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  • Evie Megginson avatar

    ‘digging Ditches In The Desert'

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 22,324 views

    In this story we see a people involved, a problem involved, a prophet involved, a praise involved, a plan involved, a power involved, and a pursuit involved.

    ‘DIGGING DITCHES IN THE DESERT’ 2 KINGS 3:4-24 Have you ever been involved in digging ditches? It is hard work, thus you usually have been many bosses. This is a strange story but it is a story that has some truths and principles in it that is good for us to look at. I-NOTICE THE PEOPLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Can These Bones Live?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,902 views

    Exposition of Ezekiel 37:1-14 regarding the raising of the dry bones in preparation for our revival week

    Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Title: Can These Bones Live? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/28/07, PM Opening illustration: The treacherous enemy facing the church of Jesus Christ today is the dictatorship of the routine, when the routine becomes "lord" in the life of the church. Programs are organized and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Led Living Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
     | 6,802 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    [Teaching Carrie how to fly a kit story.] [2] [Flying kites with kids story.] You know what? We can live like that kite. Our lives can be lived like they’re meant to be lived. We can soar above the muck and the mire of mediocrity and live an elevated life. Now I’m not talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas Iscariot: The Traitor Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014
     | 11,035 views

    Judas Iscariot was a thief, he was never a believer as the others, he sat under the teaching of Jesus for over 3 years, he would be a tool of the devil, never feel sorry for Judas, he made his choice.-- He never called Jesus Lord, always Master.

    #13~JUDAS ISCARIOT: pt.1 APOSTLES 3-1-14 Today we'll continue with our study of the APOSTLES, and we'll think on and talk for a few minutes about JUDAS ISCARIOT, there's a lot of information about Judas so our study to do with him may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride Comes Before The Fall / Lessons From The Stairway To Heaven

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,972 views

    In the story of the tower of Babel, we see that pride will separate us from god.

    Pride Comes Before The Fall Lessons from the stairway to Heaven Genesis 11:1-9 Intro: A lady said to her doctor: "Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled and pasty, my eyes were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Sword Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 29, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,320 views

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    Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:17b http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwordOfSpirit.html Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. It has all been defensive gear thus far. Now, how about an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolving Conflict Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 11, 2017
     | 9,956 views

    Don’t be envious, and don’t be an enemy of God. Instead, submit to Him, and watch Him bring peace to your turmoil.

    William Muir, a biologist at Purdue University studied chickens to determine what could make the egg layers more productive. Chickens live in groups, so first, he selected just an average flock, and he let it alone for six generations. He also created a second group of the individually most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Near The Cross

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 27, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 31,523 views

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    Near The Cross John 19:16-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NearTheCross.html Imagine we were present in Jerusalem on the day Jesus was crucified. I wonder if we would have stood at the foot of the cross? We sing the great old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    I Need More Love! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    God fills us with love for what is good and glorious so we will choose the best.

    Scripture Introduction A Biblical study of ethics usually considers four topics: the 1) standard, 2) dynamic, 3) motive, and 4) goal of the Christian life. In three short verses, the Apostle Paul touches on each of those as he prays for his friends in Philippi. The forty-three word sentence is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Vulnerable?

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,825 views

    The best way to stay away from defeat is to avoid the things that make you susceptible to defeat.

    Are You Vulnerable? Judges 18:1,2,7-11,27,28 The book of Judges is an unusual book. It is a book that seems to be constantly recording the downfall of Israel. It records for us the failure of Israel to make progress. In chapter 18 we find the tribe of Dan seeking a settlement in the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You His? To The End?

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,660 views

    God created us by design!

    Weekend Message/Devotion September 8, 2019 Are You HIS? To The End? Psalm 139:18 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God Defines Greatness (1 Samuel 18:5-16)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 27, 2024
     | 892 views

    The world defines greatness in terms of achievements and deeds, celebrated today and forgotten tomorrow. God defines greatness as how one lives his life. We see this in David as he continued to follow the will of the LORD.

    Greatness, according to the world's standards, is measured by things such as achievements, status, education, wealth, and individual or corporate contributions to society. While these traits are admirable, they can also be a source of pride, selfishness, self-centeredness, and arrogance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Dayao avatar

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

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025
     | 202 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

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Crucifixion Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 32,592 views

    This sermon is a study of the truths revealed in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ namely SALVATION,SUBMISSION,SOVEREIGNITY,SACRIFICE,SUFFERING,SILENCE and STEPPING STONE.

    THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************* OUTLINE 1.SALVATION 2.SUBMISSION 3.SOVEREIGNITY 4.SACRIFICE 5.SUFFERING 6.SILENCE 7.STEPPING STONE THE MESSAGE THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************* 1.SALVATION The crucifixion of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Semro avatar

    Do You Understand What I Have Done For You Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,573 views

    We learn the spiritual meaning behind Jesus washing his disciples feet.

    LENT MIDWEEK 1 - 2004 “Do You Understand What I Have Done for You?” Text: John 13:12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. Dear Christian Friends, Today we enter the season of Lent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran