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  • James May avatar

    Smoke & Mirrors

    Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 9,360 views

    Satan has many tools of deception and he knows how to use them against saint and sinner alike.

    SMOKE AND MIRRORS James 1:22 -25 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Winter avatar

    It's Not What I Wanted

    Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 24, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 3,935 views

    Nobody wants the gift of adversity under the Christmas tree--but sometimes we get it, anyway. Question is, what do we do when we get it?

    Some of you may be wondering if the preacher is one episode shy of a mini-series by preaching from Job during the Christmas season. What does a suffering man have to do with the season of good cheer? Plenty. There’s a dark side to Christmas that most of us don’t like to admit. I knew a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayers Answered

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 83 ratings
     | 54,699 views

    Why do many people not see their prayers answered. Jesus said, "Ask in my name that your joy may be fulfilled."

    20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayer Answered (John 16:24) Why do you suppose that many people do not see their prayers answered? Too many people fail to appreciate some of the hindrances to prayer. Jesus said, "Up till now you have asked nothing in my name (For my sake, in my will and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Help We Need Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012
     | 5,290 views

    Part four in the series Abundant llife looking at the active workings of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    The help we need John 14:15-14:29 Introduction- Please turn to John 14:15-14:29 We have been in a series “Abundant life”. I hope to finish it today by talking about the most important element of you living the life that God intends for you. It is the Holy Spirit actively working and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Chronos: James #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,745 views

    Perseverance in one’s beliefs always generates a positive outcome

    We start a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking through the books ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Power For A Divine Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,372 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit is given to us so that we can be effective witnesses for Christ and to expand His kingdom.

    DIVINE POWER FOR A DIVINE PURPOSE STUDY TEXT: ACTS 1:8 Introduction God promised a divine power which shall be solely for a divine purpose. This is because the power will come through the Holy Spirit, and the primary purpose shall be to win souls to the kingdom of God. Thus, the baptism in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Lord And The Wicked

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 7, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,895 views

    Just as Psalm 9, begins with praise, Psalm 10, begins in despair. Psalm 9, the psalmist was confident of the sure coming of Divine justice; Psalm 10 injustice is rampart and God seems disinterested; however, the psalmist’s walking more by sight than by fa

    The Lord and the Wicked Psalm 10:1-18NKJ Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide in times of trouble? 2 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised. 3  For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the greedy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Obedience To The Word - Fuel For A Steadfast Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 14, 2014
     | 7,655 views

    Your speech reveals whether your heart has been changed by the Word.

    Your speech reveals whether your heart has been changed by the Word. James 1:19-26 Our Words to Others Reveal our Faithfulness to God The theme of “STEADFASTNESS” is still prevalent, even in this passage on the tongue. (1:25) James will address the tongue again in 3:1-12 He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is Seeking You

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 16, 2024
     | 993 views

    Jesus is seeking the lost. Searching those who have left.

    Title: God is Seeking You Theme: To show how God is seeking after the lost. Text: Luke 15:1 – 7 Introduction If you would please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 15. Luke 15. Bishop Kerns did an excellent job reviewing the stories in this chapter. He challenged those of us who felt like we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Benton avatar

    The Need For Unity

    Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 28, 2022
     | 2,752 views

    Without Unity, the church will lose it's light. It will no longer be able to show the light of Christ to a lost world.

    THE NEED FOR UNITY We are told that the church is to be salt and light, a beacon to a lost world. But we will lose our light, our mission if there is not unity in our church. Let us look this morning at how Jesus wants his earthly body, the church, to function. But first let us pray. Prayer 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Death By A Lie Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 25, 2025
     | 283 views

    A family of Liars. They turned to be Lovers of possessions or lovers of money, Lovers of popularity or pretensions and Lovers of Positions. They are none other than Ananias and Sapphira.

    Text: Acts: 5:1-11 Theme: Family of Liars   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! I would like to share with you about a family which was part of early vibrant church. Unfortunately, this family tested the power of the Holy Spirit. They turned to be Lovers of possessions ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Worthy Walk

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 30, 2025
     | 293 views

    This sermon challenges believers to live a life worthy of their calling by cultivating the humble graces required to diligently guard the precious unity of the Spirit.

    Introduction: The "Therefore" of Our Walk My beloved brethren, this very morning, as the sun rises over our city, we open the Word of God to a pivotal moment. For three magnificent chapters, the Apostle Paul has been a master architect, laying a deep and unshakable foundation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    When Justice Turns To Violence Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,712 views

    This is the 19th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#19] WHEN JUSTICE TURNS TO VIOLENCE Judges 20:1-48 Introduction: Our text is an example of a time when you are trying to do what is right; but it turns into chaos and violence. This chapter shows us a sad part of Israel’s history, teaching us that even when we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Cheadle avatar

    C. S. Lewis' The Great Divorce Series

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,534 views

    An examination of C. S. Lewis’ view of Heaven and Hell in The Great Divorce and The Problem of Pain.

    The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #5 “The Great Divorce” Matthew 7.7-13 This weekend we’re continuing our series on The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis by turning our attention to one of his most intriguing works of fiction, The Great Divorce. The title The Great Divorce is a twist on William Blake ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Sensitive Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,377 views

    We should to deal with others with skill and grace.

    1. “The ability to avoid offense” & “sensitive perception” 2. “a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others.” • That’s how the DICTIONARY DEFINES “TACT” • The ability to deal with others with skill & grace. • The Bible declares: Prov 15.23 A man has joy by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational