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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Christians Find Glory In Unlikely Places

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 22, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,342 views

    Christians Find Glory In Unlikely Places 1) Glory in death; 2) Glory in service

    If you had to buy milk and eggs, would you go to a sports store? If you wanted to eat a big juicy hamburger, would you stop by a sushi restaurant? No. A sports store is an unlikely place to find groceries, and a sushi restaurant is an unlikely place to sink your teeth into a meaty hamburger. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Angry With God????????

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,523 views

    If you are willing to wait, He is willing to talk to you!

    Angry with God? 1 Chronicles 13:11”And David became angry because of the LORD's outbreak against Uzza; therefore that place is called Perez Uzza to this day.” “You have nothing to fear from ‘Dad’ if you haven’t done anything bad while ‘Dad’ was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Community, Gathering Of The Bunch

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,145 views

    community isn’t an individual effort but a corporate plan

    Ill) squeeze a bag of marbles together, and squeeze a bunch of grapes–talk about the different results. As community, we are the bunch of grapes. We learn these valuable lessons from this illustration. We are not a community by ourselves. We must be soft, tender, available, to be valuable in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does It Mean To Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 30, 2013
     | 7,506 views

    A look at what it means to "count the cost" and why that's so essential. This message calls down the cheap gospel presentations that we so often make that have no mention in them of what it actually means to follow Jesus.

    CHEAP FAITH: Too often we offer salvation that’s straight from the discount bin. - Luke 14:28-32. - Our approach to evangelism is too often to present salvation as a low-cost, no-commitment offer. All you need to do is say you believe in Jesus! That’s it! There’s no mention of the need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Where's Waldo? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 27, 2007
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     | 4,541 views

    Seeking means intentional effort to find. Finding Waldo is not always easy. Neither is finding his kingdom and his righteousness. Yet it is worth the effort.

    When I think of seeking or searching, “Where’s Waldo?” The busy pictures where you search for Waldo and other objects that often blend into the rest of the picture. You have to search and search to find him. Sometimes it is easy and it jumps right out at you but usually it is not. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Definition Of Christianity

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    This sermon is an effort to clarify the true meaning of the term "Christianity."

    Scripture: Acts 11:26 Title: “A Definition of Christianity” Introduction: What a sweet, suggestive title “Christian.” They were called after the name of Christ because they had believed on Him, and turned to Him, and were now, with full purpose of heart, living for Him. Wouldn’t it be wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Satan Uses Religion

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2022
     | 2,102 views

    Satan uses hypocrisy, fratricide, and self righteousness to misdirect and misfocus the Christian (Adapted from a book by Joe Beam called "Seeing the Unseen")

    HoHum: Does Satan go to church? I know he does. Yes, the spiritual forces of evil are here but mostly they work through people. Imagine Simon Peter’s surprise when this happened: “Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; you do not have in mind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can I Do More?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 5, 2015
     | 4,196 views

    No matter how much we feel that we do for Christ, the question is, "Can I Do More?"

    The film Schindler's List chronicled the heroic efforts of a German industrialist named Oskar Schindler. Through his unselfish activities, over a thousand Jews on the trains to Auschwitz were saved. After Schindler found out what was happening at Auschwitz, he began a systematic effort to save as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Our Story Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 11, 2019
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     | 5,227 views

    This is Our Story Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 9, 2019

    This is Our Story Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 9, 2019 Series #46 / Luke 15:11-32 Intro As we continue in our extended season of Encountering Jesus through the Gospel of Luke…we are challenged to face that we haven’t understood the actual story ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Help! I Don’t Want To Be Humble Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,028 views

    God strengthens us with everything we need for God-glorifying and self-satisfying humility.

    Scripture Introduction Our church in Chicago participated in a prison ministry. One week the director of the work sent out an email with this last line: “And remember (as we say in Texas) don’t squat with your spurs on.” That is “practical” knowledge—a fact which quickly pays a dividend. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Unholy Trinity: Me, Myself And I

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,920 views

    Someone once said, “All the trouble in the world is due to selfishness”. At first I considered that to be too extreme of a statement but the more I thought about it the more I subscribed to it. Gladstone said, “Selfishness is the greatest curse of the hum

    THE UNHOLY TRINITY: ME, MYSELF AND I INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, “All the trouble in the world is due to selfishness”. At first I considered that to be too extreme of a statement but the more I thought about it the more I subscribed to it. Gladstone said, “Selfishness is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    An Introduction To 2nd Timothy. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 2, 2012
     | 4,917 views

    An introduction to 2nd Timothy. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Background of the letter Purpose of the letter Introduction to the letter Four influences on Timothy: *1st Influence: His Family (VS 5) *2nd Influence: The Apostle Paul (VS 3-4) *3rd Influence: A Gift From God (VS 6) *4th Influence: Timothy’s Dedication (VS 7) SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Not Even A Minnow! This Hurts.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,744 views

    Have you ever gave your best effort and came away with nothing? The battle is in our attitudes. We must go back to the drawing board --- There is more. We must exert a greater effort ...

    NOT EVEN A MINNOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE TRIED AND I STILL HAVE NOTHING TO SHOW FOR MY EFFORT? Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Luke 5:5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Harvest Of The Broken Seed: The Paradox Of A Fruitful Life

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025
     | 308 views

    This sermon unpacks the powerful paradox of John 12:24-25, teaching that like a seed that must die to bear fruit, we must surrender our lives to find true fruitfulness and life eternal.

    Introduction: The Unexpected King Let us transport ourselves to a moment thick with expectation. The city of Jerusalem is trembling with energy. Dust fills the air, mingling with the shouts of a jubilant crowd. The scent of crushed palm leaves is underfoot. It is the week of the Passover, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Value Engineering

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012
     | 4,360 views

    No servant is above his master, and the disciples of Christ are called to follow Him to the Calvary, however costly this may be.

    Who’s coming off of a great week? Me too. But my brother made me homesick with a photo of the beach where we grew up. Living in Hawaii, I was never much of a surfer, but I did enjoy boogie boarding. There’s nothing quite like catching a wave, sliding along the waters’ azure arch. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican