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  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Facing The Giants

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,725 views

    By faith, learn to face the giants that can defeat you.

    I heard of a group of people who visited a zoo. As they passed the elephant pen they noticed one of the attendants sitting and crying. One of the visitors asked another attendant what was wrong. The attendant replied “The elephant has died.” The visitor said “Oh, he must have been fond of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To Church Sunday: Invite Someone

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 17, 2014
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    Adapted from material from Outreach, I preached this sermon the week before Back to Church Sunday to encourage members to invite their friends, relative, associates and neighbor to church.

    Back To Church Sunday: Invite Someone! Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church How many people do you know who “used to go” to church, but just don’t anymore? If you are like most folks, you probably know quite a few. Today there are 320 million people in America and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    A Warning About Deceivers, Would Your Thoughts Or Actions Cause A Donkey To Stop. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 11, 2024
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     | 691 views

    The story of Balaam and his donkey, a bit of further explanation from Jesus. Sexual sin is destructive, are we the Church addressing it? True salvation and sanctification is a result of repentance.

    A warning about Deceivers, would your thoughts and actions cause a donkey to stop. Numbers 22 is an interesting chapter of scripture, in fact it’s a bit obscure and leaves us with a few questions, an important one gets answered by Jesus on the Island of Patmos, hold onto that thought. It also ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Darkened - Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
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    Second in the series of 21 states of man apart from God. This one covers the five Ds, darkened through disobedience.

    21 States of Man without God (Second in series) In the continuation of our series about the 21 states of man without God we will look at the five Ds of our condition that cause us to live apart from God. These five Ds are: darkened, dead in sin, deceived, defiled or filthy, and disobedience. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Hope Of A Healthy Child Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2022
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    Left to themselves, children tend to grow up wild and untamed. And instead of growing to the full potential, they often grow up wounded and broken adults. What can we do to give them a life filled with hope, peace and a future?

    OPEN: In the 1700s, there was a poet named Samuel Coleridge was talking with a friend who’d come to visit one day. During the conversation they got around to the subject of children. The visitor said “I believe children should be given the freedom to make all their own decisions. Parents should not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul's Prayer Requests

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 6, 2024
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    Paul prayed at least 5 prayers for believers. These prayers are extremely important because they were inspired by the Holy Spirit and capture the will of God for our transformation into the image of Christ.

    PAUL’S PRAYER REQUESTS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVIDENCE 1. A scientist recently said that the “perfect earthquake” was going to strike the West Coast soon. The evidence to support his claim was shaky at best. 2. Someone threw a part of a brick through a man’s front window. The police couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    True North

    Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2025
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    This was written in support of our VBS that begins this week. It's all about Jesus being our True North.

    As you walked in the church this morning you were probably caught by surprise at all of the preparations are being made for the Vacation Bible School that begins this Wednesday and lasts through next Saturday. This week will be a very busy and exciting week with a lot of visitors, both children ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Gaston avatar

    Nothing Shall Separate Us From The Love Of God!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 31, 2024
     | 2,559 views

    Paul says he is persuaded of 3 things: 1). That God loves us, 2). That we are joined to God by love, and 3). That nothing shall be able to separate us from God's love. Are YOU persuaded?

    NOTHING SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF GOD! Rom. 8:38-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. 3 men went deer hunting together. One of them was a preacher. A deer stopped where all three could see him and all three shot. 2. All three men said the deer was theirs and an argument broke out. Just then a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Burlap Christmas

    Contributed by Merv Birky on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,737 views

    Christmas Service message/meditation.

    MRB Beth-El 2000-12-24 Burlap Christmas – Luke 2:1-20 I. God appearing in human form not unique to Christianity. A. Whether eastern mystery religions, Greek mythologies, African nature religions, the “gods” often show up looking like humans. 1. Often as a trick rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "How To Become A Drunk?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,133 views

    Some accused the disciples on the Day of Pentecost of being "drunk." My response to that is: "Whatever they were drinking, I want some!" Our Churches need to have a "Pentecostal" experience." Here are five simple steps to becoming a drunk!

    "How to Become a Drunk?" Introduction: Some accused the disciples on the Day of Pentecost of being "drunk." My response to that is: "Whatever they were drinking, I want some!" Our Church needs to have a "Pentecostal" experience." Here is how! 1. Find a private place, and pray! The disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Being The Kind Of Church People Need

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 6, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,807 views

    We cannot be the kind of church that everyone wants, but we can be the kind of church that everyone needs !

    Being The Kind Of Church That People Need Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: I suppose there are many churches whose mission is to be the kind of church that appeals to everyone. That is an impossible task ! In fact, I believe it to be an unholy task. Here’s why.....in order for us to be the church that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Hampton avatar

    God Is! Series

    Contributed by Gary Hampton on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,231 views

    This sermon sets forth simple proofs that God is!

    God Is! It is not unusual to be challenged today by someone who has either been brought up to disbelieve or has had bad experiences in life. They may ask the Christian to "prove to me there is a God!" Of course, "No one has seen God at any time" (John 1:18). Neither has anyone tasted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Great Joy In The City

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,914 views

    The Christian finds joy in being freed from guilt, anticipating an eternal reward, having fellowship with God, and being part of God’s work.

    Great Joy In the City Acts 8:5-8 INTRO.: You can see almost anything in the city. You can see poverty and plenty, sorrow and happiness, but cities are seldom known as places of great joy. They are places where people work, live, and perhaps celebrate, but not where they simply enjoy themselves. not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    I Have Everything I Need

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 14, 2005
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     | 6,831 views

    It’s easy to focus on what we do not have, but in Paul’s last will to Timothy, he reminds Timothy to focus on what he does have.

    II TIMOTHY 1:3-13 (7) I HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT, BUT REWARDING EXPERIENCE IN LIFE IS: TO ENCOURAGE SOMEONE ELSE WHEN YOU NEED ENCOURAGEMENT YOURSELF. JESUS IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE (MATTHEW 26/MARK 14) . . . IN OUR TEXT TODAY. . . APOSTLE PAUL IS WRITING TO TIMOTHY . ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Develop A Christ Centered Family

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,967 views

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the essential requirements that provide the key ingredients for developing Christ centered families.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the essential requirements that provide the key ingredients for developing Christ centered families. Paul wrote, "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love." (Eph. 5:1) Ask the Lord to help your family be more teachable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational