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  • Alvan Lewis avatar

    The Unfairness Of Grace

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 7, 2019
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    A fresh look at an old story Jesus told in Matthew 20 to see how Amazing Grace really is

    There’s a Mexican market in our city. My wife and I have shopped there. Not only is it a place to shop for food; it is also a meeting place for Mexican workers. So very early one morning about this time of the year the owner of the Grey Monk Winery sent his foreman to the Mexican market to pick up ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Partners In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 7, 2016
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     | 10,355 views

    Paul was confident in the Lord and committed to the church. We need to share his confidence in the Lord and a genuine commitment and devotion to the church.

    Partners in the Faith Philippians 1: 3-8 It is impossible to read the letter to the Philippians and miss Paul’s great love for the church. In fact, as you read his many epistles, the love he had for the church is confirmed again and again. It does appear he had a special bond with those at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitators Not Pretenders Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 14, 2020
     | 5,143 views

    Paul wanted to ensure the Thessalonians imitated the example he had lived before them, and most importantly, the example of Christ. Rather than pretending to emulate their faith, they were to actively live out their faith.

    Imitators not Pretenders 1 Thessalonians 2: 10-13 As I studied this passage I was reminded of the need for sincerity and genuineness among the church. We live in a day plagued with hypocrisy. One of the most offered arguments against attending church in our generation is the presence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Keys - Luke Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024
     | 653 views

    Joy comes to us when we surrender our will, for the will and power of our Father, His Son and The Holy Spirit

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Year 2026: My Year Of Greater Upliftments And Excellence. 7-Days Prayer And Fasting Guide To Open Up The New Year By: Akindele Opoola Series

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Dec 26, 2025
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     | 1,096 views

    INTRODUCTION & PROPHETIC WORD Welcome to 2026! The Spirit of the Lord is declaring a season of Vertical Displacement. Many have spent years on the same level, running in circles, but this year, the "Wind of the Spirit" is providing a supernatural lift.

    Year 2026: My Year of Greater Upliftments and the Excellence 7-Days Prayer and Fasting Guide to Open Up the New Year By: Akindele Opoola Theme Scripture: "Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unshakeable Kingdom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
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     | 922 views

    This sermon encourages trust in God's unshakeable kingdom, remaining steadfast in faith and worship, even amidst life's trials and tribulations.

    Good morning, family of faith. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the presence of God, to worship and to learn? As we gather here today, let us remember that we are not alone. In our midst is the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. He is here with us, guiding ...read more

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    Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
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     | 1,050 views

    This sermon encourages believers to navigate life's trials with faith, understand their divine purpose, and grow spiritually through reliance on God's love and wisdom.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united under the banner of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's divine plan. We gather not as individuals lost in the wilderness, but as a beloved ...read more

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    Deep In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 873 views

    Encourages Christians to live Christ-centered lives, reflecting His love, bearing His burden, and building lives on His teachings.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a blessing to stand before you today, in this sanctuary where we gather as a family to share in the love and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to ponder upon a profound passage from the book of Colossians. A passage that, in its ...read more

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    Memorial Day: The Cost Of Freedom Is Blood

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 264 ratings
     | 46,996 views

    This sermon compares Memorial Day with the Lord’s Supper as a Memorial.

    Memorial Day: “The Cost of Freedom is Blood” I Corinthians 11:23-26 Memorial day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. It traces its roots back to 1868 when General John Logan, of the Grand Army of the Republic, declared May 30th as a day of remembrance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Make The Most Of Your Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    Like a raging fire, freedom without limits is dangerous. But when controlled, it is a blessing to all

    How to Make the Most of Your Freedom in Christ (Gal 5:1-15) Illustration:Do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. --Galatians 5:13 Freedom is dangerous in the hands of those who don’t know how to use it. That’s why barbed wire, steel bars, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praise

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 314 ratings
     | 84,264 views

    The purpose of my message this morning is to encourage us to praise the Lord that we might enjoy the benefits and pleasure of this aspect of our worship toward God

    Title: Praise Text: Isaiah 43:21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. Psalm 107:8 "O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men" Rev. 3:15 "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold or hot, I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Butterball Turkey -- Or A Handful Of Rice?

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,608 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon with a stewardship message.

    (The pastor holds a bag of rice throughout the service, and when he goes to the pulpit, very obviously carries the rice, and a pot, with measuring cup, to the pulpit with him (make the measuring cup 1/8th cup) I bet you think I’m going to explain this pot of rice on the pulpit. Well, maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Letting Jesus Live Through Us Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,563 views

    Jesus would love for us to be his servants, to do his will above our own, and to direct the steps of our lives. But we must allow him to do so by surrendering our lives to him.

    Letting Jesus Live Through Us (Colossians 3:14-17) 1. It was a bad week for criminals, based on a couple of UPI stories: “A Texas fugitive who was wanted on bank fraud charges was captured in Denver after he plummeted 17 stories down a trash chute while trying to evade police.” 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Indescribable Gift Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 18, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,667 views

    In this lesson I want us to see several ways in which God's gift of Jesus is beyond description.

    Scripture For the next few weeks of advent and Christmas, I plan to share a series of messages on “The People of Christmas.” The substance for this series comes from a book that was authored by the late James Montgomery Boice titled The Christ of Christmas. Christmas is a time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Indescribable Gift

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    This lesson looks at the single most perfect gift ever given or received in the history of the world, a gift which Paul called “indescribable!”

    The Indescribable Gift 03/21/10 AM Text: 2 Corinthians 9:15 “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” Introduction: I happened to be flipping channels the other evening and came across one of those “reality” shows (I don’t really know which one it was) and in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ