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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Detrimental Competition-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2017
     | 4,154 views

    2 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-II—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Welcome Competition: The shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand-new business much like his own opened up next door & erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'bake' Their Lives Better

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 21, 2019
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    A study in the book of Jeremiah 43: 1 – 13

    Jeremiah 43: 1 – 13 They want to ‘Bake’ their lives better 1 Now it happened, when Jeremiah had stopped speaking to all the people all the words of the LORD their God, for which the LORD their God had sent him to them, all these words, 2 that Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, Johanan the son of Kareah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Prophet And The Talking Donkey - "doctrine Of Balaam"

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 29, 2019
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     | 14,546 views

    Let's talk about one of the most interesting stories in the Bible, when a donkey talked to the prophet Balaam. This story in the Bible is not only shows God's sense of humor, but it one of those stories that we really can learn a lot from.

    Today we’re going to look at one of the most interesting stories in the Bible, when a donkey, an ass, talked to the prophet Balaam. In all honesty, I’ve had a hard time figuring this guy out. After reading the story of Balaam and the talking donkey again, I told the Lord, I’m confused about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heavenly Help From The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2019
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     | 9,197 views

    Jesus Christ can help us like no one else can! 1. He can sweep away our shame (vs. 1-4). 2. He can save us from our sins (vs. 3-9). 3. He can stay with us forever (vs. 9). 4. He can send our lives in a new direction (vs. 10-11).

    Heavenly Help from the Lord The Gospel of John John 8:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 21, 2016 (Revised September 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8 we are still in one of the most important seasons of Christ's ministry on earth. It's the 2 or 3 week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Wants To Help, Heal And Deliver Somebody!

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Sep 9, 2019
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     | 6,968 views

    Zech. 3:1-3 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.

    The Lord wants to help, heal and deliver somebody! Zech. 3:1-3 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Was God Trying To Catch?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 10, 2019
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    Many times when we read the story of Jonah, our focus is on the significance of the great fish. But should that be our focus? This message looks at the message of Jonah that we often miss.

    Tonight, we’re going to have an opportunity to get into a story that’s very familiar to all of us. But I want to look at it from the vantage point of “Who was God trying to catch?” The Holy Spirit speaks to each one of us and He speaks to us individually with words specifically to us. But there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood/Parenthood-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2019
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    2 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

    FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD-II—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: !NO OPENER USED! Need: Fatherhood is understood differently from two major perspectives. 1)Lost/secular people have a subjective worldly understanding of fatherhood that shifts constantly from person to person & generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Died In Honor [judges 8.29-8.32] Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 2, 2019
     | 1,838 views

    The war having ended, Gideon disbanded his army, and retired to his own house; not that he lived altogether a private life there, but he continued as a judge in Israel, where he was successful in preserving and maintaining their religion and liberties.

    Chapter 35 He Died In Honor [Judges 8.29-8.32] GIDEON'S LONG LIFE; HIS DEATH AND BURIAL Scripture 29And Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelt in his own house. 30And Gideon had threescore and ten sons of his body begotten: for he had many wives. 31And his concubine that was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Trust God?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 7, 2019
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    Dealing With Worry/Fear - Do we trust Our Sovereign God/Our Faithful and True God when we go through life's storms? The better we know who God is the more we will experience calm and peace.

    Scripture: Mark 4:35 – 41; Isaiah 41:10 Theme: Dealing With Worry/Fear Title: Do We Trust God? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Have you ever been afraid this morning? Have you ever been terrified? Have you ever had a time when something ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Good Hand Of Our God: The Story Of Gbc (15th Anniversary Sunday 2019)

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 10, 2019
     | 9,382 views

    A skeleton for a church anniversary sermon. Our story is obviously unique to us, especially since we are mission work overseas, but my approach could spark ideas on how to tell your church’s story in your unique way.

    The Good Hand of Our God: The Story of GBC (15th Anniversary Sunday 2019) Chuck Sligh September 22, 2019 TEXT: Nehemiah 2:8 – “And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Sermon That Launched The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 12, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,276 views

    While there are a number of preaching patterns to follow, I keep coming back to a simple outline I first learned some forty years ago. It goes like this – Hook, Book, Look and Took.

    The Sermon that Launched the Church Acts 2:14-41 Rev. Brian Bill October 12-13, 2019 I’ll never forget what happened when it was my turn to preach in my first homiletics class at Moody. I stood up, nervously cleared my throat, and apologized for the corny illustration I was about to use for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,655 views

    Introduction to the book of Jude. Jude verses 1-2 - What Is a Christian? – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Why Study Jude? (2). Who Was Jude? (3). Who Did Jude Write To? (4). What is Jude About? (5). What is a Christian? SERMON BODY: Ill: • A small boy was asked by his teacher to define the word appetite. • He speedily and enthusiastically replied: "When you're ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What To Do When You Have To Fight A Giant Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 11, 2020
     | 5,168 views

    This message looks at the story of David and Goliath and what the best steps are when we are facing a giant in our lives.

    Through my ministry, when I’ve been planning and dreaming and dreaming and scheming, I often ask myself, what’s the worst that could happen? Basically, I’m asking myself “What’s the worst-case scenario?” Now, some people seem to only gravitate to the worst-case scenario in their lives, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James Jackson avatar

    Pray Persuasively Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 24, 2020
     | 5,557 views

    Can our prayers really change things? Is it possible to pray in a way that persuades God to act?

    Please open your Bibles to Exodus 32. We are in week three of a series on the power of prayer. We’ve adopted James 5:16 as our theme verse for the entire series— “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” So we’ve been talking each week about what makes prayer powerful. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listening And Doing

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 26, 2020
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     | 10,233 views

    Acting on faith waters faith. Listening to sermons and reading the Bible and doing nothing in response leads to...nothing. God wants way more than nothing for His people. So He's given us the gift and calling of being doers of the Word and not only hearers.

    Sermon for January 26, 2020 - Listening and Doing [I am thankful to William Barclay's exposition of James chapter 1, which influences much of this message directly and indirectly.] Did you know that God truly cares about every aspect of your life? Sometimes people say that God is too big or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational