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  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    How Do You Plead?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,713 views

    Starting with the notion that we all have been found guilty of sin and stating what some of the charges are before us, the sermon then leads us to turn to Christ as our advocate in order for Jesus to plead our case so that we may find Pardon.

    Isaiah Was born into an Influential, Upper class family He rubbed shoulders with royalty and gave advice on foreign affairs of the nation. He has often been called the evangelical prophet because he says so much about the redemptive work of the Messiah. The 24th chapter of Isaiah is sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Treasure In Clay Jars, Why Not A Vault? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,573 views

    Despite our flaws and imperfections, God has chosen to house His all-surpassing power within us, demonstrating His grace and glory through our lives.

    Good morning, family of God! You know, this world can make us feel pretty beat up and broken sometimes, can't it? If you're anything like me, there are days when your flaws seem just too big to bear. But I've got some good news for you today. We're going to dive into 2 Corinthians 4:7, and I ...read more

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    Over Load

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,985 views

    This Sermon is for labor day weekend .

    Over Load Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 11:28-29 (King James Version) 28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Get Your Weather Report Here

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 96 ratings
     | 28,147 views

    1- We must interpret the times, not the seasons 2- We must beware of the yeast, not the bread 3- We must cling to the rock, not the sand

    INTRO.- ILL.- It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was a new Indian Chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets, and when he looked at the sky, he couldn’t tell what the weather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    11. Living With A Sense Of Urgency Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,672 views

    All Christians should live their lives with a sense of urgency for the Kingdom, living as free from worldly distractions as possible in order to serve God more effectively.

    APPLICATION: Single? Use your energies to further God’s aims in the world. Married? Remember God’s Kingdom is your first priority. Do not get attached to material things. Use them for the Kingdom. INTRO: Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD — Attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Other Gospel Series

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,345 views

    Part of a sermon series on Galatians

    Introduction What is the Gospel – the good news of Jesus Christ? Even among Christians only 60% could answer the question correctly. Paul describes it in one of my favourite verses in Romans 1:16-17. “It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Size Problems

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 20, 2025
     | 1,889 views

    This message is meant to strengthen faith and inspire believers to trust God for the impossible.

    This message is meant to strengthen faith and inspire believers to trust God for the impossible. Luke 18:27 – “The things which are impossible with men, are possible with God.” The question that I have for you this morning is, have ever faced something that felt too big for you? A problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learn To Submit

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    Maybe we need to add to instaed of take away

    Learn To Submit Perfect Submission Scripture Reference: James 4:6-7 James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Balance

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 19,016 views

    How do we order our lives to do the things that are really important, without always feeling rushed and overwhelmed?

    How many of you here this morning consider yourselves to be unbalanced? No, I don’t mean mentally unbalanced. I’m talking about feeling that your life is out of balance, that you’re spending too much time, and money, and energy on some things, and not enough on other things. I’m talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Listening To? Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,619 views

    As we face decisions in life, we need to learn how to be discerning and ultimately seek communication with God rather than directives.

    Who Are You Listening To? A sermon on Isaiah 30:21and Proverbs 16:29-30 As we begin each day of our lives, we all have decisions to make. Some are easy and some are difficult. And there are many voices competing for our attention and our loyalty. As soon as I rise each morning, often before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Relationships Where Grace Is Not In Place Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,164 views

    Shaping the people around us into being the people we would like them to be is not our job - it’s God’s.

    Grace Based Relationships Part 1 October 6, 2002 Relationships When Grace Is Not In Place Genesis 3 (16) Over the next few weeks I will be speaking through a series called Grace Based Relationships. The series is taken from a book by Jeff Van Vonderen called “Families Where Grace is in Place.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Highway Construction

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,248 views

    Repentance is about preparing the way for our Lord, for the King. This Advent sermon uses the metaphor of road work to explore repenting of sin and unforgiveness.

    Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, the second Sunday of Advent belongs to John the Baptizer…the one whose job it was to announce the imminent coming of the Christ. In all four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—the ministry of John the Baptizer prepares the way for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Vinnie Cappetta avatar

    Living Wide Open

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,894 views

    What if God multiplied your efforts by 100?

    Living Wide Open (Part Two) Matthew 19:16-30 Acts 13:36 And David served the purposes of God in his generation. Participant vs. spectator Read Philippians 2:5-11 “He made himself nothing; he took the humble position of a slave and appeared in human form.” Object Lesson: serving towel 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Drifting Along

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    complacency leads to destruction

    Drifting Along (Philipians3:12-21)) Intro: The two trappers In the mid 1800’s their were two trappers that had been trapping muskrat and beaver all summer and fall. They had been working their traps in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. With their packs full of furs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Snake-Bit

    Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,715 views

    Lent 4 B. Salvation in Christ comes to us from the outside, but looking to Him and trusting His promise, Christ works healing and salvation inside of us.

    Lent 4 (B) John 3:14-21 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Snake Bit” Back home we have a restaurant. Actually, it’s a building that tries to be a restaurant. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran