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  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Taking Advantage Of Misunderstanding

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,133 views

    Often man misunderstands the nature of God.

    Thank you Rev. Scott Phillips Taking advantage of a Misunderstanding 1 Kings 20:1-30 KJV The Enemies problem is he misunderstands the Nature of God. Here in this setting they judged God to be a certain sort of God. The heathens had gods of fertility, gods of harvest, gods of mountains, gods of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Of Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014
     | 5,541 views

    Part 2 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

    INTRODUCTION: When our kids are little we take them to visit a pediatrician for “check-ups.” How are their eyes, their ears, and their growth rate? If anything is wrong with their physical health, we are glad to discover it, and move toward healing, though perhaps more infrequent, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tony Clarke avatar

    I See Dead Men Walking Series

    Contributed by Tony Clarke on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 6,937 views

    Part 1 of a five part series that will be preached. Series is aimed to encourage increased committment to a life mission.

    Text: Eph. 2:2-10 Theme: I See Dead Men Walking Ephes. 2:1-10 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; [2] Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Love Turns To Lust

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 26, 2009
     | 8,491 views

    A young man confusing lust for love unleashes havoc on the Kingdom of David. His actions serve to caution us not to confuse lust for love.

    *2 Samuel 13:1-19* *When Love Turns to Lust* “Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will The Real Mothers Please Stand Up?!

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 186 ratings
     | 32,455 views

    (3) In one of the defining moments of the reign of Solomon, the wise king had to identify the real mother in a very tricky dispute over a living child. He got the real mother to identify herself by forcing her to take a stand. When she stood up for her

    INTRODUCTION: (1) Today, all over the world, people are celebrating Mother’s Day. If it is not today, almost everywhere, there is a day like it somewhere in the calendar. A youth pastors list on the internet surveyed its international readers about Mother’s Day to discover if it existed and when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satisfied Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015
     | 6,609 views

    The things of this world cannot satisfy. Only the things of God can do so.

    Series: Big 10 “SATISFIED” EXODUS 20:17 OPEN It was the middle of the night. Keith Richards, guitarist for the Rolling Stones, had a musical riff playing in his head. He woke up, grabbed his guitar and a tape recorder, recorded the tune and then went back to sleep. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Just God Series

    Contributed by Gregory Delong on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,477 views

    A focus on the just character of God.

    "Our Just God" Ps. 97:2 Welcome back to our series on Knowing God. In this series, we’re attempting to know more of what God is like MENTALLY, so that we might know Him better EXPERIENTIALLY. Thus far, we have uncovered 4 attributes of God’s being. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Faith That Is Worthless Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
     | 4,545 views

    This sermon examines the worthless faith of Simon. It explains why his faith was worthless and how we can avoid a worthless faith today.

    * Popular notion: "As long as you believe something you'll be okay before God." * It is possible to believe in the wrong person or to believe the wrong thing. * When this occurs, faith becomes worthless; when what or who we have faith in is not correct * Examples of worthless faith... - People of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 28, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,170 views

    A Biblical and logical look at arguments against Hmosexulaity and how the Christian should respond to those who choose this sinful lifestyle.

    Homosexuality Hot Potatoes that Make People HOT!!, Part 2 It goes without saying that this is not the easiest topic to talk about. For most people, just hearing the word homosexual makes them very uncomfortable. Not only is this an uncomfortable issue, but is also highly emotionally charged. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Homosexuality? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,766 views

    This sermon seeks to answer 3 questions about homosexuality including; Is homosexuality a sin? What about gay marriage? Can you be gay an still be a Christian?

    WHAT ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY? We are concluding our series today on Love and Marriage. We have looked at the biblical basis for marriage and last week looked at what happens when marriage is broken through divorce. In today’s world, you cannot talk about marriage without also addressing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The End Of The Struggle Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,191 views

    Conflict is something that we all encounter. It is found in every relationship. In James 4:1-6, James shows us how to resolve our conflicts God’s way.

    Scripture A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car so that she could zip through traffic around town. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife shouted, “Look, I want something that goes from 0 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • KOUSHIK BISWAS avatar

    Buying Truth

    Contributed by Koushik Biswas on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,725 views

    The points about truth that we so often forget.

    Buying Truth “Buy truth and do not sell it, also wisdom and instruction and understanding” (Pr 23:32) Could you recollect last when you were out buying something? Then suppose someone had intervened to ask, “why are you buying this?” You would have at least replied this, “I need this”. Need! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 19, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,999 views

    The Lord calls us to stand firm in our faith, rise up, and put on the armor of God. Put on Jesus Christ in our lives. It is our duty as Christ’s disciples to stand firm in our faith and prayer life during the times of Spiritual Warfare.

    Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-18 As a Christian, when we have lived a prayerful and faithful life, it becomes pretty clear that life is not a playground. But it is a battleground. We have come to realize that life is not always easy, even though we cherish a lot of fun, lightheartedness, play ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 14 - Seeking God Sincerely Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,608 views

    There are always two categories of people anywhere – those who seek God for personal gain and the ones who seek God for who He really is. Which group do we belong to?

    We remind ourselves that this series of messages are based on Act 11:21“And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) The Lord’s hand is a powerful hand, a hand that helps, a hand that exalts us, and His hand is at work in all areas of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Recognize Self-Centered Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,862 views

    God’s plan is that His people lead Christ centered lives. How can you tell if you are living a self-entered life instead?

    1. Illus. of moving to seminary • Two level seminary apartment. My 10 year old daughter wanted to be downstairs by herself. My wife was afraid she would be injured walking up and down stairs in middle of the night. • Mom had no girls, so she was always especially close to my duaghter. She decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist