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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Warm Fuzzies

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    Done on the Sunday when all members were asked to bring sweaters to support a Southern Baptist missions project for North Korea. As preacher I wore a couple of sweaters and took them off to illustrate points. We are to do more than mouth encouragement.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 26, 1986 The classroom teacher talks herself blue in the face, teaching the mysteries of algebra to reluctant junior highs, who are silently saying to themselves, "Why do I need to know this stuff? I never met an algebra and I hope I never do." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storming The Gates Of Hell

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 495 views

    The Church was never meant to be a museum of saints but a barracks for soldiers. We were not called to maintain comfort, status, or cultural approval—but to advance the Kingdom against the very gates of Hell.

    Matthew 16:18–19 (NKJV) “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Pray Great Prayers Series

    Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,697 views

    Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period.

    dsw@gbcc07-17-2011 Pray Great Prayers Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period. Thankfully There's an app for that! (show "Thy Phone" video from bluefish.tv) But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming The World

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,540 views

    This message describes what Christ and the author of 1 John means when they talk of Christians having the power to overcome the World.

    1 John 5: 1-10 Overcoming The World I have heard there are only three kinds of people in the world. There are the “I wills”, the “I won’ts,” and the “I can’ts.” The “I will do it” people accomplish and overcome every obstacle in their way; the “I won’t do it” folks oppose everything and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • M B avatar

    When I Get To Heaven I Don't Want To Be The Only One Without Scars

    Contributed by M B on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,913 views

    This sermon is about becoming willing to attempt great things for the Kingdom of God

    TITLE: WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN, I DON’T WANT TO BE THE ONLY ONE WITHOUT SCARS TEXT: GALATIANS 6:17 INTRO: 1. I don’t know if anyone else ever wonders what it will be like in heaven, but I do from time to time. My thoughts about heaven are probably different than what some of yours ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Pause Before You Act (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 12, 2011
     | 6,848 views

    In Sermon 4 of the series, PAUSE Before You Act, we admonish the believer to see if what he or she is about to do violates God’s commands. I.e., am I about to commit a sin in my response to a situation?

    Please note that, while this sermon may be preached in stand-alone fashion, it is part of a series. You may wish to take a look at the first three sermons. Especially helpful would be sermon one which lays the foundation. Also, there is a companion sermon called THINK Before You Speak. IV. S – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "i'm On An Unsinkable Ship."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 2, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,053 views

    This message compares a figurative ship called "The Ole Ship of Zion" with the power of the gospel. The gospel encounters opposition from worldly forces as the ship sails on treacherous waters. However, the gospel message continues to thrive and change hearts and lives even today.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Acts 27:27) "But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;" (Acts 27:28-29) [28] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What You Do Matters

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,535 views

    This sermon focuses on how and why we do what we do for Christ and that it matters even when others do not think it does.

    What You Do Matters! Scripture: Revelations 20:11-15; Jeremiah 17:10; 1 Corinthians 3:8-15 Introduction: I went to graduate school at night while I was in the Air Force. I was a non-commissioned officer and I was not planning to go to officer training school or retire from the military. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    What About The Church?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    A hard look at the church. what it is and what it is not. We have to be what Jesus Christ defined as the church if we will make an impact on the world.

    What about the church? Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction- I want to talk about the church this morning. I want to talk about this church, Rosedale Church of the Nazarene. RNC for short, and I want to talk about the church universal (all churches). I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Kingdom Conduct (Pp) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,646 views

    We are expected to deal with one another in the church in a certian way. Our actions should reflect the God we serve!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Just like the Thessalonian Church, the church today is facing many struggles. • Many people are struggling with various faith-related issues in their lives. There’s a lot of conflict and turmoil in many of our lives. • There are a lot of demands on our time. How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 16, 2015
     | 6,779 views

    Doing something about the Planned Parenthood videos!

    For Such a Time as This Introduction I was planning to continue our sermon series today on the “Tools of the trade” We have been going through the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the sign gifts but I am sure many of you are aware of the 5 videos that have been released regarding Planned ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Grace Applied

    Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jun 10, 2013
     | 4,614 views

    Having Grace Applied to all areas of our life. In turn, applying Grace to those in our lives.

    Grace Applied(Prov 3:34 / I Peter 5:5, 6-11) Prov 3:34..."Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly."I Peter 5:5-6..."Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Grace Applied

    Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jun 10, 2013
     | 3,821 views

    Having the free gift of God, Grace, applied to lifes situation. In turn being able to apply Grace to someone attached to you.

    Grace Applied(Prov 3:34 / I Peter 5:5, 6-11) Prov 3:34..."Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly."I Peter 5:5-6..."Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Trusting God's Timing Genesis 16:1-6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,329 views

    Genesis 16:1-6 is a passage that presents a pivotal moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This story reveals the complexities of human impatience and the importance of trusting God's timing.

    Trusting God's Timing Genesis 16:1-6 Introduction: Today, we delve into Genesis 16:1-6, a passage that presents a pivotal moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This story reveals the complexities of human impatience and the importance of trusting God's timing. Let's explore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Truth Vs. Tradition

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009
     | 3,510 views

    Political Activism vs. Personal Witnessng

    Tradition: The Christian can change the world through Political Activism Truth: The Christian can change the world through Personal Witnessing Although both of the above statements appear to be true, the Truth as found in Scripture is definitely on the side of Personal Witnessing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible