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  • James May avatar

    In Memory Of Nanny

    Contributed by James May on May 7, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,496 views

    This sermon is being posted for a limited time as a tribute to a dear soldier of Christ who went home to be with Jesus on May 4, 2001.

    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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Am I Forsaken? Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018
     | 6,250 views

    God forsakes his Son ... bringing His Son through hell ... so that we do not have to endure being forsaken.

    Message Today we are going to talk about a topic that is not very popular. It is the topic of hell. Why isn’t hell a popular topic? Hugh Mackay, the Australian social researcher collected some interesting information about Australian attitudes toward religious subject matter. In 1999, 74% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021
     | 5,694 views

    Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

    Bench Warmers Pt. 1 - What Are You Waiting For? I. Introduction We all love the superstar! The super talented athlete who dominates the field or the court. It is their jerseys that sell out. It is their highlights that are played nonstop on the sports shows. It is their name that garners millions ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elder Care Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,524 views

    If churches want to help their leaders be all they can be, they must pay them well, treat them fairly, and pick them wisely.

    When I get a chain letter in my Email, I usually ignore it; but sometime ago, I came across this chain letter, which gave me a chuckle. It was written to church members looking for the perfect pastor. It said… “The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes, but thoroughly expounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Sharing Jesus' Mission

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 2, 2024
     | 2,204 views

    Being involved in the mission and the ministry of Jesus should be exciting for us. We shouldn't think of it as a chore, something that burdens us.

    I am sure that most of you can relate to this. You purchase something that needs to be assembled. It might be a swing set for the kids. It might be a certain piece of furniture. There are so many things now that you can get and assemble yourself in order to save money. Now I have to ask, ”When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Financial Management Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 13, 2013
     | 5,034 views

    This message focuses on the newly converted Gentiles not being required to live under the Law. It also reviews Jesus' teaching from Matthew chapter 25.

    Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 3 Scriptures: Acts 15:1-29; Galatians 2:11-21; Matthew 25:13-30 Introduction: In my message last week I shared with you that from my understanding of Scripture, tithing, as it is taught in Churches today is wrong because it was part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful Turncoats Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,070 views

    The gift of salvation is the door opened to a relationship with God for people who know they’re separated from God and don’t want to be.

    The country once called Zaire is gone. It’s hard to believe how fast it happened, isn’t it? The suffering has been terrible, but 7 months is an incredibly short time for a civil war to begin, run its course, and end, especially a country the size of Zaire. I mean, the Republic of Congo. It’s as big ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 4,927 views

    If the God of the universe speaks into your very being saying, “I love you,” what else do you need?

    On many of our minds this morning is the latest of a string of shootings. The latest happening this past Sunday at the nearby West Freeway Church of Christ here in Fort Worth. Our church has taken a number of steps to ensure your safety and will continue to do so. From a volunteer security team to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Hate #1 - Pride Series

    Contributed by John Kycek on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 190 ratings
     | 22,353 views

    Let’s look at Proverbs 6:16-19 for a list of 7 things that God hates; the first one being "Pride."

    • I hate it when: o When everyone asks me if I play basketball just because I’m tall. o People slow down to 40 miles an hour on the interstate just to gaze at someone with a flat tire o People who take more than 10 items in the express lane. • What do you hate? Ask crowd • God hates sin. • It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Questions For A Dynamic Church Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    This sermons poses the question and attempt to respond to why a church should be dynamic. It explores the need for being fluid and adaptable to meet the needs of a dynamic community.

    I am hopeful, and I must admit that my attitude of hopefulness is stressed by conditions that eat at that hope. During the last presidential campaign our president built his platform on the concept of hope, of restoring hope, and using hope as the foundation for change in the political arena. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Careful With The Bait Of Satan Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,191 views

    This sermon deals with the temptation. What is it? How we are being tempted? and What will be the results if we let in temptation in our life.

    TOPIC: BE CAREFUL WITH THE BAIT OF SATAN (3rd of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Makes a Difference Series) Text: James 1: 12-18 v. 12, “Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trials and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problem Of Perfectionism Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,552 views

    It is really hard to keep up the pretence of being a perfect Christian. It si so hard that you will probably lose your faith.

    Christian freedom – The problem of perfectionism In recent messages we have talked about the things that affect our Christian Freedom. How when we normally claim that we are free people that we automatically accept limits on our freedom. Limits based on cultural limits which might affect freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord

    What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Seeing Your Work As A Mission Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 14, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,093 views

    In this message we will see that the key to living out your work as a mission is to be... 'N.I.C.E.R'

    Seeing Your Work As A Mission 20/20 Vision OKAY – welcome to week five in our series, ‘20/20 Vision’ A series about have visual acuity, about seeing things clearly in regards to 6 extremely important areas of your life and mine. Jesus, The Church, Ourselves, Our Relationships, Our Work and Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Compromised Christianity Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,966 views

    Part 2 of this series focuses on continues the discussion of how Christianity is being compromised and how our relationship with the world is making us weak.

    Compromised Christianity Part 2 Scriptures: John 17:17; Matthew 24:3-14; 1Timothy 4:1-3; 5:19-20 Last week in Part One of this series I shared with you that when Jesus prayed for His disciples (and subsequently also for us) in John 17:17 He asked His Father to “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational