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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    A Spiritual Dilemma

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 2, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,432 views

    To establish that saints will find themselves faced with undesirable or unpleasant choices, in their walk of faith. Like Paul: “For the good that I would, I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.” This lesson deals with our ability to overcome the weaknesses of the flesh.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Perplexing Position 2. A Pitiful Plight 3. A Perfect Provision Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “A Spiritual Dilemma.” This will be one of our “Expository Sermons.” We will read the text, explain the text; and apply the text to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jane King avatar

    The Peer-Less One

    Contributed by Jane King on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,810 views

    Jesus transcends all limitations to bring harvest.

    TEXT: Saint John 4:1-42 - KEY WORD: Plights INTRODUCTION: In this passage we want to share with you Jesus who is the Peer-less One. Webster defines PEER as: one of equal standing with another. There was, and is, no one who can do what He can do! Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Rescuing The Mission-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010
     | 2,603 views

    Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. God rescued His mission from/out of Jonah’s obstinance. Thus a hampered mission of God must be rescued from our obstinance/indulgences. But how can it be done? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission.

    A Hampered Mission requires... RESCUING THE MISSION-I—Jonah 1:4-17 Rescue: A—4 yr. old Zachary came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out & threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there thinking for a moment, then ran to mom’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Lamb avatar

    The Widow's Might

    Contributed by Maurice Lamb on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,098 views

    To encourage believers and to challenge unbelievers

    We are familiar with the Widow’s Mite in Luke 21 and Mark 14; This is a parable in which Jesus illustrates a widow’s might; who, against all odds, won her lawsuit against a dishonest, well-connected adversary, and through a heartless, unscrupulous judge! THE PURPOSE THAT it is Important, Necessary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Sovereignty Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    God rules in the affairs of men and nations.....but how does this affect us? And what should be our response?

    I. The Plight of Israel’s Captivity A. Prophecy 1. Isaiah 39:1-7 2. Jeremiah 25:9-12 3. Habakkuk 1:5-11 B. Purpose 1. Israel had become idolatrous 2. Israel had neglected to keep the Sabbath years a. Lev. 25,26 b. 2 Chronicles 36:21, “to fulfill the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    What Prompted Jesus To Dowhat He Did

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,210 views

    Several factors promoted Jesus to leave the Glory of Heaven, take on Human form, suffer and die... What were they?

    Intro:It "boggles our mind" to think that Jesus existed in Glory before the foundation of the world, was co-creator with the Father and Holy Spirit, lived a limitless existence with all glory and privilige at His disposal, yet CHOSE to leave all that, come to Earth and Limit himself to the confines ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Final Victory And Demise

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,183 views

    Revelation 19:11-21 shows us that we can be confident that Jesus has already won Final Victory in its description of the Victory of the King of Kings' Army and the Demise of the Beast's Army. Be AT the Lord's Wedding feast, don't BE a feast for the fowl!

    Final Victory and Demise Text: Revelation 19:11-21 Preaching Outline, written December 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Introduction – 1) Familiarity with a movie – you know the ending and have confidence that it will carry out correctly. The end has already been written. 2) A novelist will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Eat, Drink & Be Sorry

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,528 views

    A sermon for the 17th sunday after Pentecost Series C Proper 21 A sermon about Dives and the rich man

    17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Luke 16:19-31 "Eat, Drink & Be Sorry" ""There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Raulerson avatar

    God's Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 4, 2006
     | 3,487 views

    God’s grace is truly amazing and understanding His grace toward us allows us to experience His riches.

    Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ THE RICHES OF GOD’S AMAZING GRACE Ephesians 2:1-10 I. MAN’S HOPELESS CONDITION APART FROM CHRIST A. We Were Dead (2:1) And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; B. We Were Dominated (2:2-3a) by the World (2:2a) Wherein ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Rejoice With Me; Searching For The Lost Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,821 views

    This sermon was deliberately intended to shock and shake up the Church. God’s priorities need to be our priorities - the Lost!

    ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep’ (15:6). ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin’ (15:9). Rejoice with me; a young drug dealer is now clean. Rejoice with me; a former racist has completely changed his ways. Rejoice with me; a broken-hearted abused woman has found healing in body, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rev Michael Wilhite avatar

    Integrity Tested By The Sword Series

    Contributed by Rev Michael Wilhite on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,703 views

    An exposition of Daniel 2:1-23 regarding how Daniel faced the trial of death.

    INTEGRITY TESTED BY THE SWORD Series: Against the Grain Limestone Baptist Church, Bedford, IN Rev. Michael Wilhite February 17, 2008 at 10:30am Daniel 2:1-23 OPENING THOUGHTS · Times of crisis will come upon us in this life. Many of you know about this quite well. This past year has brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Danger Of Prosperity Being Placed Before God.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Amos 6 : 1a, 4-7 Title: “Danger of prosperity being placed before God.”

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Amos 6 : 1a, 4-7 Title: “Danger of prosperity being placed before God.” Amos is prophesying in the northern kingdom, whose capital is Samaria, shortly before its fall to the Assyrians. Many Israelites, certainly the prominent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Shafit avatar

    Back To Cana Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Dec 1, 2009
     | 2,749 views

    "If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth" (from Mark 9:23).

    Many people in Samaria believed that Jesus was the promised Messiah after coming out to the well to hear Him. They imposed on Him to stay with them and to tell them more about God and His plans. He graciously stayed with them for two days answering many of the spiritual questions. What questions do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Call To Faithful Stewardship.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 793 views

    The right use of our privileges.

    A CALL TO FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP. Luke 12:41-48. LUKE 12:41. Peter asked whether the parable of the serving master was addressed to “us” (the apostles, representing the Christian ministry) or even to “all” (the whole crowd, representing all people everywhere). LUKE 12:42. “And the Lord said, Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    The Answer Is Yes!

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 3, 2017
     | 6,332 views

    For the church to fulfill her mission and purpose, it must be made up of disciples and workers; there are no spectators in the work of Christ.

    In his book, The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, Os Guinness reviews the theology of calling and reveals what it means when one is called of God. Guinness describes the call of God as "the truth that God calls us to himself so decisively that everything we are, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other