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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Jesus The Extremist--We Should Be Extremists Too Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2024
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    Our faith and the natural moral law written on our hearts, and basic human biology all agree

    Saturday of Easter Week 2024 There’s a word I see in almost daily use by our national media and politicians. When a writer or speaker wants to discredit someone else, he uses the word “extremist.” You’ve seen it used by adherents of both sides of any debate, but it seems to me more likely to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jerusalem- Not If But When Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 13, 2024
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    This is the 46th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#46] JERUSALEM- NOT IF BUT WHEN Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 (NIV) 37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts To All The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to stand firm in their faith like Peter and John, boldly proclaiming their identity in Christ, regardless of opposition.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It warms my heart to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in the name of our Lord, eager to hear His word and to grow in His love. We are here today, not by chance or by habit, but by the divine appointment of our Heavenly Father. Our gathering ...read more

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    Unshakable Courage, Unstoppable God

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 10, 2025
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    We serve a God who is not only big but powerful, and responsive to our prayers.

    Scripture Focus: Acts 4:29-31 Introduction • Open with the story of the early church facing persecution (Acts 4). o The Threat: Peter and John had just been released after being arrested for healing the lame man and proclaiming Jesus. o The religious leaders commanded them not to speak in Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Have You Been With? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    Explores how encountering Jesus transforms our character, and how we can emulate His ways in our lives for spiritual growth.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. It is a privilege to stand before you today, not as the one who knows all, but as a fellow pilgrim, a fellow seeker, a fellow child of God. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine drama of redemption and ...read more

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    Peter And John Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 15, 2023
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    All the members of the Sanhedrin knew these men to be uneducated and untrained fishermen, but they spoke with power and conviction and they began to understand that these men had been with Jesus.

    September 16, 2023 One day at about 3 in the afternoon, Peter and John went to the Temple to pray. When they came to the Gate Beautiful a lame man asked them for a donation – he was over 40 years old. Peter: “Look at me. I don’t have silver or gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Every Day Evangelism: Living The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 22, 2024
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    The early church grew not through grand strategies, but because everyday believers faithfully and boldly shared the gospel in their ordinary lives, as visible witnesses of Christ’s love.

    Devoted Together #6 Every Day Evangelism: Living the Gospel Theme: In the final sermon of our *Devoted Together* series, we dive into the idea of *Every Day Evangelism*. The early church grew not through grand strategies, but because everyday believers faithfully shared the gospel in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Burn Your Bridges

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 25, 2024
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    There are things that, as Christians, we must burn in our lives. This message looks at people who burned bridges for their faith.

    Good morning to the Lord’s beloved! Many people don’t know this, but Julius Caesar was once a rebellious Roman. He first became a champion of the people by leading the Roman military towards the conquest of great foreign lands. He advocated for reforms of an aging Senate and, fearing his uprising, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Alone Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024
     | 573 views

    FIVE SOLAS Christ Alone - Atonement Scripture Alone - Authority Faith Alone - Justification Grace Alone - Merit God’s Glory Alone - Worship

    If you donate to our church today, then your past, or future sins can be forgiven!! If you are unsure of the eternal destiny of one of your family members, then an even greater donation will take care of this. 500 years ago, a man named Joseph Tetzel wandered around Europe selling salvation. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submission: The Government Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 13, 2025
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    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Submission: The Government" 1 Peter 2:13-17 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 2 “13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 17, 2025
     | 287 views

    Peter and John brought before the Sanhedrin

    Been with Jesus Acts 4:1-17 Michael Rogers told a story from over 200 years ago of a man in civilian clothes who rode past a small group of tired and battle-weary soldiers. They were digging out what appeared to be an important defensive position, but their leader wasn’t helping at all. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sharing The Good News In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025
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    Sharing the Good News in a hostile world is not easy, but it is necessary. The world may reject the message, but we must remain faithful, knowing that God is with us. Just as Peter and John could not keep silent about Jesus, we must boldly proclaim His name.

    SHARING THE GOOD NEWS IN A HOSTILE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said to them, 'Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 25, 2025
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    Peter and John were told to stop teaching about Jesus

    The Name of Jesus Acts 4:18-31 What’s in a name? What’s in a name? Typically, we use names to distinguish one person from another and names don’t have much significance. Any meaning attached to a name is either unknown to the person or the person is not concerned with the meaning of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Will Comfort His People Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 11, 2025
     | 153 views

    God is not fooled by our selfish offerings of holiness. Isaiah encourages us to reach out to God for everything that we need, including making the path to our heart clear, and this study demonstrates why knowing Him is so important - because it forces us to see who He is!

    Isaiah, Part 16 God will Comfort His People Isaiah 40:1-11 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery – Happy Mother’s Day Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us! - Last week, we discussed an obvious example of how pride affects us -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go And Tell!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 12, 2025
     | 995 views

    Do we really believe that most non-Christians are lost? Psalm 74:20 says “The dark places of the earth (where the love of God is not known) are full of the habitations of cruelty.” (selfishness, hatred, greed, strife, & violence.) Do they need a Savior, too? YES!

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Portions of this message were inspired by an excellent sermon contributed by Richard Burdette to Sermon Central) GO & TELL! Scripture: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ