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  • David Leach avatar

    Good And Evil

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014
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    There are perhaps no two words that are more highly abused than these two. With multitudes of people calling evil good and good evil. We had better know the difference.

    Good and Evil There are perhaps no two words that are more highly abused than these two. With multitudes of people calling evil good and good evil. We had better know the difference: Isa 5:20 Destruction is certain for those who call evil good and good evil... 1. What truly is Good? Here is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If God Is For Us Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 62,035 views

    Paul explains how God is for us and not against us. 1- God is for us - He gave up His son for us 2- God is for us - He graciously gives to us 3- God is for us - He grants victory over all

    INTRO.- ILL.- During quail season in Georgia, an Atlanta journalist met an old farmer hunting with an old pointer at his side. Twice the dog ran rheumatically ahead and pointed. Twice his master fired into the open air. When the journalist saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
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     | 6,811 views

    The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

    Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Majestic Voice Of God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 18, 2014
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     | 13,045 views

    The Majestic Voice of God - Psalm 29 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God’s Powerful Voice (vs 1-2): (2). God’s Power in Action (vs 3-9): (3). God’s Power Enthroned (vs 10-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • An elderly gentlemen went in for his annual physical exam. • The doctor said, "You're in incredible shape. How old are ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Avoid Foolishness

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 80 ratings
     | 19,326 views

    Avoid various things in life and you’ll avoid trouble. 1- Avoid religious arguments 2- Avoid selfishness

    INTRO.- We need to learn how to avoid certain pitfalls and even disasters in life. ILL.- One time I was driving home around 10 p.m. I had worked all day in a retail store and was tired and sleepy. I was driving about 55 to 60 mph when I suddenly started to fall asleep. I didn’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lion And The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
     | 7,351 views

    Considering the way that Jesus is both the powerful Lion and the lowly Lamb

    1. Text: Revelation 5:5-6, et al Steel and velvet – those are the qualities of a balanced man, says one writer. Like steel, he’s firm and well-tempered; he provides his family with security and raises the admiration of those around him. Still, like soft velvet, he has sensitivity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living A Life Of Privilege Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,662 views

    We are privileged to be God's a part of God's family.

    Living A Life Of Privilege Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Can you fathom this? The God of the universe, who holds all things together by the word of His power, who fills all things and is bigger than the universe; bigger than time, literally lives in you. Calls you His dwelling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Day Superman Died Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 28, 2013
    based on 69 ratings
     | 25,737 views

    Unlike Superman, Jesus came to earth... to die. But there are people who reject Jesus' mission. They refuse to accept the idea that Jesus came to die, to be buried and rise again. Why would they do that?

    OPEN: (We showed a picture on the screen of George Reeves as Superman with a flowing cape) Who is this? (Superman) Of course it’s Superman. This was THE superman. He was the strange visitor from another planet with powers and abilities beyond those of Superman. This was the hero that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forget Not All Your Benefits Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 9, 2013
    based on 104 ratings
     | 113,354 views

    The Psalmist lists our benefits from God that we must not forget. 1- Forget not your forgiveness 2- Forget not your healing 3- Forget not your redemption 4- Forget not your crowns

    INTRO.- Forget not all your benefits. Have you counted up your benefits lately? Your benefits from the Lord? ILL.- In a speech made in 1863, Abraham Lincoln said “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strong Man; Weak Mind

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,331 views

    What does God expect His servants to do with all that He has given them? All the talents, gifts, and opportunities? God expects His servants to live life with dignity and decency.

    22 February 2006 Strong Man; weak Mind Judges 16:1-16:31 Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked an assistant to prepare an analysis on a special assignment. The assistant worked night and day. An hour after he gave it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Late!

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,038 views

    Some day it will be too late for salvation; too late for service by the saints; and too late for winning the lost to Christ. Those are the 3 points of this sermon

    Too Late Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 (A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by contacting me at chucksligh@hotmail.com). TEXT: Proverbs 27:1 – “Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” INTRODUCTION Illus. (FLESH THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Lord Of The Sabbath

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,652 views

    The analysis of Jesus as lord of the Sabbath as set forth in Luke 6:1-5 shows us Jesus' understanding of his own identity.

    Scripture In our study of Luke’s Gospel we come now to the sixth chapter. Luke introduced Jesus to his readers in Luke 1:1-4:13. Then in Luke 4:14-9:50 he described the ministry of Jesus. One notable feature of Jesus’ ministry was the growing opposition to him. Luke described ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Lord - Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 29, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,300 views

    The Lord's Prayer Is GOD Centered - The Lord's Prayer Is KINGDOM Centered - The Lord's Prayer is BASICS Centered - The Lord's Prayer is FORGIVENESS Centered - The Lord's Prayer is PROTECTION Centered

    Lord - Teach Us To Pray Text: Luke 11: 1-5 and Matthew 6:9-13 Today we are going to focus in on two texts. The first is found in the gospel of Luke. Please follow along as I read: 1 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hold On To Your Confidence

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,939 views

    This message is about holding on to our confidence in God and not ever casting it away.

    Hold On To Your Confidence Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39; Mark 10:46-50 Introduction: Have you ever balled up a piece of paper and thrown it in the trash? Maybe you no longer needed it and you were finished with it. Maybe it was a situation where you were using the paper and you made a mistake ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Members Of One Another

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 1, 2013
     | 7,516 views

    The NT uses several "one another" instructions to explain how the local church is to function & how believers are to interact with one another. Sermon 1 deals with the statement that we are members of one another & what that means for believers & churches

    Members of One Another Message 1 in “One Anothers” series Chuck Sligh September 1, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Romans 12:5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English cathedral that had been severely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist