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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Tumbling Stones And Transforming Saints

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,360 views

    Trials and troubles affect us all. Sometimes however, we don’t understand why God permits difficulty in the lives of His children. Using rock tumbling as a backdrop, this message seeks to illustrate God’s purpose in problems.

    TUMBLING STONES and TRANSFORMING SAINTS Have you ever noticed the difference between rocks found in a protected cove by the ocean and those found lying on the shore, unprotected from the violence of crashing waves? Even to a casual observer, the difference is plain to see. Rocks found inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who, Me?

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 10,462 views

    Admoniton for believers to examine their faith

    INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk to you about something that has been a burden on my heart for many years. I would like to speak about examining our walk with God. It is a good thing to examine our walk with God, and something that I have done on numerous occasions. As a matter of fact, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Weapon Of Mass Destruction (Wmd)"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,273 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that mature Christians can be idenified by their speech.

    13 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq BIG IDEA: There is a direct correlation between spiritual maturity and a disciplined tongue; and spiritual immaturity and an undisciplined tongue (or a Christian who talks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,160 views

    How to stand against the devil

    INTRO: Herschel Walker trade, MN traded 8 starters & draft picks for this one player because he was such explosive offensive weapon (good trade). - See this in sports community, looking for greatest weapon (Michael Jordon in basketball, Nolan Ryan pitching baseball, .Emmitt Smith in football, talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pergamos: A Warning To The Church

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,537 views

    The message to the 7 churches of Revelation are as pertinent today as it was when it was written. We all should learn as the LORD points out the flaws in the Church that needs attention. Pray for our nation, as we desperately need the LORD!

    2012.08.19.Sermon. Pergamos William Akehurst, HSWC No Compromise Faith. Keep pure and to God’s Word. The message to the 7 churches of Revelation are as pertinent today as it was when it was written. We all should learn as the LORD points out the flaws in the Church that needs attention. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Old Book Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 1, 2022
     | 2,218 views

    sermon introduces a series on the Bible.

    THIS OLD BOOK Hebrews 4:12-13 When I was a kid, I was an avid reader. I cut yards to earn money and I bought/read all the Hardy Boys books. Loved Arthur/Camelot books. I read a lot of science fiction and fantasy adventure Books. I got a lot of enjoyment out of those books, but none of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride - A Deadly Sin

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,702 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. It was a sinister looking scene. Before me stood carts covered with all kinds of objects - sharp probing picks, drill heads, and other objects I could not identify, except for the syringe that looked larger than any I had ever seen before. In the middle if the carts was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wearing Or Bearing The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,312 views

    God’s love should lead us to serve Him. Or are we just faking it?

    Wearing or Bearing The Cross January 25, 2009 Mark 1:14-20 14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15He said, “The time has come, the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” 16As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Psychological Warfare Of Todays Christian Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,751 views

    How to make your mind a temple of the Holy Spirit and overcome mental attacks from satan or personal negative thoughts.

    The Psychological Warfare of Today's Christian! Ephesians 6:10: Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:11: Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:12: For we do not wrestle against ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pitfall Of Pietism Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,701 views

    We must rely on grace alone, through faith alone. Works fail, grace produces Christ life in us.

    Introduction The title of this message out of Romans chapter 3 is “The Pitfall of Pietism.” For the sake of clarity and sharp delivery of this message, allow me to offer a working definition of what I mean by pietism. According to the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology pietism is: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Onion And The Apple

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 3, 2017
     | 8,791 views

    In life we go through seasons. Some seasons are hard and bitter. Some seasons are sweet and wonderful. We must realize our choices, attitudes and words have consequences. Consider the apple and the onion.

    THE ONION OR THE APPLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have an onion and a sweet apple in my hands as I begin. In the 1929 ROSE BOWL, a man became known by a new name: WRONG WAY ROY RIEGELS WRONG WAY was hit so hard in the football game, he recovered a fumble and he ran the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reading The Christmas Story Again For The First Time

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,538 views

    What does the Christmas story sound like, if we could hear it again for the first time? Whom would we identify with in the story? What would our response be?

    [Sermon preached on 25 December 2017, Christmas Day] Amal is a young man from Syria. He has come to Finland as an asylum seeker. Back in Syria, the authorities are after his life because he has offended the Prophet Muhamad. There is no way he could return and survive. Amal still considers himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Most Important Exam

    Contributed by Allan Quak on May 28, 2021
     | 5,063 views

    Paul calls us to examine ourselves. In this exam we don’t compare ourselves to others, we actively seek to bring about real changes in our lives and we place our eternal destiny into the hands of Jesus.

    Message 2 Corinthians 13:5 “The Most Important Exam” I love being in ministry – and I love being the minister of NEC. Only one week ago Corianna and I returned from a four week absolutely amazing holiday. We really enjoyed our time. We are also thankful to be back home and continue our ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Encounters

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 14, 2020
     | 6,577 views

    Never for a moment think that God has forgotten you, in the darkest hour of your life, God is bringing people into your life that you may not recognize at that point of time. Amen.

    Chief cup bearer and the chief baker! Genesis 40:3”So he put them( the chief cup bearer and the chief baker) in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.” It is midnight 1.20 am, August 15, 2020, Saturday, as I write this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With Diversity Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,748 views

    What I do affects you!

    Dealing With Diversity Romans 14:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/3/10 I had a really rough week, especially at the beginning. Untold numbers of people were very mean to me. Whether it was on the phone, via email, through Facebook, or in person, I felt attacked on every side. The persecution was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist