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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Keeping Warm At The Enemy's Fire Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,286 views

    When we see an apparently strong Christian face a spiritual defeat, we tend to think, "I would have expected that to happen to anyone but him." Peter’s denial while keeping warm at the enemy’s fire creates a similar surprise.

    Title: Keeping Warm at the Enemy’s Fire Text: "Peter followed at a distance. But when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them" (Luke 22:54-55 NIV). Scripture Reading: Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Introduction When we see an apparently ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Motives: The Problem In The Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,964 views

    Many people say the biggest problem we face in the church today is an integrity crisis. It may surprise a lot of us that envy and rivalry and dissentions dates all the way back to the first century church. People preached because they wanted to exalt them

    Introduction In the fifteen hundreds there was a protestant reformer in England by the name of Hugh Latimer. He was known as a great preacher of his day and he had many opportunities to preach. One of his opportunities was to preach before the King Henry VIII of England. He thought about his great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Happy Church! Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 176 ratings
     | 13,697 views

    It probably surprises you to learn that a book like Revelation begins with the word blessed. How in the world can this prophetic book make us happy? Revelation makes Christ’s Church happy because it reminds us that our King is on His throne.

    “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Knew

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010
     | 2,105 views

    He’s telling you not to be surprised “if the world hates you”, and then he’s telling you why it hates you. It’s precisely because “we love our brothers.”

    In preparing the sermon for today, a singular thought pressed on me repeatedly. We read the stories of Jesus. We recite the Creeds of Christendom, and we share the understanding that Jesus was fully God and fully man . . . the divine paradox. But how often are we really willing to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charles Jones avatar

    The Danger Of Living With Low Expectations

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,160 views

    I am constantly surprised, bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how people who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy Spirit in their lives, live so far

    The Tragedy of Living with Low Expectations Acts 3:1-9 Introduction I am constantly surprised, bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how people who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Christmas Stockings

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,396 views

    In this wonderful little passage we have the great MAGNFICANT but God has also given us some wonderful Christmas Stockings surprises - 1. John's leap of joy 2. Elizabeth's encouragement and humility 3. Mary's reassurances via the Holy Spirit

    Theme: Advent # 4 God's Christmas Stockings Scripture: Luke 1:39-55 Proposition: In this wonderful little passage we have the great MAGNFICANT but God has also given us some wonderful Christmas Stockings surprises - 1. John's leap of joy 2. Elizabeth's encouragement and humility 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Chooses The Weak Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 5, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,402 views

    Jesus chose twelve ordinary men to proclaim His Gospel message. It was not the Pharisees, rabbis, priest or scribes that He chose but ordinary men. If Jesus chose the weak of this world to shame the strong don't be surprised when He comes calling you!

    Twelve Ordinary Men Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Even before the beginning of time the sovereign plan was for Jesus to be born, live amongst us and die for our sins (1 Peter 1:20). This had to be done for without atonement, God’s righteous wrath (Romans 6:23) would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Long Journey To Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2019
     | 3,317 views

    What is an epiphany? Are epiphanies common or uncommon? Can we have an epiphany? Let’s examine the glorious and surprising manifestation of God’s power to the Magi, who took a long journey to Christ. Let’s look at Matthew 2:1-12.

    What is an epiphany? Are epiphanies common or uncommon? Can we have an epiphany? Let’s examine the glorious and surprising manifestation of God’s power to the Magi, who took a long journey to Christ. Let’s look at Matthew 2:1-12. The Magi Matthew 2:1-2 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Possibility Of Undervaluing What You Possess Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 2, 2022
     | 3,197 views

    When the crowd was massive, the disciples tired and confused, and the multitude was restless and hungry, Jesus uses a lad’s lunch to save the day. To surprise of everyone, Jesus said, “GIVE YE THEM TO EAT! The bewildered, tired disciples undervalued what they had available.

    Sermon. The Possibility of Undervaluing What You Possess John 6:1-15 “After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed the sick. 3 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cost Of Service Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 18, 2013
     | 8,338 views

    Don't let ridicule, rejection or even death stop you from serving Christ, because in the end it is the only way to live!

    Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the rest of the class, he got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Cain, The Mistaken Seed Of The Woman

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 17, 2015
     | 3,950 views

    To prove in the bible that every human being born on this world is born in sin, and must accept the LORD as LORD, MASTER and SAVIOR. John 3:7 (Amplified Bible) Marvel not [do not be surprised, astonished] at My telling you, You must all be born anew (fr

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the seed of the woman? No. JESUS is the Seed of the woman. Galatians 3:19 Romans 9:29 (Amplified Bible) It is as Isaiah predicted, If the Lord of hosts had not left us a seed [from which to propagate descendants], we [Israel] would have fared like Sodom and have been made ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saul's Failure Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 24,198 views

    Saul’s mistake was that he was more worried about his success than God’s glory. God became for him a means to an end, rather than an end in himself. So this is both warning and a challenge to us. Make sure that God is at the centre of our focus in everyth

    On the surface, the story of Saul’s life is one of wars against his enemies, mostly victorious. But that’s just the setting for a much more significant drama that unfolds as his life as king progresses, a drama that involves his relationship with the God of Israel. It’s ironic that as the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael West avatar

    What A Mighty God We Serve Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,240 views

    I have been teaching you to fight. To end complacency. To end passivity. To stand up and take back. To move ahead, forward, into the realm of the spiritual. I have been teaching on war. War against an unseen enemy. To help you understand his devices and h

    Sunday March 2nd, 2008 Series: the Fight part 9 Conclusion Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Sermon: What a Mighty God We Serve Speaker: Pastor Michael West For nine weeks now, I have been teaching you to fight. To end complacency. To end passivity. To stand up and take back. To move ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Plans For Good

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,983 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you plan something for good but ended up failed? You are not GOD, only GOD can complete His Plans for us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the end justifies the means when GOD worked for us, i

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you plan something for good but ended up failed? You are not GOD, only GOD can complete His Plans for us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the end justifies the means when GOD worked for us, it is only for our own good. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,841 views

    As Israel’s end drew near the Prophet Amos admonishes his nation to make preparation to meet their God. Each of us, like Israel, are facing the end of life at any moment, and we too need to be prepared. The Lord uses different circumstances in our lives t

    TEXT: AMOS 4:12 TITLE: PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD [SOME WAYS THE LORD USES TO PREPARE MEN TO MEET HIM!] AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ____________________________________________________________ The Prophet Amos had called his Apostate Nation to Repent and Return to the Lord or face the Sure and Severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist