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  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    Unspectacular Faith: The Story Of Esther

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,386 views

    Often times our attempts to be faithful servants of God make us feel so alienated from those around us, that it seems impossible to both “serve God” and “be in this world” at the same time.

    Scripture: Esther 9:20-22 I Peter 4:7-11 Dean Willimon of Duke University tells of a conversation he had with a student who had recently transferred to the university and joined their Bible study. Willimon relates: “The student told me how much he was enjoying his Bible study group here at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don, T You Think It,s Time To Wake Up

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 10, 2011
     | 3,539 views

    Look around and see its almost time.

    DON, T YOU THINK IT,S TIME TO WAKE UP Eph.5: 14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. If the real Christians would stop, long enough and look deep enough, and search hard enough, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Risk Is Right Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Nov 12, 2014
     | 3,317 views

    This sermon is meant to encourage our church to overcome fear of death, and embrace the struggles we facwe throughout life in the flesh. Based on chapter 5 in John Piper's Book, "Don't Waste Your Life"

    RISK IS RIGHT 2 Mark 8:34-38 Risk defined is an action that exposes you to the possibility of loss or injury! Last week: O.T. examples of risk – Joab, Esther, Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego. Romans 8:37 – Reminds us that it is “IN” our struggles we become more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Growing Grace

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 1, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,992 views

    This sermon deals with how we are to grow in God's grace through taking off the old and and putting on the new.

    God’s Growing Grace Ephesians 4:22-24 An oxymoron is not someone who is foolish with a bad complexion. It’s a figure of speech using words that seemly contradict each other yet has a special meaning to create a special effect like, “A wise fool,” “Cruel Kindness,” “Thunderous silence,” or “Make ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Jesus' Most Difficult Words Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 21, 2018
     | 10,462 views

    Let’s look at Mark 8:27-38 and our call to a selfless life.

    Prelude The most difficult words Jesus ever spoke are NOT the ones that are hard to understand, but the ones that are easy to understand and hard to obey. Because being a true follower of Jesus is so difficult, early Christians took time before the most important season of the Christian year to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did The Lord Jesus Ask Of His Disciples

    Contributed by Antonius Fu on Jun 10, 2023
     | 1,737 views

    The Lord Jesus wants His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

    Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, today we will reflect on a theme related to discipleship. And we will learn about the price a disciple must pay through what the Lord Jesus said in His teaching. In the passage of God's word we see that the Lord Jesus told the people who were following Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Man's Gonna' Take My Crown

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,552 views

    In this sermon we discover one of, if not the number one way the enemy operates to destroy our lives, and rob us of our crowns.

    These two following verses are the source for the title of this message today. Matthew 24:4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Revelation 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Now please go with me to 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stay In The Word.

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 22, 2023
     | 7,814 views

    It doesn't matter what other people do, what other churches do, how unpopular you may become you stay in the Word of God. How long until Jesus comes.

    STAY By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. "This sermon was preached at the 107th Holy Convocation of the Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church of the Apostolic Faith" PRAYER: - SCRIPTURE: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 & 14 “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Who's In Charge Here, Anyway?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,602 views

    God is still in control and that is something we can hold fast to.

    Who’s in Charge Here, Anyway? I forgot one announcement that I need to mention before we move ahead; On the way to church this morning, I saw Elvis walking along the road picking up aluminum cans. Does anyone here believe what I just said? I wouldn’t think so. But the rumor mill is alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Getting Past Your Guilt From Your Past

    Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    Guilt holds you down, and guilt holds you back, and it doesn’t have to.

    Getting Past Your Guilt From Your Past May 1, 2005 If we could somehow step on a scale today that measured the weight of our spiritual baggage, some of us would break the machine. So many people are groaning under the strain of the baggage in their spirits. That weight is called guilt. We all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    And Samson Said Unto The Lad

    Contributed by Grady Henley on May 27, 2025
     | 370 views

    And Samson said unto the lad show me the pillars that hold up the temple

    AND SAMSON SAID UNTO THE LAD, Judges 16:26 The day the temple of Dagon fell and crushed the mighty strong man Samson, closed the book on his life. No longer would he do anymore-great deeds for the Lord. Anything that he was going to do would forever go undone. There is, however, another sad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everybody Can't Go Where God Is Taking You

    Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 14, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 107,939 views

    One of the greatest revelations you will ever receive is to know who to partner with in life, wrong people can destroy you, the right people can accelerate you.

    “And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan. And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.” 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    A Prosperous Church

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,669 views

    God wants His church to prosper. What is holding you back?

    December 26, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Subject: Giving Title: A Prosperous Church: Part 1 in the Benefits of Giving Series I pray that everyone survived the busyness of Christmas. I also pray that you all took the time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Haynes Jr. avatar

    When God Takes You Off Of Yor High Horse

    Contributed by Mike Haynes Jr. on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,855 views

    We Live in a day Where as the Old saying goes "Men are Ridding on their High Horses"

    When God Takes You Off of Your High Horse Hebrews 10:31 There was a Time when the Preached Word of God brought Fear and Trembling in the Hearts of Every Man. On July 8th, 1741 Jonathan Edwards stood and Read Aloud his Sermon “SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD” Men Screamed, Wept and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “it’s Ok! Take The Veil Off"

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014
     | 5,686 views

    Contemplate/glory of these days This is the day the Lord has made

    Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Oct 26, 2014 “It’s OK! Take it off” 2 Cor. 3:12-18 2 Cor. 3:12……. Hope makes you look: • bold, look ridiculous to some people • Audacious and tenacious • Mom hang in there and pray for her kid while he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist