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  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Cost And Consequences Of Secret Sin

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,819 views

    IN THIS PASSAGE ABOUT ACHAN SECRET SIN, WE SEE A PAINFUL DEFEAT, A PAINFUL DISCOVERY, AND WE SEE A PAINFUL DEATH.

    THE COST AND CONSEQUENCES OF SECRET SIN JOSHUA 7:1-26 Joshua had one of those days. During the conquest of Jericho the people had been told that all the valuables of that city were to be devoted to the Lord; nothing was to be touched Just when things were going well, one of the brethren got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live And Let Live (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,323 views

    Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

    LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 1) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Special Note: A singer is used repeatedly throughout the sermon to sing the six verses of “The Servant Song” (Hymn #679 in the Nazarene Hymnal). At the conclusion the congregation read responsive reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    No Coincidences With God Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,832 views

    Exposition of Ruth 2:1-23

    Text: Ruth 2:1-23 II, Title: No Coincidences with God, Date/Place: LSCC, 5/14/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Providence: God is continually involved with all created things in such a way that he 1) keeps them existing and maintaining the properties with which He created them, 2) cooperates with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Stewardship - Part One Series

    Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,006 views

    First of four messages in a series on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

    Christian Stewardship - Part 1 Romans 12:1-8 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting Off Our "Buts"

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,151 views

    Believers need to quit making excuses for their laziness in serving God!

    LUKE 14:15-24 “GETTING OFF OUR BUTS!” A) So lets talk tonight about “Buts.” * We all have them! * They are usually pretty big, though some may be bigger than most, but we all have them. * Some are so big that others try to hide behind them. * Some of us use them more than others, however they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon Peter And Choices Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 208 ratings
     | 62,889 views

    A look at Simon Peter and 4 choices in his life.

    The 12 Apostles Week 1 – Simon Peter Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Choices" On the most important night of his life—on the most important night in history—Peter, "the Rock," sat alone in a dark corner weeping. This wasn’t common place for him. He was a strong self-reliant fisherman. He was bold! He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    This We Believe: "The Resurrection" Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,018 views

    The Resurrection is the central tenent of the Christian faith.

    This We Believe “I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body, and the Life Everlasting” 1 Corinthians 15 (selected verses) We come this morning to close our series This We Believe as we take our final look at the foundations of our faith contained in the Apostle’s Creed. We have recounted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Altar

    Contributed by Charlie Scalf on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,506 views

    The purpose and the need of the altar in our church and most importantly, in our lives

    The Altar Rom 12:1-2 Text Rom 12:1-3 1 Cor 1:27 - 29 (NKJV) 27But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28and the base things of the world and the things which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Know The Shepherd? - The Reality Of The Valley

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 44 ratings
     | 54,843 views

    The Valley is a reality but it is only temporary. We are called to go through the Valley, not to dwell, to stay in it. The Valley will make you or break you. Beloved let the valleys transform you into the image of Christ. (Updated April 2018)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there a four Scripture readings that proceed the Message. Today's appointed readings are: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25 and John 10:1-10 BIBLE "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for you are with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Persistence Through Persecution Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,963 views

    Jesus openly warns that the missionary aspect of the mission of His followers would be countered with serious & even deadly opposition. Yet Jesus also knew that danger & even threat of death could not defeat a soul set ablaze by His eternal love.

    MATTHEW 10: 16-23 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] PERSISTENCE THROUGH PERSECUTION [Acts 4:8-21] Previously the Twelve's mission had been depicted as being received in a relatively friendly manner. In this passage, the disciples were warned that many who rejected the Kingdom message would not leave it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Why Justice Is Perverted In The Philippines?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 24, 2015
     | 3,503 views

    To show that justice and righteousness goes together to judge the wicked and protect the righteous.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who are you really serving? GOD. Acts 5:29 Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the apostles replied, We must obey God rather than men. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that justice and righteousness goes together to judge the wicked and protect the righteous. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer Keys - Not Doubting Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,612 views

    Time for a true confession. Mine won’t compete with celebrity scandals on TV or show up on papers at the checkout line. I confess that I struggle with doubt. I struggle with the thought that it is possible to not doubt. Doubting seems so natural.

    Prayer Keys - Not Doubting “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.” James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Through The Valley

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,985 views

    PART OF A SERIES ON PSALM 23

    WALKING THROUGH THE VALLEY PSALM 23:4 INTRODUCTION: IT WOULD BE NICE TO LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THERE WERE NO HARD TIMES OR DIFFICULTIES. WE’D ALL LIKE TO STAY ON THE MOUNTAINTOPS AND NOT VISIT THE VALLEYS. WE ALSO KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT THE CASE. MOST OF THE TIME THE ONLY WAY TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Revival Is For The Redeemed

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,212 views

    This message basically peels away the layers of 2 Chronicles 7:14 to show God’s requirements for revival.

    Revival Is For The Redeemed Text: 2 Chron.7: 14 Intro: Our text is perhaps one of the most recognized verses of Scripture within the Christian community. Yet, it speaks of a topic that is also among the least understood and most misunderstood truths of God’s Word. “How so,” you may ask. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Gaskill avatar

    Are You Governed Increasingly By God's Word Series

    Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,452 views

    Series is based on Donald Whitney's book 10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health. This sermon highlights the importance of God's Word.

    How's Your Spiritual Health? Sermon Two: Are You Governed Increasingly By God's Word? This sermon series is based on the book entitled Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Dr. Donald Whitney. Sermon prepared by Thomas A. Gaskill for May 29, 2011 Have you exercised since the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist