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  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Invitation Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
     | 3,869 views

    A sermon inviting people to take the e100 Scripture Reading Challenge

    ian Hardin tells the story of traveling a lot for work with his friend Bobby. As they travelled, he’d read the Bible aloud to him. But he wasn’t reading the Bible to gain deep insights… or to solve theological quandaries. He was just reading it… yet even then, it often said something that got stuck ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Looking In The Mirror

    Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,661 views

    Spiritual Examination is taking a real look within ourselves before the Lord.

    Today, we will take a different approach to the message. Allow me to break down one of Michael Jackson’s popular songs that gives reference to these scriptures this morning: A Man in the Mirror I’m gonna make a change, For once in my life, It’s gonna feel real good Gonna make a difference, Gonna ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bringing Down The Walls Lesson 6

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 135 views

    Victory takes continual obedience, even when nothing seems to happen.

    A. APPROACHING THE BATTLE 1. Our battle plan comes from God. “I have given you Jericho, its kings, and all its mighty warriors” (6:2). “Joshua told the priests to carry the Ark of the Covenant around the city. Have seven priests walk in front carrying a ram’s horn. Have armed men lead the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Don't Want To Pray Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,024 views

    This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

    Series: Taking Off The Mask [#1] I DON’T WANT TO PRAY James 5:13-16 Introduction: James 5:13-16 Through the years, God has hit me really hard with this Scripture. There have been times that the majority of my relationships have not been good; but I kept those things secret from everyone. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Inadequate Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,524 views

    This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

    Series: Taking Off The Mask [#2] I AM INADEQUATE Isaiah 6:5 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that I am taking off the mask; that I’m no longer trying to uphold some sort of image. Last week we looked at the fact that sometimes I don’t feel like praying. This week I want to tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Doubt It Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,032 views

    This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

    Series: Taking Off The Mask [#3] I DOUBT IT Mark 9:21-24 Introduction: Have you ever had doubts about your spiritual life? I have dealt with many doubts through the years and here a few of them: I doubt that… * I’m saved. How could a person that is saved behave as I do? How could a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Don't Like A Lot Of Christians Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,425 views

    This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

    Series: Taking Off The Mask [#4] WHY I DON’T LIKE A LOT OF CHRISTIANS 1 Peter 1:14-16 Introduction: You are not going to believe this, but I don’t like a lot of Christians that I meet. Why? Christians can be… * Judgmental. * Weird. * Hypocritical. It is easy for us to forget the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing Down The Walls Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,064 views

    Victory takes continual obedience, even when nothing seems to happen.

    A. APPROACHING THE BATTLE 1. Our battle plan comes from God. “I have given you Jericho, its kings, and all its mighty warriors” (6:2). “Joshua told the priests to carry the Ark of the Covenant around the city. Have seven priests walk in front carrying a ram’s horn. Have armed men lead the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah - The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,121 views

    Elijah was a praying man. This sermon gives three keys to confident prayer. 1. God is Alive. 2. Believers stand before God in Prayer. 3. The Authority of Gods Word.

    THE ELIJAH CHURCH A PRAYING CHURCH 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lose Your Life And Win

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,536 views

    The key to happiness is not to hold on, but to let go, of life and let Jesus take over.

    Lose your life and Win Cornwall/Montreal July 9, 2005 Can you hold on and lose what you’re trying to hold? Can it slip away from you, even while you hold on harder? Can you let go and win what it is you want to hold onto? According to Jesus, the answer is ‘yes’ to each of these questions, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Listen To The Lord

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,747 views

    “Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” John 1:29.

    Jn. 1:29-34 Theme: Listen to the Lord. Text: Is. 49:3, 5-6; 1 Cor. 1:1-9; Jn. 1:29-34 Introduction: We live in an age that is widely acclaimed the information age because of the tremendous technological developments that have taken place in the communication field. It is common knowledge that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Basics About Basileia!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 4, 2015
     | 2,208 views

    Taking a 360 degree view on the word "Basileia" which in original Greek means "Kingdom".

    Basics of Basileia “This is one small step for a man, one giant step for mankind.” These epochal words spoken by Neil Armstrong immediately after planting his foot on the crusty moon surface still echo in our minds, for they ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Jesus Makes Bitter Better.

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,006 views

    Only Jesus can take the bitter waters, the worst of life's circumstances that come to poison us and destroy us, and make us better.

    As a couple exchanges their vows,( those vows include these words) for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, for better for worse. It could also be said: for better or bitter. Or bitter or sweet. Life just has some bitterness built into it. Everyone comes to bitter waters at some point in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Denis avatar

    From Kindness To Kindness

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,291 views

    “Kindness is looking at the interest of others with love and compassion, and selflessly taking action to ease their burden.

    Introduction. The story of Ruth occurred during the period of the Judges. The last verse of the book of Judges tells us about the spiritual condition of the Israelites during this period. Israel was full of idolatry and repeated breaking of its covenant with God. “Everyone did what was right in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgive Them

    Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,528 views

    God’s command of forgiveness becomes personal when we take ownership.

    Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. The cross was put there in 1930 by a Catholic bishop and had been valued at the time at $10,000. The thieves apparently cut it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan