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  • Eric Smith avatar

    The Devil Is In The Market For Another Soul

    Contributed by Eric Smith on Jan 28, 2012
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    A short sermon that parallels a high school pottery class with our potential in life and how the devil tries to make us waste our time on this earth.

    Matt 4:1-9 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    God Is On My Side

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
     | 13,787 views

    If God is for you who can be against you?

    God Is On My Side Thanks to an anonymous minister Ps 56:9-13 9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. 10 In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word. 11 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Right Use Of Our Talents

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
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    Our stewardship of what God has entrusted to us.

    A RIGHT USE OF OUR TALENTS. Matthew 25:14-30. A “talent” (Matthew 25:15) was a small gold coin valued at the equivalent of fifteen years national minimum wage. Whatever currency we translate that into, it is bound to be tens of thousands - and more. Five talents was enough to provide one of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Love Prevails Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023
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    This is the 13th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#13] WHEN LOVE PREVAILS 2 Samuel 1:17-18 Introduction: The death of Saul was the end of a difficult relationship. We have all had relationships that were not good- They might have started out well and had a lot of promise; but it ended in pain. The death of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    A Rush To Judgment Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 21, 2011
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    Paul returns to Jerusalem and faces the same type of misjudgments he had made earlier in life. In the face of such opportunity he takes the opportunity to share his testimony.

    A Christian man owned a barber shop. One night, at a revival meeting, the barber felt greatly burdened to do more with his testimony for Christ. The next evening, the barber began attending a "soul winners class" at his church. He attended faithfully every night for two weeks. He rehearsed all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rogers avatar

    I Am Blind So I Might See

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 95 ratings
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    A sermon that discuss how we are blind to opportunities and the work of God in our lives.

    I Am Blind So That I Might See Acts 9:1-18 Rev. David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church April 24, 2005 I have asked myself many times how blind I must be. Things that are right there in front of me and I can’t see them. Sometimes It is physical objects that I can’t see and other times it might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Life

    Contributed by Dr. Jesse Davis on Sep 19, 2008
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    You only have one life to live – and you have been given that life to give. Don’t waste your life – spend it on something that is worthy.

    One Life – June 29, 2008 Do you believe you were born for such a time as this? Look what’s happening in our world today… It’s hard to believe that 2008 is already half over. How have you spent your life so far in 2008? Has it been a waste? Have you gotten a good return on the investment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Season Of Restoration Is Here

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025
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    Restoration is one of the most powerful acts of God. It speaks of God’s ability to bring back what was lost, repair what was broken, and repay what was stolen.

    THE SEASON OF RESTORATION IS HERE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 61:7, Zechariah 9:12, Job 42:10 INTRODUCTION: Restoration is one of the most powerful acts of God. It speaks of God’s ability to bring back what was lost, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Time For True Repentance

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014
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    Jesus' coming is delayed to give the greater number of people the greater opportunity to repent.

    TIME FOR TRUE REPENTANCE. 2 Peter 3. After the description of the false teachers who deny the second coming of Jesus - which is concluded with the horrible picture of 2 Peter 2:22 - Peter turns to his protégés and effectively says, “I am assured of better things concerning you” (cf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Giver God Loves

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jul 3, 2011
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    Our giving should be joyful and uncoerced, and we should be thankful for the opportunity to give

    The Giver God Loves Dr. Russell K. Tardo Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. The subject of giving is one that I don't often address. Unfortunately, the subject of giving is so frequently and widely taught these days that many Christians have grown weary at the prospect of hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Question Of Love And Devotion Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012
     | 5,695 views

    If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time.

    If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time. Tonight’s passage is one that is specifically for the church and its ministers. It has one great lesson: love is the one basic essential for ministry. Without love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles # 27 - 39

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
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    In this portion of Scripture, we have the opportunity to travel with Paul while he is at Ephesus.

    Some of the places that Paul visited would not have impressed us, but we can see from these verses that God used Paul in a great way. This is the place Paul wanted to visit on his second missionary journey, and God forbid him to come, but now, God not only allowed him to come, but God gave Paul an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    The Tragedy Of The Unopened Gift Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 29,516 views

    Everyone is given gifts and talents to use for the upbuilding of the Kingdom, and we need to do our best to use those gifts and not waste them

    “Tragedy of the Unopened Gift” Introduction: The Antiques Road Show is an interesting television show to watch. Every now and then on the show a person will come in with something they have had for many years, maybe a family heirloom that they thought was worthless, and a antique expert will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    God Has Favourites Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 15, 2014
     | 4,440 views

    Christianity is unique in our belief that God has become one of us. and Mary waste one favoured by God to bring this miracle to birth.

    The Incarnation’ as we call it, God becoming a human being, is the fundamental belief that sets us apart from Judaism and all other religious followings. It really is where the rubber hits the road in terms of the Christian faith. We Christians are the only people on this earth who believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Miserable Son And The Maddened Sibling

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 24, 2022
     | 1,045 views

    Was the miserable son wasteful? Why did the father not punish the young son, if he deserved it? Was the maddened son self-centered and resentful?

    Verses 11 – 19: Was the miserable son wasteful? The young son’s portion of the property was 33% (Deuteronomy 21:17). By and large, he would have gotten this at his father’s death, although fathers in some cases decided to split their property early and resign from dealing with the estates. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible