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  • Ian Bullock avatar

    First Sunday Of Christmas & Feast Of St John

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Dec 23, 2020
     | 1,958 views

    How St John can inspire us to share the good news of Christ

    In the name of the Living God, Father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Today as we gather for the first Sunday after Christmas, we also take the time to celebrate St. John the apostle and evangelist. But before we talk about John, we should begin by breaking the stigma of what evangelist means, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Go! And Spur One Another On Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 15, 2025
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     | 458 views

    The Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation. We are called to live in community, to stir one another up, to encourage one another, and to keep each other’s faith burning bright until Christ returns.

    Go! And Spur One Another On Introduction: There’s a story told about a coal left on its own. A group of men were sitting around a fire one evening when one man, who had stopped attending church, was visited by his pastor. The pastor didn’t say a word. He simply picked up a glowing coal with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Make America Godly Again

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Feb 26, 2025
     | 766 views

    MAGA (MAKE AMERICA GODLY AGAIN) BUT…True greatness does not come from political power, wealth, or military might but from a nation’s spiritual health —its devotion to God, righteousness, and truth.

    Key Scripture Passages: 2 Chronicles 7:14 – "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." INTRODUCTION: Robert F. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Transformative Authority Of Scripture

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2024
     | 631 views

    Short lesson about the authority of the Bible and handout. I used ChatGpt to help write both.

    Sermon Title: The Transformative Authority of Scripture Introduction: What Does it Mean to Have Authority? Opening Thought: Authority can often feel like a heavy or even oppressive word. When something has authority, it has a claim on us, a right to direct our thoughts, our lives, and even our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Detour Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,817 views

    2nd in 5 part series. This is an all church campaign/study put out by Zondervan in order for us not to just go to church but be the church.

    DETOUR Faith In Action - Week 2 LUKE 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: How do you feel when you see this sign? (Detour sign) I doubt that there is anyone in this room that says when they see this sign, “Alright! I get to take a detour!” Instead you might feel a little anxious because you’re not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Holy New You

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 1, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,223 views

    Since our time on earth is limited let's make the most of the time we have left.

    A Holy New You Ephesians 5:15-17 Rev. Brian Bill 1/1/12 Several weeks ago, Bill Flick, a columnist for the Pantagraph wrote an article entitled, “Only 11 Years Later…and Life is All Different!” He pointed out that we were all wigged out as we worried about Y2K but nothing really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greet One Another Series

    Contributed by Dan Raymond on May 25, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,444 views

    Surprisingly, greet one another with a holy kiss is the second most repeated one another command. This culturally out of place command is far more relevant to our culture than we might first realize. We need to focus on the "greet" and not the "kiss."

    Greet One Another With a Holy Kiss Romans 16:16 I want to start this morning with a little quiz. Now I've already told you that the command to love one another is the most frequently repeated one another principle. It appears no less than nine times in the New Testament. Here's your one question ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Rightly Dividing Church And State

    Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,847 views

    America was founded upon the Christian understanding of life.

    Sermon ~ “Rightly Dividing Church & State” Matthew 22:15-21 There are those things that are more or less political, and those that our eternal. Our Lord says it like this within Matthew’s gospel: “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Your Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,856 views

    As Christians, we draw our true identity from being in Christ.

    Your Identity In Christ Text: Eph. 6:5-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: You probably know Ted Giannoulas even if you’ve never heard his name. He has been the San Diego Chicken for 30 years. He originated the character as a college student, but Ted is getting older. At age 50, being the Chicken ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Contrasted Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,272 views

    The love of Mary for Jesus contrasted with the selfish motives of Judas.

    Love Contrasted, John 12:1-8 Scripture “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    #3 - What We Can Learn From The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    No one is too insignificant to have a personal experience of God.

    Lessons of the Christmas Story #3 – What We Can Learn from the Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 December 24, 2006 (Idea for this message from AboutSunday.com) The most overheard comments regarding bad Christmas gifts. So here they are, the top five most overheard comments regarding bad Christmas gifts… 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Back From The Dead

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 614 views

    In Christ, we too are assured of our resurrection from the dead, and of our position with God in the heavenlies. All we must do is to agree with God concerning our condition ...

    Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefits Of Baptism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,285 views

    In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integr

    1. In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integrated him with the entire life of other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ambassadors Of Christ

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,541 views

    All Christians are supposed to be ambassadors of Christ. As his ambassadors, we carry his authority. But we avoid showing it because we’re afraid of what people may think of us.

    Other Scriptural passages: Isaiah 66:10-16 Galatians 6:(1-10)14-18 Psalm 66 or 66:1-8 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Revolutionary Love

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,362 views

    THIS SERMON TOUCHES UPON THE COMMAND TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS A COPY OF HIS LOVE TOWARDS US.

    Revolutionary love. John 13:34-35. A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved, so you must love one another. By this all men shall know you are my disciples, if you love one another. Here we have Jesus in his upper room prior to his crucifixion and resurrection and he wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist