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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,423 views

    God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

    Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unregretted Sorrow Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,144 views

    God desires to bring about repentance so that we might be cleansed & not lose the blessings of salvation. This repentance may not be instantaneous but may take time spent in sorrow. Godly sorrow brings about repentance that brings new faith, deeds & zeal.

    2 CORINTHIANS 7: 8-13 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] UNREGRETTED SORROW [Luke 24:44-49/ Matthew 26:75-27:5] Near the close of Paul's missionary career the apostle summed up his preaching around two points, as "repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ"(Acts 20:21), These two, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter An Empty Tomb Not Empty Promises Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,170 views

    “He’s alive, the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. He has risen from the grave”

    Easter an empty tomb not empty promises It’s Easter Sunday evening on the 16th April 2017, but I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning, nearly 2000 years ago. Imagine you are one of the disciples of Jesus and you wake up in a cold sweat remembering the horror of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Adultery Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jul 18, 2016
     | 9,411 views

    Adultery is immorality and adultery causes great destruction, hurt and pain, both within and without the person

    I. Introduction A. A reporter was visiting an old folks home and met three very old looking men. The reporter asked the first fellow what was the secret of his long life. The man replied that he never smoked, never drank alcoholic beverages, never caroused around and was happily married to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    We Must Be God’s Light

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 17, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,954 views

    There is a world living in darkness that needs to see that light on a hill, that needs to hear the word of life - to hear that they can be born again into an inheritance that can never spoil, fade or pass away.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Eleven years ago this past week the skies of New York, Washington, D.C. & Pennsylvania were punctured by hijacked airplanes in a diabolical plot to pierce the soul of our nation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Planning To Succeed!

    Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024
     | 1,205 views

    a life well-lived in the wise ways of the Lord

    Maximum Impact - Living to Make a Difference # 3 Planning to Succeed! While Bev and I were in Maine this summer, I drove down a gravel road and miles from any town, was surprised to see an old cemetery off in the woods. I stopped my car and pushed through the weeds to have a closer look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Great Depression # 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021
     | 1,500 views

    WHY IS THERE SO MUCH DEPRESSION? It could be because…

    Illus: A teacher said to her students, "Boys and girls, there is a wonderful example in the life of the ant. Every day the ant goes to work and works hard all day. And at the close of the day, what happens?" Little Johnny said, "SOMEONE STEPS ON HIM." Many folks can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Visions Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,398 views

    In Amos 7:1-9; 8:1-9:10, we learn about God's judgment on those who profess allegiance to God.

    Introduction Earlier this week, the President of the United States of America gave his State of the Union Address to a joint session of the US Congress. The State of the Union Address generally includes reports on the nation’s budget, economy, agenda, progress, and achievements. At the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Great Depression

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022
     | 2,030 views

    WHY IS THERE SO MUCH DEPRESSION?

    It could be because… Illus: A teacher said to her students, "Boys and girls, there is a wonderful example in the life of the ant. Every day the ant goes to work and works hard all day. And at the close of the day, what happens?" Little Johnny said, "SOMEONE STEPS ON ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Law Breakers

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 26, 2022
     | 1,204 views

    As Law Breakers, God’s charge against sinful humanity is seen through: 1) The Character (Romans 3:10–12), 2) The Conversation (Romans 3:13–14), and 3) The Conduct (Romans 3:15–17) of the accused.

    Romans 3:9-17. What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Winds & The Waves Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,267 views

    This is the second in a series based on Matthew 14:22-32

    The Wind and The Waves Matthew 14:30 INTRODUCTION: A man was being chased by a tiger. He ran as hard as he could until he was at the edge of a cliff with the tiger in hot pursuit. The man looked over the edge of the cliff and saw a branch growing out of the side of the cliff a few feet down. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Promise Keeper Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,556 views

    GOD GUIDES HIS COVENANT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THEIR PILGRIMAGE TO POSSESS HIS PROMISES

    BIG IDEA: GOD GUIDES HIS COVENANT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THEIR PILGRIMAGE TO POSSESS HIS PROMISES I. (:1-7) THE HEART SONG OF GOD’S COVENANT PEOPLE Who is addressed here as God’s covenant people? "seed of Abraham" = "His servant" "O sons of Jacob" = "His chosen ones" What should be their Heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Dwelling In God's Will.

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    Understanding why it is important not to live an ambiguous lifestyle, but to truly remain in God’s perfect will.

    For the last couple of weeks Collier has been sick with the flu. His temperature would range between 102-103. One particular day his temperature went above 105 three different times. Each time we would place him in the bathtub with cool water. Each time our hearts would shatter because of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    A Serious Call To A Holy Life

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,481 views

    This sermon is a serious call to the believer to live a holy life .It shows clearly the importance of holiness emphasising the following truths 1.CALLING 2.COMMANDMENTS 3.CASE-STUDIES 4.CONTRAST 5.COMFORTER 6.CHOICE 7.COVENANT

    A SERIOUS CALL TO A HOLY LIFE ------------------------------------------------- OUTLINE 1.CALLING 2.COMMANDMENTS 3.CASE-STUDIES 4.CONTRAST 5.COMFORTER 6.CHOICE 7.COVENANT THE MESSAGE A SERIOUS CALL TO A HOLY LIFE --------------------------------------------------- 1.CALLING I Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Problem With Old Time Religion

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace

    The Problem with Old-Time Religion Text: 1 John 2:5-17 Topic: How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle, he would take 2 steps, stop and trun to the crowd. While facing the crowd, he would put his ands up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free