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  • Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. avatar

    Unexpected Journey: David

    Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013
     | 6,070 views

    A look at the Unexpected Journey that God sent David on.

    7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Sam. 16 - NIV) The Big Idea: God's Unexpected Journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Wise About Self-Control Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2024
     | 1,842 views

    Proverbs has a lot to say about self-control as it relates to a number of things. But one of the most important areas we need to learn to exercise control is in the area of anger. Anger will destroy us without proper self-control.

    A. I was recently reminded about an old story about Billy Martin and Mickey Mantle that I think is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. The story goes like this: One day Mickey Mantle took his friend and teammate, Billy Martin, with him to hunt on another friend’s ranch. 2. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Held By Grace

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025
     | 300 views

    Grace doesn’t just forgive; it holds. We stop reaching for a God who might forgive and rest in a God who already has.

    >> The Reach The human heart was made for connection—with God, with one another, with meaning that outlives the dust. And yet everywhere you go, from the narrow alleys of Karachi to the busy malls of Kuwait City, you can feel the same invisible tension pulling at people’s souls. Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Church Of The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,699 views

    Revelation 3:1-6 shows us the distinction between a faith devoid of works, and a daily, living, dynamic relationship with Christ,

    Once again, approximately 34 million Canadians have lost an hour of sleep in the service of the grand national experiment called Daylight saving time. First introduced to Canada 100 years ago as a way to save coal, the project is now an annual eight-month ritual tolerated purely due to the belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Real Faith Grows In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,095 views

    Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020

    Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you’re a part of this gathering. I’m excited to launch our new Fall series and focus today. As I shared last week...I believe this season of changes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stabilizing Truths, Part 2

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    There are four different truths that the Holy Spirit wants you to grasp about the “Greatness of God.” When the Lord is allowed to illuminate these truths into the child of God, He will declare the greatness of God, announcing Him as strong and stable, as

    Turn Your Bibles to Deuteronomy 32:3-4 Title: Stabilizing Truths, Part 2 Theme: The Greatness of God Listen as I read Deuteronomy 32:3-4: “I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,607 views

    Salvation comes by faith alone in Christ alone!

    I. The Plight of Man (1-3) A. You were Dead B. You were Deceived (2a) C. You were Disobedient (2b) D. You were Depraved E. You were Doomed (3c) II. The Plan of God (4-9) A. "But God" Resurrected us (5) B. "But God" Reconciled us C. "But God" Reveals His riches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obtaining God's Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,280 views

    Psalm 3 has four movements which show us, from David experience, the nature of God’s deliverance.

    INTRODUCTION A. Here is a dog that needed deliverance: A Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Mission With Christ Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 81 ratings
     | 38,573 views

    After Pentecost 120 men & women changed their world. The power is still here, & the challenge & authority are still with us. For the same power & authority that sent Jesus, is desiring to send us to change our world.

    JOHN 20: 19-23 ON MISSION WITH CHRIST [John 17:13-23] The Day of the Resurrection had been full of strange rumors and growing excitement. The news that Jesus was alive began to spread among His followers, hesitantly at first, and then with enthusiasm. Even the Apostles were not convinced by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Would You Be Blind? Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,557 views

    The message today might seem a bit harsh but Jesus spoke and we have to preach it. I admit I am more comfortable whispering repentance and shouting grace.

    TEXT; MATTHEW 5:27-32 TITLE: “Would You Be Blind” INTRODUCTION: Most Sundays I am excited to preach. I’m usually fired up to prepare a message and present it. I have to admit that it’s not really the case today. The passage we’re going to study this morning is a tough and controversial ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace Of Salt Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 38,831 views

    We truly help people grow in their relationship with Christ and ministry skills not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace, seasoned with salt.

    An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don’t want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife’s routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She made lots of trips to the refrigerator, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Freedom's Restoration Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,312 views

    The church can become a place of healing for broken people if we seek to restore them spiritually, gently, humbly, and lovingly.

    Freedom’s Restoration (Galatians 6:1-5) Tell me: If you were caught for drunken driving, and the headlines in the Advocate or the Observer said, “So-and-so Arrested for Drunken Driving,” would you go to church the next Sunday? Most people would say, “No,” because they’d be too embarrassed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Regaining Trust Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2016
     | 6,403 views

    In order to regain your integrity after it is lost, let God reveal your sin, rebuke you for it, and then restore you wholly and completely just like He did for Abraham.

    Every few years the U.S. Department of Defense publishes a short book called The Encyclopedia of Ethical Failure. The book is filled with case studies of government employees acting badly, and it's used to train new government workers how not to behave on the job. Recently, one case study focused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Bringing Out The Best In People Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2013
     | 8,948 views

    We bring out the best in people not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace seasoned with salt.

    An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don't want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Owens avatar

    Growing Deeper Through Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,633 views

    I relied heavily on SermonCentral contributor Larry Sarver's sermon "Defining Discipleship" for this lesson. I addressed the topic of Growing Deeper through Discipleship in two sermons.

    A. The story is told of a pig and a chicken who were walking down the road one day. 1. As they passed a church, they notice that a potluck charity breakfast was under way. 2. Caught up in the spirit, the pig suggested to the chicken that they each make a contribution. 3. “Great Idea!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ