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  • Paul Carlson avatar

    What Have We Spoken Against You? Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015
     | 5,963 views

    In this passage God is addressing disappointed and disillusioned people who accuse Him of being unfair. Problem: People speak against God.

    Introduction: What speech is spoken against God? 1) vain speech (uselessness or false) Exo 20:7 "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain. 2) deceptive or smooth speech (lying) Rom 16:18 For such men are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Of Our Father(S)

    Contributed by Joshua Parrish on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,979 views

    We live in a time when the value of fathers is at an all-time low, yet statistics show us that fathers are needed more than ever. Jesus’ relationship to God the Father serves as an example to us, just how important a father is in his children’s lives.

    What is it with our infatuation with having kids? Why do we do it? What is that desire, that passion that burns within us that makes us want children? Is it our desire to see ourselves, literally, in another person? Is it our desire to love and be loved? What is it? Its mysterious to me. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Staying In The Fight: Spiritual Warfare In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019
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     | 8,487 views

    Do you believe there are forces around us, influencing our lives, which are battling for control of our world? This sermon makes the case that spiritual warfare is very real, and that at the end of the day we all serve one side or the other, whether we want to admit it or not.

    INTRODUCTION Do you believe in spiritual warfare? Do you believe there are forces around us, influencing our lives, which are battling for control of our world? It sounds sort of conspiratorial doesn’t it? It sounds like something that drives the plot of a movie, or maybe a sensationalist blog ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    From Hearing To Holy Living: When The Word Gets Its Hands Dirty - James 1:22 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 192 views

    There is a dangerous place to live spiritually—and it’s not rebellion, atheism, or persecution. It’s comfort. It’s familiarity. It’s sitting under the Word of God week after week, nodding politely, agreeing inwardly… and then walking out unchanged.

    From Hearing to Holy Living: When the Word Gets Its Hands Dirty - James 1:22 Introduction: The Most Dangerous Place in Church Church, there is a dangerous place to live spiritually—and it’s not rebellion, atheism, or persecution. It’s comfort. It’s familiarity. It’s sitting under the Word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Fruitful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    When you see a Christian you expect them to be bearing fruit don’t you? You expect each believer to be winning souls for Christ and training others to serve Him right? Not so sure about that one, huh? The apostle Paul, as he is writing to the Roman Chr

    A Fruitful Spirit “Where’s the beef?” Those of you old enough, do you remember that Wendy’s commercial with the little old lady asking “Where’s the beef?” barely tall enough to see over the counter? That commercial is a commentary on expectations. You go to a fast-food restaurant and they serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Clergy In Conflict

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 18, 2019
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     | 6,524 views

    Honouring the Son of God who appoints to holy service may well bring the servant of God into conflict with those who are seeking an easy religion. The one who will serve God, must maintain perspective and remain focused on pleasing Him who appoints to His service.

    “Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, ‘Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land is not able to bear all his words. For thus Amos has said, ‘“Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel must go into exile away from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Positive Thinking

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 46,795 views

    Although there are many self-help publications with this title, if an author doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thought and ability it’s not something I’ll read. The power doesn't come from channeling some unknown energy it comes from God.

    THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING INTRODUCTION: Although there are no doubt many self-help publications with this title, this sermon is not based on any of them. If an author writes a publication with a title such as this one and doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thinking ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Deal With Adversity

    Contributed by David Tack on Sep 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,506 views

    Have you ever heard the boys with the most toys wins? Amazing how the world can contort things from God-centered fact to self-proclaiming malarkey! This morning I want to look at an ancient account of the suffering of Job and contextualize some of its components into today’s world!

    Job 1: How to Handle Adversity Have you ever heard the boys with the most toys wins? Amazing how the world can contort things from God-centered fact to self-proclaiming malarkey! This morning I want to look at an ancient account of the suffering of Job and contextualize some of its components ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Duck / There Is Now No Condemnation For Those Who Are In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    Even those of us who call ourselves followers of the Christ find ourselves at times with a yoke weary and heavy laden.And when the yoke is heavy we become more vulnerable to sin and to self condemnation. Yet take heart "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

    Beloved ... We have a Lord ... that loves us ... fully. That understands the weight ... that the world tries to burden us ... with. Hear again our text from Matthew: Jesus says BIBLE "Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. END (Mathew 11:28-30) Jesus shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    It's A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 129 ratings
     | 73,388 views

    Salvation, sanctification, and service are all a matter of the heart

    IT’S A MATTER OF THE HEART PROVERBS 4:23 Introduction: The Bible tells us that the heart is the seat of all actions of life. Joe Stowell in Fan The Flame says that “The Heart is used in Scripture as the most comprehensive term for the authentic person. It is the part of our being where we desire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of A Heart Do You Have?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    Our walk and talk says alot about the kind of person we are.

    WHAT KIND OF HEART DO YOU HAVE? PROVERBS 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. The Bible tells us that the heart is the seat of all actions of life. One man said “The Heart is used in Scripture as the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Confident Lost Vs. The True Believer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 8, 2021
     | 2,442 views

    One can be confident, zealous, and religious, but also be lost. It is only through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ that we can be saved.

    The Confident Lost Vs. the True Believer (Romans 10:1-13) 1. One of my wife’s third graders was wearing a Fitbit watch, which prompted my wife to ask, “Are you tracking your steps?” “No,” said the little girl. “I wear this for Mommy so she can show Daddy when he gets home.” —James Avery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Who Am I

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 15, 2015
     | 7,576 views

    Like Peter, we are followers of Jesus. Like Peter, we sometimes have deep faith, and, at other times, a lack of faith. Jesus saw in Peter the same thing he sees in us-building material that can be shaped into a people of faith to serve his reign.

    The Gospel reading from Matthew 16:13-20 takes place in the region of Caesarea Philippi. It was a territory where pagan gods were worshipped, and it is there that Jesus asks Peter a question about his identity; not in some safe territory, but in a non-believing location. Perhaps that is why Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Struggling Saints

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,896 views

    Christian: Are you struggling? 1. Recognize the source of your struggles (vs. 24 & 31-34). 2. Ask the Lord for a serving heart (vs. 25-27). 3. Trust our Savior to help you (vs. 28-34). 4. Share God's strength with others (vs. 32).

    Struggling Saints Luke 22:21-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 14, 2012 *Christian: Are you struggling? -- Struggling with anger, disappointment, regret, guilt or fear? Are you struggling with the people who should be closest to you? Don't be surprised by your struggles: You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    21 Vital Revelations About The Amazing Grace Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 10, 2014
     | 7,606 views

    1.SALVATION 2.SELECTION 3.SOULWINNING 4.SERVICE 5.STRENGTH 6.SUFFICIENCY 7.SAFETY 8.SUCCOUR 9.SICKNESS 10.SOLACE 11.SUPPLY 12.SYMPATHY 13.SHAME 14.SANCTIFICATION 15.STABILITY 16.SUCCESS 17.SOWING 18.SELF-ABASEMENT 19.SINGING 20.SPEECH 21.SECOND COMING

    21 VITAL REVELATIONS ABOUT THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD 1. SALVATION The grace of God brings forgiveness for our sins. Man has no right to demand forgiveness from God. God can punish Man for all his sins. But in His grace He chose to provide a way of Salvation through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal