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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Loving Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,166 views

    Loving those who are unloveable and unloving.

    Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Enemies” Matthew 5:43-48 Matthew 5:43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Provisions

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 1, 2011
     | 5,822 views

    Feeding of the 5000-Our nothing is enough

    The Lord’s Provision John 6:1–14 Faith Is Expectant Obedience (6:1–15) When Jesus is in charge of a situation, available human resources are irrelevant. Chapter 6 of John begins with hungry people, perhaps some of them living in poverty, but all of them expecting to eat. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Do You Hear What I Hear? (A Not So Silent Night) Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Dec 31, 2013
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     | 6,320 views

    Christmas is a noisy time of year. How do we handle the noise that surrounds Christmas?

    Introduction It happens almost every year just after Christmas and New Years are over. I have what some people have labeled the post Holiday crash. When the hectic pace of the holidays gives way to silence, I crash. And truth be told the Christmas season is always hectic. There are so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Father's Day 2014

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2014
     | 8,320 views

    Values are not taught to our children, they are caught by them. How can father's share good morals with their children?

    Father’s Day Message June 15, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Several years ago researchers did an experiment to see how much time middle-class father’s spent playing/interacting with their small children. 1 First, they asked the father’s to estimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knock Down, Not Out Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,834 views

    We are call to be faithful, not successful

    August 9, 2015 Church Planting Knocked Down, Not Out Acts 14:8-20 Opening words: In 1858 the Illinois legislature--using an obscure statute--sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    All For One, One For All

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,946 views

    Ecclesiiastes

    ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL (ECCLESIASTES 4) My wife and I arrived in Hong Kong on Aug 18, 2008. After my wife passed away on May 22, 2016, Rev. So invited me for holiday dinner (July 1, 2016). I asked him, “How am I different from other coworkers whose wives passed away?” He said, “Different. You do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Wedding Invitation Both To The Gospel And To Evangelism.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 28, 2016
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    The great wedding is a great example of how God has extended his grace to included us gentiles, however there are there are some conditions.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 16th October 2011; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Humble Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 58 ratings
     | 22,740 views

    James speaks of two different people; the rich and the poor. What’s the meaning? 1- Humble means high 2- Rich means low 3- Perseverance means salvation

    INTRO.- The brother in humble circumstances. Did you ever have those? Ever live in humble circumstances? ILL.- One day, a wealthy family man took his son on a trip to the country so he could have his son see how poor country people were. They stayed one day and one night at the farm of a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Use Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 378 ratings
     | 85,411 views

    Why are we suppose to serve the Lord? Many reasons are given in scripture. 1- We serve because it’s what Jesus did 2- We serve because it demonstrates love 3- We serve because it pleases God

    INTRO.- Everyone serves someone or something and of course, it should be the Lord. Not money and not some other person. ILL.- When Irving S. Olds was chairman of the U.S. Steel Corporation (1940-52), he arrived for a stockholders’ meeting and was confronted by a woman who asked, "Exactly who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Up With Heaven?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 13, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,425 views

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    What’s Up With Heaven? John 14:1-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhatsUp.html Epitaph in Indiana: “Here lies the body of old man Peas, Buried ‘neath the flowers and trees. But Peas ain’t here, just the pod. Peas shelled out and went to God.” A lady tried to quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identifying The Competitors For Belief-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 4, 2014
     | 2,038 views

    2 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

    IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-II—John 1:19-28 Attention: Shopkeeper's Competition The shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand-new business much like his own opened up next door & erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In And For The World

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2011
     | 5,019 views

    God calls us to follow the example He set in loving the world, not simply reproaching it; and it loving it with self-giving and the intent to redeem.

    Initially preached at Central Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, June 9, 1968; subsequently, with minor variations, at Capton Baptist Church, Campton, KY, August 18, 1968; Reid Village Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling, KY, March 1, 1970; Campbellsville BSU Retreat, Sept. 1970; Berea BSU Missions Banquet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective S.e.r.v.a.n.t Leader

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 23,556 views

    What should come to our mind when we think of servant leaders?

    One of the songs we sang today is “Make Me a Servant.” I pray that that is our prayer. “Lord, make me a servant today.” Last time I preached, we saw that serving is a high calling. We are to lead different from this world. Jesus told us that, though the world seeks power leadership, we are to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Our Peace Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 26, 2017
     | 6,204 views

    Jesus is the one who brings full reconciliation to God through His suffering and death. Every tribe, every tongue now has access to God through faith in His Son. This message explores this theme.

    He is our Peace - November 26, 2017 Sermon - Ephesians 2:11-18 Who are your personal heroes? Who do you look up to/want to be like? Or what people group do you admire? Who do you look down on? What people group do you have less empathy for than others? Some Canadians, I’ve noticed, really ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Self Encouragement

    Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Oct 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,835 views

    In life everybody faces discouragement but the levels of management differ. Others are quick to overcome it while others take a while and some succumb to it and give up.

    This season of COVID -19 has caused a lot of stress in all aspects of life. Many people’s emotional status is messed up. So much fear, hopelessness and discouragement are looming around. So this sermon is meant to encourage believers that no matter how terrible your situation, hope will arise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God