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  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    The Great Divide Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 29, 2022
     | 3,242 views

    Disunity will always disrupt the mission of the church

    THE POINT: DISUNITY WILL ALWAYS DISRUPT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH. ME: Welcome. We're starting a brand-new teaching series today. Series Intro: America is a divided nation. Red vs. Blue Black vs. White Democrat vs. Republican Masker vs. Anti-Maskers Vaxers vs. Anti-Vaxers Traditional ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Change Of Desires Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 23, 2025
     | 211 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “A Change of Desires” 1 Peter 4:7-11 A sermon for 8/24/25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 4 “1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Be The Judge Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2007
     | 2,995 views

    One of the most often quoted bible passages outside of church is from Matthew 7. Does this mean that Jesus expects his followers to never, ever make any kind of judgment of anyone or anything? Let’s find out.

    Probably one of the most quoted scriptures in our culture is “Do not judge.” This is usually used in the context another determining that what someone else says or does is wrong. But is that really the intention of the passage or has the verse been sort of “proof-texted?” You know—I have a point ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hallowed Or Hollow? Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
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     | 4,333 views

    Prayer is a delicate balance between his holiness and his closeness.

    Title: “Hallowed or Hollow” Text: Matthew 6:7-10 FCF: Prayer is communication with Christ, and as his followers, we need it to be two-way. SO: Be Real! Prayer that is not genuine is only words. Intro: One of the disadvantages of being a person who learns words in context is that you get them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exalting In Worship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,227 views

    Focusing our attention, expressing our affection and using our abilities for God in worship.

    EXALTING IN WORSHIP A country preacher sold a mule to a friend, and told him the mule was trained to go when the rider said "Praise the Lord," and to stop when the rider said, "Amen." The buyer mounted the beast and commanded, "Praise the Lord," and the mule shot off like a rocket. The startled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Perhaps...perhaps Not

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Sep 26, 2002
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     | 5,906 views

    This is a funeral message for a family with differing memories of the contribution of the deceased to their lives. Deals with anger, feelings and memories.

    Perhaps…Perhaps Not September 25, 2002 Luke 18: 9-14 I did not know_____________. Oh I had met a man by that name but I am sure that none of you would really call the man I met less than a year ago the __________of most of your memories. Many of your memories of _______________are perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sensitivity Vs Sensuality Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,732 views

    Ephesians Series #12 Each time we Sacrifice Sensitivity to the Spirit of God for something else we harden our hearts to the leading of the Holy Spirt and put another layer of callous on our hearts.

    A Walk that is Worthy Part 12 Sensitivity vs Sensuality Text: Ephesians 4:17-19 Intro: This morning I would like to continue on with our series in Ephesians entitled “A Walk that Is Worthy” For those of you that are keeping track I am skipping around just a bit. I want to come back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Partnering In Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 395 ratings
     | 8,896 views

    God moves in mighty ways when we partner in prayer

    PARTNERING IN PRAYER Selected Passages from Acts October 31, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seven Kind Of People God Cannot Save

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 22,040 views

    Describes how pride can cause one to lose sight of salvation

    SEVEN KIND OF PEOPLE THAT GOD CANNOT SAVE LUKE 18:9-12 It is the will of God that all men become saved. 2 Pet 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Touch That Sets Us Free

    Contributed by James Hayden on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    You can’t be bound, if you’ve been touched

    THE TOUCH THAT SETS US FREE MARK 5: 25-29 25) And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26) And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, 27) When she had heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Thou My Vision

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,522 views

    On Good friday - a unique perspective on the cross

    Concordia Lutheran Church Good Friday, Tennebrae April 2, 2010 Be Thou My Vision! † In Jesus Name † As we contemplate the cross, may we know the gifts of mercy and love that were delivered there, to us. And may we envision and grasp the height, the depth, the breadth and width of the love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Divine Mercy And Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,570 views

    The first gift of the Risen Christ was the power to forgive sins.

    Second Sunday of Easter April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Two revolutionary phrases punctuate today’s Gospel. The one that commands the attention of most preachers is the one proclaimed by Thomas, who had doubted the Resurrection. The one who had said “I will not believe” unless his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Does God Think Of Living For The American Dream? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 8, 2014
     | 4,271 views

    A look at the shortcomings of the American Dream. This focuses on the parable of the rich fool and how his life is a personification of the American Dream that we exalt.

    EVERYONE'S GOAL: The American Dream is the default life goal of our country. - Everywhere you look, our vision, goals, desires, and plans all run toward the American Dream. - I’ve said before that materialism is the biggest sin in America. Part of the proof for that is how pervasive our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reward For A Christian Father

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,101 views

    Today’s world don’t make it easy to be a Godly Dad. We often make the assumption that Dads really need to be thrashed about the head and neck for failing to live up to God’s standards – and then wonder why they don’t come to church. Men I have the inspi

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: Today’s world don’t make it easy to be a Godly Dad. We often make the assumption that Dads really need to be thrashed about the head and neck for failing to live up to God’s standards – and then wonder why they don’t come to church. Men I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Denied: The Twist

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 22, 2015
     | 2,452 views

    The feeling of denial kills the spirit as much as the act---without Christ Jesus. JESUS SAVES us all from the death and destruction.

    DENIED: THE TWIST by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 22, 2015) “So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple”, (St. Luke 15:33), King James Version (KJV) [Those denied discipleship]. Greetings In The Holy Name Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends