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  • Jeff Simms avatar

    The Pride Of Uzziah

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,914 views

    to demonstrate how pride is dangerous and that we should guard against it.

    The Pride of Uzziah 2 Chronicles 26:1-5,16-21 Primary Purpose: To state the importance of being humble and to guard against pride. This may be one of those cases were Scripture understates the prosperity of a king. We haven’t seen a king that achieved both riches and military victory like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Progression Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    exposition on Matt ch 13

    THE PROGRESSION OF THE KINGDOM Matthew 13 v. 1 - 43 1. The place v. 1 by the sea-side i.e. perhaps because of rejection 2. The plan v. 3 parables - to teach truth and make it interesting, to apply truth and make it practical, to conceal truth (from rebels and scoffers) and make it hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Stewardship Of Truth

    Contributed by Rick Johnson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,067 views

    We are to receive God's truth in view of obeying it and sharing it with others.

    Jesus used parables to make truth simple and understandable. The previous parable to this passage concerned an agricultural metaphor that taught a lesson centered around the sower, seed, and soil. The primary lesson in that parable was that there are different responses to God's truth. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homeland Security

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,539 views

    The Christian’s defense from Fear and Anxiety in the present distress. Christians have their own "Homeland Security" because "Our citizenship is in Heaven.” Our Security lies in God, Jesus and Heaven.

    Homeland Security Romans 13:1–4, Philippians 3:17–21 INTRODUCTION Anxiety, and even fear, of war and possible terrorist attacks on American soil has made its way into the hearts of almost everyone in our country. After ‘9-11’ our lives changed forever. Gone was the untouchable sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Harvest Language

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    A comparison between agricultural harvest and the fruitfulness of a Christian.

    HARVEST LANGUAGE Scripture: John 15:1-8 Today is Harvest Festival and we are giving food gifts to celebrate the harvest. None of us is presently living on a farm but we are familiar with the terminology and concept of harvest. We know that some plants can be harvested the year they are planted ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    I Will Put My Trust In Him

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    Memorial Day is more than a day to honor fallen heroes; it is a day to honor the risen Lord.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships ---------------------- May 30, 2004 13And again, “I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN HIM.” Hebrews 2:13 (NASB) Memorial Day is for remembering. The older I get the more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    No Life In You

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,781 views

    Jesus is calling those around him from observation to participation. He is issuing that same call to us. If YOU are just observers of Christianity and not participators, YOU HAVE NO LIFE IN YOU.

    John 6: 51 – 58 / No Life In You Intro: There has been a debate for years about when life begins. Some believe life begins at the moment of conception, while others are convinced it starts when the baby takes the first breath. But, I am convinced that life doesn’t really begin until the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Russians Resurrect Frozen Flower, Can The Same Happen With The Church?

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,582 views

    Restoring the Christian faith in areas where it may have disappeared.

    Russians resurrect frozen flower, can the same happen with the church of the Bible? By Mark T. Tonkery Fox news reported this past week (Feb. 21, 2012) that Russian scientists managed to resurrect an ancient plant in a pioneering experiment that paves the way for the revival of other species. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Ominous Note

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,485 views

    "Except you repent, you shall all likewise perish!" Without the mercy and help of God, the cry goes forth a second time: "Cut it down!"

    AN OMINOUS NOTE. Luke 13:1-9. There has been an ominous note ringing in the Gospel of Luke ever since Jesus set His face like a flint, determined to go to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). This was the turning point of Luke’s Gospel, and has implications both for Jesus Himself (Luke 13:33), and for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Wheat And Weeds"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2017
     | 9,467 views

    Dealing with wheat and weeds.

    Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “Wheat and Weeds” 1. Today's text is an answer on how to deal with weeds in the fields? • You know the constant complainers, the my way or highway folk, • Growing up mom made me pull weeds and pick rocks out of the garden. I wish I had read this text and showed mom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Inherit The Earth

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2012
     | 3,153 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you inherited the earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the humble or meek will inherit the earth. IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:5 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) God blesses those w

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you inherited the earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the humble or meek will inherit the earth. IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:5 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bear Fruit And Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Nov 19, 2015
     | 6,327 views

    As we grow, as we learn the world around us and experience life in its manifold facets, we are expected to produce fruit of the highest quality - fruit that will resemble our Creator, fruit that Christ expects from us.

    BEAR FRUIT AND LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE Each of us is planted as a seed of highest quality – created in the very image of God – created by God. As we grow, as we take root in this soil, learn the world around us and experience life in its manifold facets, we are expected to produce fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Challenge - The Potential Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 3,966 views

    How about a sermon for the New Year or new church year. There is before us a challenge, an opportunity, an open door. Are we up to the task?

    The Challenge – The Potential Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: How about a sermon for the New Year or new church year. There is before us a challenge, an opportunity, an open door. Are we up to the task? In 2:19-22, Paul gives a glorious description of the church. When he comes to 3:1 “for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Easter: Having A Paschual Overview Of Life

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017
     | 2,263 views

    Without a viewpoint which holds together both the pain of the cross and the joy of the resurrection, caregivers risk being overwhelmed and burning out.

    Easter Sunday The difference Easter makes "At the death of Nikita Khrushchev, the former leader of the Soviet Union many years ago, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party that had cast Mr. Khrushchev aside was uncomfortable with the idea of burying his body on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Pandemic Crisis Could Be Our New Appointment To Rise Up

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 18, 2020
     | 3,387 views

    Even so, the plans of the Lord always carry with her the potential to move us to a new level of experience. According to His purpose, God can allow changes when it is ordained to take us to Mount Pisgah so we can see the Promised Land.

    Moreover, as humans, we are accustomed to believing that unplanned changes caused by a crisis are not our friends because they tend to threaten and upset the balance of our nature and livelihood. However, what looks like unplanned changes to us maybe God’s plan according to His purpose. But can God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational