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  • Tim George avatar

    The Power Of The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 35,842 views

    James reminds us that our words can be the most powerful force known to man. Words can set the course of individuals and nations. Consider what God has to say to us about the way we speak.

    “For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Prayer Really Work Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,485 views

    All of us at one point or another wonder if prayer works? Does God hear us? Do our prayers just hit the ceiling and bounce back?

    Today, we are finishing our series A Search for what is real. We have been looking at what a real faith, a real spirituality looks like. Let me ask you something, have you ever asked the question, does prayer really work? Maybe you know someone who always seems to have their prayers answered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Gifts To The Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2022
     | 3,923 views

    Paul corrects the Corinthians' preoccupation with the gifts and draws them back to God's intent, highlighting the nature, the Giver, the purpose and the diversity of the gifts.

    1 Cor 12:1-11 God’s Gifts to the Church When the church comes together, God blesses us with gifts to serve Him. • It is however very easy for us to end up boasting about them as if they are our achievements. • On the flip side, some think that they do not have any gifts and so they sit on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sights In The Rear View Mirror

    Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 10,722 views

    What things are we dragging behind us as we walk with the Lord. Quit looking back and look ahead for today is the first day of your eternal life.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Redeemed Of The Lord

    Contributed by James May on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 36,503 views

    I have been redeemed, bought back from the pits of sin, released from the cage of bondage, and given a new life, all because of the blood of Jesus.

    THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD By Pastor James May Isaiah 51:1, "Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged." There’s a little chorus that we used to sing a lot when I was younger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jacob-When He Knew It Was Time To Leave Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 11, 2022
     | 3,418 views

    Jacob had lived with and served uncle Laban for twenty years. He soon found out that it was time for him to leave and go back to his home country.

    Introduction: Jacob had now lived with and worked for his uncle Laban for 14 years. He had received his rewards, Leah and Rachel plus a servant girl for each and was now the father of at least 12 children (details for these children are found in Genesis 29:31-30:24). He was ready to leave but Laban ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day.

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,974 views

    Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up and realize what the condition of the world is and not just set there and let evil take over!

    Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day. Sunday June 18, 2000 A.M. We take our text this morning from Ephesians 5:14-33 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Accepting God’s Discipline

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
     | 6,363 views

    Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

    Accepting God’s Discipline Hebrews 12:5-11 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher had to say about sin, and was told, “He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evacuation Orders

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,565 views

    Every day is the day to set aside our hearts, minds, lives and bodies for the LORD’s service; in every age that commitment runs against the current of the mainstream.

    CHAPTER 18 v. 1 after these things, I saw another angel descending out of heaven, having big authority, and the earth was brightened by his glory. v. 2 and crying with a loud voice saying, “fallen, fallen is Babylon the Big, and has become the dwelling place of demons and housing for all unclean ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    By Faith The Harlot Rahab Perished Not With Them That Believed Not. Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,921 views

    when the Jordan River heap-up, it¡¯s possible went back into the Sea of Galilee; there would most likely would have been ample room.

    SS#20~Joshua ~pt.4 Heb.11:30-31 10-26-14 Today we'll continue in our study of Heb.11: -- the "hall of faith" chapter. Heb.11: 30-31 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. 31By faith the harlot Rahab ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    His Return, There's No Place Like Home Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,750 views

    The first of 7 messages where we are looking at 7 events in the life of Christ counting back to Chrithmas. Events that are intended to shape and define our lives.

    His Return There’s No Place Like Home Back To Christmas (1) QUESTION – who here has seen the Wizard Of Oz? Who here has seen it more than once? YEAH – I think most of us probably have. THIS - 1939 classic is pretty timeless… I MEAN – it’s a movie we watched as kids and that we watched with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peter - The Big Fisherman Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,135 views

    This is the second look at Peter’s life in our series "Close Encounters". The outline is 1-)Peter’s Crash, and 2-)Peter’s Come Back.

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 15 – THE BIG FISHERMAN PETER PART 2 This morning, we’re continuing with our sermon series entitled CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And what we’ve been doing over the last several weeks, and months, is we’ve been talking about the fact that no matter… --who you are --what you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,641 views

    James in our text gives 3 reasons why we should learn to manage our mouth and he backs each reason up with 2 illustrations

    Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth James 3:1-12 Today we’re going to look at what James has to say about "How to Manage Your Mouth". We love to talk. There are talk shows everywhere. Everybody seems to have something to say. Statistics on the average American. You have 30 conversations a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dunn avatar

    Healing At Bethesda

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025
     | 315 views

    Modern life’s relentless pace and “idol of exhaustion” leave people physically drained and spiritually empty, setting the stage for Jesus’ Sabbath invitation to true rest.

    1. The Weariness We Carry A group of pastors once met in small circles to share their lives. One question asked, “What do you enjoy doing in your spare time—how do you relax?” Again and again the answer came back: “Spare time? I don’t have any.” We fool ourselves if we think this nonstop pace ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Hands Holding Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008
     | 5,015 views

    For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

    You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist