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  • James May avatar

    Potholes In The Road To Ephesus

    Contributed by James May on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 27,739 views

    This road of life often seems to have potholes that will throw us off course. We begin to go this way or that, and soon discover that we are off of the path that God desires us to use. That's when the warning of Jesus to the church at Ephesus is given;

    Potholes in the Road to Ephesus Sunday, February 10, 2013 By Rev. James May The Holy Ghost led me to a passage of scripture this morning that I know He wants to use to speak to someone here this morning. As I read this passage, I could not help but feel the heart of God as it ached; and I could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fools For Christ

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,624 views

    Genuine Christian servanthood is expressed in sacrificial and exemplary living.

    Title: Fools for Christ Text: I Corinthians 4:1-21 Truth: Genuine Christian servanthood is expressed in sacrificial and exemplary living. Aim: I want the result to be a servant attitude and actions. INTRODUCTION John Woolman was a Quaker who grew up in Pennsylvania in the early eighteenth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 3c: Difference Between Predestination (Fate) & Free Will – Cost Of Destiny

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
     | 2,921 views

    God's blessings are never restricted to the blessed. He has designed it so that thru you, many might be blessed - Your family, co-workers, neighbors, people you know on social media. In Exodus 12:38, many followed the Jews when they saw God’s favor on them.

    SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 3C: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDESTINATION (FATE) & FREE WILL – COST OF DESTINY 1. Genesis 12:1-20: 1 Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family and from your father’s house, To a land that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Leaders Leading The Way

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,260 views

    Using the method that Jethro gave to Moses, we can learn the steps it takes to become an obedient and fruitful church through competent leadership.

    WHEN IT COMES TO SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE CHURCH IT CAN BE SAID WITH ASSURANCE THAT MORE FAILURE COMES FROM AN EXCESS OF CAUTION THAN FROM THE BOLD EXPERIMENTS WITH NEW IDEAS. WE NEED BOLD AND DARING LEADERS TO HELP GUIDE CHRIST’S CHURCH UNASHAMEDLY INTO THE UNCHARTED AREAS OF GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    How Not To Be A Fool

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,291 views

    An exposition of Psalm 53 with particular emphasis on verses 1-3

    Islington Baptist Church September 11, 2005 Psalm 53:1-3 Scriptures: 1 Samuel 25, Romans 1:18-32, Psalm 1 How not to be a fool Webster’s dictionary defines a fool as “a person who lacks good judgment”. Brainstorm with me for a moment. What examples can you think of that illustrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Keys To Revival

    Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,229 views

    We find a defined prescription for real revival in 2 Chronicles 7:14. The problem is that, like with many precribed orders from our physician, we hesitate to take the medicine.

    Over and over, the Lord spoke to Israel through Jeremiah the prophet saying, "Return to Me." Practically to the very end, He called unto them to return and repent. He admonished them as a loving and faithful Husband would his unfaithful wife. As a Shepherd, He called to His wayward sheep. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "The Principle Of Appropriated Promise" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,727 views

    God calls us to face Him with the prospect of saving the lost in prayer.

    We are looking at five principles of effective intercession - responding to the call of God to use my relationship and standing with Him to ask something on behalf of someone else who does not have a right relationship or standing with God. As we have pointed out previously, the nature of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Fall Into Defeat”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 6, 2008
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     | 3,372 views

    The factors that contributed to Israel’s defeat at Ai are the same which contribute to the defeat of God’s people today.

    The people of Israel had just experienced a miraculous victory over the city of Jericho. The next city for them to conquer was the city of Ai. The forces of Ai were much smaller than were the forces of Jericho, but much to the surprise of the army of Israel, rather than defeating the army of Ai, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will You Sacrifice For The Cause?

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 12, 2008
     | 4,699 views

    Across the world, many Christians sacrifice, money, stature, safety, and even their lives for the call of Christ.Here in America, we are unlikely to experience the type and scope of persecution our friends endure. We will not be called upon to give such a

    What Will You Sacrifice for the Cause? Michael Wiley November 9, 2008 Matthew 16:24-25 Romans 12:1 Introduction: Begin with the video clip from Ajai Lall – approx 5.5 minutes We were blessed last week by a message from Ajai Lall, Lead Evangelist of Central India Mission. His message and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Put Your Life Where Your Mouth Is

    Contributed by Ralph Lassiter on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,022 views

    Evangelism isn't easy for all; but all have a story to tell. This message emphasizes the need to not only tell your story but to live your testimony because the strength of your testimony is how you live your life.

    Text: Acts 22:1 – 16 The call of the Lord is that every Christian be a missionary. To carry out the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20 where Jesus said, “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wise Father's Instruction Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,488 views

    Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom & to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are as inescapable as commands & laws.

    PROVERBS 7: 1-5 A WISE FATHER'S INSTRUCTION The first nine chapters of Proverbs basically deal with two subjects: wisdom and women. Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom and to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meet And Greet Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2016
     | 4,852 views

    In times like these we need to meet together to experience the presence of God, encourage one another, and evangelize the lost.

    1. Hats: A University had a policy that if the professor was 10 minutes late for class...it was cancelled. But one day a professor put his hat on his desk and then went to the faculty room. He apparently lost track of time and when he arrived back at the class he was 10 minutes late and found it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Jesus Confronts Adultery Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
     | 6,574 views

    Who is guilty of adultery? Jesus gives us the answer in the Sermon on the Mount and what He reveals might just surprise us; but, if it doesn't, it certainly ought to change our behavior.

    JESUS CONFRONTS ADULTERY Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION ** We introduced this sermon with a 4 minute drama of the woman caught in adultery ** A. WHO IS AN ADULTERER? 1. Those Who Practice Wicked Deeds. Mt 5:27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’; Jesus chose murder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dwell Securely

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 5, 2020
     | 4,988 views

    I am talking to those of you who are preaching, teaching the Word of God and also to those who have made resolutions to resist the devil, here comes the Word to empower you to attack the devil and punch his nose.

    Dwell securely Proverbs 1:33 "But he who listens to me shall live securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil." Friends, this is an awesome promise! When you take obedience to God seriously then you can live at ease, are you listening? Those of you who are living double ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Scapegoat And Sluaghter Goat Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,263 views

    In this sermon we will be meditating four important understanding on the justification by faith: 1. Meaning of Atonement, 2. meaning of two he-goats 3. meanings of a goat for YHWH 4. meanings of a scapegoat.

    Theme: Scapegoat and Other Goats Text: Leviticus 16:06-10 Introduction: Men talk about black sheep and scapegoat. Black sheep means a person who carries the message to opponents. The origin of the phrase comes from the rare presence in a flock of white sheep of a sheep with black fleece. Rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist