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  • Jack Warford avatar

    Sinners, Skeptics, And Saints, Lend Me You Ears! (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 113 ratings
     | 2,408 views

    This was Paul’s cry to the Romans, and it is his cry to us. Are you ready to listen, learn, and be launched for Jesus?

    PAUL the apostle is important in the New Testament because he wrote almost half of it (13 of 29 books). The letters of Paul start with Romans and ends Philemon. Our focus for this series is with Romans. Paul wasn’t sure that he himself would ever reach Rome, yet it was paramount that the Church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mind Your Own Business!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,028 views

    In our daily life, we need to mind our own business by establishing a right relationship with God and sharing the gospel with the lost.

    MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS! “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands” I Thessalonians 4:11 NASB I. WE MIND OUR OWN BUSINESS WHEN WE ESTABLISH A RIGHT RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD! In order to establish a right relationship with God, we begin by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ascent Of Man

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,910 views

    1 The Goal 2. The Way 3. The Climber 4. The Attainment

    - Devils Tower WY (a volcanic neck) - Said to be known among the Indians as Bear’s Tipi "misinterpreted the name to mean Bad God’s Tower, later shortened to Devils Tower. - President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower the first national monument in 1906. - Devils Tower with it’s vertical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Orders From Headquarters

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,977 views

    Don’t quit because you are called and you need not fear because you have a voice. So use your voice to warn the ungodly and encourage your Christian brothers and sisters.

    “ORDERS FROM HEADQUARTERS” I Timothy 1:1-11 January 21, 2009 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: The following advertisement was placed in a newspaper in London, “Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Jesus Factor

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007
     | 2,843 views

    Three I’s as point on Relational Christianity

    The JESUS Factor I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism 1 Timothy 5:21(NIV) I. Identify those who God wants you to Reach. 15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is The Forest?

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,660 views

    Dr. Wood shows that soemtimes we cannot see the forest for the trees when it come to injustice in tis world.

    Verse 16 What Solomon Saw He saw what he perceived as injustice The Guilty went free The innocent suffered unjustly The rich could buy their freedom (OJ Simpson) The poor was abused Solomon makes three comments about the lack of Justice. 1) Judgment is coming Verse 17 a. These inequalities of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Principles Of Judgement Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022
     | 2,481 views

    Life is short and opportunities are more. However, the acts and deeds are going to make us to stand before the judgement of God. The Principles are laid down by God.

    Romans 2:1-16 Principles of God’s judgment day Paul here mentions judgment day. The justice of God is based on the lights revealed to men of every generation. Paul talks that the Judgment is certain, Judgment is the last act of God on the universe, and it will be a righteous act. Hence, no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Watch What You See

    Contributed by John Ong on Aug 26, 2015
     | 5,041 views

    Today, we are posed with the question of seeing. If for example God will remove 4 out 5 of your senses and will keep your sight, what are the things that you will see? Who would you continue pleasing?

    “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” –Antoine de Saint-Exupery Our discussion is very much close to the quote of Antoine de Saint-Exupery on his book The Little Prince. Today, we are posed with the question of seeing. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And His Cross Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 19, 2021
     | 2,043 views

    Jesus carried the Cross for us first, now it'd our turn to carry Our Cross!

    There are so many books, sermons, songs about the cross, where does one begin as we consider Jesus and the Cross? The cross has always been in the eternal plan of God from the beginning of time. All of God's works have been known to Him from eternity and the cross was the focal point of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Jones avatar

    The Perfect Will Of God

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,079 views

    In the book of Romans, the apostle Paul offers us profound insights into aligning our lives with God's divine purpose. Let us turn our attention to Romans 12:1-2, where we will uncover the significance of surrendering ourselves to God and experiencing His perfect will.

    I. A Call to Surrender (Romans 12:1) The passage begins with a powerful call to surrender. Paul urges us, by the mercies of God, to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God. This call goes beyond mere outward acts of worship. It encompasses our entire being—our thoughts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Divine Design For Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,146 views

    The concept of God's divine design for our lives, emphasises how our plans align with His purpose.

    "The Divine Design for Our Lives" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) - "You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail." Explain that today's sermon will explore the concept of God's divine design ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    From Glory To Greater Glory

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 8, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 201 views

    The Lord will not downgrade His people at anytime, but He upgrades them continually, moving from one glory to greater glory.

    FROM GLORY TO GREATER GLORY Study Text: Proverbs 4:18 Introduction: - Beloved, we have not crossed into this new year by chance, nor by strength. We have crossed by divine ordination. - As we begin this year declared as the Year of Greater Glory, God is making it clear that this year will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Baker avatar

    What Difference Can We Make In This Big World? Series

    Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008
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     | 5,593 views

    With so many people who don’t know Jesus in the world, what difference can my help make in such a big, big world?

    Sermon: What Difference Can We make in this big world? Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 6, 2008 Subject: Missions Introduction There was a man who everyday would get up early in the morning and take a morning walk along the seashore. As he walked every time he passed a star fish that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Devil's Playground

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    We can learn from this episode in the life of David how the devil’s playground is built in our life.

    The Devil’s Playground II Samuel 11:1-5 I. The Devil’s Playground Is Built on Idleness (v. 1) A. Idleness From God’s Calling 1. God’s Call to Vocational Ministry 2. God’s Call to Lay Ministry B. Idleness From Being Part of God’s People 1. Taking Part in Worship 2. Taking Part in Study 3. Taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Win Souls…..

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 6,087 views

    The Lord Jesus is the master soul winner. This means that if you are interested in learning how to be a soul winner you need to examine the life of Christ closely.

    For example, look at Matthew 4:18-20, we read, “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist