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  • Evangelist Stanley Baker avatar

    Look What The Lord Has Done

    Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Jan 19, 2018
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    God would not leave His promise half fulfilled.

    Joshua 23:1-23:16 Look What the Lord Has Done Text: Joshua 23:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A forgetful husband thought he had conquered the problem of trying to remember his wife’s birthday and their anniversary. He opened an account with a florist, provided him with dates and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Similarities All The Way!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 9, 2019
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    In this message of sub-headings beginning with the alphabet “D” Yours Truly endeavours to bring similarities between the “Church of the bygone Covenant” (Acts 7:38 KJV) and the Church of the existing Covenant!!!

    SIMILARITIES ALL THE WAY!!! All these things happened to them as examples—as object lessons to us—to warn us against doing the same things; they were written down so that we could read about them and learn from them in these last days as the world nears its end-I ...read more

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    Believer Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 3, 2016
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    Acts 11:26 says that the disciples of Christ were first called “Christians” at Antioch. In fact, “Christian” is just 1 of many names for God's people in the New Testament. This sermon on the 1st and most fundamental name for God's people: “Believer."

    Names for the People of God #1—“Believer” Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh April 3, 2016 TEXT: Acts 11:25-26 – “Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Could You Allow This?

    Contributed by Anthony Delaney on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
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    Using the parable of the wheat and the tares, addresses the problem of evil and specifically the terrible events the American people have suffered, with love and prayers from England.

    Minute’s silence. None of us can have failed to be moved, shocked, numbed perhaps in disbelief at the sights we’ve seen this week. · The Terror of the events as they unfolded, the graphic images so familiar from action films yet so far removed from real life for most of us- until now. I’m sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Andrew Stringer avatar

    The Little Things

    Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
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    Song of Solomon 2:15 says, "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes."

    THE LITTLE THINGS Matthew 13:31-33 Introduction: 1. I remember a conversation I once had with a friend of mine that I traveled with—Bill Daab. 2. We were discussing the Christ life and exactly what it means! 3. I remember saying, "Well, I quit doing all the big things that were bad and I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Word Of God Is Living

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
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    Preaching is not the task of “making” scripture come alive; rather it’s “drawing out the life” that’s already in it.

    INTRODUCTION A. Look Closely At Hebrews 4:12-13 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Raindrops Are Falling Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,117 views

    Rain is a part of life. Into each life a little rain must fall. A refreshing look at the value of life’s rainy days.

    Today being the first Sunday in April, I thought it appropriate to talk about April’s showers. You know the saying..."April showers bring May flowers." It’s been very dry here lately and like many of you I am excited by the prospects of rain in the forecast. We all know that rain can be both ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be A Prayer Warrior

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,293 views

    to teach the people the importance of being a intercessor

    How To Be A Prayer Warrior Ephesians 3:16-19 Primary Purpose: To teach the people the importance of being a intercessor Back in 1993, I got sick with pneumonia. I was so wore out I would get short of breath talking on the phone. I remember a lady named Ruth who called me. She asked me how I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Listen To A Genuine Love Song

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,055 views

    Listen to a Genuine Love Song 1) Learn how much God has done for you 2) Learn how much God expects from you

    What percentage of songs on the radio is about love? 50%? 75%? 90%? I don’t know the exact percentage but whether it’s rock, pop, or country, I’d say that most songs are about love and relationships. Does this mean that songwriters understand love because they write about it so much? No. Not when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ancil Jenkins avatar

    Facing A New Year's Realities

    Contributed by Ancil Jenkins on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 15,970 views

    How to face the challenges of a new year

    010597 FACING A NEW YEAR’S REALITIES INTRODUCTION I. A new year revives many mixed feelings. A. to some, there is sadness that the holidays are over. B. To some it is a relief that the holidays are over. C. Some feel a new sense of obligation since tax returns are due. D. Some find this a time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael TKACHUK avatar

    Sunday Of The Man Born Blind Series

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on May 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,399 views

    The sermon deals with physical and spiritual blindness and the causes of spiritual blindness.

    SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND John 9:1-38 Of our five senses, Sight is probably the most dominant. When we lose our sense of sight, it can be devastating. Much of our independence is lost and we are left to rely on others for many things in our daily lives. But, as tragic as it is to lose our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Charles Hines avatar

    Truth Or A Lie, Which One Are You Living? Series

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,987 views

    What is the truth and what is a lie, and how does God view them.

    Truth or a lie, which one are you Living? We can only speak two things, either the truth or a lie. Of course the bible encourages us to always speak the truth. I Peter 1:15-16 says, “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16Because it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Giving Makes Me More Like God Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 20, 2008
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     | 4,606 views

    This is the 6th message in the stewardship series, this is the second one on Tithing. I use Rick Warrens 5 Purposes to connect our members to how their offerings serve God and our ministry.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2008 Lent II Redeemer Text: I Timothy 6:18-19 TLB “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 6th in the series: “What Good is my Giving?” On Wednesday evening at our Mid Week Lenten service I shared this illustration. When you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Terry Jones avatar

    You Can Not Fail If You Love

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,005 views

    This message was delivered by Pastor Terry at the 2008 Nations Network of Ministers Conference. In this encouragement to Pastors and church leaders, Pastor Terry reminds us of the key ingredient to successful ministry - Love!

    A young man called on Watchman Nee on day distressed and fearful that he was losing his salvation. “I pray and pray to be faithful to Christ” he cried, “yet I continue to do the most displeasing things”. As if not responding to the young man at all Nee said “see that dog lying at my feet? He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "What Lack Of Love Leads To" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,874 views

    John tells us that a true child of God seeks to be gracious and generous.

    The theme of this portion of 1 John is love. But instead of portraying the need for believers to love one another in a positive light, John speaks to us about loving one another by emphasizing the negative. In these verses, he tells us what a lack of love will lead to. 1. Murder - vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist