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  • Jamie Hudson avatar

    It's Time

    Contributed by Jamie Hudson on Oct 6, 2014
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     | 17,401 views

    It's time for God's people to look in several different directions (spiritually speaking) to get a proper understanding of where we are and what God requires of us in order for revival to take place

    IT’S TIME HOOK (Explain what a Hessian was) – During the Revolutionary war, Colonel Rahl, A Hessian commander at Trenton, was playing cards when a courier brought a message stating that General George Washington was crossing the Delaware River. Rahl put the letter in his pocket and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by John Hickman on Dec 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,747 views

    Recognizing the feeling of "let-down" after Christmas may mean we're following the wrong calendar. This sermon is a different take on the resolutions to Eat Better, Lose Weight and Exercise More.

    (Need large Snow Globe hidden behind pulpit) For too many people this is what Christmas looks like. (BRING OUT AND SHAKE SNOW GLOBE WHILE SINGING): “You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry. You’d better not pout, I’m telling you why. Rudolph the Red-Nosed ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is Your True Name? What God Calls You

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 25, 2024
     | 546 views

    The world attempts to label us as many different things, and even convinces us to believe those names. But how does God define us? And how do we go about believing it through and through?

    "To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it." -Revelation 2:17 What is your true name? My first thought was of Helen Keller, and how she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "I Will Never Be The Same Again"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 12, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,732 views

    When you finally and truly realize, what this is talking about, that which is available to all of us who have accepted Jesus and the Grace message He gave us. It is a life changing, game changing, turn your world upside down, inside out experience!

    I Will Never Be The Same Again We live in a world where communication is key, its very important to all of us. Never has there been a time in history, that people have ever spoke to each other more than they do now a days. The number of ways grows on a daily basis. Smart phones keep getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Doubting Apostle Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 21, 2022
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,740 views

    Thomas wasn't the only disciple to doubt Jesus' resurrection. They all doubted it. So why was Thomas branded the "doubter"... and what difference can that make to us?

    INTRO: Years ago, there were two friends who went for a drive in the country. Walter was sharing a dream with his friend, Art, as they drove off the main road thru a grove of trees into a large expanse of land. Walter said he had a dream for what he could do with this land and that he planned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    'tis The Season To Be Extravagant Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2015
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     | 4,350 views

    There is much excess and waste in the church especially in the west. It is time for us to be excessive in worship, forgiveness, caring for others, self-control, stewardship and thankfulness. Learn the difference between sinful excess and righteous exces

    Intro: A woman bought an extravagant dress, and the husband asked why did it have to be so expensive, She said the devil made me buy it, The husband asked, why didn’t you say get behind me Satan?, The woman said, I did and he said it looked as good in the front as it did in the back, so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hippolytus Of Rome Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,266 views

    Hippolytus was elected as a rival bishop of the Roman Church for a while. For these doctrinal differences and the bishops' relaxing of moral standards, Hippolytus bitterly opposed both bishops and Callistus' successors, Urban and Pontianus.

    Hippolytus of Rome Who was Hippolytus? I have never heard of this man, and for a good reason – He is a Catholic saint; I am a Baptist. However, he has a part to play in the development of the Catholic Church, and I hope this article provides you with enough information that you can answer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Is Believing Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,054 views

    Peter, John and Mary Magdalene all saw the empty tomb... but they all came away with different conclusions. What can we learn from these first three witnesses of the risen Christ?

    On May 4, 1865, after weeks of his body being on display in Washington D.C. and a few other cities, Abraham Lincoln was “laid to rest” in a cemetery near his home in Springfield, Illinois. But Lincoln didn’t "rest in peace." In 1876, there was a plot to raid his grave and steal his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Peace Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 1, 2006
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     | 7,730 views

    2nd in a series from 1 Timothy. Without a relationship with the Prince of Peace, we cannot be at peace. But by yielding ourselves to God as peacemakers, He can use us to make a difference in direction, attitude, and goals.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church Living in Peace 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Introduction: Last Sunday we learned that there are times we must confront error. But that doesn’t mean we are to be in a constant state of war with the world or with each other! Paul taught, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    Stuck Between Two Altars: The Problem Of Indecision

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 30, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,766 views

    The people of Israel are standing between two altars during the time of Elijah. We are also facing the same choices today. Different forms but the same spirit. Like the Jews, are you still stuck in the middle?

    STUCK BETWEEN TWO ALTARS The Problem of Indecision 1Kings 18:20-40 The people of Israel are standing between two altars during the time of Elijah. We are also facing the same choices today. Different forms but the same spirit. Like the Jews, are you still stuck in the middle? THERE ARE TWO ALTARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C Jordan avatar

    We Are Family

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2014
     | 4,539 views

    In this final section of James, we see a beautiful picture of the different seasons of life for the family of God: From suffering and sickness, to prayer, confessing sins and bearing one another’s burdens.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #8: WE ARE FAMILY INTRO TO SPEAKER: Just celebrated Caleb’s grade 12 graduation this past week. THE HEART OF PASTOR JAMES: “Of James, the brother of the Lord, we read the following: James, being considered a just and perfect man, governed the church with the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    An Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2022
     | 5,680 views

    Identity answers the question “Who am I?” My identity is based on how I view myself, the foundation I build my life upon, and where I find my sense of worth, acceptance, and well-being. Everything changes when we find the King!

    Sermon: An Identity Crisis Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 “One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 He summoned a man named Ziba, who had been one of Saul’s servants. “Are you Ziba?” the king asked. “Yes sir, I am,” Ziba ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W. Bryan Wheeler avatar

    The Grace Of God The Father Series

    Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    The grace of God that brings salvation should fill us with wonder and astonishment; with praise and adoration for the ‘God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ’ because—He CHOSE US in Christ… He PREDESTINED US to adoption as sons… and He has ACCEPTED US in

    Exposition on Ephesians - #4 ‘THE GRACE OF GOD THE FATHER’ Preached on January 7th 2001 Text: Ephesians 1:4-5 Intro: We’ve described our study in the book of Ephesians, as a kind of spiritual treasure hunt. For those of us who have some experience in searching for spiritual treasure, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    A Lifestyle Characterized By Law Or Grace?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,646 views

    People living by grace share many qualities with Jesus Christ who accepted all people everywhere * People living by grace are tolerant of others * People living by grace are forgiving * People living by grace see the law as a school master useful for b

    A person living according to lawful orientations looks for guidelines to order everyones’ actions * A person living by the law is quick to judge others’ by his own rigid standards * A person living by the law often lacks love * A person living by the law is proud of his own accomplishments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Once Upon A Time"

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,904 views

    This sermon demonstrates how god still accepted us even though "Once Upon A Time" we use to be whoremongers, theives, liers, homosexuals, drunks, etc. He still gave us a chance to repent of our sins and to come back to Him.

    Introduction: Looking at the sermonic theme of ‘Once Upon A Time,” I know you are probably thinking on the lines of the Grimmes Fairy Tales. One that comes to mind is the fairy tale called “The Three Bears.” Once upon a time there were the three bears. There was the father bear, the mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist