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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    The Other Half Of The Story

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 10, 2012
     | 4,587 views

    Most Christmas sermons tell the first half of the Christmas message-- eternal life, salvation. This sermon is about the other half-- abundant life.

    The Other Half Isaiah 40:3-4 Today I want to talk to you about something you might not expect Pneumatic tires, shock absorbers, asphalt roads, and springs. You might be asking yourself.. "What is he talking about, they didn't have pneumatic tires, shock absorbers or springs 3000 years ago!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Needs, Her Needs, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,028 views

    Why should we even worry about trying to meet each other’s needs?

    Does God care how I get along with my wife? We know that God cares about: world events, the lives of powerful and important people. But does he care about my life, even down to the point of caring about our relationships? Yes. Most definitely yes. Because He isn’t just a God out there. He is a God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence

    Contributed by Martin Albanese on May 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    Which one of us is the greatest? A look at Ambition, Jealousy, and Hostility in our lives

    Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence (Sermon notes take from a book called Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned: But I Have Several Excellent by James W. Moore.) Let me start out by asking you all a question tonight! • Have you ever been reduced to embarrassed silence? o the kind that comes for a sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Joshua's Needed

    Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,743 views

    When Moses finished his work, God chose a Joshua to continue it. As the Moses’s of the faith pass on, God is looking for some Joshua’s to step up to leadership.

    Help Wanted Joshua on Leadership May 29, 2005 PM Joshua 1:1-9 (NIV) After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: [2] "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Keep Hope Alive

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 45,918 views

    To encourage believers not to lose hope no matter their circumstance.

    Rev. D. Joseph May 4, 2007 Text: Jer. 17:7; Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Topic: Keep Hope Alive INTRODUCTION Contrary to popular belief, Jesse Jackson did not coined the saying: ‘keep hope alive.’ The Bible has been admonishing and encouraging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abimelech Appraised Of Gaal’s Move Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2020
     | 1,836 views

    This rebellious speech by Gaal was reported to Abimelech by the town-prefect Zebul, who sent messengers to him, either through deceit or secrecy or both, not allowing anyone to know that he sent them.

    Chapter 42 Abimelech Appraised of Gaal’s Move [Judges 9.30-9.33] Scripture: Judges 9:30-33 (KJV) 30 And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. 31 And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word As Seed

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2020
     | 5,023 views

    Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23.

    Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23. The Parable Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Pray To God When But What If Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,242 views

    Many times we pray to God when we need something; many times we pray to God when things are going badly for us, and we need things in our life to turn around; many times we pray when we are in crisis mode, and we don’t have anywhere else to turn.

    Introduction: Many times we pray to God when we need something; many times we pray to God when things are going badly for us, and we need things in our life to turn around; many times we pray when we are in crisis mode, and we don’t have anywhere else to turn. But what if we prayed as the Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Like You Were Dying

    Contributed by Ben Johnson on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 23,907 views

    We must take advantage of every opportunity, of everyday, of every moment to live life on purpose!! Unfortunately however, many times we get so caught up in the details of our day to day life that we just don’t take the time to SEIZE EVERY MOMENT!

    Live Like You Were Dying using SONG ILLUSTRATION: "Live Like You Were Dying" -by country artist Tim McGraw REFERENCE: Phil. 3:7-16 A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an young attractive woman who was traveling with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the suf

    Why did Jesus Die on the Cross? Isaiah 53:1-9 When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,420 views

    Sermon #6 in series entitled "I’m in!" focusing on behaviors active church members will participate in. This one deals with sharing your faith. Borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.

    Sharing Your Faith I Peter 3:15-16 CHCC: February 8, 2009 INTRODUCTION: SKIT: “I am a Christian and a Saint” The "evangelist" walks up behind a person standing on stage, gets in their face and says, "I am an evangelist! A Christian and a Saint! Are you saved? Are you washed in the blood? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Earmarks Of A Christian

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,300 views

    The world wants to call anyone that stands for Christ judgmental, but there are signs as believers that should be evident.

    Earmarks of a Christian 1 John 5:1-5:4 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to you about being a Christian. That word has been abused and used in so many circles that most people do not have a working definition of what it means to be a Christian. Usually, first response is getting out a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christ The Conqueror Of Death

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,615 views

    “And when he had entered, he said to them, ‘Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping’.” Mark 5:39

    Introduction: Man was created in the image and likeness of God with power to make choices. These choices determine the quality of our lives and our eternal destiny. Eve made the choice to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil rather than the fruit of the tree of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lesson 11: In Humility, Look Out For The Interests Of Others Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2018
     | 7,737 views

    Paul presses forward with his appeal for living worthy of the gospel by exhorting his readers to interact humbly with one another.

    Date: 7/13/18 Lesson #11 Title: In Humility, Look Out for the Interests of Others Scripture: (Philippians 2:3, 4 NIV) 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: Things You Learn While Wandering In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2025
     | 392 views

    When God calls you into the wilderness, He wants to meet you there. In that meeting, He has profound lessons waiting to transform your heart and prepare you for what’s ahead.

    Sermon: Things You Learn While Wandering in the Wilderness Scripture Lesson - Matthew 4:1-11 “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist