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  • Dale Bird avatar

    The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Dale Bird on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,361 views

    Luke 15:1-7 - The Lost Sheep; Jesus Passion for Lost souls.

    Lost, Found, Rejoice The parables of Jesus Luke 15 The Lost Sheep Things About this parable. 1. Jesus loved people, all people. He seemed especially interested in those who knew they were sinners (that is to say it was an obvious fact in the culture). 2. Jesus did not just “preach” to these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Counsel Concerning Control Of The Tongue" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 27, 2015
     | 6,478 views

    James tells us how control of our tongue is an important indicator of our walk of faith.

    Communicating with words is one of the distinguishing marks of human existence. It makes possible the clearest level of understanding, the conserving and transmission of knowledge from the past, and the sharing of information from one intelligent being to another. Like so many aspects of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Importance Of Believer’s Unity 1corinthians 1:10 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,974 views

    Apostle Paul pleading with the believer’s in Corinth to maintain unity. Why is it so important?

    IMPORTANCE OF BELIEVER’S UNITY 1Corinthians 1:10 "Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    5 The Fearful Mariners Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 16, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,349 views

    This is the 5th of 31 Sermons on the Series called, 'The Church Called Jonah,' where Jonah is compared with The Church of today

    # 5 - The Fearful Mariners Jonah 1:5 - “Then the mariners were afraid…” The Mariners… When the ship is about to be broken up, then the crew know that they are in real danger. They are not only in danger of losing their ship, but also in danger of losing their lives. They must have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Rejected And Accepted As King Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 15, 2024
     | 1,995 views

    In this study, we will get an even clearer picture of Jesus’ rejection and acceptance.

    For the past year and a half we have seen in our study of the gospel of John how Jesus has been rejected and how some have accepted Him. In tonight’s study we will get an even clearer picture of Jesus’ rejection and acceptance. READ 37-41. What we have here are the unbelievers who act ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep An Eye On The Sky

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 9, 2025
     | 312 views

    Jesus’ return is certain and imminent. Because the day and hour are unknown, we must live in constant readiness—watching, working, and hoping.

    Introduction – A Promise to Return During the darkest days of World War II, General Douglas MacArthur faced what seemed like an impossible situation. In the Philippines, his forces were badly outnumbered, surrounded, and under constant attack. The President of the United States ordered him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Joy To The World (Advent) PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,535 views

    Explores the joy and redemption found in the birth of Jesus Christ, as experienced by shepherds, angels, Mary, Joseph, and the prophet Simeon.

    Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we congregate to hear and heed the word of God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the brink of an extraordinary revelation, a revelation that will illuminate our hearts and guide our spirits. We will be turning the pages of the Holy Scripture to ...read more

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    The Cost Of Ignoring Wisdoms Voice Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 657 views

    This is the 11th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#11] THE COST OF IGNORING WISDOM’S VOICE Proverbs 6:20-35 Introduction: When I was attending UNM in Albuquerque, my roommate, Ron and I would go up into the mountains to hike and climb rocks. Usually, we would not go back home until after dark. Ron enjoyed driving down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identifying Improper Speech Patterns Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,782 views

    More steps to taking control of the communication in your life.

    The following sermon outline identifies five improper patterns of speech from which the discerning individual should stay away. 1. THE BACKBITER: One who speaks against an absent individual. "LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Voices From The Other Side

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,346 views

    Five minutes in Hell can teach us a lot of important lessons.

    Voices from the Other Side 19 ¶ There was a certain rich man who was customarily clothed in purple and fine linen and making merry in luxury every day. 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores 21 and desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,921 views

    A powerful affirmation that the Word of God is the only surety of our victory.That without it we and the world are doomed.

    “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel (good news) of Christ, for it is God’s power working unto salvation [for deliverance from eternal death] to everyone who believes with a personal trust and a confident surrender and firm reliance, to the Jew first and also to the Greek” Romans 1:16 Many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Maundy Thursday And What God Wants Us To Be

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2015
     | 4,586 views

    What are the washings that God has as gift for us?

    Maundy Thursday 2015 With what are we washed, followers of Christ? The first physical sign of an impending birth is a rushing of waters from the mother’s womb, as the sac that encloses the infant ruptures. That is one reason that water is connected with birth, and why it is most fitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Running In The Valley

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 7, 2012
     | 3,583 views

    Jesus comes off the mountain and finds a heap of problems in the valley. It is like that for us many times as we look at seeming defeat in the face and cannot understand why.

    Down from the Mountain and Roaming the Valley Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Jer 42:6 Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Victory In Jesus Foretold

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,292 views

    In the first prophecy of the Christ God promises perpetual hostility, a Deliverer, and ultimae victory.

    Victory In Jesus Foretold Gen. 3:15 INTRO.: Tell the story of the fall of Adam and Eve leading up to the text. The introduction and presence of sin in our world has caused many changes. All the diseases, problems, and even death are the result of sin’s influence. Stern penalties were imposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Rights And Duties Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2010
     | 3,644 views

    Rights presuppose duties, if they are not mere license; without this understanding, human development is over.

    February 1, 2010 Caritas in Veritate The people of Gerasa had no desire for Jesus to hang in their territory one moment longer. He seriously disturbed the status quo ante by exorcising the evil spirits who had kept the emotionally disturbed man–Matthew says there were two of them–in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic