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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Sin Accomodating Churches-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 19, 2016
     | 3,378 views

    6 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

    SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-VI—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: Everglades City, FL is located in Collier County on the Gulf of Mexico in the ten-thousand-island region of southwestern peninsular Florida. The town was known as a way-point for the illegal drug trade, given its isolation & proximity to Cuba, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Miller avatar

    3 Common Excuses For Ignoring God's Calling

    Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 26, 2019
     | 9,092 views

    God may be calling you. Are you being obedient or making excuses? Here are 3 common excuses used by Christians.

    A small boy was eating pancakes and while no one was in the kitchen, he helped himself to some more topping. He used about half a bottle on one pancake and you can imagine the mess it made. His grandma returned to the kitchen to find the sticky aftermath. “Johnny,” she asked, “why did you use ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Children At Play.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2026
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     | 88 views

    Any excuse will do.

    THE CHILDREN AT PLAY. Matthew 11:16-19. MATTHEW 11:16-17. The children were out in the market place, wanting to play in the streets. ‘Let’s play weddings,’ suggested the girls: but the boys would not. ‘Let’s play funerals,’ countered the boys: but the girls would not. MATTHEW 11:18. A preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    The Faithfulness Of God

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 2, 2021
     | 3,402 views

    What greater advantage in life could one ask for than to possess the writings of God and possess the prophets, priests and scribes whose duty it was to explain, proclaim, and transmit them to the people?

    Alba 8-1-2021 THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD Romans 3:1-8 Doesn't it seem that there are people who are born with special advantages over others? Some seem to be born with the proverbial silver spoon in their mouth. Somehow, that sounds uncomfortable. But I think it would be better than having ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Devroy avatar

    The Danger Of Judging Others Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Apr 17, 2024
     | 2,258 views

    This morning we are tackling an important topic that really permeates our culture. We hear about it on talk shows, we see ads during the election cycles, and social media is filled with it. The reality is that we live in a world that is looking and judging others.

    Opener: Good morning Church ! We here this morning to celebrate our Lord! Today we are beginning a new 3 week series entitled Nuggets from the sermon on the mountain. This morning we are tackling an important topic that really permeates our culture. We hear about it on talk shows, we see ads ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Toxic Living

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,593 views

    Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace.

    Opening illustration: Picher, Oklahoma, is no more. In mid-2009, this once-bustling town of 20,000 went out of business. In the first quarter of the 1900s, Picher was a boomtown because of its abundant lead and zinc. Workers extracted the ore, which was used to help arm the US during both World ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    God Is Calling You-I Just Don't Want To Do It

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2016
     | 10,143 views

    This is the first in our series God Is Calling You. Moses Knows He Has Been Called, But He Just Does Not Want To Do It. Visit our website to view the other 3 messages at newlifeatcalvary.org or download our app New Life At Calvary

    God is Calling You: Part 1 I Just Don’t Want To Do It Exodus 3:1-10 Luke 9:57-62 1/3/2016 How many of you have heard someone calling your name and you intentionally did not answer? How many of you have gotten a phone call, and you saw who it was from and you decided “this call is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reflections From The Pool Of Bethesda

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 348 ratings
     | 76,493 views

    A devotional message bringing reflections from the Pool of Bethesda. As we look at the healing of this paralysed man we see the need in our lives to get our eyes of our ’pools’ and put them on Jesus.

    Introduction: Jesus heals a paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda. This man’s whole focus was on the pool and getting into it first after the angel stirred it. Even though Jesus was right there besides him, he is trying to solicit Jesus help to lower him into the pool. We are often like that: ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Moses: "I Can't Speak So Good" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 8, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,900 views

    Excuses, God's Provision, People Who Support Us

    OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Moses: “I Can’t Speak So Good” Exodus 4:10-17 (p. 41) August 13, 2017 Introduction: I had someone this past week ask me if I would do something I really didn’t want to do…it was to attend a luncheon and discuss social media and it’s effects on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Abandonment Issues Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,470 views

    This story places the Israelites’ emotional development pretty squarely in the adolescent stage, because they behaved just like a bunch of teenagers left too long with the keys to the wine cellar.

    How many of you have children? Did you have any idea, while you were painting the nursery and picking out your first set of onesies, how much of your life would get taken over? Children take a huge amount of time and attention. And of course it gets worse when they start to crawl and then to walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Schwer avatar

    How To Conquer Habitual Sins Series

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 310 ratings
     | 17,344 views

    This is part two of the problem solving sermon series of The Fight with the Flesh. Its aim is to offer 4 steps a believer can apply to change his/her mindset of old patterns

    The Fight with the Flesh [Part 2] How To Conquer Habitual Sins Problem Solving Sermon Romans 8:1-17 Introduction In case you missed last week I am concluding a two part message on the Fight with the Flesh. Last week we defined our battle with the flesh as All the habit patterns that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Ash Wednesday Sermon "Sinfulness

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 17,934 views

    A sermon for Ash Wednesday dealing with Sinfulness

    Ash Wednesday Sermon Psalm 51:1-13 Sinfulness On this Ash Wednesday my Lenten journey begins...I am like a fisherman who launches his boat at dawn on the way to deep waters... The morning seas are calm; but the fisherman knows a storm can come with little warning. The boat may be buffeted ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian Credille avatar

    When Jesus Interrupts The Sinful Series

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    When Jesus encounters the sinful person, He stands ready to interrupt their cycle of pain and bring forgiveness and wholeness.

    "When Jesus Interrupts the Sinful" Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION What is a "sinner?" Who is a "sinner?" We often define "sinful" people to be those incorrigible outcasts we see on the news. Actually, "sin" means "to miss the mark." The mark is that of being just like God intended us to be. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Snyder avatar

    Shall We Continue In Sin

    Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 7,621 views

    It seems a bit silly for Paul to ask, "Shall we continue in sin?"

    Shall We Continue In Sin? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Romans 6:1-7 Introduction: The world today—High School shootings, sexual assault, hate crimes, homosexuality, alcoholism, pornography, domestic violence, drug addictions, child abuse. [Expound] And in the midst of this Paul ask in Romans 6:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Byrene Haney avatar

    What To Do About Sin

    Contributed by Byrene Haney on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,062 views

    We live in a world that takes sinning casually how do we respond?

    In a society saturated with sin with little concern about it, we need a sermon to help us realize what sin is what it does. In our lesson for today it tells us that sin is walking in darkness and that sin breaks fellowship with God. Contrary to popular beliefs sin is a serious offense against ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran