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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Your House Is The Lord's House-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2017
     | 6,535 views

    4 of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

    YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-IV—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Change with no Change: Years ago, there was an old tale in the Marine Corps about a lieutenant who inspected his marines & told the ‘gunny’(gunnery sergeant) that they smelled bad...in fact, they stunk to high heaven! The lieutenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of The Bush Series

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 1, 2017
     | 12,322 views

    God's most important O.T. name was spoken by God Himself from a bush on fire. It reveals not only who and what He is, but is His covenant-keeping name. Eight other names are appended onto His covenant name, giving a rich, deep reveal of what God is like!

    THE GOD OF THE BUSH Ex. 3:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. President Bush was going through an airport when he saw a man who looked like Moses. He asked him, "Are you Moses?" The man acted as if he didn't hear. 2. He asked him again, "Are you Moses?" The man refused to look at him. The third time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Young Jesus And The Young Muhammad Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 2, 2015
     | 3,480 views

    Here is a comparison of Jesus and Muhammad as relates to the announcement of their comings, their birth, their early childhood, and their formative years.

    5. Setting. Muhammad was born and raised in the land of Arabia. Seventh-century Arabia was a land of many gods, punctuated here and there with Jewish and Christian communities. The Christianity that came to represent Jesus in that area however was a far cry from the Jerusalem variety of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Forgotten Christmas Cradle

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 29, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,937 views

    A Christmas story about Jesus' infancy and childhood. One to share and tell your children.

    The Forgotten Christmas Cradle “The Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit” Matthew 1:18-24 Intro: As Joseph awoke from his sleep and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Pharisees' Blindness

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015
     | 4,039 views

    To show that self-righteousness need to be surrendered to the LORD and with humility and acceptance that one is a sinner, we can accept the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a Pharisee?(self-righteous) Only CHRIST knows my heart, If I were I would not have accepted the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that self-righteousness need to be surrendered to the LORD and with humility and acceptance that one is a sinner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Heart Like Joseph

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 25, 2012
     | 3,838 views

    This sermon calls all believers to demonstrate behavior like Joseph in time of stress.

    A Heart Like Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Circumstances have the potential to change us. Traumatic events have a lasting effect on our lives. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Maybe: The divorce of our parents. A sudden loss! A difficult upbringing—a the trial of one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Battling Distractions

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,731 views

    When we battle distractions in our life, we must position our focus on Christ who also takes all our worries and troubles. Let us bring ourselves to Him.

    Opening illustration: Every day I drive the same highway to and from the office, and every day I see an alarming number of distracted drivers. Usually they’re talking on the phone or texting, but I have also seen people reading the newspaper, putting on makeup, and eating a bowl of cereal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Back From The Dead

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,745 views

    All glory for our change goes to God. He provided us with salvation. We do not need to do good works to merit salvation, but we should do good works because we have received salvation. This is God’s plan for every believer.

    Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Deceiver's Deception Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 27, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,936 views

    As a Christian minister, how would you convince your congregation that you really loved them & that you were authentic in your leadership? Paul compares himself to a father caring for his children for whom he wanted God's best.

    2 CORINTHIANS 11:1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE DECEIVER'S DECEPTION If you were a Christian minister, how would you convince your congregation that you really loved them and that you were authentic in your leadership? Paul compares himself to a father caring for his children. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Battle Of Heart And Mind Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,071 views

    In this sermon series, we’re going to be talking about the unseen enemy and the dangers of living for Jesus. We’re caught up in the spiritual battle between good and evil, and so it’s important to take proactive measures in regard to the unseen opposition

    The Battle of Heart and Mind Ephesians 6:10-13 Read Romans 7:14-25 at the beginning of service A number of years ago, I was invited to preach a revival in Zwolle, LA. Anybody know where that is? It’s right by Many, LA. Hope that clarifies it for you. I had to leave right after church to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pilate Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,866 views

    So what do we know about Pilate and what can we learn from him?

    Pilate John 18:29-40 The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in the Apostle’s Creed and has been translated into more languages than just about every other name. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human history for only about four hours, Pilate’s name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    What's In A Worldview? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
     | 7,232 views

    What’s your worldview? Everyone has one. Whether or not we realize it, we all have certain presuppositions and beliefs that affect the way we view all of life and reality

    What’s in a Worldview? Romans 12:2 I was watching the NBC national news over the holidays with my father in law. He is a very conservative Republican and loves Rush Limbaugh. Nothing wrong with that. But all he watches is right wing Republican news programs which paint a very jaded picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Evidence Of The Resurrection: The Testimony Of The Witnesses - (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 12, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,319 views

    A sermon examining the many eyewitness accounts of Christ's Resurrection.

    EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION: TESTIMONIES OF THE WITNESSES (PART 2) I Corinthians 15:5-7 During a criminal investigation, detectives seek to gather as much evidence as possible to prove their case. While they will take as much circumstantial evidence as is available, they would much rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Mary: Who She Was (And Who She Wasn't)

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,542 views

    There is quite a bit of confusion among some as to the Mother of Jesus. Who she was and who she was not. Some church traditions erroneously lend into that confusion. Today we look briefly at Mary in a manner of separating biblical fact from unscriptural tradition

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message https://youtu.be/lEeSaAcwtWs Introduction As we come to this portion of the Birth Narrative in Luke, I think it is important to point out a couple of things. First, this portion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "what's It All About?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,809 views

    A sermon about the Law of Love.

    Matthew 22:34-40 “What’s It All About?” How can a person legitimately look into the face of an enemy and feel unqualified love? It is nearly impossible, is it not? And yet, Jesus tells us that this is what it means to be a Christ-follower. I’d say we live in a very "religious" ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist