifts, the use of our time and the use of our resources. Last week I started the stewardship series, by looking at Stewardship: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gratitude For The Saints

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,662 views

    The success of a pastor cannot be fully measured until after his departure. If he has equipped the church to continue in his absence, then his ministry will have been successful.

    The Gratitude for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 12-15 As we continue to examine this first chapter of Peter’s second epistle, I am convicted and encouraged by the heart of this man of God. His love and concern for the church cannot be missed or overlooked. He is now a seasoned apostle and his focus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist