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  • Tommy Davis avatar

    A Good Man Is Hard To Find

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 108 ratings
     | 69,136 views

    Men’s Day Celebration message presented to a predominately African American congregation.

    A Good Man Is Hard to Find Text: Jeremiah 5:1 Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it. My brothers and sisters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rock And The Hard Place Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 21, 2014
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    This the is final message of this series. This message focuses on how we get between The Rock (Jesus) and the hard place when we choose the ways of the world versus following Jesus and His teaching.

    The Rock and the Hard Place Part 9 Scriptures: Matthew 16:13-19; Luke 9:23-26 Introduction: This message will conclude my series “The Rock and the hard place.” In this series I wanted to accomplish a couple of things. First I wanted you to begin thinking about who your heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount: Ask, Seek, Knock Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 6,135 views

    Message from the Sermon on the Mount about Asking, Seeking, and Knocking

    Title: Ask, Seek, Knock Theme: Text: Matthew 7:7-12 As we look at this passage the first thing we must understand is that this is not the only qualification to getting our prayers answered. Jesus here is speaking on prayer but we must also combine all the other commands he has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hardness Of Heart Or True Friendship

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2025
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    Tested friends are the most valuable ones, sturdy shelters against future adversity.

    Friday of the Seventh Week in Course 2025 Jeshua ben Sira was an Alexandrian Jew who spoke both Hebrew and Greek. About two hundred years before Jesus Christ his family gave us a compilation of his writings, which we call the Book of Sirach. It was used so often in the early Church that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Your High School Commencement Speaker Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022
     | 2,596 views

    This time of year, graduations are filled with commencement speakers. Some are boring and some are memorable. What if Daniel of the Bible was chosen to speak at your commencement? Daniel would tell you to navigate your world with care.

    We are grateful to honor some twenty-four seniors today in graduating high school. You are graduating from school with a tremendous future ahead of you. Most of you were blessed by God to be born in the United States, where you have so many educational and financial options available to you. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Been Knocked Down?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 13, 2019
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    Life and Ministry can be cruel. Do we understand the knock down count down? Maturity and growth does not always mean we win. What do you do when ministry knocks you down. Get up out of that pity puddle, wash off. Forgive. Answer this: WHO CONTROLS YOUR EMOTIONS? A seven mile walk that hurts?

    WE MAY BE KNOCHED DOWN, BUT WE DON’T HAVE TO STAY KNOCKED DOWN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com REMEMEMBER THIS: It is not how big the dog is in the fight! IT IS HOW BIG THE FIGHT IS IN THE DOG!!! One time the doctor told me I should exercise more? What doctor? I am so tired ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tag School Yard Games #2 Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 23, 2021
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    As Jesus called the disciples, He calls you and I today. Tag, you're it.

    3/21/21 A.M. “Tag” Matthew 4:13-22 School Games #2 A couple of weeks ago I preached an IMPORTANT MESSAGE on, “RED ROVER, RED ROVER let Mitch come on over.” If you missed it, you’ll be OK. This morning I want to go back to the SCHOOL YARD. I guess I’ve been REMINISCING too much lately. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Distraction

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 6, 2017
     | 9,488 views

    When we have to cope for the long term, we need to implement God’s template for doing so. Distraction is a key element in this process, but needs to be viewed as part of the whole process.

    The Power of Distraction (Philippians 4:1-9) 1. The psychology professor was giving an oral test. She asked, "How would you diagnose a patient who screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?" A sports-minded young man answered, "He's ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sunday School: Why We Do It

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,127 views

    relevance of Sunday school teaching.

    Sunday School: Christian Education in the Church. 1 Cor.14:1-18 Here are some samples of kids’ prayers: Dear God, Maybe if Cain and able had their own rooms, they wouldn’t kill each other so much. It worked for me and my brother! Dear God, thank You so much for my new baby brother but what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Back To School-Be A Good Example Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 26, 2023
     | 1,769 views

    This message is based on 1 Timothy 4:12. Paul gave Timothy a number of exhortations so that he could and would be an example of believers.

    (Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription.) Introduction: We’re continuing in our “back to school” theme this morning, today taking a look at Paul’s instructions to Timothy. Last week we saw how Paul was encouraging Timothy to preach the word at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Hard Times

    Contributed by Dr. Ezra Aniebue on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 52,386 views

    Don’t allow any hard time to break you, to cause you to quit, give up and lose hope. Instead learn the principles that will make you harder than your hard time. When you are harder than your hard time, you will send your hard time packing and running from

    Hard times are real. Difficult situations are not new. The book of Eccl.1: 9 says, “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.” The hard time that you are experiencing now, or that you will ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Surviving Today's Economic Downturn

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 2,760 views

    5 Financial Principles from the Bible

    Surviving Today’s Economic Downturn 5 Financial Principles From the Bible 1. $eek First The Kingdom Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” --Is God the King of your life? --Is God the King of your paycheck? Matthew 6:21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving The Death Of A Loved One Series

    Contributed by Max High on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,302 views

    Everyone will one day face grief because of the loss of a loved one or some other tragedy of life. Jesus holds the answer to our survival in these times.

    Jesus meets our deepest needs John 11:1-44 Introduction Everyone will one day face grief because of the loss of a loved one or some other tragedy of life. This knowledge in Itself does not offer us condolences or comfort. However, there are many comforts we can receive from scripture and the life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surviving And Overcoming Worry And Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Max High on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,864 views

    Jesus holds the answer to conquering our worry and anxiety.

    Surviving and Overcoming Worry and Anxiety Matthew 6, Psalm 37 Introduction: I. We must remember that we are valuable to God. (Matt. 6:26) A. We are more valuable than the birds of the air B. We are more beautiful than the lilies of the field C. We are more splendid than Solomon’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surviving Your Bout With Doubt

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,325 views

    How to handle those times when you struggle with doubts.

    Surviving Your Bout With Doubt 9-10-06 John 20:24-29 Intro. Last week we affirmed the truth that there’s nothing like the church when the church is working right. But we all know that there are times when the church isn’t working right. Sometimes we make wrong choices and other times we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist