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  • David Wilson avatar

    The Irony Of The Cooking Pot Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,657 views

    Ezekiel's vision of what is taking place in Jerusalem continues and God declares that the positive preachers among them are wrong! The crisis would not soon be over!

    VERSES 1-3: Bad Advice Now we see Ezekiel taken to the eastern gate in the city of Jerusalem where he sees a group of twenty-five men. It is interesting to note that he names several of these men. Excavations of Jerusalem have uncovered more than 250 bullae (clay seals used on official ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Train Your Conscience Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 20, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,952 views

    Conscience is that inner voice that God has placed within each one of us, for internal judgement. Our conscience is what cautions us, even before we do something wrong, it bothers us when we are doing the wrong thing, and convicts us even after the deed is done.

    In Romans 2:15 we read, “They know what is right and wrong, for their conscience validates this “law” in their heart” (TPT) Conscience is that inner voice that God has placed within each one of us, for internal judgement. Our conscience is what cautions us, even before we do something wrong, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ronald Franklin avatar

    Holy Dissatisfaction Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Dec 28, 2012
     | 10,750 views

    It is only when I am dissatisfied with the status quo in my spiritual life that I will be motivated to pay the price to get to where God wants me to be.

    As I prayerfully look back over the past year, I realize that God is dissatisfied with me. As a pastor, as a husband, as a Christian, I have not been the person this past year that God wants me to be, and He is dissatisfied with me. Now, that may sound like a serious confession of spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Our Purpose: To Reach The Lost Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,464 views

    A 5 part series to cast vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

    PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE IS... TO REACH THE LOST LUKE 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the next several weeks I want to talk with you about the purpose of Montrose Christian Church. These will not be doctrinal "What we believe" messages. But these messages will be about why we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Do You Want To Get Well? Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,352 views

    A sermon discussing how God can help you take the initiative in your life to improve your situation rather than just continuing to endure what's wrong.

    INTRO: For 38 years this man is stuck in a disappointment Paralyzed in a situation 38 years...no progress...no victory...everyday the same! It seemed as though he would forever be the victim...stuck in a rut „« 38=== 3 Resurrection „« 8 New Beginning * The question is one that's a bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expect A Miracle

    Contributed by David Deborde on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 19,454 views

    "Recipe" for miracles based on the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22

    Habakkuk 1.5 says, "Look . . .and watch- and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told." In short, God is saying "Expect a miracle." 1. The first ingredient is to TUNE INTO GOD’S VOICE (Gen. 22.1&2) - We have a tendency to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing Jesus

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,222 views

    Herod wanted to see Him, Zacchaeus wanted to see Him, the Greeks wanted to see Him. Will you see Him?

    Seeing Jesus Luke 9:7-9 Intro. -Herod had heard of all that Jesus had done. --Preaching --Healing --Miracles -He seemed to be confused because he was confusing Jesus with John the Baptist. --He had beheaded John the Baptist. --He thought this problem was over. --Could he have risen from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Spirit Of Worship"

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,847 views

    It is very important that we worship according to he truth, but at this time we want to consider the spirit of worship

    The Spirit of Worship John 4:24; 1 Cor 14:14-15 Intro: 1. It is the duty of each Christian to worship God on each first day of the week a. Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread,and in prayers. 2. To worship God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    Sunday Morning Religion

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 20 ratings
     | 49,776 views

    There’s nothing wrong with Sunday-morning religion, but the problem is that so many people have only a Sunday-morning religion.

    The curse of the 20th Century is Sunday-morning religion. Now, there’s nothing wrong with Sunday-morning religion, but the problem is that so many people have only a Sunday-morning religion. Somebody wrote these words: “They’re praising God on Sunday, but they’ll be all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Ninth Commandment Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,860 views

    The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

    NINTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor” (Ex. 20:16). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Relationship. Why did God say, Thou shalt not lie? Because you know when you lie, you cannot lie to yourself. We lie to others. 2. Destroys self-respect. If we cannot lie to ourself, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart That Sees Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,111 views

    6th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

    Shift #6 The Heart That Sees MATTHEW 5:8, Proverbs 4:23 INTRODUCTION: The machine that usually did the job was broken. And so they hired a man to paint lines on a newly resurfaced portion of a remote highway. The first day he painted 9 miles, and the supervisor, impressed by such an effort, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Growing The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 285 ratings
     | 17,766 views

    1- Think growth 2- Advertising pays 3- Let’s eat 4- Come casual 5- Small multiplies 6- Get motivated

    INTRO.- ILL.- There is a movie called, “How to lose a guy in 10 days.” It’s a cute, funny, romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. He tries to win her and she tries to lose him. And it turns out, of course, that they fall in love. I love it when people fall in love! How ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can How You Love Tell Who You Serve? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 624 views

    This sermon explores the call to emulate Christ's boundless, transformative love, manifesting mercy, mimicking His love, and being motivated by His mandate to love others.

    Welcome, beloved, to this place where we gather to share in the fellowship of faith, a place where we seek to understand the mysteries of God's love and grace, a place where we strive to become more like our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we explore a theme that is as old as creation itself, yet as ...read more

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  • Bud Brown avatar

    The Hidden Manna And The White Stone Series

    Contributed by Bud Brown on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,891 views

    An expository sermon that explores the significance of the white stone and hidden manna, suggesting an interpretation that shows why they are genuine motives for sacrificial Christian living

    Legend has it that when the famous frontiersman Davy Crockett was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1827, a newspaper reporter asked him if he’d ever been lost. Crockett had grown up in the woods and wilderness of middle and western Tennessee and was often gone out on hunting trips ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love: It's More Than A Feeling Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #3 Let authentic love lead you everyday; make love your guide and your motive.

    • Proverbs 3:1-8 [1] My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, [2] for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. [3] Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. [4] Then you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God