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  • Mike Hullah avatar

    When The Cord Is Torn Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,992 views

    A threefold cord expresses the truth about Biblical Relationships. What do you do when the cord is torn? 2nd in series on relationships

    WHEN THE CORD IS TORN Genesis 2:24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Joined basically means "cling to" or "stick to," the same word is used in Deuteronomy 11:22 when the Jews were commanded to "stick to" or "hold fast ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Least Of These" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 55,698 views

    When we use our gifts to meet the needs of the "least of these" we are doing it as unto the Lord.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 7, 2003 “The Least of These” Matthew 25:31-46 INTRODUCTION: In today’s parable the people are divided up at judgment day as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. The sheep were on the right and the goats on the left. He speaks to those on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    From Lamb To Ham

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    Fueled by Philip Yancey’s What’s So Amazing About Grace?, Jesus’resurrection showed that God opened the door for oddballs and misfits.

    Acts 10:9-16 – From Lamb to Ham I’ve been wanting to preach this message for some time. And right after Easter is a good time to do it. Today I’m talking about one of the changes that Jesus made by His life and death. I’m talking about food. Now, our religion has very little to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,582 views

    Just saying that you are a Christian does not make you a Christian. Going to Church doesn’t make you a Christian.

    TEXT: Acts 26:20 TITLE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN? Listen to this from The Living Bible: “I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and through Judea, and also to the Gentiles that all must forsake their sins and turn to God-- and prove their repentance by doing good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    What Is The Heart Of A Disciple? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 84 ratings
     | 28,226 views

    Comparison of Peter and Judas shows that a true disciple: holds to belief, not doubt; listens to the Word, not the world; lives by the Spirit, not the flesh.

    Discipleship Series # 4 (#3 unavailable) What is the Heart of a Disciple? John 6, 13, 15 SCRIPTURE READING: John 6: 60-71 INTRODUCTION: Imagine a church that grows from a dozen members to well over 5,000 --- in just 3 years. They have strong leaders, enthusiastic members, and a fantastic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Should We Preach Good News To The Poor? - Isa. 61:1

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 142 ratings
     | 39,331 views

    Are we passing up some of the greatest opportunities of our lives? We are commanded to preach good news to the poor. Let us realize that the poor are people who are more than those who live in human poverty. Those who are really poor are the ones who are

    Why Should We Preach Good News to the Poor? - Isa. 61:1,2 Illustration:Why people don’t witness: 1. 90% have failed in witnessing attempts in the past 2. The are biblically illiterate 3. They leave it to the professionals 4. We shouldn’t impose our faith on others Ron Hutchcraft, Wake Up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "So, Your Preacher Is A Woman?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,025 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to provoke the hearers to deeper thoughts regarding their Biblical understanding of Women Preachers.

    28 October 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: The Gift of the Holy Spirit was poured upon believers without differentiation of age, gender, or being rich or poor. REFERENCES: Isaiah 55:8 (KJV) For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Upside Down Kingdom

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,600 views

    The Kingdom of God is an upside down kingdom where to be a child is to be great and the proud are rejected.

    “An Upside Down Kingdom” Main Passage (Matthew 18:1-4 ESV) “… The disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like (little) children, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Beatitudes 2 Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,585 views

    Believers are puttering around wondering why their Christian life isn’t working – it’s simple, they have sin attached beneath the surface of their lives that needs to be removed.

    Two brothers, Harry and James, were playing right before bedtime, and somehow Harry hit James with a stick. Tears and bitter words followed and they were still angry as their mother prepared them for bed. Mother said, "Now James, before you go to bed you’re going to have to forgive your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    David's Downfall Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,839 views

    Shows what and how David fell in adultery and how to avoid it. Deals with lust.

    Introduction As we began this series looking at David we saw how God had anointed him at a young age to accomplish great things for His kingdom. God took an obscure boy from an obscure land, anointed him and raised him up to be king. He taught us a great principles of humanity that says, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2 Beckoned To The Other Side* Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    Have you ever dreamed of more? Jesus said: LET US GO TO THE OTHER SIDE... The storms rage high, but there is more on the OTHER SIDE...

    #2 BECKONED TO THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is lesson #2 of a two part lesson... Fodder for this sermons was adapted from a lesson by: Zollie L. Smith, Jr., Executive Director of Assemblies of God US Missions TEXT: Mark 4:35 And the same day, when the even ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Life Of David: God's Choice Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,032 views

    Sometimes when it comes to the will of God and the choices God makes for us, we become impatient and irritated at God. Sometimes when it comes to the will of God and the choices God makes for us, we doubt and lose our way. Trust in Him.

    LIFE OF DAVID: GOD’S CHOICE 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION...Choices and Responsibility, Little House on the Freeway, Tim Kimmel, p. 143 The words of Eleanor Roosevelt ring true: One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words. It is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Transformed

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 26, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,159 views

    Naaman’s story is one not only of physical healing but it is the story of salvation illustrating the spiritual healing that man finds and the transformation that takes place only in and through the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Transformed 2 Kings 5:1-18 Concerning the story of Naaman an illustrious English professor said, It is “The most effective short story in human literature.” It is far more than just a story of the healing of a man with a skin disease. W.A. Criswell said that this account is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Jesus Christ - The God-Man Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 26, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,374 views

    Of all the men who ever lived, none have impacted humanity as Christ. His impact cannot be denied. The sovereign God-Man humbled Himself in obedience to the cross. We are admonished to possess the mind of Christ.

    Jesus Christ – the God-Man Philippians 2: 5-11 Today we come to a passage of Scripture that I approach with great delight and humility. I am well aware that all Scripture was given by inspiration of God, and yet in my estimation, this is one of the greatest paragraphs recorded in the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Incompatible Identity And Actions Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 1, 2024
     | 958 views

    In Jesus our identity is to that we are children, fathers, or young men. This identity means that we are incompatible with the world, therefore we cannot love the world.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 2:12-17 “Incompatible Identity and Actions” A few years ago I brought a USB router off ebay – it was really cheap. I made sure it was being sold by a seller based in Australia. It turns out that sellers can pretend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist