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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Our Source Of Help!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,588 views

    We all put a lot of value on safety, and we should.

    Illus: When I think of safety, I think of a man that worked in a paint mixing room. In his carelessness, he caused a tremendous explosion. After the explosion, they began to investigate what had happened. One of the fellows there saw what caused it to happen. • The investigator said, "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    God's Remedy For Our Anxiety

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 26, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,707 views

    This is a sermon I preached to begin a series on prayer.

    Title: “God’s Remedy for our Anxiety” Scripture: Phil. 4:6-7 Type: Expos/Series Where: GNBC 28, 2021 Intro: What is “anxiety”? Anxiety is a reaction to concerns we feel. Often our anxieties are focused on necessities we feel that we are lacking.This may be food, clothing, shelter, etc. (Mt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tolerating Tolerance

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 9, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,771 views

    Last week's sermon was on acceptance. So with a follow-up sermon on tolerance you might be wondering if it's going to be redundant. Though it's common to use the words interchangeably, they are different for a reason.

    TOLERATING TOLERANCE Last week's sermon was on acceptance. So with a follow-up sermon on tolerance you might be wondering if it's going to be redundant. Though the words accept and tolerate are often used interchangeably there are times when they're not. You've heard the phrase, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace Without Truth Is Not Love

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jun 19, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,084 views

    The best expression of love is Grace and Truth.

    What do Alex, Erin, and Tim need to know? INTRO Good Morning… Blah blah blah… Simple yet profound (Reword)… We chose to do an in depth on John's gospel because although it's often time the first suggested book to read to brand new Christians because of its simplicity, it also is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Gaston avatar

    David Encouraged Himself In The Lord

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 19, 2019
     | 16,645 views

    The unthinkable happened: David - God’s Chosen Servant, anointed by Samuel, the Future King, and forefather of Christ, was stricken by calamity! Why would God allow this? How could David recover? He encouraged Himself in the Lord!

    DAVID ENCOURAGED HIMSELF IN THE LORD 1 Sam. 30:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ACTUAL ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGES 1. Most people are content to let the prerecorded voicemail lady ask their callers to leave a message, but many people like to make up their own. Here are a few actual voicemail messages: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Anger Management

    Contributed by Gregory Mcmanus on Mar 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,715 views

    Do you know the difference between Righteous indignation and anger? This sermon explores the difference using the story of Saul.

    She came over and sat down right next to me… I didn’t even notice her for a few minutes.. Then she started standing up and rubbing her legs, groaning a little then sitting back down. She did this several times and it caught my attention. She was an older woman and obviously in some kind of pain.. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 17, 2016
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     | 6,335 views

    Part three of this series focuses on the story of the Good Samaritan and the lawyer's reaction to the story that Jesus told in response to his question.

    An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 In September I stood before you and shared with you part two of my series titled “An Elitist Mentality.” This morning I want to conclude this series by showing you an extremely clear example of how this mentality can show up in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Giving Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020
     | 12,692 views

    The test, treasure and truth of giving

    GIVING I heard the story of a young man who was hired as a switchman on the tracks. As part of his training a supervisor took him to the area of the track that he would be working. The supervisor asked him if he understood the switch and knew how it worked and he assured him that he did. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Seeking Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 19, 2023
     | 3,129 views

    A series of messages looking at the wisdom of James.

    Seeking Wisdom James 1:1-8 May 21, 2023 I love to read and it’s not unusual for me to be reading 4 books at a time and order more as well. I buy very few books, although I just bought 1 because it was to new to be transferred by the library. It had a great paragraph in it, that I glanced at. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Modern Day Micah's

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 24, 2024
     | 1,645 views

    The foolishness of idolatry.

    For those of you who know the Bible, the first person that would come to mind is Micah the prophet, a prophet who prophesized judgement to the southern and northern kingdoms: Israel and Judea. He also prophesized judgement to specific groups of people: evil-doers, rulers, and false prophets. Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Daring To Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 573 views

    From the story of Samson we see the importance of being born to be set apart, staying set apart and recognizing the Lord's presence.

    DARING TO BE HOLY I heard the story of a man who was remembering that when he was a boy, he had a brother that collected baseball cards. The brother had some cheap regular cards that they played with. However, being a serious collector, he also had some that were very valuable. Those did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Dunn avatar

    Dying To Know

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025
     | 154 views

    Death began with sin, ruled through fear, was broken by Christ’s resurrection, and will vanish forever when He creates the new heavens and earth.

    Part 1 – Everyone Wants to Know 1. An ache we can’t explain Friends, have you noticed how every culture carries an unspoken question about what happens after the last heartbeat? We read it in ancient poetry, we see it in the pyramids of Egypt, we glimpse it in Silicon Valley’s dream of uploading ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Idol Minds

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025
     | 215 views

    Idols seduce the mind and steal the heart, but Christ alone dethrones every false god and restores true worship, freedom, and identity.

    INTRODUCTION — THE ALTAR IN THE MIND If there is one truth humanity proves in every century, in every culture, in every language, it is this: We never stop worshiping. You can strip away temples, rituals, church buildings, religious vocabulary— you can call yourself modern, enlightened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Rev Michael Wilhite avatar

    The History Of The World Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rev Michael Wilhite on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,763 views

    An exposition of the prophecy of Nebuchadnezzar’s statue in Daniel 2.

    THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART I Series: Against the Grain Limestone Baptist Church, Bedford, IN Rev. Michael Wilhite February 24, 2008 at 10:30am Daniel 2:24-45 OPENING THOUGHTS · PRAY HERE · This morning we are coming to one of the most awe-inspiring prophecies in the Bible. Daniel chapter two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike DuBose avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 13,259 views

    A time of testing and proving ourselves. A message dealing with temptations using the example of Jesus in the wilderness.

    The Devil Made Me Do It Matthew 4: 1-11 February 17, 2002 As we begin the season of Lent, we begin a journey that takes us through the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ… Over the next several weeks, we will be exploring the gospels of John & Matthew, as they lead us down the road to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist