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  • David Leach avatar

    Hymn: The Solid Rock, By: Edward Mote - 1834

    Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014
     | 8,688 views

    On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand

    Chorus: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand (what does this mean?) Last part of First Verse: I dare not trust the sweetest frame (Webster's: plan), But wholly lean on Jesus’ name. (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Wanna Go Home

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 31, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,104 views

    In Luke 15, we find a young man who could have easily written the words to the song "I wanna go home." His story provides encouragement for anyone who is homesick for the life that they once enjoyed as a child of God.

    I Wanna Go Home Luke15:11-19 Many of you are familiar the lyrics to the song “Detroit City”. The First line goes “I wanna go home. I wanna go home, oh how I wanna go home.” In Luke 15, Christ tells the story of a young man who could have easily written ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faces In The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 18, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,976 views

    On the day of the triumphal entry there were many faces in the crowd with differing agendas. Where would you fall?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to rewind of Bible DVR’s for a final time. Today we rewind back to the beginning of what is called the Passion Week to the Triumphal Entry. • For Jesus this is the beginning of the end of His ministry on earth. • In John 12:1, it is Friday evening and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Learning To Live In Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,919 views

    A sermon about the parable of the Vine and branches using Eugene Peterson's The Message.

    John 15:1-8 “Learning to Live in Jesus” Jesus and His disciples have just finished the Last Supper. Following the Supper Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and told them that He was setting an example for them—that they should do for one another what He has done for them. From there Jesus has ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    We Are Joined To The Lord

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jul 16, 2019
     | 4,266 views

    The Word of God records that we have become one with the Lord when we received the gift of salvation.

    The book of 1 Corinthians 6:17 says this to us as children who belong to God But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him. - NKJV But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit - NIV But he who joins himself to the Lord becomes spiritually one with him. - GNT When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Example Within Suffering

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2020
     | 4,387 views

    Peter had dealt at length with the life believers were expected to live, even in the midst of trials and suffering. Looking to the greatest example he had, Peter offered a challenge for the church to follow in the path Jesus had set before them.

    Our Example within Suffering 1 Peter 2: 21-25 Our text today is a rich passage that deals with much of what Christ endured on our behalf. Peter also speaks of the abundance believers receive through a relationship with Christ. While these truths are universal, and foundational elements of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 3 - The Purpose Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,370 views

    The American church has lost its bearing on true worship. It is time for the church to recall the and return to our God-given purpose for the church to worship

    On December 14, 1996, the 763-foot grain ship, The Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, the Riverwalk Mall was crowded with some 1,000 shoppers causing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    This Is Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,281 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's perfect love, encouraging believers to live within it, casting out fear and reshaping their lives.

    Good morning, beloved friends. We gather here today, hearts brimming with anticipation, eager to receive the Word of God afresh. We find ourselves in the comforting embrace of community, united in faith, bound by the shared love of our Heavenly Father. And it is love, the divine love of God, we ...read more

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    Gardening Tips

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023
     | 1,337 views

    Is doing good things without reference to God any more acceptable than worshiping God without loving your neighbor?

    How many of you are gardeners? What do you plant, vegetables, flowers, herbs? My father liked trees. He planted exotics like deodars and tapped our maple trees for syrup. My mother liked flowers and shrubs. And BOTH liked vegetable gardens. But I never got into it. I like the idea of gardening, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being Full Of Joy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,465 views

    This sermon explores how joy, a gift from the Holy Spirit, strengthens believers and remains constant even amidst life's most challenging seasons.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to gather here in His house, to lift our voices in praise, to find comfort in the fellowship of believers, and to be nourished by the Word of God? Indeed, it is a privilege we should never take for granted. In the spirit of gratitude, let us ...read more

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    The Weary World Rejoices: Love Revealed

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 1, 2026
     | 216 views

    God desires the world to catch glimpses of His nature and His love through His people. When we love, God’s love is perfected—that is, it accomplishes its purpose.

    1 John 4:9-14 9 By this the love of God was revealed in us, that God has sent His only Son into the world so that we may live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Hear The Truth Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    In our trials and temptations we often yell for help in many ways but the question is, will we listen to the One who can help us in our times of trial and temptation?

    "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. So then, my beloved brethren, let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conditions Of An Effective Prayer (Series #3) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,147 views

    This sermons searhes the Scriptural conditions of an effective prayer.

    Topic: The Conditions of an Effective Prayer Text: James 5: 16-18 Intro: 1. Biblical Examples of an Effective Prayer. a) The Prayer of the early believers for Peter’s release (Acts 12: 1-5) -King Herod seized Peter and put him in prison. He planned to kill him the next day for the pleasure of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Birth Defects

    Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,578 views

    Things that can disqualify one from coming into the Holy of Holies.

    Spiritual Birth Defects There are many things that disqualify one from coming into the Holy of Holies. We must understand those things that will keep us from coming before the throne to receive God’s direction. Spiritual birth defects: [LEV 21:16] And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, [17] ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do All Pray-Ers Get The Same Results?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,364 views

    This message examines why some people are powerful in prayer while others are of little impact.

    - [Have some massive weights on platform off to the side.] I have before me here on the platform some heavy weights and I want to ask you a simple question: do you think I can lift these weights over his head? [Try it and can’t.] - Because I don’t work out, the fact that I could not lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist