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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    What Is So Special About John The Baptist

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,278 views

    John was a man of deep integrity. He called a spade a spade, regardless of the consequences. He was so sold out to God that it cost him his life. But as Jim Eliot wrote: He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose

    Sermon: John the Baptist – Radical and Countercultural par excellence Oprah Winfrey was once interviewing people on her program who were having affairs with married people. It seems a great subject for TV nowadays. One woman who had a long-standing affair with a married man was saying how happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Sad, Sad Decision Of Cain, The Firstborn Of Adam And Eve (Expanded) – Genesis Chapter 4; Jude 1:12 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022
     | 1,817 views

    When Jude deals with the ravenous wolves of the false teachers, his thoughts go to three vile people in the Old Testament. Today I am doing only one of those even though we touched on it in the past. Cain is the disobedient and murderous one. We will examine the story in more detail.

    THE SAD, SAD DECISION OF CAIN, THE FIRSTBORN OF ADAM AND EVE (EXPANDED) – GENESIS CHAPTER 4 Jude 1:12 There was an earlier massage that contained Cain and Korah together. Now Cain alone is expanded. Today we look at Cain. {{Jude 1 v 11 “Woe to them for they have gone the way of Cain, and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God, Are You There? Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,453 views

    This sermon is the first in a series dealing with tough questions. This one deals with God’s existence and whether or not He cares about our lives.

    March 7, 2004 Hebrews 11:1,6 “God, are you there?” INTRODUCTION Two young brothers had terrorized their neighborhood with their pranks and thefts. The parents didn’t know what to do. They finally decided to bring the boys to their pastor, one at a time, and see if he could help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Service Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,695 views

    If you’re facing tough times today take comfort in realizing God can use you best when you are weakest.

    I walked into the Mac’s store, picked up my items and went to the counter. The clerk, male, about 18, was reading a magazine. I stood at the counter for 20 seconds or so when he finally sauntered from against the wall toward the cash register, punched on the keypad, took my cash, gave me my change ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Justin Miller avatar

    Adultery And Lust Series

    Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011
     | 6,050 views

    1. We’re going through the Sermon on the Mount in our series Following Jesus, and today we hit a tough passage.

    1. We’re going through the Sermon on the Mount in our series Following Jesus, and today we hit a tough passage. It’s on adultery and lust and some of what we discuss today may be inappropriate for younger audiences. So, here’s the deal – if you’re ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's The Deal?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 2,899 views

    The complete unfairness of grace...what a concept! We want our reward to be commensurate with our works. And it's tough when it's not!

    Passage: Matthew 20:1-16 Intro: Do you remember the story of David and his confrontation with Nathan? 1. David had committed adultery, had husband killed, confronted by the prophet in a unique way. 2. story of man who stole pet lamb to feed guests, …sucked David in…”you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Hold On To Your Confidence And Push

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 27,077 views

    When times get tough and there seems no way out, we have to hold on to our confidence in god because we have a guarantee.

    Introduction: We are living in a world that has been transformed from one of perfection to imperfection. We as believers are going to suffer. I know that people have lied on you, tried their best to tear you down, they have planned private attacks on you, they have tried to get you fired on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Even If

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 20, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,849 views

    Sometimes when circumstances are difficult, it can be tough to keep the faith. But God desires that we trust in Him—even if our prayers are not answered.

    EVEN IF "16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. 17 If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Got Your Back

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 17, 2020
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     | 8,774 views

    David's Psalm revealing to us just how much God has our back during our tough times!

    Scripture: Psalm 3 Theme: Victory Title: God’s Got Your Back INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I hope you have enjoyed an incredible week! I hope that it has been a week of great joy, love and peace. And I hope it has been a week that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Defeating Your Giants

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Feb 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,364 views

    Life is full of giants, tough situations we must face. Caleb teaches us how to defeat giants through faithful perseverance

    • Facing the Giants produced by Sherwood Pictures in Albany, GA o Helped define modern day giants o A broken down car, a faltering career, relationship issues o Lost your homework, friends talking bad about you, did not get make the team, ate lunch by yourself o The world is full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Who Was John The Baptist? (Luke, Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 3, 2022
     | 1,426 views

    The calling of John the Baptist is direct: Repent (turn) and receive. This appears to be tough challenge today … but it’s no different than it was in AD 29!!!

    Introduction / Recap - We know that Luke was a physician – helped Paul throughout his ministry -- He was most likely a Gentile from Antioch (Syria) addressing a Gentile audience - Examining the language of the text indicates that he was well educated -- EX: Familiar with Greek; well versed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    El Elyon Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 30, 2020
     | 5,934 views

    When you find yourself at a cross-road in your life … when you are faced with a decision and don’t know whether to go left or right or straight ahead … fear not, my brothers and sisters, because El Elyon is watching over you.

    We are surrounded by the most amazing technology, aren’t we? Imagine trying to explain to someone just 30 years ago what a “cell” phone is … or explain the “internet.” Technology is changing so quickly that it’s nearly impossible to keep up with it. Now the rage is 5G … I couldn’t tell you the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Loneliness Of Self Pity (July 31, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 29, 2022
     | 2,041 views

    Have you ever wanted to quit because things got tough? ... Elijah was considering dropping out of his role because Queen Jezebel threatened him!

    THE LONELINESS OF SELF PITY Text: I Kings 19:1- 4, I Kings 19:10 -18 1 Kings 19:1-4  Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.  (2)  Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Walls avatar

    How Not To Quit

    Contributed by John Walls on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 5,588 views

    Helping those who may want to quit

    HOW NOT TO QUIT!!! text- Titus 1:9-16 Introduction: 1. Titus was in a hard place. In out text verses, we see people who were hard to reach with the gospel or were going the different houses to subvert these homes so they verse 16, these people even tried to say they were saved. But the fruit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    John The Baptist

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,928 views

    John the Baptist - radical and countercultural par excellence

    Sermon: John the Baptist – Radical and Countercultural par excellence Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy and he was set the following problem to solve. “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican