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  • Leonard Davis avatar

    Doubting Jesus’ Power

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
     | 8,755 views

    Examining the "faith spectrum." Where do we find ourselves on this spectrum?

    DOUBTING JESUS’ POWER John 9:1-17; 35-41 We casually talk about belief and doubt and faith and such subjects and we may find that when we hear of certain things that are “out of the ordinary” that we ourselves may be skeptical. There is a spectrum of faith issues that runs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helmet Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 9, 2019
     | 6,159 views

    Series looking at Spiritual Warfare

    THE HELMET OF SALVATION During the Vietnam war many POW’s survived the horrors of captivity because they developed a mental shield of truth to combat the enemies lies. Daily the enemy would pump propaganda into their cells telling the soldiers the U. S. government was corrupt and had abandoned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God's Valentine

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 176 ratings
     | 14,517 views

    God’slove is the most powerful force in the world. In I Cor.13, Paul lists 6 things that pale in comparison to love.

    God¡¯s Valentine 1 Cor 13:1-13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Give To God Part 3

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,470 views

    If we have really given our bodies to Christ then giving our wallets will be easy. The reason we struggle to give our wallets to Christ is because we don=t trust the Lord with what we already have, i.e. our bodies.

    Purpose: To encourage biblical giving. Aim: I want the listener to learn how to worship God with their giving. INTRODUCTION: Why did Paul say: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Rewards Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2019
     | 5,286 views

    God's desire is to reward us not give us rules. He wants to show us how to be blessed.

    Note: Much of my studies have come from Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on Matthew 6. Title: God’s Reward Theme: To show that God wants to reward His children but we must do it His way. Text: Matthew 6:1 - 24 Review Sacrifices and Rewards – Blessed are those Rash Decisions – Anger, Lust, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Caution: God Working Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,319 views

    Is the idea that God is working just wishful thinking? What does that look like if he is?

    (Introduction) (Other ideas might be the pains of road construction: and the signs that say, “Completed in 2011 as promised) The grief of my grandfather’s loss was still fresh. His wife, my step grandmother, had passed away unexpectedly. She was alive and well as they went to bed. He awoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Taker Or Giver: Which One Are You? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 24, 2014
     | 16,644 views

    A sermon challenging God's people to be net "givers" of their life and ministry rather than net "takers" of the ministry of others.

    Taker or Giver: Which One Are You? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 16, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 3. INTRODUCTION Illus. – We love “FaceTiming” (the Apple equivalent of Skyping) with our grandchildren, Keira and McCartney and their parents, Chris and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Like Jesus Loves

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 25, 2025
     | 218 views

    Jesus calls His followers to:  demonstrate genuine love,  faithful obedience, and  fruitful lives as His friends.

    “Love like Jesus loves” John 15:12–17 A woman once decided to bake a cake for a special occasion: - She measured the flour, sugar, and oil perfectly. - She mixed in the milk and vanilla, - she poured the batter into the pan and slid it into the oven. But after 30 minutes, when she peeked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 196 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    1- Covering and repeating 2- Starting and Stopping

    INTRO.- More quips, quotes and notes. - God created the energy. We created the crisis. (God creates good things and we make a mess of them. Do you remember what God said after each thing He created?) - Men and money are much alike – the tighter they get, the louder they talk. - Ignorance is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attitudes

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 14,129 views

    The attitudes which Christians display towards their fellow man will have a great bearing on our relationship to God.

    Webster defines attitude as: 1. A manner of acting, feeling, or thinking that shows one’s disposition, opinion, etc.. A. Our attitudes may be socially acceptable and good, or they may send very strong warnings to every- one around that we reject what others think or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Scolding The Sanctimonious And The Self-Righteous Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    Malice is an evil that is fathered by Satan himself. Malice is a deep malevolence and cruelty that has absolutely no hint of goodness or light to it. Malice is wickedness with not a single hint of kindness or humanity to it. Such is the case with Satan, e

    Jesus And The Forbidding Pharisees – Part 3 Matthew 12:22-45 Scolding The Sanctimonious And The Self-Righteous Matthew 12:22-32 Malice is an evil that is fathered by Satan himself. Malice is a deep malevolence and cruelty that has absolutely no hint of goodness or light to it. Malice is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 8, 2023
     | 1,368 views

    Three schemes are examined to see Satan’s division and hurt in the human race. The wide net of PLEASURE is first; followed by the corruption of CHRISTMAS and EASTER; followed by what FEMINISM is doing to our world. These might be hot issues but Satan has created the trouble to damn people

    WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 9 We continue researching the various schemes Satan uses to ensnare, deceive and ruin humanity. The bible says we are not ignorant of Satan’s schemes (devices). We need to recognise them in order to combat them. I have attempted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Servant Suffers - He Is Betrayed Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015
     | 6,881 views

    Fifth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. Judas' betrayal, unholy partnering on unforgettable Passover fulfilled an unbelievable prophecy teaching unchanging principle

    The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 5: The Servant Suffers - He Is Betrayed Mark 14:10-21 I. Introduction A. We're continuing in our Passion Week series, exploring the greatest week in all of human history during which God's Suffering Servant "came not to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shingirayi Gwete avatar

    Hitting The Target Series

    Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 28, 2020
     | 7,236 views

    Sermon of effective prayer

    If a soldier fails to aim correctly at his target and misses it, it’s unwise to conclude that his weapon does not work. Other soldiers can make use of that same weapon and hit the target perfectly well. The weapon needs no revision in its manufacture but the soldier has to be trained on its ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Asking According To God's Will Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,840 views

    Looking at How God answers prayer.

    Asking According to God’s Will - Luke 5:12-16 One of the most concerning things about the Christian walk is unanswered prayer. If you were all honest, you would tell me that there are plenty of things that you have prayed about that have not been answered. Some of them big, some of them small, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist