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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Keeping The Faith In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,224 views

    External and internal conflict, a clash of values

    Keeping the faith in a hostile world—Judges chapters 1-2 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Scripture Reading: 2:6-19) The slogan of the Outback Steak House is “No Rules—Just Right”…but I suspect that if you showed up and didn’t wait for the hostess, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Life Of Accomplishment

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 13,130 views

    I don’t think we serve a second rate God that is happy with our leftovers. If really believe that there is none like God, then there should be nothing like the commitments and sacrifices we are willing to make to please Him.

    Introduction — Cathy Rigby was a member of the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team during the 1972 Olympics held in Munich, Germany. As the reigning United States champion she had only one goal in mind— to win a gold medal. Prior to the Olympics she had trained longer and harder than she ever had before. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Commitment

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,717 views

    A Great Commitment to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment will build a great church

    Sermon for 8/29/99 The Great Mount McKinely Introduction: A. Mount McKinley Recliner. Under the right armrest. Lift up the heavy pad and there it is, a sleek, black console equipped with telephone, answering maching, push-button controls for the recliner’s massaging vibrators and a place to plug ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 4: Don't Trust Your Mind - Trust God's Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,960 views

    The mind is one of the most amazing and most dangerous things we possess. It is incredibly creative, self-justifying and horribly deceiving and sick. So Paul tells us when it comes understanding God, using our minds only will never get us there.

    In our series: Lessons in how NOT to be a Christian, we have seen: Lesson 1: You (and your church) do not belong to you, but to God Lesson 2: Don't worship your pastor Lesson 3: Don't confuse the world's wisdom with God's And now Lesson 4: Don't rely on your own mind Scientific ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Lesson 8: Watch Out For Pride Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 1, 2010
     | 3,968 views

    Pride is a sneaky thing. It's the default program for humans and is at the root of the problem in Corinth, and often at the root of our problems as Christians.

    The American Heritage Dictionary defines sarcasm as: "A form of irony in which apparent praise conceals another, scornful meaning." An example might be to someone who is always late and you say to them: "Oh my, you're right on time!" Now if I told you that the Bible has several excellent examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Prosperity And Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    Prosperity and Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both 1) Be humble 2) Be confident

    At the end of September the stock markets tanked leaving the world in financial crisis. How bad is it? Since June, the TSX has dropped 40%. If I understand it correctly, it means the $1,000 investment you made there in June is now only worth $600! What’s behind the latest financial meltdown? Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    John's Baptism

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 22, 2013
     | 2,837 views

    To show GOD's for us and not against us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Heaven on your side? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's for us and not against us. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:30 (The Message) 11:30 About the baptism of John—who authorized it: heaven or humans? Tell me." V. THESIS: GOD is backing us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stoneface

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 25, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,587 views

    Jesus sets His face like flint to go to Jerusalem to die for us. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Stoneface John 12:1a http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/stoneface.html We're halfway through John's Gospel, but in the narrative, we are actually at the end of Jesus' public ministry, and everything we read from this point forward describe the events of just about the last week before the cross. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus The Author And Source Of Eternal Salvation

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 27, 2013
     | 3,223 views

    To show that JESUS needs to be our Center of focus, the Center of our Attention all the time.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you looking at JESUS? Are you focused on JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS needs to be our Center of focus, the Center of our Attention all the time. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:9 (Amplified Bible) 5:9 And, [His completed experience] making ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Listen My Heart, Change My Mouth

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,647 views

    We must teach communication skills. Leadership is about communication. Communication is about speaking, but maybe it is more about LISTENING...

    LISTEN MY HEART, CHANGE MY MOUTH PAGE 1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT WOULD YOU DO? COMMUNICATION IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS WE CAN DEVELOP IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Plant The Seed And Wait (When Dust Shall Sing)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,958 views

    Maybe you can live 40 days without food? 8 days without water? 4 minutes without air --- but you just cannot live without hope. THERE COMES A DAY WHEN THE DUST SHALL SING --- HOPE ON

    PLANT THE SEEDS AND WAIT FOR THE DAY --- When dust shall sing! ARE WE PRISONERS OF HOPE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; Zechariah 9:12 (NLT) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "First United Church"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2018
     | 5,144 views

    A sermon about rallying around the Resurrection.

    “First United Church” Acts 4:32-35 With the advent of Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook we have seen people become especially emboldened to argue, curse and call one another names—all from behind their computer screens and smart phones. It’s kind of like the phenomenon of how people can ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Keep Your Eyes On The Road Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    Sermon on the Sixth Petition: Lead us not into temptation.

    We all know how dangerous drinking and driving is but did you know that texting and driving is even riskier? Car & Driver magazine found that it took an impaired driver traveling 110 km an hour, 5 meters longer to stop than when he was sober. Five meters is more than a car length. When they ran the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Touch Not My Anointed?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,523 views

    The pastor is not a dictator, but a ministering leader.

    Matt 20:25-28 25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. 26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; 27 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    But Me

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013
     | 2,697 views

    To show our activities here on earth, consist namely of (a) keeping my head in all situations, (b) endure hardship, (c) evangelizing, (d) fully discharging all duties of my ministry: word and prayer.

    I. EXORDIUM: What am I to do? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our activities here on earth, consist namely of (a) keeping my head in all situations, (b) endure hardship, (c) evangelizing, (d) fully discharging all duties of my ministry: word and prayer. IV. TEXT: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal