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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Ecstasy Before The Agony

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,169 views

    Religious excitement does not necessarily translate into spiritual worship. Rather, the one following Jesus must guard against being turned aside by that which appears good. Remember that good is enemy of the best.

    “The large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!’ And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working With What You Have PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 165 views

    God values faithful stewardship of whatever we’re given, no matter how small, and calls us to trust Him and courageously use our gifts for His glory.

    Some of God’s best work begins with something small. A seed the size of a freckle. A lunch packed by a mom. A shepherd boy with a sling. A widow with two coins. Our Father loves to place grace in small packages and watch courage unwrap them. You may feel your life is “just” a handful of minutes ...read more

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    "Saints Find Life" Romans Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,643 views

    In Romans chapter 5 we learn from Paul that those who find Jesus- the “Saints” find life – eternal life!

    “Saints find life!” Romans pt 7 Opening Video Illustration: Life is like a train ride! Show movie in part B we opened up with video clip about the rapture and with the question are you ready? If Jesus was to come back right now! Thesis: In Romans chapter 5 we learn from Paul that those who find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do Christians Have To Do With The Sabbath?

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,820 views

    Which of the Ten Commandments no longer applies in our lives today and why? How about the Fourth? What we live is what we believe - so, let me ask you again: Which of the Ten Commandments no longer applies in our lives today and why?

    What Do Christians Have To Do With The Sabbath? Exodus 20:1-17; Luke 6:1-11; Isaiah 58:13-14 Turn with me, if you would, to Exodus 20:1-17. While you are turning there, let me ask you a question: Which of the Ten Commandments no longer applies in our lives today and why? Does that seem like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    James The Mutton Buster Series

    Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,069 views

    Disciple James

    Cowboy 9 James the Muttin Buster At many rodeos there is an event called “Muttin Bustin.” This event is designed for the little children, usually ages eight and below. The children will ride a sheep similar to a bull rider. The event is a crowd favorite as they watch these little ones compete. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Over Worry

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,930 views

    IN A SIMILAR FASHION, WE FOCUS ON OUR FEARS RATHER THAN ON OUR FAITH. We worry because we focus on our wants rather than our abundance.

    Do you know the best way to swat a fly? According to the scientific journal NATURE the best way is to take a piece of tissue paper in each hand. Approach the fly from the left and right at the same time, keeping the hands equidistant from the fly and moving to and fro slightly. Then with both ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Three Strikes And You Are Out Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,365 views

    a study of chapter 22 verses 1 through 31

    Ezekiel 22: 1 – 31 Three strikes and you are out! “1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Now, son of man, will you judge, will you judge the bloody city? Yes, show her all her abominations! 3 Then say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “The city sheds blood in her own midst, that her time ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Shave And A Haircut – 2 Eyes Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 14, 2012
     | 6,616 views

    A study of the book of Judges chapter 16

    Judges 16: 1 –31 A Shave And A Haircut – 2 Eyes Now Samson went to Gaza and saw a harlot there, and went in to her. 2 When the Gazites were told, “Samson has come here!” they surrounded the place and lay in wait for him all night at the gate of the city. They were quiet all ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Theology Proper: Special Revelation - The Bible Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014
     | 4,257 views

    God has revealed himself specifically through the Bible. The reveals God's power, his truth, his eternality, and many other characteristics. It is through the Scripture that we can know God and be saved.

    Special Revelation: The Bible What is the final form of special revelation? God’s Word, the Bible, is the final form of special revelation. It must be remembered that it is through general revelation that one is without excuse for not believing in God, but it is only through specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost: Biblical Perspective On The Workings Of The Holy Spirit!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 29, 2020
     | 3,480 views

    With the Pentecostal Sunday around the corner, Yours Truly aims to present a Biblical perspective on the workings of the Holy Spirit from the day of Pentecost onwards!!!

    A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE WORKING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!!! Dear Believer, “Denomination in the Universal Church is an abomination” observed a wise Christian. Since denominations have come to stay in the Universal Church, Yours Truly would say “Denominationism (read a perspective my Denomination ...read more

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    God Means What He Says! Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,554 views

    God's commands are to be obeyed. We excuse disobedience at the threat of divine judgement.

    “An old prophet lived in Bethel. And his sons came and told him all that the man of God had done that day in Bethel. They also told to their father the words that he had spoken to the king. And their father said to them, ‘Which way did he go?’ And his sons showed him the way that the man of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Opportunity Of A Lifetime

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 6, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,473 views

    Sermon processes three life principles drawn from the Parable of the Talents.

    7-14-13 In 1967 a vibrant seventeen-year-old girl, named Joni Eareckson, dived into a Chesapeake Bay and hit bottom. The accident left her paralyzed from the neck down. How do you process an event like that in someone’s life? What do you do when you are the most capable, hardest worker at your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Once And For All Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 27 ratings
     | 52,967 views

    We are finishing up this 6-part series.

    We are finishing up this 6-part series. If you’re ready for us to move on, we’re moving on after this. We’re pretty excited about this, and as we wrap up, for those of you who have not been with us for any of this series, I want to review really quickly. The title of the series is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bible And Jesus - His Teachings Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2022
     | 1,899 views

    Jesus most taught about subject from all His sermons Is on The Kingdom of Heaven or God In Scripture. Yet few preachers spend time focusing on this very Important topic Jesus covered it over and over.

    Video Transition: Stories of the Kingdom The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soul Care And The Role Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018
     | 9,100 views

    The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. He does this in many ways and His names reflect how He works in the life of the church, the believer and the unbeliever.

    Sermon: Soul Care and the role of the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. He does this in many ways and His names reflect how He works in the life of the church, the believer and the unbeliever. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational