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  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace.

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    Christmas sermon that looks at the "Fear Nots." surrounding the birth of Christ

    Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace. Luke 1,2: Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: Compare Fear vs. Peace I. Have no fear. God answers prayer. (Luke 1:13) "Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John". A. God answers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan's Fishing Trip Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 612 ratings
     | 39,923 views

    This is the fourth sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon looks at how Satan tempts us and how to avoid being hooked.

    Sunday Evening August 26, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #4 SATAN’S FISHING TRIP Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: 1. As Christians we are called to be fishers of men, but there is something that I think we don’t realize sometimes and that is the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Cook avatar

    No Hope, False Hope, True Hope

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 107,812 views

    There are those today without hope, while others have false hope. Is there a True Hope that we can depend on?

    “No Hope; False Hope; True Hope” Titus 2:13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Although Faith & Hope are closely linked together, but they should be clearly distinguished. B. Faith has work to perform today; Hope cheers faith along the way and points to rewards of service. C. Faith comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Revival-Light The Fire! (Ezekiel) Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 560 ratings
     | 50,452 views

    The world is looking for God. Tragically and ironically, as the world is looking for God, God’s people are asleep in their pews, asleep in religious traditions and lethargy. CHURCH, IT IS TIME FOR REVIVAL!

    Revival–Light the Fire (The Revival of Ezekiel) Ezekiel 37:1–14 INTRODUCTION The world is looking for God. Tragically and ironically, as the world is looking for God, God’s people are asleep in their pews, asleep in religious traditions and lethargy. CHURCH, IT IS TIME FOR REVIVAL! 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 2: The Problems Of Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 2,866 views

    “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were almighty He would be able to do what He wished. But the creatures suffer pain; therefore does God lack goodness or power, or both?” -C. S. Lewis

    A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    The Devil Wants You

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,220 views

    If you have never met the Devil, it is because you and the Devil are going in the same direction. You remember the Devil in the case of Job? He had been walking up and down, seeking whom he might devour (1 Peter 5:8). He is always on the job.

    SEMON THE DEVIL WANTS YOU LUKE 22:31-34 Introduction I. There is a Devil. A. Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 talk about the fall of Lucifer. B. Jesus said that there is a Devil. 1. He saw him in the temptations. 2. In the parable in Matthew 13, Jesus said that the enemy that sowed evil seeds was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Backward Economics Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,007 views

    God’s ways are not our ways. This truth is not more clearly demonstrated than in the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin

    Luke 15:1-10 “Backward Economics” INTRODUCTION Jealousy is never a pleasant human emotion, either when we become aware of it in our own being, or when we see it displayed in the lives of others. Jealousy is a common human emotion, though, and it is one that you and have had to deal with in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stock Market Jitters

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,624 views

    Stock market jitters of RRSP/s, investments and savings don’t help the significant issues of holding on to jobs, providing for our children and health care. Where does the ripple effect end?

    Intro - Perspectives on 2008 – a good year; couldn’t wait for it to end… - Stock market realities – Ben Steverman of Business week: “the panic of 2008”. He reported the stock index lost 22% points in seven days from October 2-9. Last catastrophic crash was 1929. There were at least 9 tag lines to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Living In Thanksgiving: Dependence Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,521 views

    This message focuses on our need to remember all that God does for us ...rather than independent, we are dependent on Him.

    This morning, we are continuing our series on living in thanksgiving - and lets begin again by reading this text - (read Psalm 100:1-5) Over the last couple weeks we’ve been talking about how to become people who live with a thankful heart. We’ve talked about learning to delight ourselves in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Candles With No Fire

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,697 views

    Only God can enlighten our spirits when they become darkened by the fierce winds of life.

    Hurricane Katrina left much of our neigborhood in darkness. Amid that time I purchased several candles and strategically place them throughout the house. But when I attempted to light them, I discovered that I had no matches nor lighters of any sorts. I had candles with no fire. Anyone who would’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Make The Most With Your Money

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,684 views

    Realize that the accumulation of wealth is a vain attempt to find satisfaction. Solomon wrote, "Labor not to be rich: cease from your own wisdom. Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly will make wings for themselves; they fly aw

    How Can the Lord Help You Overcome Problems Related to Money? by Paul Fritz Proverbs 11:28-11:28 1. Concentrate on being more spiritually productive allowing the Lord to provide to you whatever is necessary rather than what you think you. Solomon wrote, "Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Problems Related To Money?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,828 views

    Concentrate on being more spiritually productive allowing the Lord to provide to you whatever is necessary. Solomon wrote, "Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf."

    How Can the Lord Help You Overcome Problems Related to Money? Proverbs 11:28-11:28 1. Concentrate on being more spiritually productive allowing the Lord to provide to you whatever is necessary. Solomon wrote, "Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Goes To Court Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,222 views

    This Psalm gives us a picture of some things that God looks at among His people

    GOD GOES TO COURT Text: Ps. 50 Intro: 1. One place I am very uncomfortable with is a courtroom. 2. I've been called to jury duty a couple of times and it just gives a weird feeling in my stomach to be there. 3. Can you imagine being called into God's courtroom? 4. The Psalmist introduces the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Steps In Getting To Know God Intimately Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 535 views

    Growing in intimacy with God requires intentional steps of seeking Him with all our hearts, obeying His Word, worshipping in spirit and truth, trusting in Him completely, and walking in humility and repentance.

    Title: STEPS IN GETTING TO KNOW GOD INTIMATELY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, John 17:3, Psalm 63:1-2 INTRODUCTION: To know God intimately is the desire of every believer. It involves a personal and deep relationship that goes beyond surface-level ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Barriers To Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 468 views

    Knowing God deeply requires intentionality and the removal of every barrier that hinders our relationship with Him. Ignorance, sin, worldly distractions, unforgiveness, and fear are common barriers, but by God’s grace, we can overcome them and press into a deeper knowledge of God.

    Title: BARRIERS TO KNOWING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 4:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Isaiah 59:1-2, Romans 1:21-23 INTRODUCTION: Many people desire to know God but often face barriers that hinder them from deepening their relationship with Him. These barriers can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God