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  • Jasper Rains avatar

    Got To Be True

    Contributed by Jasper Rains on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,260 views

    A message of the need for authentic Christianity from 1 John

    Got To Be True FIRST JOHN FACTS As always, it is an honor to be here with you this morning. Today we are going to open up God’s Word to the book of 1st John. This is one of my very favorite books in the Bible. It is both encouraging and challenging to me. It was written by the apostle John. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truest Test Of Trust

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 2, 2016
     | 11,780 views

    A sermon to emphasis the importance of trust in God.

    Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wrestling Match With God

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 12, 2022
     | 3,459 views

    Jacob needed to deepen his relationship with God. He also needed an object lesson that would teach him some things about the way he related to God. Because Jacob needed a change. Most of us need that too, both the lesson and often the change.

    Alba 4-21-13 A Wrestling Match With God Genesis 32:22-32 Most of you probably know about the song called “A Boy Named Sue” that was recorded by Johnny Cash. It is about a boy whose father left him and his mother when he was little, but before leaving named the boy Sue. Part of the song goes like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 2 (Matthew 6:18-34)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2024
     | 327 views

    This is a continuation of the teachings of the Lord Jesus gives in His "Sermon on the Mount" as written in Matthew 5-7.

    After the Lord Jesus presented the "model prayer" (vv.9-15) as an aide in helping us talk to God the Father in love, devotion, and faith, He turned His attention to the issue of fasting or abstaining from food or a particular activity for a period of time as an act of worship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Love Does To Us

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 18, 2013
     | 5,965 views

    Love is a powerful motivator and our lives should be lived from a foundation of love.

    What Love Does To Us June 16, 2013 Intro: We’ve already had a full meal – on Scripture, on the depth of poetry in music expressed as prayers of our hearts, on the celebration of new life and a family committed to have Jesus as the center, and on the testimony of faith of a man in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Lose Heart

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2020
     | 8,249 views

    How can we not lose heart? (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, chapter on Don't Lose Heart)

    HoHum: The New York City transit company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched with no success. Finally, 10 days after they had disappeared, the bus and driver were found- in Miami, Florida. The driver said, “I’d had it with the cold weather, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parenting Prerogatives Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,761 views

    Our primary call is isn’t to be good parents. Our primary call is to model a vibrant and vital love relationship with the living God (quote from Gary Oliver)

    Parenting Prerogatives Deuteronomy 6:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 11/8/09 It’s really hard to stay centered when we’re all so busy. I really applaud every parent here today, especially moms. Check out this day in the life of a mom. Video: “Mom Song” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk A Mile In My Shoes Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,608 views

    God's grace is sufficient for our every trial & affliction. Trials are an integral & authenticating aspect of our ministry. Let us journey for a while through the life of Paul as he authenticates to us that he is a true servant of Christ.

    2 CORINTHIANS 11: 22-27 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES [Philippians 3: 4-11] Do you serve Christ so that all will go well with you here and now? Has all been easy for you in your service of Christ? Ease in Zion was certainly not the Apostle Paul's experience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be The Real Deal

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 8,821 views

    Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us...

    Turn On The Light Matthew 5:13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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

    Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014
     | 8,484 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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    Love Is Patient And Kind Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 10,415 views

    When I love like Jesus loves I look beyond what a person has been to what he or she can become

    Many of you are probably familiar with this quote that has been attributed to Mahatma Gandhi: I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ. Although that often repeated statement is attributed to Gandhi, there is actually no evidence that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Christian

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 14, 2014
     | 4,829 views

    What is a christian

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Witness Stand

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011
     | 5,690 views

    Everything we do as Christians witnesses to others who we are and what we believe. We cannot avoid our "witness stand" as Christains.

    THE WITNESS STAND Text: I Peter 3:13 - 22 "A man went out to a river for a time of quiet meditation one morning. During his meditation he noticed that the river was rising as well as a scorpion that was trapped in the roots of a tree. He tried to release the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Uncommon Worship

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 9, 2016
     | 4,830 views

    All worship should flow from a heart that realizes the uniqueness of God's salvation to each individual.

    Introduction: This morning our Lord received an invitation to the house of a Pharisee named Simon. Close scrutiny of the text revealed that Simon and the other religion folk sought to examine Jesus. But instead, Simon became the patient with an ego virus. A sinful woman of the city, displayed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Your Life

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,323 views

    A good way to examine what life is all about, to stop and take account and re-evaluate! GOD’S DESIRE, DESIGN, DESCRIPTION FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

    THIS IS YOUR LIFE! EPHESIANS 4:11-16 I Love My Life Sunday? [Kimberly-self!] John 12:25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. I Love My Lord Sunday! This is a once in a lifetime day, the average lifespan will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist