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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Disagreement Among Missionaries Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 24, 2024
     | 839 views

    In the same way Split brings destruction in the church. Unity keeps peace and prosperity. Many denominations, organisations are the out come of personality clashes and self projected leaders. How to resolve the problem?

    Text: Acts 15:36-41 Theme: Disagreement among missionaries   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   I request you to kindly turn to the Bible passage. Observe the Text: Paul and Barnabas, planning for second missionary journey. John Mark, Sharp Disagreement; Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    World-As-It-Is To World-As-It-Should-Be | Jesus The Only Hope | Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 12, 2023
     | 2,291 views

    The world-as-it-is, is a pretty messed up place. We cannot fix it by ourselves. Good news is that there is one person who can. Let us put our faith in Jesus Christ alone. Join Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD, as he expounds on this idea.

    World-as-it-is to World-as-it-should-be We cannot escape bad news even if we want to, nowadays. Media channels and social media scream out bad news to us, unless we are on a media fast. We are just sort of coming out of the pandemic. The World health organisation is still not sure that they can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,745 views

    As with everything else in life, prayer is the key to influencing secular culture and human government. Solomon's call to prayer serves as a pattern for discovering the power of prayer.

    Every four years, this nation elects a political leader we call the President of the United States. This year’s election is fifty days away and there is both anticipation and anxiety as that day approaches. We go to the polls seeking to change the direction of the nation, or to stay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    When Love Turns To Lust

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 26, 2009
     | 8,458 views

    A young man confusing lust for love unleashes havoc on the Kingdom of David. His actions serve to caution us not to confuse lust for love.

    *2 Samuel 13:1-19* *When Love Turns to Lust* “Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Candace Adams avatar

    "Come Away With God"

    Contributed by Candace Adams on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,338 views

    God desires to meet with us. But, God will never force God’s self upon us. We must be willing to make meeting with God a priority.

    “Come Away with God” Exodus 33:7-12 There’s a story about a proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, “O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge.” Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    Pride - The Greatest Sin

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,811 views

    Many of the failures of todays world to enact the gospel are the result of human pride. Only by God’s grace through self-denial can we hope to overcome

    20 June 2002 Evening Prayer St John the Evangelist Cold Lake Psalm 85 1 Samuel 2:27-36 Matthew 18:10-20 An anonymous man of God prophesies to Eli about his fate and the fate of his sons for their failure to follow God – you see Eli’s Sons are taking more than their share of the sacrifice and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Four Step Program To Become Worry Free & Happy

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    We live in a world of seminars and self help programs, but the greatest program ever created to help us become worry free and happy comes from Jesus.

    The Four Step Program To Become Worry Free & Happy Introduction: We live in a world of seminars and self help programs. Just turn on your TV, and you can find a seminar in a city near you which will solve all your problems simply by attending and learning the latest successful program. The cost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Short avatar

    Live In The Circle Of Ineffectiveness Series

    Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    A sermon about self centredness. The first in a series of anti-sermons where they tell people to do the opposite of what they are suppose to. Kind of blatant reverse psychology.

    The Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians 1 Live in the Circle of Ineffectiveness Cardiff Heights Baptist 2 January 2000 I trust everyone had an enjoyable New Years. You know what I found really incredible was that by the time the Sydney fireworks were finished, it was time for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 36,442 views

    If I am going to do battle for peace and justice, I need appropriate equipping -- sometimes for hard work, sometimes for self-defense, and always for a teachable spirit.

    There may be some things of which it can be said that one size fits all, but shoes are not among them. Shoes are very personal, and when they’re wrong, they’re wrong. If they hurt, they hurt. With some things, you can make do with the wrong size – a belt that’s too long, pants that are a bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. York Moore avatar

    Our Greater Destiny Series

    Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,320 views

    Far beyond the self-indulgent message of our culture-we have a divine destiny to not only be free but also to bring hope to those who are enslaved tonight.

    Our Greater Destiny Intro: More then 140 years ago, the U.S. fought a devastating war to rid our country of the practice of slavery. When the slaves escaped to the north, they didn’t find the land flowing with milk and honey they had dreamed of but it was better then the hell of beatings, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Labor Relations Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 25, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,430 views

    Whether we are a boss or a worker, a student, a homemaker, self-employed or retired, in whatever job we have, we should each insist on our rights in the workplace.

    1. The first right every Christian should have in the workplace is the right heart (6:5-6) 2. The second right every Christian should have in the workplace is the right attitude (6:7) 3. The third right every Christian should have in the workplace is the right reward (6:8) 4. The fourth right every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Humbert avatar

    Ways You Can Leave Church

    Contributed by Chuck Humbert on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    A "self-assessment " type sermon with the intent to have the listeners do a personal examination of where they are spiritually at this point in time. As the cliche' says, "Expect what you inspect"

    WAYS YOU CAN LEAVE CHURCH * INTRODUCTION A. Ever notice how much emphasis is placed on Entrances? An “Entrance” is filled with anticipation, expectation, and potential. 1. Red Carpet and limousines 2. Boxing – entourage 3. Movie – 15 minutes of build-up 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    What Good Deed Must I Do? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,285 views

    The rich young ruler’s question was off-base. It assumes that we can do one overriding deed to win God over; it is possessive; and it is self-centered.

    I am not very good at giving gifts. I just have a hard time, when Christmas and birthdays and anniversaries roll around, a hard time giving the right gifts. It’s not that the folks I want to give to are picky or unworthy; it’s just that I can’t seem to figure out what they want and get it. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    For Every Problem, There's A Solution

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,120 views

    Simple sermon from various Scripture to illustrate how for every problem there is a solution in life. Within the Christian walk, the solution is not a self-help book, it is Christ Jesus!

    For Every Problem, There's a Solution Romans 10:13 Illustration: How Coca-Cola is used to clean battery acid How 409 is used to clean up messes How WD 40 is used for anything Etc. and so on "For Every problem, there is a solution - let's look at our problem and see if there's a solution!" I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Gospel In A Postmodern World

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    How does Jesus expect us to live in today’s world? DESIRE Him, DENY yourself, DIE to self and DECIDE to follow. Are you doing it?

    Matthew 16:21-28 The Gospel in a Postmodern World From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist