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    Jesus Speaks To Skeptics Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 9, 2015
     | 4,283 views

    Jesus continues to speak to the skeptical Nicodemus concerning the ONLY WAY to enter or see the Kingdom of God: Sinners are born with skepticism but self dies hard unless the Spirit gives life.

    Jesus Speaks to Skeptics: John 3:9-15 Almost everyone knows the difference between a believer and a skeptic, but not everyone knows the difference between an honest skeptic and a dishonest skeptic. An honest skeptic may have doubts about certain truths but who will face up to them when he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need Pentecost

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 17, 2014
     | 4,404 views

    Sermon describes why we need Pentecost because we are attracted to self centeredness, we need light bearers, we need Pentecost because of what Pentecost births.

    WE Need Pentecost Again Acts 2:1-21 We need Pentecost because there are lights that attract 1. One light of attraction are Houses of Ill Repute or Houses of Disorder-ness In Dayton Ohio at a Seminary less than 1 mile there was a small city of Neon, Purple, bright lights that attracted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Learning To Love Yourself

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,969 views

    This sermon from the Greatest Commandment passage seeks to help those with a low self-esteem to learn to love themselves on the basis of the truth of God’s Word and God’s Love.

    There’s a song by John Stallings that reminds me of the message this morning. It speaks about the bottom line principle that will enable you to love yourself. The song is entitled, “Learning To Lean.” The greatest commandment passage has within it the most posing challenge for you and for me; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pornography Outline Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 2, 2023
     | 2,096 views

    Pornography can be a destructive force in people's lives and can cause a wide range of negative consequences, including relationship problems, decreased productivity, and negative self-image.

    Pornography can be a destructive force in the lives of people and can cause a wide range of negative consequences, including relationship problems, decreased productivity, and negative self-image. Here is a possible outline for a sermon addressing this issue, using Bible verses to support the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go! And Walk In Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 391 views

    So much of what comes “naturally” to us is shaped by sin, self, and the culture around us. But what the Holy Spirit compels us to do—that is divine wisdom at work.

    Go! And Walk in Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 (A Sermon in the “Go! And…” Series) Introduction Good morning, Church. Today I want to begin with a quote from Dr Charles Stanley. He once said: “Earthly wisdom is doing what comes naturally. Godly wisdom is doing what the Holy Spirit compels us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saved From Shallow Religion Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,665 views

    Jesus saves us from sin and shallow religion. He teaches us to practice our faith in private, not for public approval, but to build a solid core of self-giving love.

    Today we're going to talk about how Jesus saves us from sin and shallow religion. You know, the kind of religion that's all about showing off and not about what's really going on inside of us. Let's start with a little object lesson. I want you all to imagine a cup. Now, this cup looks super shiny ...read more

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    God Of The Amen

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2025
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     | 939 views

    God stands athwart the evil that people embrace. He blesses those who endeavour to serve Him, and curses those who seek to promote themselves.

    “Thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Behold, my servants shall eat, you shall be hungry; behold, my servants shall drink, but you shall be thirsty; behold, my servants shall rejoice, but you shall be put to shame; behold, my servants shall sing for gladness of heart, but you shall cry out for pain of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,178 views

    Each of us has to serve somebody. Jesus in Luke 16 gives us some real incentive to make the Lord God our only God.

    Does Jesus ever say things that seem confusing or even contradictory? "Eat my flesh" Jesus said in John 6. Did that mean cannibalism? "Do these words offend you?" Jesus said. They heard words on the surface but didn’t realize what they meant in terms of Jesus giving His body as a sacrifice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Whole Secret Of Strength

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,435 views

    Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

    The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shepherding The Flock Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,314 views

    1) What are the issues in shepherding? 2) Who must be shepherded? 3) How must shepherding be done? 4) Why should shepherds serve?

    According to several confirmed sources across denominational lines: Today: in regards to: Pastors: -Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention in their churches. -Four thousand new churches begin each year, but over seven thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Go! And Live For Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 932 views

    What does it mean to live for Christ? How does His love compel us to transform our lives?

    Go! And Live for Christ Introduction: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NLT): "Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Troubler Of Israel

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,172 views

    First-person monologue, as Elijah: the voice of God is not in the winds of popularity, nor the earthquake of instability, nor the fires of self-destruction. It is in the One in whom God has spoken and who will never leave us.

    I’m so lonely. So desperately lonely. It’s been so long since l’ve seen a friendly face. So lonely. So completely alone. I feel … deserted. No one even cares whether I am alive or dead. After all I’ve done for them, would you not think that somewhere in Israel there would be a good word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Drive Your Mother Crazy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,591 views

    Know your own self, do what is right whether you like it or not, and go beyond the norm. It will drive your mother crazy and will call from your Father, "Well done".

    Our relationship with our mothers is at once the most wonderful and yet the most difficult of all our relationships. We love them deeply, and we get so upset with them we almost hate them. Few of us are neutral about our mothers; we hold them close and then push them away forcefully. We get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Offers Hope: Shame Or Guilt?

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,558 views

    Shame: I am a bad person. If other people knew what I was like they would despise me. I must save face. versus Guilt: I am a person who has done bad things. Can I make amends? Can I be forgiven? Which do you feel? How does it make you feel towards others?

    [I pick up TABLOID newspaper and pretend to read a story on the inside} “No?....Really?” “God, after what he has done, he has got what is coming for him” [look up at congregation] we all think that - we all pick up the newspaper and read stories and think that “he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Walk In The Light

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 2, 2019
     | 6,926 views

    When you sin, realize that God is Light and be completely honest about yourself, trusting Jesus to defend you.

    Walk in the Light (1 John 1:5 – 2:2) 15 years ago (2004), Jerry Lynn was trying to figure out where he should put a hole in his wall for a TV wire. He went up to the second floor of his house and lowered his wife's small, digital alarm clock on a string through an air vent. He “thought he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free