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God's Solutions Are Better Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

| 5,431 views

God rejects Abraham's plan and gives him a better one.

• Ill. Todd Coget could feel the pressure. He was beginning to believe he had bit off more than he could chew and his wife was expecting way too much out of him. • He had to finish painting the kitchen to the house they were building, pick up the kids, and somehow select the things to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Rebekah Absorbed The Blame

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014

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To show that JESUS is the absorber of all curses in our lives.

I. EXORDIUM: What curse do you have in your life? JESUS totally and infinitely absorbed it all. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is the absorber of all curses in our lives. IV. TEXT: Genesis 27:13 (Amplified Bible) 27:13 But his mother said to him, On me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Important Relationships In The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 22, 2010

based on 7 ratings

| 10,477 views

A sermon examining the importance of integrity in the lives of God's people.loving others.

Important Relationships In The Church (Part 2) Acts 4:32-37 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025) Some of the most important relationships in my life have been cultivated inside the local church. My greatest friends, confidants, mentors, and encouragers are people that I am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Freedom Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 7, 2017

based on 1 rating

| 20,699 views

We are called by god to be free from sin and the ways of the world, not to be caught up in legalism or keeping score of good deed. what Christ did for us was to free us up to do His will.

Galatians 5:1–6 (NKJV) We’re talking about freedom today. The freedom we have in Christ. But many misunderstand that freedom. Galatians 5:1 (NKJV) Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. When I study a Bible ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Important Relationships In The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 16, 2016

based on 5 ratings

| 15,190 views

A sermon examining the importance of loving others.

Important Relationships Within The Church (Part 2) Acts 4:32-37 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025) Some of the most important relationships in my life have been cultivated inside the local church. My greatest friends, confidants, mentors, and encouragers are people that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Christ: Civil Rights Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 30, 2022

| 1,897 views

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My brothers and sisters, I think best to fundamentally understand God’s law, Christ Jesus’ law—-…

The Love of Christ by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 29, 2022) “Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:18, King James Version[KJV]; “And Jesus answered ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:18, Mark 12:29-31, Deuteronomy 10:12, John 1:1

Denomination: Friends

Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2024

| 777 views

3 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-III—Exodus 12:2(:1-13) •God’s people must approach their ‘New Year’ within the confines of His exclusive worldview. Need: For all that this New Year will hold, God’s people should & can approach it with Confidence! Even when we cannot know all that our future ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:2, Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 19, 2024

| 930 views

Faith is more than we think it is.

INTRODUCTION - Faith, what is it? - When we speak of faith, what are we speaking of? - When we speak of faith, are we speaking of only believing something? - As Mark Moore states in our Core 52 reading, "A rational recognition that Jesus died and rose from the dead doesn't always translate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blindness In Misinterpreting God’s Way-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2025

| 213 views

4 of 6. YHWH God answered the frustrations experienced by His prophet Habakkūk, when he misinterpreted God’s way. Spiritual blindness results from misinterpreting God’s way. But, ?What characterizes that blindness? Misinterpreting God’s way, blinds you to...

*!!Due to time restraints I had to end this sermon with having preached :6b-c only!!* The BLINDNESS In MISINTERPRETING GOD’s WAY--IV—Habakkuk 1:6b-c(:5-11) Attention: I was watching a 'Hallmark Movie’ the other day. Actress Candice Cameron Bure(a Hallmark staple)—was sitting at a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:6, Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2001

based on 97 ratings

| 17,412 views

More ideas as to what will help the church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- A Baptist preacher had the habit of going down to the train station every single day to watch the Sunset Limited go by. There was no chore he wouldn’t interrupt to carry out this daily ritual. Members of his church thought he was a bit nuts and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Pattern For Life And Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 2, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 5,204 views

Exposition of Romans 12:11 regarding diligence and laziness.

“The Pattern for Life and Love” Romans 12:11 Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness • Dedicate fully your body and soul to God’s service • Renew your thinking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Worship Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 23, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 7,607 views

A message about the importance of a good worship service.

God’s Glorious Church Worship Matters Psalm 34:3 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 22, 2005 Introduction In his letter to the Philippian church, the apostle Paul, speaking of Jesus said, “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Dispel The Fog About The Great Commission

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 20, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 3,212 views

Many people have only a foggy notion of what the great commission is all about. (Matt 28:18-20) It is essential to realize that the first words that Jesus gave the disciples and last words focused on multiplication of disciples. In Matthew 4:19-21 Jesus s

Dispelling the Fog About the Great Commission 1. Many people have only a foggy notion of what the great commission is all about. (Matt 28:18-20) It is essential to realize that the first words that Jesus gave the disciples and last words focused on multiplication of disciples. In Matthew 4:19-21 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Perspective On Fear Series

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Apr 6, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 6,401 views

What should we think of fear? Lets look to Jesus for the answer.

#MATTHEW 10 SERIES #3/ CHRIST’S PERSPECTIVE ON FEAR Introduction: Last week we spoke on the mixed messages that can bombard us, and I believe every one else can be receiving mixed messages. Mixed messages are a problem and in the life of the disciple it can be a scary world as Satan sends us mixed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by John White on Feb 8, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 8,920 views

Exploring what it means to be a true disciple in today’s world.

COUNTING THE COST OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP Luke 14:25-35 In this parable Jesus is illustrating one very simple and obvious basic truth: His disciples may have to pay a price. It may cost you if you commit yourself to believe, receive and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. It not only, may, but it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

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