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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Weeds Among The Wheat

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 24, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,610 views

    We may see a lot of destruction and evil around us, but God uses it all to bless His people in ways we might not recognize.

    Opening and Introduction There’s a lot of terrible things going. It seems like every time I turn on the news, I see another act of violence, another senseless act of destruction, and the continuing sickness of the COVID-19 virus. In just this past week, I’ve read about • a man shot and killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fan The Flame Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 51,038 views

    This is the beginning of a message series out of II Timothy in which Paul encourages Timothy to fan into flame his gift of ministry.

    How To Become An Effective Christian “Fan The Flame!” II Timothy 1:1-7 Introduction He was a man who was letting go of his life. He sat in a jail cell, resembling more of a dungeon than a cell. It was poorly lit. It was cold and damp. He was chained to the wall and waiting…waiting to die. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paying The Cost To Not Be The Boss

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,632 views

    Jesus demonstrates for us that there is a difference between salvation and discipleship.

    Other Scripture used: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Philemon 1-20 Psalm 1 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) I. Intro God’s definitely got ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Building A Godly Legacy Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,468 views

    Study the life of Able and discover principles for building a Godly legacy.

    Introduction: Last week we began a series entitled “Stretching our Faith.” All of us need help in stretching and strengthening our faith. I read about a little boy who was riding a bus home from Sunday school. He was very proud of a card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elders And Youngers Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
     | 7,329 views

    First Peter 5 speaks to elders and youngers revealing the calling, the attitude and the reward promised to both groups.

    Elders and Youngers (1 Peter 5) CHCC – November 2, 2014 INTRODUCTION: At the end of Peter’s first letter to the churches, he gives specific instructions to the elders and the "youngers." For that day and age, we could generally assume elders might be folks over 30 and youngers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith And Action! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 24, 2023
     | 3,304 views

    A series looking at the practical words of James to help us demonstrate God's glory.

    Believe and Do James 2:14-26 June 25, 2023 James is one of my favorite books of the Bible because it’s practical and straight forward. It’s very understandable. Yet, the passage we’re looking at today is considered one of the most misunderstood passages in James. There’s controversy over what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Teaching On Wealth

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,384 views

    Does the Bible guarantee wealth? This study looks at the topics of the Jesus and the apostles wealth and how money fits into the Christian life.

    Biblical Teaching on Wealth In recent years there has been a growing misunderstanding about what the Bible teaches about wealth. It is now commonly taught that wealth is a God-given guarantee. It is supposedly guaranteed because of God’s covenant with Abraham. It is argued that we are under that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 12, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 33,069 views

    I call your attention to the word spoken by Jesus – FINISHED. Finishing! This is one of the hardet things fr man to do.

    TITLE: IT IS FINISHED SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 19:30a I want to use the “A-CLAUSE” of this very familiar text this morning as I bring my first sermon of this New Year. I want to place my focus upon the words spoken by Jesus, however; our attention will be on the IMAGERY OF THE VERSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Armed To The Hilt With Christian Virtues

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,779 views

    The mighty power of God at work in and through us empowers us against evil.

    Title: Armed to the Hilt with Christian Virtues (The Whole Armor of God) Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Thesis: The mighty power of God at work in us and through us empowers us against evil. Introduction In July I traveled to Winterset, Iowa to attend the annual Newton Family Reunion. As I traveled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Twins Called Trust

    Contributed by John Perry on Aug 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,558 views

    The Bible shows us a pair of famous twins in the Bible, born of the same mother, sharing the same father but having two separate natures. One was a son of the flesh the other was a son of faith.

    Bunbury Sun pm 14/08/2011 “Twins called trust” Intro: I was reading some information about twins that people had posted on a blog site. One question was – can identical twins have the same fingerprints? Well unless your name is Molly & you are a cloned sheep – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cleansing The Temple Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
     | 11,565 views

    Jesus objects to the way the Jews are treating the temple - as a marketplace not the House of God

    Two weeks ago, we looked at John’s account of Jesus at a wedding in Cana. And now this week, he’s travelling on to Jerusalem for the Passover. But before we look any further, please pray with me. I have a riddle for you. Why is a metcard like an Old Testament temple? What do the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Proving Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,751 views

    We’re not saved by works, but saved people do God’s work.

    Proving Your Faith James 2:14-26 Rev. Brian Bill February 23-24, 2019 I’ve always enjoyed reading church signs. Here are some of my favorites… • Whoever is praying for snow…please stop. I confess. That’s on me. • God’s love is deeper than this snow. I’m so grateful for Gary Pinger’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage In The Palm Of Your Hands - Palm Sunday

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 8, 2017
     | 5,519 views

    A sermon that explores Jesus Courage exemplified on Palm Sunday and the events following

    Courage and destiny The courage of easter. This week we celebrate a man about 33 years of age – not just a good man but a great man – Jesus – son of God – Young man with an extraordinary reach. His reputation had stretched wide and far. Politicians – Kings and other powerful rulers heard of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    An Adventure Of A Lifetime - Unwrapping Christmas Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,312 views

    To invite the listener to take a spiritual journey which will change his/her life?

    An Adventure of a Lifetime –Unwrapping Christmas Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-3 Date: 13 December 2009 Purpose: To invite the listener to take a spiritual journey which will change his/her life? My brother’s 40th birthday was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Good Fathering In These Times

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017
     | 6,697 views

    This is a challenging age to be a good father in. Let's do this to God's glory!

    On Being Fathers in These Times Pastor Eric J. Hanson: 2017 Here in the Western World, it is no secret that Fatherhood has been under siege for many years now. Many people do not remember a time when Fathers were honored in everyday life. It was not always this way. In previous eras, Respect for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational