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Sermons in Series: 11
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, Philippians 1:12-30, Philippians 2:1-4, Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:19-30, Philippians 3:1-11, Philippians 3:12-16, Philippians 3:17-21, Philippians 4:1-9, Philippians 4:10-13, Philippians 4:14-23 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Joy, Knowing Jesus, Loving One Another, Identity, Identity In Christ, Humility, Jesus Christ, Jesus' Name, Jesus' Love, Jesus' Self-Emptying, Heavenly Citizenship, Heaven, God's Power, Future, Friendship, Christ's Exaltation, Attitude General, Apostle Paul, Anxiety, Commitment To Jesus, Citizenship, Contentment, Rituals, Sacrifice, Resurrection Power, Serving, Servanthood, Spiritual Investment, Stewardship, Philippians, Perspective, Prayer, Pressing Ahead, Present, Priorities, Profit And Loss, Race, Purpose, Providence, Memory, Past, One Another, Offering, Worth, Stress, Unity (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Sermons in Series: 12
Scripture: James 2:18, James 1:1-12, James 1:5-8, James 1:12-18, James 1:19-21, James 1:22-25, James 3:13-18, 2 Timothy 2:15, James 4:13-17, James 5:1-13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: How To Live For God, Hermeneutics, God's Plans, God's Wisdom, Godly Wisdom, Favoritism, Faithfulness, Genuine, Applying Scripture, Bible Study, Bible Application, Accepted By Grace, Active Faith, Choices, Bona Fide, Blessed, Endurance, Encourage, Faith, Discrimination, Power Of Tongue, Planning Life, Pleasing God, Perseverance, Pressure, Prejudice, Quick To Listen, Sincere Faith, Slow To Anger, Slow To Speak, Righteousness, Real, You Have A Future, Wisdom, Wisdom From Above, Temptation, Testing, The World's Wisdom, Trials And Difficulties, Trials, Troubles (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
Sermons in Series: 34
Scripture: Matthew 15:24-35, Mark 6:17-29, Luke 5:1-11, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 9:7-9, Nehemiah 8:1-12, Luke 11:5-13, Romans 3:21-30, Luke 12:49-53, Romans 8:31-39, Luke 15:1-10, Luke 17:20-25, Mark 3:35, Matthew 7:21-27, Matthew 7:7-12, Luke 16:19-31, Jeremiah 7:23-28, Exodus 32:7-14, Genesis 17:3-9, Acts 3:11-26, Matthew 13:54-58, John 6:44-51, John 13:16-20, Acts 15:7-21, John 16:16-20, John 17:20-26, Matthew 5:20-26, Matthew 6:7-15, Matthew 7:21-29, Matthew 10:8-14, Isaiah 26:7-19, Jeremiah 18:1-6, Jeremiah 31:31-34 (view more) (view less)
Tags: God's Power, Gnosticism, God Answers Prayer, Gifts, Future, Future Things, John The Baptist, Joy In Persecution, Jesus Christ, Incense, Infant Baptism, Illumination, Idolatry, Human Relations, Holy Spirit, Homosexuality, Homosexual, Herod Antipas, Heart, Presence, Prayer Answered, Persecution, Peter, Perversion Of Truth, Potter, Moses, Mourn Over Sin, Nature, Ointment, Old Age, Openness, Law Of Love, Language, King Of The Jews, Light, Lord's Prayer, Luther Calvin, Magisterium, Martyr, Love, Mission, Mission To Family, Mediator, Foundation Of Faith, Faithful Presence, Faithful Witnesses, Faith In Suffering, Faith Obedience, False Prophets, Family, Fatherhood, Faith, Faith And Fatherhood, Faith And Truth, Faith Building, Faith Family, Episcopacy, Establish, Eucharist, Dominic, Discipleship, Cost, Council, Culture, Blood, Blessed Virgin Mary, Baptism, Believe, Apostasy, Ant, Alone, Abraham, Church Needed, Communion, Community, Christmas, Christian Unity, Christian Faith, Call, Saint, Sacrament, Rich Man And Lazarus, Resurrection, Purim, Purity, Reliable Love, Remembrance, Ten Commandments, Supercession, Strengthen, Suffering, Standard Of Teaching, Sheep, Slavery, Virgin Mary, Woman, Worship, Truth Absolute, Triumph, Truth, Unity Of Faith, Unity, Understanding, Third Way, Theology (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Catholic
Sermons in Series: 16
Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8, Revelation 1:9-20, Revelation 4:1, Revelation 4:1-11, Revelation 5:1-14, Revelation 4:3-8, Revelation 6:9-17, Revelation 7:1-17, Revelation 7:1-17, Revelation 8:1-13, Revelation 9:1-21, Revelation 10:1-11, Revelation 11:1-19, Revelation 12:1-17, Revelation 13:1-18, Revelation 14:1-20 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Satan, Seal Judgments, Sealed By God, Revelation Of Jesus, Revelation, Repentance, Rapture, Rapture Theories, Sweet And Sour, Pre-Tribulation, Prayer General, Martyred Saints, Marriage Covenant, Two Olive Trees, Two Witnesses, Trumpet Judgments, The Antichrist, The False Prophet, The Lord's Day, The Rapture, The Church, The Dragon, Throne Room Of God, War In Heaven, War, Apollyon, Apostle John, 144,000, 24 Elders, 666, 7th Trumpet, Betrothed, Babylon, Book Of Revelation, Book Of Destiny, Blood Of The Lamb, End Times, Divine Wrath, Death, Cry Of The Martyred, Judgement, Lamb Of God, Little Book, Lion Of Judah, In The Spirit, Heaven, Heaven's Pause, Heavenly Silence, Harvest, Holy Spirit, Great Earthquake, God's Rest, God's Great Message, Famine (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Foursquare
Sermons in Series: 13
Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:6-13, John 1:14-18, John 1:19-28, John 1:29-34, John 1:35-42, John 1:43-51, John 2:1-12, John 2:13-22, John 3:22-36, John 4:1-26, John 4:27-42, John 20:1-18 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Body Temple, Christ The Savior, Christ's Incarnation, Cana Wedding, Co-Creators, Church People, Church Body Of Christ, Advantage, Atonement, Discipleship, Doubt, Destiny, Evangelism, Evangelism How To, Evangelism Fear Of, Expectant Faith, Effective Evangelism, Ego, Easter Resurrection, Easter Sunday, Faith, New World, Light, Jesus Christ, Jesus Divinity, Jesus Light Of World, Invitation, Invite, Inviting People, Jesus' Mission, Jesus Rejected, God Our Hope, God The Son, Following Jesus, Identity Of Jesus, Humility, Humility And Pride, Holy Spirit Baptism, Holy Spirit In Believers, Sharing My Testimony, Transformation, Point To Jesus, Obedient Faith, Only Way, Receiving Jesus, Redemption, Resurrection, Salvation, Woman At Well, Your Story (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Methodist
Sermons in Series: 15
Scripture: Galatians 1:8-9, Isaiah 45:5-22, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11, 1 John 5:7, Hebrews 12:22, Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:4, Genesis 18:1-3, Ephesians 6:10-12, Romans 8:28-29, Acts 26:18, Hebrews 2:14, Jeremiah 30:7, 2 Timothy 1:5, Leviticus 11:17 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Grace, Good Angels, God's Sovereign Will, God The Son, God The Father, Future, Foreknowledge, Fallen Angels, Father, Faith, Holy Spirit General, Holy Spirit, Holy, I Am, Jesus Christ, Jesus Life, Liar, Doctrines Of Grace, Doctrine, Dangerous Times, Created, Determined, Death Penalty, Demons, Comforter, Battle, Bible Truth, Atonement, Angels, All Knowing, All Powerful, Blood Of Christ, Wickedness, Unmerited, Unchanging, Unclean Spirit, Truth, Trials And Difficulties, Tribulation, Trinity, Servants Of God, Set Aside, Son, Spirit, Spiritual, Reconcile, Ransom For All, Rapture, Omnipresent, Prideful, Propitiation (view more) (view less)
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Jeremiah 18:1-17, Genesis 3:1-24, Matthew 3:1-12, Mark 1:14-20, Luke 8:4-15, Luke 9:51-62, Matthew 6:19-34, John 12:1-19, Mark 11:1-19, Acts 22:1-21, Revelation 21:1-5 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Anxiety, Amillennialism, Affection, Church, Church General, Climax, Commitment, Christian Witness, Eschatology, Easter Palm Sunday, Example, Discipleship, Devotion, Creation, Covenant, Communion, Context, Contentment, Future, God Brings Hope, History, Heaven, Heart, Hope, Idolatry, Judgment, Kingdom Of God, Kingdom, Lent, Lord's Supper, Lordship, Maccabee, Lordship Of Christ, Palm Sunday, Peace, Obama, New Covenant, Salvation, Sacrifices, Sacrifice, Servanthood, Service, Separation, Sin, Sin Separates From God, Present, Responsiveness, Relationships, Redemption, Purpose, Witness, Worship, Worry, Worship General, Worship Purpose, Triumphal Entry, Temple (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 10
Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4, Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 2:12-21, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 3:13-26, Proverbs 3:27-30, Proverbs 3:6, Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 7:6-27, Proverbs 10:19-21 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Unconditional Love, Trust In God, Tongue, Temptation, Spiritual Adultery, Spiritual Health, Spiritual Death, Security, Protection, Pursuit Of Wisdom, Proverbs, Power Of Wisdom, Preparing For Future, Preparation, Prayer Wisdom, Wisdom, Calm, Child Dedication, Caution, Common Sense, Adultery, Fear Of The Lord, False Gods, Faith, Faith And Works, Consideration, Control Tongue, Confidence In God, Decision Making, Defense, Discipline, Discretion, Discernment, Life Purpose, Love Your Neighbor, God's Guidance, Good Works, Good Planning, Godly Wisdom, Gift Of God, Hannah, Grow In Knowledge, Immorality, Worldliness, Worldly Wisdom (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 14
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 2 Peter 1:5-11, 2 Peter 1:12-15, 2 Peter 1:16-18, 2 Peter 1:19-21, 2 Peter 2:1-3, 2 Peter 2:4-10, 2 Peter 2:13-16, 2 Peter 2:10-12, 2 Peter 2:17-22, 2 Peter 3:1-16, 2 Peter 3:3-10, 2 Peter 3:11-18 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Clarity, Apologetics Jesus, Apologetics, Apologetics General, Apostasy, Arrogance, Basics Of Christianity, Backslide, Blemish, Boldness, Bible Influence, Bible Study, Bible Truth, Complete, Counsel, Doctrine, Deceiver, Desertion, Destruction, Doubt, Error, Eternal, Ethics, Facts, False Teaching, Godliness, Growth, Growth In Christ, Holiness, Heresy, Future, Near-Sighted, Long-Term, Memories, Jesus Christ, Interpretation, Ignorance, Inspiration, Immoral, Learning, Lifestyle, Knowledge, Knowing God's Will, Judgment, Kingdom, Strength, Testimony, Study, Tares, Tartarus, Voice, Uphold, Understanding, Witness, Review, Sacrifices, Reinforcement, Renewal, Second Coming, Shallow, Scoffer, Purity, Promises Of God, Prophecy, Prophet, Priorities, Pleasure (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Sermons in Series: 26
Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 2:8-10, Ephesians 1:15-16, Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:1-6, Revelation 3:7-13, Revelation 3:14-22, Revelation 4:1-11, Revelation 6:1-17, Revelation 7:1-17, Revelation 8:1-13, Revelation 9:1-21, Revelation 10:1-11, Revelation 11:1-19, Revelation 12:1-17, Revelation 13:1-18, Revelation 14:1-20, Revelation 15:1-8, Revelation 16:1-21, Revelation 17:1-18, Revelation 18:1-24, Revelation 19:1-24, Revelation 20:1-14, Revelation 20:1-15, Revelation 22:1-21, Revelation 21:1-27 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Wrath, Woman, Worldliness, Witnessing, Victory, Thyatira, Triumph, Tribulation, Trial, Tree Of Life, Trumpets, Second Coming, Seal, Sin Deceptive, Revelation, River Of Life, Resurrection, Sardis, Satan, Prophecy, Evangelism Urgency, Faith, End Times, End, Faithfulness, False, Final, Easter, Dragon, Church Body Of Christ, Church, Church General, Beast, Babylon, Backslide, Book Of Revelation, Arminianism, Apostasy, Arrogance, Apathy, Antinomianism, Apocalypse, Antichrist, 144 Thousand, Action, Affliction, Allegory, Persecution, Philadelphia, Multitude, New Age, Obedience, Number, Overcomer, Overcome, Love, Love For God, Lukewarm, Midtribulation, Millennium, Lordship Of Christ, Judgment, King, Justice, Inherit, Harlot, Heaven, Holiness, God's Judgment, Future, Grace (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Holiness
Sermons in Series: 5
Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6, Psalms 49:1-20, Matthew 25:14-30, John 14:1-6, Revelation 20:11-15 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Clothing, Channel, Catacomb, Captive, Captivity, Camp, Bought, Book Of Life, Cadaver, Anticipation, Apocalyptic, 2012, Beatitudes, Await, Atheist, Atheism, Filthy, Emerson, Eagerly, Corpse, Compare, Comparison, David, Death, Danger, Difficulties, Defense, Death Nearness, Dying, God's Provision, Grave, Forgotten, Forsake, Garment, Future, Funeral, Giving General, Investment, Invest, Isaiah, Horoscope, Heaven, Hearse, Holy, Holiness, Paradise, Nobel, Ouija, New Year's Day, New Body, New Earth, Messiah, Joseph, Judgement, Judgment, Justice, Lazarus, Uncomfortable, Trade, Troubles, Tithes, Seance, Second Coming, Satan, Sheol, Sin, Predict, Prophet, Prophecy, Purity, Punishment, Pure, Psychic, Prosecutor, Redeem, Pyschic, Rags, Righteous, Reincarnation (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Sermons in Series: 42
Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Luke 10:1-20, Luke 9:51-62, Luke 10:28-37, Luke 10:25-37, John 20:1-18, Luke 11:1-13, Luke 12:32-40, Luke 12:49-56, Luke 13:10-17, Luke 14:1-14, Luke 15:1-10, Luke 16:1-13, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 18:1-8, Luke 20:27-38, Luke 21:5-19, 2 Corinthians 5:6-17, Luke 7:11-17, Galatians 1:1-12, Galatians 1:11-24, John 2:15-21, Psalms 113:1-9, Psalms 27:1-6, Psalms 40:1-10, Proverbs 8:1-26, Ecclesiastes 3:1-17, Hebrews 11:1-16, Genesis 2:4-25, Genesis 18:1-15, Exodus 3:1-15, Ruth 1:1-17, 1 Kings 18:20-39, Hosea 11:1-9, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, 2 Corinthians 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:1-15, Exodus 32:1-14 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Faith, False Gods, Faithfulness, Faithful God, Elijah & Ahab, Ecclesiastes, Enduring Suffering, Destiny, Descriptions Of God, Commitment To God, Compassion, Community, Companionship, Consolation, Crucified With Christ, A Walk In Faith, Amazing Grace, Calling, Change, Call, Christian Love, Christian Community, Christian Testimony, Christian Faith, Commitment, New Song, Miracles Of Jesus, Jesus' Ministry, Law And Gospel, Love, Forgiveness, Fellowship, Gaining Wisdom, Giving Yourself, God's Love, God's Grace, God's Faithfulness, God's Forgiveness, God's Provision, God's Promises, God's Parental Love, God's Wisdom, Holy God, Growth In Christ, Grace, Grace Alone, Grace And Faith, Holy Spirit Work, Hope, Hosea, Humility, Inspiration, Seasons Of Life, Sabbath, Ruth, Sabbath Rest, Servant, Relationships, Rebelliousness, Rebellion, Proverbs, Praise, Perseverance, Personal Sacrifice, Prayer How To, Waiting On God, Trust God, Trust, Trial, Transformation, Total Commitment, Steadfast Love, Ten Commandments, World View, Wisdom (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Lutheran
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 17:1-54, 1 Samuel 18:1-9, 1 Samuel 22:1-6, 1 Samuel 25:1-39, 1 Samuel 28:1-25, 1 Samuel 31:1-13, 2 Samuel 6:1-15, 2 Samuel 7:1-29, 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-12, 1 Chronicles 22:1-19, 2 Samuel 24:1-25, 2 Samuel 22:1-120, 1 Chronicles 29:1-19, 1 Kings 1:28-35, 1 Kings 2:1-4 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Hope, Honesty, Judgment, Kindness, Heart, Grieve, God's Sovereign Will, Grace, God Brings Hope, Giving General, Giving, Giants, God's Forgiveness, Peace, Patience, Obedience, Offense, Occult, Prayer, Promise, Preparation, Love For God, Light, Leadership, Medium, Money, Music, New Age, Bible, Bible Truth, Abuse, Accountability, Acceptance, Aging, Anger, Consequences, Confrontation, Children, Choice, Faith, Failure, Faithfulness, Enemy, Envy, Examples Of Faith, Family, Fear, Friendship General, Friendship, Future, Forgiveness For Others, Forgiveness, Forgiveness General, Dreams, Death, Disappointment, David, Cults, Security, Sex, Repentance, Revenge, Relationships, Troubles, Trust, Temple, Teachable, Temptation, Temptation General, Sin General, Solomon, Sin Wages Of, Sexuality, Sin, Suffering, Study, Stress, Strength, Submission, Stewardship, Worship General, Truth, Victory, Vengeance, Witch (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 60
Scripture: Mark 1:1-11, Mark 1:1-11, Mark 1:4-13, Mark 1:14-22, Mark 1:21-28, Mark 1:29-45, Mark 2:1-17, Mark 2:23-28, Mark 2:18-22, Mark 3:1-19, Mark 3:20-33, Mark 4:1-25, Mark 4:10-33, Mark 4:35-40, Mark 5:1-20, Mark 5:21-34, Mark 5:21-43, Mark 6:1-6, Mark 6:7-13, Mark 7:1-8, Mark 6:14-29, Mark 6:30-45, Mark 6:45-56, Mark 7:9-23, Mark 11:1-11, Mark 15:21-41, Mark 16:1-20, Mark 8:1-20, Mark 8:22-26, Mark 8:27-33, Mark 9:2-13, Mark 9:14-27, Mark 9:25-32, Mark 9:33-42, Mark 9:42-50, Mark 10:1-12, Mark 10:13-16, Mark 10:17-31, Mark 10:32-45, Mark 10:46-52, Mark 11:12-33, Mark 12:1-12, Mark 12:13-17, Mark 12:18-27, Mark 12:28-34, Mark 12:34-37, Mark 12:38-44, Mark 13:1-3, Mark 13:3-13, Mark 13:14-23, Mark 13:24-37, Mark 14:1-9, Mark 14:10-26, Mark 14:27-51, Mark 14:27-51, Mark 14:53-72, Mark 15:1-20, Mark 15:42-47 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Taxes, Temple, Teaching Moment, Storms, Spiritual Problems, Spiritual Realm, Spiritual, Spiritual Concerns, Son Of David, Son Of God, Saving Faith, Savior, Scriptures, Saturday Worship, Secrets Revealed, Sheep, Sin, Worship, World View, Worldview, Warnings, Traditions, Traditions Of Men, Troubles, Truth, Trust And Obey, Unbelief, Unity, Universe, Our Attention, Our Example, Opposition, Offerings, Omnipresence, Palm Sunday, Parable, Parables, Peoples Decisions, Perceptions, Perseverance, People, Paralytic Healed, Patience, Physcial Needs, Physical, Physical Concerns, Physical Realm, Prayer General, Prayer, Prejudice, Rest, Resolution, Resurrection, Sabbath, Salvation, Sanctification, Repentance, Repent, Religion, Reality, Rapture, Raising The Dead, Rejecting Jesus, Prophecy, Questioning, Pride, Priority, Division, Doing, Easter, Egos, Evangelism, End Days, Faith General, Faith, Familiarity, Desires, Demon Possession, Discipleship, Disciples, Disciple, Confrontations, Crucifixion, Commandments Sabbath, Christ, Christian, Childlike, Called By Jesus, Christians, Christianity, Blindman, Boasting, Belief, Believe, Belonging To God, Attitudes, Attitude, Angels, Arguing, Accepting God's Word, Actions, Actions Of Believers, Money, Messiah, Mind, Obedience, Neighbor, Love God, Love Of God, Man View, Man's Rules, Lord Of The Sabbath, Love, Jesus Christ, Jesus, Jerusalem Temple, John The Baptist, Jairus, Hypocrisy, Kingdom Of God, Joseph Of Arimathea, Judas Betrayal, Life Priorities, Liberation, Feeding 5000, Feeding Multitude, Farmer And Seed, Fasting, Following Christ, Food, Follow Jesus, Follow, Glorification, Future, Future Troubles, Gethsemane, God's Kingdom, God And Man, God View, Gods Plans, Godview, God's Word, Humility, Holy Spirit General, Holy Spirit, Holiness, Herod & Herodias, Heart, Healing, Healing By Jesus, Heaven (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 8
Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17, Leviticus 10:1-7, 1 Kings 12:1-19, 2 Chronicles 26:1-23, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 23:32-43, Acts 2:22-41 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Leprosy, Liberal, Miranda, Mocker, Nadab, Jacob, Jericho, Immersion, Incense, Inheritance, Invictus, Isaac, Isaiah, Humble, Hope, Lazarus, Holiness, Hide, Hell, Holy, Guilt, Godless, Godlessness, Frankincense, Fool, Fire, Future, Gas, Dostoevsky, Easter, Easter Resurrection, Elder, Enabler, Esau, Ethiopian, Eunuch, Deserve, Crucify, Darwin, Dating, Communion, Convict, Counsel, Crucifixion, Abihu, Achan, Admit, Advice, Ai, Alarm, Altar, Atheist, Atheism, Azariah, Baptism, Barabbas, Belial, Bible, Birthright, Call, Calvary, Campolo, Canute, Censer, Church Discipline, Proud, Rehoboam, Priest, Pride, Repent, Rob Bell, Prayer, Pentecost, Peter, Philip, Pilate, Poor, Poverty, Obedience, Ot Kings, Overseer, Overweight, Pagan, Parable Lazarus, Partner, Passover, Shepherd, Sinner's Prayer, Solomon, Sprinkling, Scoffer, Stevenson, Strange, Tabernacle, Uzziah, Weeping, Worthless, Zechariah, Zwingli (view more) (view less)