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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Will Of A Person Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
     | 98 views

    God asks that we use our will to choose Him.

    A. INTRODUCTION “WHAT IS MAN?” (PSALM 8:4). 1. We are material and immaterial. “As her soul was departing (for she died)” (Gen. 35:18). 2. Our inner person, “God created man in His own image” (Gen. 1:27). “The Lord God . . . breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and man became a living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Begin Well Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2019
     | 4,908 views

    We will only begin the race well when we identify, and full confess, our spiritual bankruptcy to Jesus. There are no achievements, or spiritual outcomes, which make us worthy of God’s attention. It is only our faith in the great exchange that Jesus is willing to make for us.

    Message Ephesians 2:1-10 Begin Well 10 days ago Wild Oats XI won the 2018 Sydney to Hobart yacht race. They also won in 2017 … sort of. Wild Oats XI finished the 2017 race in one day, eight hours, 48 minutes and 50 seconds … which was nearly five hours faster than the previous record. However at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Swim At Your Own Risk Series

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007
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     | 6,589 views

    Rip Tide Series week 1: Swim at your own Risk. This is a great summertime series about the pull and affect sin has on our lives, and how to escape it.

    RIP TIDE Swim at Your Own Risk As you saw in the promo video, we’re starting a new series this month called RIP TIDE! I’m real excited about this series because it has something for every one. I don’t care if this is the first time you’ve ever been to church, or if you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Danger: Strong Currents Series

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007
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     | 4,819 views

    Riptide Series Week 3: Danger Strong Currents Speaks of our responsiblity to not only stay away from the pull of sin, but to be sure we aren’t leading others into it.

    RIP TIDE 3. Danger Strong Current This is week three of our Rip Tide series, and this week we are going to talk about the consequences of leading someone else into the flow of a rip tide. Now some of you said you were good swimmers, and that’s great, but I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Authentic Life Part 3 - James 2:14-Ff Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010
     | 4,331 views

    James is a no nonsense leader speaking to the church. Those words are still relevant today as the same issues continue to arise.

    Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 9-14 The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Deposit, No Return

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 2, 2011
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    To fail to do what is right is not only sin, but is unproductive. What of our knowledge resources and our financial resources? Are they making a difference? If not, no gain.

    Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, August 15, 1982; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Sept. 30, 1984) Preachers find sermons in all sorts of strange places, and I found this one in a bottle! Now you can just stop thinking what you are thinking and listen to what I mean! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Evidence Against Us (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013
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     | 2,941 views

    This message examines Paul's second round of evidence to support his indictment against the human race.

    There is a quote that has been around for years that I would like to share with you. “If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, they’re yours. If they do not come back, it was never meant to be.” How many of you have actually heard that? Better yet, how many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Continuing In Him

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    The scripture makes a great distinction between a Christian who occasionally commits sin and a lost person who lives a lifestyle of sin.

    CONTINUING IN HIM INTRODUCTION: Today some of you will not like the sermon. I know that because I have preached it before and some people did not like it. Some will call it mean-spirited, unloving or even un-Christian. Sometimes, in trying to teach a positive lesson we need to use negative words. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diagnosis: You Have A Heart Problem! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 11, 2014
     | 6,202 views

    If you have a physical heart problem, you can ignore it and take the consequences or adjust to the problem and make the best of it; the same is true when it comes to our invisible, inner being.We are going to discuss this inner heart problem.

    Diagnosis: You Have A Heart Problem! (Mark 7:14-23) 1. Joke: Man in church inherited 1 million dollars; afraid the shock would kill him… Asked pastor to break news. Pastor asked, “Charlie, if you inherited 1 million dollars, what would you do?” Charline: “Give ½ to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life Without Limits Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,936 views

    Our relationship with Jesus transforms us from being in love with ourselves to loving ourselves and others.

    Romans 6:1-11 “Life Without Limits” INTRODUCTION Martin Luther King stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC, on August 28, 1963. Hundreds of thousands of people stood and listened as Dr. King proclaimed, “I have a dream!” His dream was that someday all people in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    David: The King Who Bared His Soul Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 25, 2009
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     | 4,925 views

    Ash Wednesday: Are we open with others and God about our sinfulness? We learn from king David’s life that God honors openness and "bared-soul" confession. (Note: While sermon is original, the theme is based in part on sermon helps from Concordia Publishin

    A man after God’s own heart… a woman after God’s own heart? – Beloved, let us take an honest inventory – see how we stack up: My overdependence on food for comfort instead of God has created its own public witness. We know that Jesus’ divinity peeked through at his transfiguration - - but for me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Roth avatar

    Ashes Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Roth on Feb 26, 2015
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     | 7,014 views

    Lent I (B) midweek. The source of temptation is our own sinful desires within us. Therefore, we look to Christ who purifies our hearts, to deliver us from temptation.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Ashes of Temptation” Our world today is full of temptation, isn’t it? You don’t even have to go looking for it anymore. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Devil Made Me Do It!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    When we disobey God by sinning, let’s not shift the blame or justify our actions with the faulty “the devil made me do it” theology. Instead, let’s take full responsibility for our actions, confess our sins to a gracious and forgiving Father, and pursue r

    Opening illustration: In March 2009, a 62-year old woman was charged with stealing more than $73,000 from her church in the state of Washington. When the detectives interrogated her, she told them: “Satan had a big part in the theft.” It sounds like she was saying that the devil made ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pride Ride Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,913 views

    This is the first message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins.

    Intro; I am starting a series on the "Seven Deadly Sins." Today’s message is the first one entitled the "The Pride Ride Part 1." Pride is defined as “An inordinate amount of self-esteem.” The synonyms for the word PRIDE are not pretty; they are conceit, arrogance, and boastfulness. Pride is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Except Ye Repent

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,096 views

    It’s not optional, it’s a command

    EXCEPT YE REPENT There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist