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  • John Hamby avatar

    The Value Of Friendship

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 526 ratings
     | 169,531 views

    Sermon for Friendship Sunday. Four Characteristics of a Real Friend.

    The Value of Friendship Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 I am so pleased that all of you could be with us on this day that we have set aside as “Friendship Sunday.” In honor of this occasion I would like to speak to you for a few moments on “The Value of Friendship.” If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ten Lepers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    Part 17:The Great Commission - Jesus heals the Ten Lepers.

    The Great Commission Part 17 – Ten Lepers Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” May 4th – Grace Steadman May 11th – Lori Ulman May 18th – Lynnette Higgins May ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What The Road To Hell Is Paved With Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 31, 2010
     | 8,108 views

    1) The Confrontation (Matthew 21:23) 2) The Counter Question (Matthew 21:24–27) 3) The Characterization (Matthew 21:28–31a) & 4) The Connection (21:31b-32)

    The road to hell is paved with good intentions is a proverb or aphorism. It is thought to have originated with Saint Bernard of Clairvaux who wrote, "L’enfer est plein de bonnes volontés et désirs" (hell is full of good wishes and desires) From our own experiences and observations we can see that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "The Religion Police"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 28, 2010
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    Our value as a person has nothing to do with having our name on the up in lights. God loves us; we can’t improve on that! You don’t have to try and prove you are worthwhile by sneaking your nametag a little higher up on the table. And praise God for that!

    Luke 14:1-14 “The Religion Police” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Luke opens chapter 14 by telling us that Jesus “went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee,” on the Sabbath and that “he was being carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Genesis 11 – Part 2 – Super Heroes, Skyscrapers And Astrology! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 12, 2010
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    If Nimrod had been around today, he would have had action dolls made in his image. He would have had a following of kids all around the world. And I think Nimrod had something to do with the strange happenings of Genesis 11.

    Genesis 11 – Part 2 – SUPER HEROES, SKYSCRAPERS AND ASTROLOGY! I think it had something to do with Nimrod! My grandson loves super heroes. He has videos of “Ben Ten” He stands there and with a big voice declares “I am Tahmongasaur!” (I think he means to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The One Thing That Can Stop Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 1, 2010
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    Jesus is determined in his march to Jerusalem. Nothing can stop him...or can it?

    “Nothing can stop us!” That was the sentiment of many Canadians going into the 2010 Winter Olympics. After all the Olympics were in our backyard and athletes were competing on snow and ice…something we have an abundance of in Canada (er, except for on Cyprus Mountain – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Erosion

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 15, 2011
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    Years after Paul’s death and all the disciples but John, in Revelation 2:2-4 Jesus say’s, “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and hav

    Erosion Acts 19:8-9 8 And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God. 9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Elder Brother Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,666 views

    The elder brother is the one we all dislike and to a certain degree have to identify with him.

    The elder brother Luke 15:25-32 A Sunday school teacher was telling his class the story of the Prodigal Son and after describing how the household was rejoicing over his return the teacher wondered if they were following the story and so he asked, “Who can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boast In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    1) Power: to free people from the world’s bondage, 2) Power: do what the flesh cannot do, & 3)Power: to bring salvation.

    I had an interesting event happen this week that perhaps you can relate to. In performing a martial arts drill I was instructed to hit a pad while an opponent was instructed to push me off balance. All went well until one of the pushes caused me to spin around and at the exact same time another ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Great Impostor

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,648 views

    ❶ THE IMPOSTOR’S DISGUISE ❷ THE IMPOSTOR EXPOSED ❸ THE IMPOSTOR TRANSFORMED

    Impostor - a person who practices deception under an assumed character, identity, or name. Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr was a prison warden, a monk, a lawyer, a sheriff’s deputy, cancer researcher, teacher and a religiously-oriented psychologist, Died a Baptist Minister Surgeon - In reality he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calling Of Elisha By Elijah - 1 Kings 19:20

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 4, 2011
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     | 13,379 views

    Calling of Elisha By Elijah - 1 Kings 19:20 It takes a genuine man of God to recognize another genuine man of God. It takes a real man of God to conquer a man of God. How to spot your successor in the ministry? How to know how to choose your leaders, a

    Calling of Elisha By Elijah - 1 Kings 19:20 1 Kings 19:20 Elisha then left his oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, "Let me kiss my father and mother good-bye, and then I will go with you." Elijah answered, "All right, go back. I'm not stopping you!" It takes a genuine man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Test Of Success Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,419 views

    Hezekiah passed the test of Security and Sickness but failed the test of Success. To pass this test you need to recognize your life is built on God's Riches, God's Results and God's Reputation.

    THE TEST OF SUCCESS A newly elected politician was visiting Washington, D.C., to get acquainted. He was visiting in the home of one of the ranking senators who was trying to interpret the bizarre wonder of the capitol. As they stood looking out over the Potomac River, an old deteriorating log ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Be Humble Be Hopeful

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012
     | 4,964 views

    After God convicts us of our pride and humbles us, he fills us with hope and equips us to live lives that glorify him.

    What is the number one sin that can bring you down? What is the number one sin that can destroy a pastor's ministry? This sin can destroy your relationships with your members, with your fellow called workers. This sin can destroy your relationship with your wife and children. Ultimately, this sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons Learned From Abraham

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 27, 2016
     | 7,303 views

    God deals with pride and disobedience. We must be smart enough to learn from the lessons He teaches.

    Lessons learned from Abraham Genesis chapter 18:1-18:15 Introduction- Last week we looked at the Tower of Babble. The lessons learned as God dealt with pride and disobedience. We saw that God used Noah and his family to humanly replenish the earth and that motives matter to God. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Arrogance Of Man Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 3, 2016
     | 6,523 views

    Our passage requires that we stay focused on the judgment to come to those who have offended God. For though Jesus has saved the elect from destruction, it nevertheless will come on the wicked.

    Isaiah 2:12-22 The Arrogance of Man 8/20/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Last week we considered the condition of Israel, or Judah. The nation was experiencing prosperity. She seemed to be secure militarily. And all this was taking place in the midst of rampant idolatry and mixing in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed