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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Divine Design For Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,003 views

    The concept of God's divine design for our lives, emphasises how our plans align with His purpose.

    "The Divine Design for Our Lives" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) - "You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail." Explain that today's sermon will explore the concept of God's divine design ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lose Bad Temper And Gain Positive Boundaries Series

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,799 views

    Anger, unresolved anger is a very serious issue. At the heart of it is our lack of honesty with each other

    I have a image I have made for this series. Email me for a copy Lose bad temper and gain positive boundaries We are starting a series on bad temper, so just in case any one is wondering that was a setup, an example of how anger can get out of hand. Let me give you another example from the animal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soil Samples

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 22, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,016 views

    The parable of the four soils applied beyond spiritual rebirth to spiritual growth & life change. (This message is from Luke 8, but could be adapted to the version of the parable in Matthew 13 or Mark 4.)

    INTRODUCTION: [READ LUKE 8:4-8] 1) How many auto mechanics does it take to change a light bulb? One, but he thinks he’ll have to replace the whole socket. 2) How many procrastinators does it take to change a light bulb? One, but she’s gonna wait until the light in the room gets better. 3) How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Forward Pass

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 28, 2019
     | 4,097 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 22: 1 – 12

    2 Chronicles 22: 1 – 12 The Forward Pass 22 Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his place, for the raiders who came with the Arabians into the camp had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram, king of Judah, reigned. 2 Ahaziah was forty-two ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 25, 2025
     | 282 views

    Peter and John were told to stop teaching about Jesus

    The Name of Jesus Acts 4:18-31 What’s in a name? What’s in a name? Typically, we use names to distinguish one person from another and names don’t have much significance. Any meaning attached to a name is either unknown to the person or the person is not concerned with the meaning of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pretenders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,788 views

    How to help people face the facts that they are only pretending to be something they are not

    The Pretenders (Acts 17:13-15) Illustration:The Bible recognizes no faith that does not lead to obedience, nor does it recognize any obedience that does not spring from faith. The two are opposite sides of the same coin. A.W. Tozer. 1. Have you ever wondered why some people pretend to do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping God Or Enabling Satan? Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,610 views

    Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, we get in God’s way. Trying to do the right thing can sometimes be the devilish thing.

    Helping God or Enabling Satan? Matt 16:21-25 We often think we can help God’s purposes along by doing what we think is good, loving, helpful, and noble. Some ways in which doing the right thing can be the wrong thing: *Bailing a loved one out of a dilemma--avoid facing consequences ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Revelations From The Lord To Us For This Season

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,649 views

    This sermon teaches us 3 truths namely 1.GOD HAS GOOD PLANS FOR US 2. WE MUST PRAY FOR HIS PLANS TO BE FULFILLED 3. WE MUST SEEK GOD HIMSELF AND NOT JUST HIS BLESSINGS

    THREE REVELATIONS FROM THE LORD TO US FOR THIS SEASON ********************************************************* "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Snake Bit Series

    Contributed by Richard White on May 15, 2009
    based on 124 ratings
     | 24,028 views

    Just because we have been bit by a snake we do not have to lie down and die, difference makers shake off the snake and stay the course

    Snake Bit Acts 28:1-10 Snakes are horrible creatures. They are sneaky; they lie dormant in the cold they are hardly noticeable, they come out in the heat and some strike and bite for no reason. Now you know why I do not like snakes. Snakes are cunning. 1. In the Garden it was a snake/serpent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Things You Don't See

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,859 views

    We all face times when we wonder if God is really present? Just because you don’t see God’s movement doesn’t mean He isn’t already moving in your circumstances.

    The Things You Don’t See 2 Kings 6:8-17 2 Kings 6:8-9 (NLT) When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, "We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place." [9] But immediately Elisha, the man of God, would warn the king of Israel, "Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moral Vineyard Defiled By Greed

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 1, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,906 views

    The rejection of the Son.

    Matthew 21:33-46 Moral Vineyard Defiled by Greed Before we get started with the message gleaned from today’s gospel reading, let’s look first at John 15:1 so as not to get our thoughts crossed. 15 ““I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” John 15:1 We do not want to confuse the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preaching Beyond The Text

    Contributed by James Groce on Jan 27, 2018
     | 113 views

    Once, while browsing through a local bookstore, I came across a book entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” While I did not read the book, the title, however, stuck with me. I learned later that EI is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own

    PREACHING BEYOND THE TEXT Once, while browsing through a local bookstore, I came across a book entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” While I did not read the book, the title, however, stuck with me. I learned later that EI is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own, and other people's ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Origin Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 938 views

    Jesus came from the Father.

    THE ORIGIN OF JESUS. John 7:25-31. JOHN 7:25. “Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this He, whom they seek to kill?” These evidently are not the same as the people who had earlier asked, ‘Who goeth about to kill thee?’ (John 7:20). These are residents of Jerusalem, who knew fine well ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    2011 Decembers Ago Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012
     | 9,143 views

    The greatest even in history happened 2011 Decembers ago with the birth of Jesus Christ. Have you wondered about that exceptional night in Bethlehem? When Heaven and nature sang out, when God showed up in the flesh, when the temporal and eternal came toge

    Sermon: 2011 Decembers Ago Thesis: The greatest even in history happened 2011 Decembers ago with the birth of Jesus Christ. Have you wondered about that exceptional night in Bethlehem? When Heaven and nature sang out, when God showed up in the flesh, when the temporal and eternal came together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God The Patient Gardener Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,724 views

    Do you ever picture God as a vindictive judge who can’t wait to throw judgment at sinners? This and other misconceptions about God are addressed in Luke 13.

    God - The Patient Gardener - Luke 13:1-35 What are some common misconceptions about God? 1. That God rises above all religions and a piece of God is found in each 2. God is "the big man upstairs" who is not really involved in affairs here on earth 3. Good things happen to good people, bad things ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel