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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Laborers Together With God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 11, 2010
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     | 11,420 views

    Annual sermon, D. C. Baptist Convention. Clergy and laity will be in conflict, but it can be creative when we recognize our humanness, turn our competitiveness in productivity, and learn to identify where God is already at work.

    I've done a little work through the years in helping ministers get positions on church staffs. Every Baptist minister, I guess, has done that. Where are the bishops when you really need them? But it's been fun to help young ministers, particularly those who were students of mine from my campus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Meets The Eye Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,626 views

    8th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We need to base what we think about God on His Word, not on what we observe in this world.

    In 1984, James Ealy was convicted in the 1982 brutal murders of 33 year old Christine Parker, her two children and one grandchild. Two years later, the Illinois Appellate Court overturned the conviction - even as justices acknowledged Ealy almost certainly was guilty. They said police had arrested ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Life’s Stresses Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,992 views

    This sermon deals with how we handle life's stresses. We look at the life's main stressors; busyness, guilt, grief, grudges, indecision, and fear of the future. We also look at God's prescription found in His word.

    Spiritual First Aid “Handling Life’s Stresses” We cannot talk about stress without also talking about its two cousins, anxiety and worry. They all fit into same category. Stress is a state of mind causing tension and strong feelings of anxiety and worry. Those who are under stress often exhibit ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    No Place In The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 3, 2017
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     | 10,181 views

    In God's kingdom color doesn't matter, so we should see Christians of all races as our brothers and sisters.

    No Place In The Church Text: James 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Prejudice is a disease of the mind that affects the heart. Prejudice is, literally, a pre-formed opinion, usually unfavorable, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings or inaccurate stereotypes. We are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Better . . . Than Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 12, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,515 views

    Wisdom can be presented by comparing one person or situation to another. A contrast is presented by the words better & than instead of “but.” There are 19 verses in Proverbs that use the “better . . . than” formula. These comparision statements challenge

    Proverbs 12:9 BETTER . . . THAN PROVERBS People all over the world are constantly looking for a better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we believe is better. I can’t imagine anyone saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Two Sinners Say I Do Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 7, 2012
     | 5,406 views

    What's the biggest problem in your marriage? It's probably not what you think it is! If we desire God's best for our marriages, and indeed for any relationship, we need to understand what the root cause of the problems we experience really turns out to

    When Two Sinners Say, “I Do” - Luke 11:17 - May, 6, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #4 [Ideas for this message came in part from Dave Harvey's book entitled "When Sinners Say I Do" - I highly reccomend it for any couple!] You have probably heard the story of the hillbilly who ...read more

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    Where Does God Fit In? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011
     | 8,138 views

    As we approach Christmas we need to keep asking, "Where does God fit ion?"

    “Questions of Christmas: Where Does God Fit In?” Ps. 80; Mk. 13:32-37 One Christmas season a schoolteacher in England supervised the construction of a manger scene in a corner of her classroom. Her pupils were delighted to set up the model barn and cover the floor with real straw and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Wept - Part Two(Covid) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020
     | 4,666 views

    As Jesus approached Jerusalem, crowds of adoring fans shouted his praises. Yet, Jesus paused and wept before entering the city. What prompted his tears and how are they relevant to our emotional struggles today?

    Jesus Wept (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/20/2020 In Lou Holtz's second season as head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, his team experienced a humiliating loss against Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl. Holtz was utterly dejected as he walked into the locker ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Love: Tender Or Tough

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Apr 26, 2015
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     | 5,740 views

    Christians need to learn the value of tough love in both giving and receiving it.

    Who said the following harsh words? “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!” “You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel!” “You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Mission Of The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 31, 2023
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     | 2,719 views

    In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew summarized the entire history of God's people because he believed it all climaxed in the mission of Jesus.

    Introduction We are concluding our sermon series today that I am calling, “Bloodlines: The Genealogy of Jesus.” I hope you have come to see that the genealogy of Jesus is far more than merely a list of names. It contains some very significant truths that help us to understand better the meaning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Knocking On Heaven's Door (Psalm 122)

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 10, 2025
     | 407 views

    Three things give us confidence to knock on Heaven's Door: We've been invited, Someone's home, and we desperately want what's inside.

    For a lot of people, there are few things more intimidating than knocking on a door. Think of the tension: at the closed door of your boss’s office. The front door of your prom date’s house. The front door of a neighbor’s house when you have girl scout cookies to sell. Knocking on a door can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genuine Faith

    Contributed by Robert Brent on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,885 views

    Genuine faith that pleases God is sometimes found in the least expected places.

    “Genuine Faith” [Matthew 8:5-13] Introduction: We all like to get the genuine article when we buy something. When we put our money down for the real deal we rightfully expect to get the real deal. Once I bought a .22 caliber rifle that was a “knock off” of a Browning rifle. Believe me it did ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You’re In Trouble Young Man!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,412 views

    Being obedient to God’s call even when others do not understand.

    Intro: You’re In Trouble Young Man! I Sam. 2:18-20 / Luke 2:41-52 Intro: When I was about 7 or 8 years old, my mother took me Christmas shopping. Before we left the car she told me to pay attention to where the car was located and if we got separated to come back to the car and wait for her. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Oyewole O. Sarumi avatar

    The Principles Of Handling Conflict And Anger At Home: Series

    Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    Conflict is a part of our life, but it must never result to violence. Therefore, we must be determined to manage our relationship well so that it doesn’t generate to an abysmal level that becomes intolerable and can therefore be discarded with impunity.

    The principles of handling conflict and anger at Home: Acts 15:36-41 Introduction Conflict is a part of our life, but it must never result to violence. Therefore, we must be determined to manage our relationship well so that it doesn’t generate to an abysmal level that becomes intolerable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Immoral And Engaged

    Contributed by Matt Williams on Feb 8, 2012
     | 3,756 views

    Our faith is something that is personal but it is not to be private. Following Jesus is not a private matter.

    Passage: John 4: Vs. 5-6 This reveals Jesus’ humanity- very hot, tired and thirsty. (Fully God but also fully man) Vs. 7-9 Tension because Jesus is speaking to a Samaritan women. This would be unusual due to racial, national, religious, and gender issues. The Samaritan’s were ...read more

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