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  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Silly, Silly, Silly People

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,896 views

    Were do we come up with some of these ideas? They are so far out there. We need to stay grounded in Christ and His Word

    Galatians 3:1-9 Silly, Silly, Silly People Introduction Name some different occults that have existed lately. How many times have we seen the wackos preaching something that was not from the Bible? That made us upset. However do you think that we are far away from being them? Paul is pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Does Your Bucket Have A Hole In It?

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 4, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,813 views

    HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A LEAKING BUCKET? MOST OF IT IS LOST ON THE GROUND. SOME CHRISTIANS SEEM TO HAVE A LEAK IN THEIR SPIRITUAL LIFE.

    JEREMIAH CH 2: VS 1--13 DOES YOUR BUCKET HAVE A HOLE IN IT? HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A BUCKET THAT LEAKED? ***** EVEN WITH A SMALL HOLE IN IT***** PROBABLY, YOU LOST MORE WATER THAN YOU CARRIED. ENDLESS TRIPS BACK AND FORTH TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Target Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2015
     | 6,353 views

    God has many directives for the church, and under the inspiration of the Spirit, Paul hits the ground running, implying what some of those directives are.

    The Target (I Timothy 1:1-5) 1. Men’s retreat/turkey shoot. Barri usually wins… 2. Bud Newell and his friend Tony often practice corn-hole tossing. They are very proficient at it, and Bud has won a number of championships; a matter of aim. 3. Hitting the target, good aim ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Raise And Build The Kingdom Values Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,437 views

    Nehemiah was led by the Lord to do self-examination, then examined the ground realities of the Field, then he build up the team before rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

    Nehemiah 2 Nehemiah(God Comforts) 2:1-5 Self –examination The first chapter narrated about a great personality known as Nehemiah. He was a cup bearer- advisor, servant, trust worthy official, privilege to choose the food and drinks for the Royal. His self examination lead to see his own heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Patrick Agbonkpolor avatar

    Seek The Lord In Righteousness

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Dec 31, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,991 views

    As we commence a new year we need to break up our fallow ground and take time to feel the Lord for divine direction and guidance.

    TOPIC: SEEK THE LORD IN RIGHTEOUSNESS. TEXT: HOSEA 10:12 " Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he comes and rains righteousness upon you." We rejoice with you all for making it to the New Year, 2021. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    There Remains Yet Much Land To Be Possessed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 8, 2025
     | 354 views

    No matter how much progress you have made, there is still more ground to cover and greater territories to possess in God’s divine agenda.

    THERE REMAINS YET MUCH LAND TO BE POSSESSED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 13:1 Key Verse: “Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the Lord said unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed.” — Joshua 13:1 Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Know The Truth: Christians And Muslims Do Not Worship The Same God - John 14:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 344 views

    Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? My answer—grounded in Scripture, shaped by the Spirit, and submitted to the supremacy of Christ—is a resounding No.

    Go! And Know the Truth: Christians and Muslims Do Not Worship the Same God - John 14:6 INTRODUCTION: TRUTH THAT DIVIDES Today, I come to you not with a message of condemnation, but of clarity. Not with arrogance, but with urgency. There are conversations happening across the world and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    A Study On Angels. Demons And Satan Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,866 views

    This is an extensive study on Angels. This study can be used as the ground work for several sermons. There is more material here than can be delivered in one sermon.

    A Study on Angels I. Introduction A. Why Study the Nature and Activities of Angels and Demons? 1. Holy Angels (Unfallen) a. It builds our hope that God is for us. (Matt. 4:11; Luke 22:43; Acts 5:19-20) Matthew 4:11 Then the devil *left Him; and behold, angels came and began to minister to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Measure Upon Measure – Curse – The Restoration Of God - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 28, 2025
     | 229 views

    Sin produces cursing. Through the Fall in the garden of Eden, the serpent was cursed. Then the ground and creation was cursed. That is why life is so difficult in many ways. We trace that theme. Then the Law of Moses cursed the keeper, but Christ became a curse for sinners.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – CURSE – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 5 CHAPTER THREE - THE THIRD CONSEQUENCE The third CONSEQUENCE of man’s sin through the fall has resulted in a vast array of problems on this earth. It is bordering on the impossible with our confinement to the present world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Going For The Gold

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,197 views

    This sermon give 4 reasons why God forbids coveting and then gives examples of people who allowed coveting to control and destroy them.

    Sept 24, 2000 Exodus 20:17 “Going for the Gold!” INTRODUCTION This week, I’ve had a little bit of time to watch some of the Olympics in Sydney, Australia. The series of events that I got to watch the most was the swimmers and their races. In each of the water events, there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Questions For The Sleeping

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,877 views

    A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5.6 (adapted from Spurgeon’s sermon called the Enchanted Ground, changed a few points and made it more contemporary)

    Sermon for 3/21/2004 What? When? How? And Why? Introduction: In the Movie, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow and the Tin Man are going on the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. They have come through many trials but finally they see the Emerald ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Marriage Conflict Resolution Series

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,448 views

    Part 5 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" Every long term relationship has problems eventually. Here are some ground rules for fighting "Biblically".

    Conquest for the Rings The Lord of the Rings (part 5 of 5) 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. 15 ¶ Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Don't Stand On The Sidelines Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,733 views

    Compares being a Christ Follower to being a member of a football team, focus on choosing to follow God, and "holy ground". Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    [Don’t stand on the Sidelines] If you decide that it’s a bad thing to worship God, then choose a god you’d rather serve - and do it today … As for me and my family, we’ll worship God. (Joshua 24:15 MSG) This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    The People's Response To The Palm Sunday Entry Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,708 views

    The People’s Response to the Palm Sunday entry of Jesus by shouting praises, waving palm branches and laying their cloaks on the ground and what each of these means to us.

    This Sunday is called Palm Sunday! Do we really understand why we wave palm branches? Why the Jews laid the palm branches on the ground for Jesus to ride over them on His donkey? What is the significance of all this? Let me try to answer these questions for you this morning. Please turn to Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Dysfunctional Problem Solving

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 25, 2016
     | 7,088 views

    By keeping our faith firmly grounded in the attributes of God it is possible to go through the harshest of tribulations with inexpressible joy, even when God remains silent!

    DYSFUNCTIONAL PROBLEM SOLVING PSALMS 77 Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We all know that we will face times of trials and tribulations in which perseverance is necessary to obtain spiritual maturity (James 1:1-3). Living in a fallen world one can’t help but feel the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist