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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Blinded By Pride Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,066 views

    Samson was a man with absolute power who was absolutely blinded by his pride in his power. How can we avoid falling into the same trap that took him down?

    When my dad sold his business and retired, he got bored just sitting around – so he went to work as a meat inspector for the government. They gave him a white coat and helmet and special knife, and his job was to go to meat plants (like Tyson or Indiana Packers) and inspect the meat as it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building God's Dream Team

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024
     | 744 views

    Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

    Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vetting S(P)aul (Third Sunday After Easter 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 29, 2022
     | 1,436 views

    How do you think it must have taken Saul by surprise to think that he was doing the Lord a favor persecuting Christians when he got chastised by the Lord Jesus Christ?

    Vetting S(P)aul Text: Acts 9: 1 -15 Act 9:1-15  Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest  (2)  and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God's Dream Team

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 419 views

    Building God's Dream Team: Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

    Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unhurried Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 26, 2025
     | 142 views

    We want microwave spirituality – we want the feeling – The God High – the emotion when we worship God. We want fast results, and we want it on demand, but God does not work that way.

    Video Illustration: Meant for Good! Series for the year – quick review – Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring anything back ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Origin Of Man And Purpose Of It

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024
     | 662 views

    God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

    In recording this first chapter of Genesis the Holy Spirit, did not want us to have any doubts or questions as to the creator of the world and all that is in it. So, he used the word God 32 times in the first chapter. The word made is found seven times, the word good is also recorded seven times as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Growing Up Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,002 views

    Paul tells the believers about the church as a family and field.

    GROWING UP IN THE CHURCH (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 I. Paul Views the Church as a Family (vv. 1-4). A. Paul calls them “brothers” (v. 1). He goes on to say they are not “spiritual” because they are “worldly” and “infants.” 1. They need to be taught but they have already accepted Christ as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Your Eyes On Christ

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,285 views

    To run the race, your eyes must remain on the prize.

    Keeping Your Eyes On Christ Hebrews 12:1-3 I. The testimony of those who have gone before us should be an encouragement to us in our journey of life - We learn by the actions, victories and mistakes of others - Biblically (Heroes of the faith) - In our own lives (family, friends) - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Money Causes A Riot Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024
     | 461 views

    No matter what you are going through, or who is against you, God is your great deliverer!

    Money Causes a Riot 2 Text: Acts 19:28-41 Introduction 1. Have you ever seen a mob on TV or movies? They are dangerous and can become murderous in an instant. a. People in mobs are like cattle before a stampede. Ever see that? In the movie Red River, John Wayne and his men are moving cattle along ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,940 views

    When God starts searching for a leader what traits does He look for? The answers may surprise you.

    UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,816 views

    We have to ask what does God look for in a potential leader? These 3 things. (1) He looks for a man or woman who is deeply spiritual. He called David a man after His own heart. God is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely his. (2)

    UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hosanna!

    Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 33,730 views

    The crowds shouted "Hosanna" at the Truimphal Entry but that shout didn’t mean the same to everyone of them. What does it mean to you?

    HOSANNA! by Pastor James May Luke 19:29-38, "And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Remembering, Honoring, Trusting

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 7,413 views

    In the light of Septmember 11, 2001, we must remember, honor, and trust.

    Remembering, Honoring, Trusting INTRO.- ILL.- One man said to his friend: "Say, you look depressed. What are you thinking about?" "My future," was the quick answer. "What makes it look so hopeless?" "My past." Our past does tend to "taint" or affect our future. Good, bad or otherwise. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Baird avatar

    The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,373 views

    Dealing with the controversial passage in Geneses chapter 6 referring to the Sons of God and Daughters of men

    The Sons of God and the Daughters of Men 1/30/04 Introduction… Tonight’s message is going to be a little different… It is probably going to be like a mix between a Wednesday night Bible study and a Sunday night message.. This evening we are going to visit a very controversial passage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming The Guilt & Shame Of Sexual Sin Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 24,996 views

    The pattern set forth by Jesus on overcoming guilt and shame.

    Valentine’s Day is this week so today we’re going to cover some straight talk from the Bible on love and sex. The Bible talks about sex quite a bit because there’s certainly nothing wrong with talking about sex in the proper manner. With all the misinformation out there we need to talk about sex ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist