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  • Don Campbell avatar

    D-I-V-O-R-C-E And How To Stop It

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 12, 2024
     | 351 views

    Divorce has plagued the church from the beginning. We cannot stop it, but perhaps we can slow it.

    D-I-V-O-R-C-E AND HOW TO STOP IT INTRODUCTION A. My assigned topic is “Divorce and How to Stop It in Christian Homes. B. I wish I could stop every divorce, but I know I can’t. However, if tonight, I can stop just one, I will have meat to eat you know not of. C. This sermon will touch some more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Official Or Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 3, 2025
     | 339 views

    Formal church membership that involves special membership and voting rights is contentious. In this Part 2, I open up the matter to show how out of sync the matter is with the membership of the one Body of Christ, and the discrimination. We delve into some scriptures to bring this out.

    IS OFFICIAL OR FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE – PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at the practice some churches have of there being an official local church membership that divides “members”, adherents and attendees into “MEMBERS” and “NON-MEMBERS” depending if one has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Does Not Envy

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 18, 2025
     | 190 views

    So is envy a problem for people today? Most assuredly, envy is currently very evident in our culture.

    Alba 11-16-2025 LOVE DOES NOT ENVY I Corinthians 13:4 Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a sportsman with a bow and arrow and said to him, “I wish you would bring down that eagle up there.” The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Why Can't Everyone Be Nice Like Me? Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,495 views

    When we realize we’re the ones who should be the greatest influence for good in all our relationships, our frustrations will ease.

    We must serve God in all our personal relationships we are in now. I. Follow and Respect Your Parents (1-3) A. We’re obliged to obey B. We can’t honor God and dishonor parents C. One reason parents speak is to make us think 1. Escape sin 2. To avoid danger and disappointment II. Encourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal With Failure

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,871 views

    This sermon considers the all-too frequent reality of failure in our lives. We’ll look at disciples of Jesus who were well versed in it and how they dealt with it. There is hope!

    FAILURE -- the word conjures up a bad mental taste. It is such a predominant reality among us that there is an E-magazine website – www.failure.com with a wide selection of failure paraphernalia – mugs, t-shirts, baseball caps! Who has not tasted the bitter drink of failure – an exam; having to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Second Chances

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,283 views

    We all are given second chances do you give them?

    Second Chances John 8:1-11, Mark 16:6-7, 14:66-72 ____________________________________________________ A woman comes home one afternoon and tell her husband that the car won’t start. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Truths About God's Love

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 99 ratings
     | 12,335 views

    From this unusual text, we are able to learn seven truths about God’s love, and how His love never changes, in spite of our changing conditions.

    VERSE 1: GOD’S LOVE NEVER CHANGES, EVEN WHEN I AM ANGRY WITH HIM. Whenever the name “Job” is mentioned, people often associate him with suffering and patience. We like to see him as a tragic figure who endured his turmoil with grace and candor. Now, it is true that Job “did not sin with his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Of Lords And Bishops

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,041 views

    This is a look at titles within the Church. I have found out here lately that many people are upset with titles that many Churches are using within their organizational circle.

    Of Lords and Bishops This is a look at titles within the Church. I have found out here lately that many people are upset with titles that many Churches are using within their organizational circle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Answering Some Questions About Faith

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 6, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,064 views

    This sermon seeks to answer the questions, what is faith, what does faith do, and what does faith demand of us.

    Answering some Questions About Faith II Cor. 5:7 Heb. 11:6 INTRO.: Jesus was approached once by His disciples who asked, "Lord, increase our faith." Jesus answered with a remarkable statement about faith which showed them how little they had and, at the same time, how little they needed. "If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strength To Stand

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 117 ratings
     | 12,907 views

    We are called to live a life that is filled with God’s strength so we can take our stand in this life.

    Strength to Stand Daniel 3:1-30 April 25, 2004 I. Recognize the need to stand Life is unpredictable (Read verse 1) One thing that is certain about life is that it is almost always uncertain. We do not know what the rest of this day hold for us, let alone tomorrow. Situations come up where all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,876 views

    We need to know with certainty when God speaks to us. We need to know what he is saying, and we need to know it is from Him. Jesus gives us instructions and challenges in our text this morning.

    Downtown is a large City-County building. It holds many municipal and county courtrooms. Probate court is there. Every day, petitions and writs are read and heard, telling the will and wishes of the testator. The person who’s will was to wish after his death, such and such would happen, such a sum ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,791 views

    Gives some background on the book of Daniel and Babylon and how Daniel was a man who didn’t compromise his values. Covers chapter one

    For 1/9/05 Sunday Evening 7 pm SBC Philippi, Rev. Jeff Simms Daniel 1 Primary Purpose: To begin discussing the book of Daniel with introduction and emphasizing to be a person like Daniel who didn’t compromise on his beliefs. Background: Babylon: During Daniel’s day Babylon was the superpower ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    God Speaks To His People Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,928 views

    God speaks to His people through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. He speaks through the media of the written Word, answered prayer, circumstances, and His Church.

    God Speaks to His People John 8:47 John 10:27-29 INTRO.: When Moses encountered God at the burning bush, God spoke to Moses. It was very clear to Moses that God was the One speaking. There was no room for doubt. Not only that, but God’s message to Moses was all too clear. Moses knew exactly what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Solutions For Jealous Tendencies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 19, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,095 views

    Jealousy creates destructive behavior. The best people of the day were swept up in a wave of jealous retribution. "But the Jews aroused the devout of the city and instigated a persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district."

    The Roots Of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:JEALOUSY It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. There is a fable of an eagle which could out fly another, and the other didn’t like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    Paul's Love For The Chruch

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,611 views

    This sermon explains biblical repentance and shows how it is applied in our Christian lives.

    PAUL’S LOVE… I) WAS CONFRONTATIONAL VS 8 Illust – the body is self purifying – liver. I hate to confront or be confronted. God is confrontational PROV 27:5 “Open rebuke …” A) HOW DO WE CONFRONT EFFECTIVLY ? i) EMPATHIZE TO RELATE (not sympathize) Don’t be condemning Relate your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal