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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Every Thought Captive

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 11, 2017
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    In 2 Corinthians 10:5 Paul wrote, "We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ..." What did Paul mean,and how do we do it?

    Note: the square-bracketed notations are prompts for changing or animating PowerPoint slides. If a reader wishes to have the slide presentation that goes with this sermon in PowerPoint 10, send an Email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject: Every Thought Captive Powerpoint and I will send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming The World Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 1, 2022
     | 2,341 views

    Christ said He overcame the world. We have been charged with the same purpose. But how do we do it?

    I think I was seven or eight years old when my mother became concerned enough about the lack of a church background for my younger sister and I that she began to take us to church. We drove 20 minutes to the nearest Presbyterian Church and on one of those first Sundays I found myself in a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Trap Of Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2021
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     | 3,533 views

    Essential King Jesus in this passage is: Jesus distastes hypocrisy. May we honestly and prayerfully self-examine and we make changes to stomp out the hypocrisy in our minds, emotions, and bodies. We are not perfect, but on purpose hypocrisy has no place in our walk with Jesus.

    ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: The Trap of Hypocrisy MARK 7:6-8 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 7:1-37 [5:00] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.7 INTRODUCTION… It’s a Trap “It’s a trap!” is a line from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The character Admiral Ackbar, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 12, 2022
     | 2,270 views

    Notice, this verse starts off with the word, “Beware.” Any time we see the word “Beware” we need to pay attention!

    Illus: If you are an insurance salesman and you drive up to a home that has a large sign on the gate of the fence that says, “Beware of bad dog”, you can not blame the owner if this vicious dog tries to eat your leg off before you get to the car. Life is filled with many things to BEWARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Been Adopted Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
     | 4,190 views

    As the adopted children of God we have all the rights and privileges as Jesus!

    You’ve Been Adopted Text: Romans 8:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: This is my niece Beth, her husband Seth, and their adopted son Charlie. Isn’t he cute? Beth and Seth were unable to have a child of their own and so they decided to adopt. They went through several attempts to adopt and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Offender

    Contributed by James May on Feb 18, 2018
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     | 13,095 views

    I was led by the Holy Spirit to present this sermon in a very dramatic fashion so that it would have a major impact upon the congregation. He accomplished the work. It drove home the point that anyone, at anytime, can become the Offender to betray Jesus

    The Offender Sunday, February 18, 2018 By Rev. James May Please listen closely because I have a very serious matter to bring before the church this morning, and it could have an impact upon the very survival of our church. Sitting among us, right here in the sanctuary of our church, among those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "the Dogs May Bark, But The Gospel Train Rolls On."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 28, 2024
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     | 1,636 views

    This message uses the metaphor of a train and wild dogs, representing gainsayers, including institutions and world governments, attempting to stop the train, illustrating God's plan and purposes through the earth.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 33:11) "The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations." (Proverbs 16:3-4) [3] "Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Protection System

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 7, 2024
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     | 4,365 views

    The promise of physical protection for the most part is not so much ours in the church age but rather the focus of our protection is God’s spiritual protection against the enemy of our soul. This is the purpose of the Armour of God, God’s Protection System.

    God’s Protection System By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - My wife and I have a little puppy he is 8 months old; he doesn’t really bark too much but he will whine. He has a bad habit of being underfoot and he is so quite that you never know where he is at and from time to time he gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 5, 2023
     | 2,220 views

    God wants us to: 1. Wake up to the suffering of our Savior (vs. 36-38). 2. Wake up to the seriousness of our sin (vs. 38-39). 3. Wake up to the strength we need from our Savior (vs. 40-46).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:36-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 5, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. By this time, the Lord and His disciples had finished their last Passover meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    Be Sure Your Sins Will Find You Out

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 22, 2025
     | 983 views

    A sermon to adults on trying to hide sin.

    Numbers 32:16-23 3/23/25 A.M. This week I want to talk about something that has been in the news lately and it’s kind of TABBOO. Something you just don’t talk about. I will be sensitive and careful about what I say. This week a lady by the name of Cindy Clemishire testified before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shield Of The Heart

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Aug 21, 2024
     | 1,153 views

    I wrote this sermon to share at our senior ministry. I will also be sharing it at the assisted living home where I go to do ministry with residents.

    We have many things to be proud of here in the South. We are kind & respectful, nature is beautiful, & we are proud of our heritage. Look how many Yankees want to move here after they retire. We want everyone to know they are welcome here in the South. We’ll help ‘em out any way we can. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Psalm 142 - When You Are Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 510 views

    Realize how discouragement affects you, recognize it's cause, recieve God's encouragement and refocus on areas where you need to change

    PSALM 142 – WHEN YOU ARE DISCOURAGED Years ago, there was an article in USA Today about a guy named John Burns. The article described him as an alcoholic and homeless. He was living in New York City. There was a fire in a building and there were some people trapped inside. John Burns ran into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Dunn avatar

    Living Between Prayer And Promise

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 8, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 198 views

    Live faithfully between prayer and promise—trust God’s future, obey His present reign, and rest in hope until Christ returns.

    Most of our lives are not lived at the beginning of a story or at the end of one. They are lived somewhere in the middle — in that long, unfinished stretch where things are still forming, still unresolved, still waiting to make sense. We live between what has already been spoken and what has not ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Walk In Newness Of Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025
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     | 148 views

    Through union with Christ’s death and resurrection, believers receive a new identity, freedom from sin, and the power to live transformed lives.

    Friend, take a deep breath. The God who raised Jesus Christ from the dead is nearer than your next heartbeat. He is not reluctant. He is not distant. He is ready—ready to speak life where you’ve heard only the rustle of regret, ready to steady trembling hands and tired hearts. I think of a ...read more

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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "When Abram Heard From God" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,438 views

    God initiates the call and it can be any time and any place.

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches May 7, 2000 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist