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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Rahab: God Makes Heroes Out Of Zeroes Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 19,839 views

    Rahab’s life illustrates how faith does not sit on the heart like a trohpy on a mantle collecting dust. God-created faith is active. (Sermon theme by Mark Anderson)

    By now you may have decorated your Christmas tree. If so, did you hang any cracked and broken ornaments on the tree? Of course not! You only put on the tree ornaments that are beautiful and “worthy” to be displayed for all your Christmas guests to see. During this Advent season we’re taking a look ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hope For All Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    As Jesus called His closest followers, He offers hope to all who would look to Him.

    Hope for All John 1:34-51 What do you want said at your funeral. One person said they would like to hear, “Look, he’s moving.” Usually this passage is taught about those who bring others to Christ. Jesus offers hope to..... I. Those who cannot find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Environment Of Choice Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,123 views

    THIS PASSAGE PRESENTS US WITH SEVERAL SCENARIOS, EACH OF WHICH PRESENTS PAUL AND BY INFERENCE US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY OF CHOICE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE NOTE OF THE PRINCIPLE THAT CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES. IN OTHER WORDS, CHOICES

    THE ENVIRONMENT OF CHOICE Acts 16:11-40 From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day on to Neapolis. 12 From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. 13 On the Sabbath we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's No Stopping The Mission Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,692 views

    Stephen had just been stoned, and the church again is faced with persecution but to the extreme order. They the church was being persecuted by the persecutor of persecutors, a man by the name of Saul.

    THERE’S NO STOPPING THE MISSION Acts 8:1-4 There is a story told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up with. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that happens as being (positive or negative) remarking for the positive “This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Take, Eat Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025
     | 113 views

    The Father who once filled a hillside now fills our hearts—offering Himself as the Bread that satisfies every hunger forever.

    (John 6 — The Bread of Life) --- Introduction — The Hunger That Never Ends Have you ever noticed how quickly bread disappears in a house full of people? You buy two loaves, come back the next day, and all that’s left is a trail of crumbs and a butter knife. Hunger is one of the most honest ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Breaking Evil Links

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 78,843 views

    There could be an evil link between a wicked person and somebody who claims to be righteous. This needs to be destroyed.

    Beloved, before we go into this message, I would like you to make the following declaration: “I am not a second class citizen. I declare that greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. Any power trying to pull me down must scatter to pieces because my feet are on the Rock of Ages ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Dare To Journey Again Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,081 views

    Inviting people to take the next step in their spiritual journey, culminating in encountering the Risen Lord

    Dare To Journey Again – “Up From the Grave” Lent 2003 Luke 24:13-35 March 29/30, 2003 Intro: The journey of life sometimes catches us by surprise. Many of you were likely surprised by Niels’ announcement of his resignation as our Minister of Music this morning. I know he and Ingrid are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Communication Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,000 views

    Prayer is a primary ingredient for church growth

    (portions of this material is from Dann Spader, Growing a Healthy Church) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:7-8 TITLE: “THE COMMUNICATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Anyone here hate it when you call someplace and you get one of those computer- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Small Seed

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,690 views

    A message about seeds how they are hidden influences in our lives. We need to nurture the good ones and remove the bad ones.

    A Small Seed Text: Matthew 13:24,25 Mt 13:24 He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. Mt 13:25 "But while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares also among the wheat, and went away. My message this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Thing That Should Not Be Series

    Contributed by Wes Taylor on Oct 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,665 views

    The church suffers when it is made into something else. In this message we learn how to have the kind of church Jesus wants and we desire.

    Series: 1 Corinthians: Church Off the Rails Sermon: The Thing That Should Not Be - Part 1 Outline and Manuscript: I. Jesus’ Grand Plan II. When Church is Made into Something Else III. Church Off the Rails IV. Hope for a Church Off the Rails Manuscript: Introduction: We’re in the middle of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Peter's Vision: Breaking Down Walls Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024
     | 1,953 views

    Let God change the way you see people. Stop looking at outward appearances or misguided mindsets and start looking at the heart that needs Jesus.

    Peter’s Vision: Breaking Down Walls Text: Acts 10:9-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preacher isn't talkin' 'bout religion no more He just wants to praise the Lord People aren't as stuffy as they were before They just want to praise the Lord And it's very plain to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In Baals Backyard Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016
     | 6,881 views

    We pick up with our man Elijah leaving the brook Cherith because it dried up. The ravens quit bringing him food and the famine has caught up with the creek that God had parked Elijah beside.

    Living In Baals Backyard 1 Kings 17:8-17:16 TEXT: 1 Kings 17:8-16 1 Kings 17:8-16 KJV And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, [9] Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee. [10] So he arose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    Good Advice For A New Year

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 29, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,508 views

    At the end of Joshua's life, he had some good advice for a new start, especially for a New Year

    Advice for a New Year Joshua 23:1-14 Intro. We are at the end of the book of Joshua. They people had mostly taken the land the God had given them. These are some of Joshua’s last words to the people It is good advice for a New Year. I. Be courageous in obeying the Word of God. Vs. 6 A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Verdict Of Faith

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,582 views

    what is your faith level

    Intro: everyone of us will at times have our faith tested. In James 1:2-8 we are told that faith will be put on trial. The biggest question in any trial is, “ what’s the verdict.” We are given some of the litmus test of faith in these verses. The Verdict On Faith James 1:2-8 v.2—the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why We Need An Emmaus Road Expereince

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 66,958 views

    Lesson learned walking down Emmaus Road

    WHY WE NEED AN EMMAUS ROAD EXPERIENCE Luke 24:13-35 Intro: The Emmaus Road. Not much is told in the Bible about this route of travel. We know it was threescore furlongs from Jerusalem or about seven miles. The town of Emmaus actually got its name from the hot springs that was there. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational