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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Last Days

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 39,216 views

    Only someone who is completely out of touch with reality would dispute the fact that we are living in the last days. The question is... What is the church going to look like in the last days? What can we expect to see through the church?

    The Holy Spirit witnesses to us concerning the last days, and he tells us what to expect. He tells us the attitude and the spirit that will prevail in the hearts of the wicked. (2 Timothy 3:1-5 ) KJV “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. [2] For men shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Anger Management

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    Despite being deeply hurt and offended, God'swill is that mercy off-set anger.

    Title: Anger Management Text: Genesis 45:1-15 Thesis: Despite being deeply offended, God’s will is that mercy off-set anger. Introduction Joseph Stinson wrote the catchphrase and Harry Callahan spoke it back in 1983 when, as Dirty Harry foiled a robbery taking place in his favorite diner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Life By Losing Life

    Contributed by Brandon Mayfield on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 23,931 views

    This sermon discusses the meaning of Self-Denial

    Finding Life By Losing Life In one point of the recent movie, “A Knights Tale”, Sir Orrick travels to Paris to compete in the Jousting Tournament. In case you are wondering, Jousting was a medieval game where two knights rode on a horse with a lance trying to hit the other knight. And the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lee Black avatar

    What Is Revival

    Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    Renewing one’s self with the Word.

    II Chro. 34:1-33 What Is Revival Intro:1. Webster says revival is “to bring back to life.” 2. The Hebrew word means “to live”-Ps 85:6 I. Revival is not just doing the RIGHT things.[1-13] A. Notice Religious concern can come from the desire to do good-[1-3] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Why Men Don't Ask For Directions Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,409 views

    Independence and self-will are at the heaert of prayerlessness.

    Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions —Part 1 James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO. Our text connects these important themes. I want to set the stage for this study in this message and continue it next week. James is one of the most simple and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Help! I Can't Love Others Because I Don't Love Myself Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    Energizing biblical approaches to self-worth.

    Help! I Can’t Love Others Because I Don’t Love Myself Part 4 of 6 in the series, "When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain" Does Anybody Feel Small? You’re Not Alone! Have you ever felt inadequate? Have you ever sensed that this feeling of inadequacy has hindered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Humphrey avatar

    The Faith Of Christmas In Corinth And America (1 Sunday Of Advent 2005)

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,121 views

    Waiting for Christ in a "self-now" world.

    First Sunday of Advent 2005 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Valley Forge United Methodist Church www.valleyforgeumc.org The Faith of Christmas in Corinth and America First Corinthians 1CO 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 1CO 1:2 To the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Glory Of Thecross Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    The road to glory is self-sacrificing love

    John 12:20-36, March 15, 2009 The Glory of the Cross What do you imagine Jesus will look like in his glory? Images that come up when you search “Jesus Glory” “Go for the Glory” – said in sports, usually means beating all the other competitors soundly. Read passage The Glory of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Pastoral Heart

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,563 views

    The gentleness, love and self-sacrifice of a mother.

    A PASTORAL HEART. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Having favourably described the Thessalonians’ reception of the gospel message (1 Thessalonians 1:5-7), Paul now speaks of that first encounter from the point of view of the messengers. 1 Thessalonians 2:1. “For you yourselves know, brethren, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus 3

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 23, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,817 views

    Being Responsible to God, Others and Self

    The equation is: DO NOT PANIC >/< DO NOT BECOME COMPLACENT Today, I am listing a few suggestions that we all might consider as safe options to occupy down times: Cooking – trying new recipes – inventing new recipes; baking – bread-pies-cakes-brownies; find a good private fishing spot and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Passionate Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 25, 2021
     | 4,148 views

    A Disciple is passionately committed to Jesus Christ.

    Discipleship Matters: Passionately Committed to Jesus Luke 14:25-35 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-25-2021 Fan vs Fanilow I’ve been asked if my love for Barry Manilow is real or a joke. I can assure you it is real. When I took piano lessons as a kid, one of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Turning Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 1, 2015
     | 4,796 views

    The idea of the sermon is the see the contrast between our tendencies to be self-serving or self-promoting versus having the humble spirit that promotes God. The Pharisee and Tax Collector in the parable of Luke 18.9-14 are the examples we will consider.

    1. Self Esteem and Funeral Director A mild mannered young man came into a counselor's office ready for a divorce. He complained that his wife was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor gave him a book on assertiveness. He was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    The Choice Of Moses Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,716 views

    Moses Message 2 This shows how much Moses gave up to "suffer affliction" with God's people (Hebrews 11) and how God prepared him for the task of leading the chosen people from Egypt to Canaan in forty

    Moses 2 THE CHOICE OF MOSES Exodus 2:5-25 B. The Savior (2:5-25) 2. His Development Spiritually (2:7-9) 3. His Development Socially (2:10) 4. His Decision (2:11-14) 5. His Development Specially (2:15-25) In three different places God tells us that Moses, forty years old, at the peak of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Blessing Of Brokenness Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,024 views

    If you want to be truly blessed and be a blessing to others, let God break you of your self-sufficiency and sin.

    Recently, I came across an interesting set of statistics on sanity. According to the study, one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Now, think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it’s probably you. (Rita Mae Brown, Church Champions Update, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Inconveniencing Ourselves For Others Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 18, 2016
     | 4,121 views

    When we wake up in the morning, let’s make our prayer a hymn of praise to God

    Thursday of 12th Week in Course The critical question Jesus–and Amos for that matter–raises today is one we all have to answer: “why do you think evil in your hearts?” Whether it be the Jeroboams of the world or the Pharisees, or you and I, we human beings think evil in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic