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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    5th Sunday In Lent, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 22, 2023
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    MARCH 26th, 2023.

    Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130:1-8, Romans 8:6-11, John 11:1-45. A). THE RESURRECTION OF THE DRY BONES. Ezekiel 37:1-14. When confronted with insurmountable difficulties we often ask: “Can these bones live?” Yet the question originates with God, and is addressed to man. The LORD thereby ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Seed Is The Word Of God

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 16, 2002
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    How effective is the seed in your life? In this sermon you will find four groups. Which do you fall in?

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE SEED IS THE WORD OF GOD “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Davis avatar

    When God Hears Our Cry Series

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 31,383 views

    Thursday night of sermon series focusing on 2 Chronicles 7:14.

    When God Hears Our Cry Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. On Monday night, we learned what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fish Or Cut Bait

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 12, 2003
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     | 8,397 views

    When Jesus appeared to the 7 Disciples after His resurrection at the Sea of Galilee, He wanted them to be busy while they waited for His coming.

    “Fish Or Cut Bait” TEXT: John 21:1-14 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on the Post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus. This is the 3rd appearance that Jesus makes to His 11 Disciples after His resurrection (21:14) … not counting the appearance to the 2 on the Road to Emmaus (not 2 of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Hold On To Jesus Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005
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    A Hard Heart comes in stages: willful rebellion, going astray, spiritual ignorance, overt unbelief, and being deceived by sin.

    Hold On to Jesus Hebrews 3 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 1 told us Jesus is Greater than Angels. Chapter 2 shows us Jesus as the Greater man. Chapter 3 says Jesus is GREATER than Moses. Moses was a faithful servant over God’s house, but Christ is the builder of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preventing The Spread Of Infection

    Contributed by Eric Smith on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,638 views

    The world has been infected with a sickness that is constantly trying to creep into the church. Why are we so careful about the physical side of our life and its infections, but many Christians have no concern about the spiritual side?

    Preventing The Spread Of Infection 2 Cor 6:16-18 This time of year, you hear a lot about the flu. What is the flu? (Medically known as Influenza)? According to the U.S. Government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Don't Turn Back

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003
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    We are all subject to the temptation to turn back when things get tough, go seriously wrong, etc. What does it mean to turn back? What can we do to prevent it?

    DON’T TURN BACK SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 10:38 – 39 (Or start reading at verse 21.) 10:38 “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church With Unhealed Wounds – Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 11, 2010
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     | 6,271 views

    No matter how excellent our ministries are, no matter how diligently we execute them, if we tolerate sin in our midst then Christ's abundent grace must inevitably move to judgment. Not because He desires it, but because His eternal word requires it. Wake

    The Church with Unhealed Wounds – Thyatira Reading Rev 2:18-29 "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kevin Hall avatar

    Learning To Sit By Wells

    Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 15, 2010
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    Seeing the Church as a resource rather than a social group

    “ Learning to Sit by Wells “ John 4: 1-15 If you have your Bibles this morning I invite you to turn with me to the Gospel of John 4: 1-15 John 4: 1-15 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Cook avatar

    No More Crumbs

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Jul 30, 2010
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     | 18,034 views

    This message explains that we do not have to live beneath our priviledges, when we are in Christ.

    Disclaimer: 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. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many sources ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breaking The Heart Of A Preacher

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020
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     | 3,818 views

    Preachers have feelings too.

    2 TIMOTHY 4:9-18 “BREAKING THE HEART OF A PREACHER” A) I want to bring a message today about a great man of God that was very strong, and finally he cried for help from a brother in Christ. * It was very unusual for Paul to cry out, “Please come to me quickly.” B) Then he goes on and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Any Word From The Lord?

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 19, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,089 views

    We think of ourselves as people of the Book, but when the Word of the Lord contradicts our lifestyle, we practice "selective hearing." God says, "Get off the fence! Get on the Lord's side or on the world's side!"

    IS THERE ANY WORD FROM THE LORD? Jer. 37:2-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher asked her class what was their favorite animal. Billy raised his hand, “Fried chicken.” She said, “No, I said what ‘animal.’” Billy responded, “Fried chicken!” She said, “I’m a member of PETA, the SPCA, Greenpeace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Gaston avatar

    If God Is God, Then Serve Him!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 22, 2020
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     | 14,096 views

    “How long will you waver between two opinions?” We need revival! Every kind of problem and disaster has happened to the USA. Have we repented yet? Do we still hesitate to surrender all to Christ? "If Jehovah is God, then serve Him!"

    IF GOD IS GOD, THEN SERVE HIM! 1 Kgs 18:21-29, 36-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Watch your CHOICE OF WORDS 1. A doctor was called and asked to visit a sick home-bound man way out in the country. The wife, who made the call, said, “Doctor, I’m sorry to ask you to come so far, but he’s really sick!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Letter To The Church At Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,356 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Laodicea

    THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA Revelation 3:14-22 Charles Spurgeon said “No Scripture ever wears out. The epistle to the church of Laodicea is not an old letter which may be put into the waste basket and be forgotten; upon its page still glow the words, "He that hath an ear, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Don't Trust In Man To Avoid The Curse

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2016
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    To show that GOD will not allow us to be cursed by putting our trust in men and ourselves but only trusting in GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you trusting in men? No. Only in JESUS CHRIST and GOD do I put my trust. John 14:1 (Amplified Bible) DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal