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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Wearing Flip-Flops While Racing Against A Ferrari

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    The Follower of Christ must gear up for a struggle. However, it is not a physical struggle; it is a spiritual struggle. Whether we want to be in this conflict or not, it is upon us because we believe the Word of God.

    “Righteous are you, O LORD, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive? You plant them, and they take root; they grow and produce fruit; you are near in their mouth and far from their heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disciples Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 4, 2025
     | 277 views

    The final five will take us through the journey of doubt – to less and being less – to a fierce zealot who was use to using the dagger to speak – to the disciple with three names – and finally to the Traitor!

    Transition Video: Doubting Thomas skit guys! Series: Jesus 12 Disciples Sermon: The final 4 faithful Disciples of Jesus The final five will take us through the journey of doubt – to less and being less – to a fierce zealot who was use to using the dagger to speak – to the disciple with three names ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Excuse Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 6, 2024
     | 1,428 views

    God has revealed Himself to humanity. No one can offer an excuse for not knowing Him.

    1:18 “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven…” This is the God we love to cover up. A God of wrath? Is He not love? Yes, but His love is a holy love. His wrath is the heart of the surgeon who must get rid of the disease so that the body can live. His wrath is the heart of the gardener who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    The Loving, Waiting Father Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,827 views

    The parable of the prodigal son is equally as much a parable of the Loving, Waiting God, whom we call Father.

    Sermon for IV Lent, Year C Based on Lk. 15:1-3, 11-32 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Waiting, Loving Father” Today’s parable is regarded by many as the greatest parable Jesus ever told. It is a parable that fits in well with one of the favourite themes of Luke’s Gospel, namely: that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Samctity Of Human Life: You Shall Not Murder

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jan 20, 2013
     | 4,475 views

    All human life is important. God is displeased and angered when people take the lives of others out of anger and pride. This message looks at some of the root causes for murder in America and the world.

    Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. And while most messages being preached today are going to focus on abortion and the 55 million babies that have been murdered since Roe V wade became the law of the land on January 20th 1973. It has been 40 years since this horrendous decision was handed down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Wwjd?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2014
     | 6,770 views

    A sermon about adopting the attitude of Christ.

    Philippians 2:1-13 "WWJD?" Back in 1989, a youth group created the acronym WWJD? The idea caught on and some advertisers made some serious money on the concept. By the 1990's just about everyone was familiar with WWJD? Bumper-stickers, Bible covers, tee-shirts, jewelry, and more came out of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    What makes a peson truly wise?

    True Wisdom James 3:13-18 What makes a person truly wise? How do you know that someone is wise? These are great questions, let’s look to the book of James for some solid answers. The proof of widsom and understanding does not come from your words, instead it is borne out in your actions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Visionary View: The Way We Should View Ourselves And Others Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 958 views

    The way we should view ourselves and others - a call to embrace a visionary view that can transform our lives.

    Visionary View: The way we should view ourselves and others Introduction: Today we delve into the powerful message found in Philippians 2:3-4, from the New Living Translation, which reads: "Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Prayed For Me Series

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 35,601 views

    2nd night of Revival Series focusin on theme of Philippians 1:19.

    JESUS PRAYED FOR ME Tonight, on this second watch night, we greet you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. We count it all joy that the LORD has watched over us and has counted us again among the living. We give honor tonight to GOD, to the highly esteemed pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Loving And Serving One Another

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    This sermon examines common quotes from those who do not serve others in contrast to quotes from those who do serve. Everyone has an excuse, but hose who choose to serve are empowered to do so.

    Loving & Serving One Another 5-5-02 Intro: Text: Gal. 5:13 (Ampl) “For you, brethren, were [indeed] called to freedom; only [do not let your] freedom be an incentive to your flesh and an opportunity or excuse [for selfishness] but through love you should serve one another.” 1. Like no ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Spotting Godly Men (Part 2: Character) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,810 views

    God makes godly men to lead us to love Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction The Bible chapter God has for us today, may seem, at first, related only to a few: “What help for me comes from the qualifications for overseer or deacon?” Before we hear the passage, therefore, please consider two thoughts. First, the aim and dynamic (what godliness ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Bell avatar

    Hidden Reefs In The Love Feast

    Contributed by Michael Bell on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,390 views

    God’s word reveals the types of sins we are to repent of lest we become “hidden reefs” in the Love Feast.

    INTRO: 2 kinds of heresy have always threatened the church: 1.) Heresy of DOCTRINE. 2.) Heresy of HEART. Jude is enjoining Christians to fight against heresy - of both kinds. The false teachers that Jude = dealing with were guilty of BOTH...we tend to focus on defending against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Barton avatar

    Some Hopefully Humorous Suggestions Concerning How To Get Involved In Confl Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    Conflict is inevitable in life. It takes humility, skill and knowledge to learn to be a reconciler.

    SOME HOPEFULLY HUMOROUS SUGGESTIONS CONCERNING HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS REVISED MARCH 17, 2006 Matthew 18:15-35 Luke 17:1-10 Conflict is inevitable in all aspects of life. It takes humility, skill and knowledge of the Word of God to learn to be a reconciler. 1. BE BORN. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contending Against Apostasy

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,480 views

    To show that we must not allow apostasy to thrive in the church, but rather combat it in the power of God.

    -Scripture has quite a bit of sport allusion to it -The next two Sunday nights we will be taking a look at the book of Jude -It is one of the shortest books of the Bible (only 1 chapter) -But it packs a great deal of truth in a limited number of verses -It is in our passage tonight that we see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Six Vivid Word Pictures Of False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020
     | 2,953 views

    Jude waxes poetic in the verses we will study tonight. We get to see another side of his writing style from the hard-hitting declarative statements and references to historical events, now to six vivid word pictures describing these false teachers who have invaded the local church.

    Jude waxes poetic in the verses we will study tonight. We get to see another side of his writing style from the hard-hitting declarative statements and references to historical events, now to six vivid word pictures describing these false teachers who have invaded the local church. 12These people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist