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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Lord Reigns Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 17, 2021
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    Psalm 97:1-12 shows us the coming of the Lord to judge unbelievers and to reward believers.

    Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent in 2021. We continue in our sermon series, “Christ’s Advent in the Psalms.” Today I want to examine Psalm 97. This Psalm is one of seven so-called “Theocratic Psalms” (Psalms 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, and 100). The theme of all seven Psalms is: “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Persistent Prayers

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
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    Jesus often taught in parables. Among his many listeners, some folks understood their meaning and some folks didn't. And that is still true today, because we all tend to hear what we want to hear.

    The Lord used these parables to convey a truth to the listeners then, and to His listeners now, by taking a physical situation to teach a spiritual truth. Luke 18:1-8 is a parable about prayer. This is made clear in the first verse of this parable, look at Luke 18:1, we read, “And he spake a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard, Follow Jesus!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 1, 2025
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    When following Jesus gets hard, and it will, we must remind ourselves that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Be encouraged and Follow Jesus Anyway!

    Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard, Follow Jesus! Scripture - John 6:66-69 “At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon # 49 - Choose God's Will Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 3, 2025
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    When King Balak approached the Prophet Balaam with a request that was in contradiction to God’s will and allured him with gifts, Balaam was in dilemma if he should obey God or Balak. May we too not lose focus, but do the will of God and be in partnership with the right

    For today’s meditation we will consider Numbers 22:6, “Please come and curse these people for me, because they are too strong for me. Maybe then I'll be able to defeat them and force them out of the country. I know that whomever you bless is blessed and whomever you curse is cursed." ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "the Real World" Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022
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    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "The Real World" Luke 11:14-23 A sermon for 7/3/22 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “14 And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled. 15 But some of them said, “He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 3, 2023
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    A prayer for the new year to remind ourselves to put the important thing first- prayer This sermon was inspired by a message found on Sermon Central, and heavily edited before using.

    Persistent Prayer CCCAG 1-1-2023 Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Matthew 7:7, Jeremiah 29:13 Introduction Happy New Year everyone! One of the traditions regarding celebrating the new year is to sit back and evaluate the past year or so, and then make decisions to change certain things about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Anointed To Overflow - The Steps Toward The Anointing Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 1, 2007
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     | 26,644 views

    Overflowing of the anointng is needed in our life. This is a three part sermon this is the Third one - The result of this great anointing.

    Anointed to overflow The steps towards this anointing John 7:37-38 37 Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. 38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ’From his innermost being will flow ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Hedge/Protection Of God

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Apr 5, 2003
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     | 10,992 views

    A sermon answering the question of why bad things happens to good people. Why we’ve got to count it joy when we’re tested.

    Job 1:6-12 James 1:2-3 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. ·We must count it joy when we are tested. ·Why are there tests? ·Who test us? ·Find answers here in Job. ·Here we find the curtain lifted up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Will You Walk ?

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    Phil 3:16-19 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I

    Phil 3:16-19 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Is The Substance Part 3 Series

    Contributed by John Brewster on May 10, 2004
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     | 5,970 views

    Faith is the substance. This is part 3 in the series showing how we can grab hold of the promises of Christ in the supernatural and bring them into the natural.

    FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE PART 3 Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ROMANS 4:17-21 FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE THAT PULLS THE PROMISES OF GOD OUT OF THE SUPERNATURAL REALM INTO OUR NATURAL REALM!! Faith is THE SUBSTANCE used for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson 4: How God Leads Through Circumstances

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    12 ways to look at circumstances.

    Lesson 4: How God Leads Through Circumstances A. 12 WAYS TO LOOK AT CIRCUMSTANCES 1. God works His plan through things. “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). 2. God works His plan behind the scenes, when people don’t realize He’s at work. “You thought evil . . . God meant it for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are You In Peace

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Apr 29, 2006
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    No victory without a battle. No war in your life means only that either you are dead or on the way to be.

    1stBBC Why are you in peace? Mat 10:34 Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 1Ti 6:11-14 But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before And After Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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    Part 3 in a series on Lamentations. Comparison of fatihful Isreal and the Isreal of captivity

    Before and After Lamentations 2:1-22 I. Introduction A. Then and Now 1. 1980 and today a) Tried to gain weight and now… b) Drove muscle cars that “drank the gas” and now… c) Wore pastel colors and trendy clothes and now… d) Thought more was the answer to all things and now… e) Thought wearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Could Happen To You Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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     | 5,171 views

    Part 7 in a series on Lamentations. Jeremiah reveals things that Isreal thought would not happen.

    It Could Happen to You Lamentations 4:1-22 I. Introduction A. Things That Could Never Happen 1. In the Sporting Realm a) The sub four minute mile – Roger Banister (1954) b) John L. Sullivan could not lose – Jim Corbett (1892) c) UCLA basketball championship run (7 straight) – N.C. State in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Selling Of Yourself

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,848 views

    Have you ever heard the expression, "I would like to buy him/her for what their worth and sell them for what they think their worth?" To God your eternal soul is worth more than all the gold of this world.

    Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------------------- THE SELLING OF YOURSELF LUKE 9:23-26 Have you ever heard the expression, "I would like to buy him/her for what their worth and sell them for what they think their worth." You may have even said that about someone. But I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist