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  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Cowardly Confession Causes Consternation Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 5, 2008
     | 2,568 views

    Jonah was a last forced to identify himself and in so doing made a confession about the God of the Hebrews. His confession in an audible voice aroused an Inner Voice which called him to return to the God he left in Israel.

    JONAH 1:9 COWARDLY CONFESSION CAUSES CONSTERNATION I. HIS CONFESSION: A. Citizenship. B. Concept. C. Contrast. II. HIS CERTAINTY: A. Creator. B. Created. C. Controller. III. HIS CONTRITION: A. Cowardice. B. Cause. C. Conversion. Jonah was out of running room. He had gone just ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Passing On Your Faith

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,725 views

    Mother’s Day Sermon

    Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Title: Passing On Your Faith 2 Timothy 1:3-8 3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day, 4 longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vision Sunday

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 19, 2007
     | 11,366 views

    Our church vision for coming year(s).

    Vision Sunday 2007 Proverbs 29:18; Zech 6:15 Introduction The coming year’s theme for our church will be, “We attempt great things FOR God, and we expect great things FROM God!” Let’s say it together … Do you believe that we can attempt great things for God? Do you believe that through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When A Person Turns Away From God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 17,630 views

    What happens when a person turns away from God? Paul tells us what the Galatians lost or became by turning away from God to idol worship. 1- They became enslaved and lost their freedom 2- They became joyless and lost their exuberance

    INTRO.- 8Formerly, when you did not know God. Was there ever a time in your life that you didn’t know God? ILL.- I love the cute story about the little boy whose mother just gave birth to his baby brother. While the baby was sleeping in his crib, big brother looks into the crib at his baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Green Pastures"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,488 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord provides spiritual nourishment, the comfort of life and fellowship for those who follow him.

    19 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Lord provides spiritual nourishment, the comfort of life and fellowship for those who follow Him. REFERENCES: Green Pastures – a metaphor for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Priority Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,099 views

    Faith is a reasonable and necessary priority for us before we kick the bucket.

    For those of you who weren’t able to make it last week because of the lovely weather we had, we began a series called, "Your Bucket List." Which I borrowed from a movie which came out about a year ago called The Bucket List. In the movie two very different men, one a wealthy business man, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Let You Shine Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
     | 7,495 views

    Being the light of the world is a cooperative effort between God and ourselves.

    Let You Shine Text: Phil. 2:12-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus himself said to his disciples, "[L]et your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) 

This is a concept that is sometimes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Truth Vs Myths

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 5, 2015
     | 3,138 views

    To focus on how an act of obedience scores over other apparently good "spiritual" actions!!!

    Truth vs Myths It was Charles Haddon Spurgeon who wisely observed that discernment is not essentially the ability to know the difference between what is right and wrong but rather that which helps us distinguish between what ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Spirit Of Baal

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 29,966 views

    Baal is identified as the ruler of the demons. (Beelzebub is another name for Baal)

    The Spirit of Baal Baal is identified as the ruler of the demons. Matthew 12:24 (Beelzebub is another name for Baal) Baal-hamon, one of Baal's names, means "the lord of wealth or abundance." You must war against this spirit to see your inheritance released. Jeremiah 51:44 (Bel in this verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sinners Welcome

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Sep 22, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,508 views

    Whether we know it or not, we are all lost. Jesus comes seeking us, calling us to repentance, and He welcomes sinners to His feast of victory.

    There’s a story I read about a pastor who was called to see a young man, John, dying of a terrible disease. The young man was once a member of this pastor’s congregation. He had received all of the good Christian education and training, growing up; he was baptized and confirmed—the typical ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Canceled Debt Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,320 views

    When we were born again we had our sin debt wiped clean; canceled. Okay, now what? What will we do as a result? There is an improper response and a proper response to having our debt canceled. This week, we'll look at some improper responses.

    CANCELED DEBT INTRODUCTION: There is a pro basketball player who started out strong but lately has fallen on hard times. Because of injuries he has played in just 10 games over two seasons, and I suppose is frustrated with his low pay since his over ten million dollar a year contract isn't cutting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Suffering Christ Left 43 Parables

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 19, 2014
     | 3,389 views

    Christ Jesus suffered to save us, died to save us for his time came but the 43 parables he taught us were left and still remain, hopefully, in them, we are reminded to be always ready for our time.

    A Suffering Christ Left 43 Parables by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 19, 2014) EASTER SUNDAY (APRIL 20, 2014) “My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready” (St. John 7:6, King James Version [Jesus reproveth his kinsmen]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Finding What We’ve Lost Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 5,191 views

    This sermon focuses on the question of “How do you find something that’s lost, especially if you’re the one that’s lost?

    Finding What We’ve Lost Luke 15:11-32 A couple of years ago, I was blessed to win tickets to the practice round of The Master’s golf tournament. The Masters is one of four majors in professional golf and is considered to be hallowed ground to golfers. It’s in Augusta, GA in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unconditional Love

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2014
     | 10,920 views

    Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back into his family, despite the objections of his older brother who resents his father’s mercy.

    12-7-04 Unconditional Love Luke 15:1-15:32 Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unconditional Love

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 22, 2014
     | 9,719 views

    Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back into his family, despite the objections of his older brother who resents his father’s mercy.

    12-7-04 Unconditional Love Luke 15:1-15:32 Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist