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  • John Beehler avatar

    So, What's Wrong With Avis?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    There’s nothing wrong with being #2 as long Jesus is #1.

    So, What’s Wrong With Avis? To say John the Baptist was unique would be an understatement. He had taken a Nazirite vow. Now a Nazirite vow contained 3 main conditions: refrain from wine and other intoxicants, not allow a razor to touch one’s hair, and not go near a dead body -–not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Aliens From Outer Space Or Demons From Hell - Are Ufo’s And Alien Beings In The Bible? A 2-Part Message

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 7, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,609 views

    Many stories in the Bible are attributed to alien/extraterrestrials or alien technology. What does the Bible say?

    Part 1 There has been a significant increase in stories in the news media regarding the sighting of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and congressional hearings with alarming eyewitness testimony. The question has arisen: are UFOs manmade holographic projections, or are they Inter-dimensional ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Isn’t About Finding Yourself. It’s About Discovering Who God Created You To Be.

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Feb 4, 2021
     | 4,167 views

    How do we understand Pauls words to the Colossians regarding the person of Christ, and how it informs our lives and what we do, and who we are - A sermon as a prelude to Lent

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Social media for me is no longer simply a pastime to browse through at the end of the day, I now often find myself either working out what need to be added to our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube, or working out how I add Twitch to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    You Have A Date.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,490 views

    This sermon deals with being prepared for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

    You’ve Got A Date 12/5/99 Eccl. 11-9-12:14 2 Corinthians 5:8-12 When someone asks you for a date, there are usually three things you have to consider. First, do I want to be with this person. Second, do I want to do what this person wants to do. Third can I get prepared in time to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Secret Of The Most Holy Place

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,976 views

    There is more to the Christian life than just being saved and baptized.

    Secret of the Most Holy Place Introduction A It is my fear that so many Christians get saved, are baptized & join a church & believe there is no further place to go. 1 Saved, going to heaven, I’m done a There are higher heights, deeper parts in the streams of living water. b Many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Still Under Construction PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,490 views

    The main point of this sermon is that God is continually working on us, shaping us into the best versions of ourselves, and we should celebrate and trust in His process and promise of completion.

    Good morning, church family! Today, I want to talk to you about a journey. Not a journey of miles, but one of faith, transformation, and growth. It's a journey that we're all on, whether we realize it or not. It's the journey of becoming the best possible versions of ourselves, the versions that ...read more

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  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Knowing The God Who Loves You Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,671 views

    The love of God is the best known attribute and probably the least understood. And when we grasp the love of God in part, what are we supposed to do next?

    KNOWING THE GOD WHO LOVES YOU Ask anyone what they know of God and you will receive a common answer: God is love. And when I say “ask anyone” I literally mean “anyone.” Do a survey at Portage and Main in Winnipeg and ask people what they think of God and chances are pretty good most people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Dont Run The Race For Fun, Run To Win

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,326 views

    This Christian life we live is a race, make sure you are in the best of shapes always. So you can win the race. Stay fit to win

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DONT RUN THE RACE FOR FUN, RUN TO WIN* 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 King James Version (KJV) 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Living For The Praise Of God's Glory

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 17, 2025
     | 57 views

    Logically, fortresses would be built on high rocky ground—hills or mountains. Having such areas was the best way to be rescued from the hands of the wicked when they attack.

    Friday of the Third Week of Advent 2025 The Gospel we heard today is such a striking story, with angel, disbelieving Jewish priest, aged couple getting pregnant and the connection to Jesus and Mary dominating the narrative, that we might ignore other parts of the Scripture. So let’s just mention ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Path To Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,185 views

    By looking at David's repentance and forgiveness, we'll understand how we receive forgiveness, what it looks and feels like, and conclude that it is always the best option

    The movie is based on the true story of Apollo 13. Jim Lovell has just watched on TV as Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to set foot on the moon. He’s outside, gazing up at the moon. He holds up his thumb, pondering the moon in the evening sky like an artist envisioning his painting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Let God Guide You In Selecting Your Mate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,228 views

    1. Commit your way to the Lord, delight yourself in Him and His will and trust also in Him to lead you to the best person and He will bring it to pass.

    1. Commit your way to the Lord, delight yourself in Him and His will and trust also in Him to lead you to the best person and He will bring it to pass. (Psalm 37:3-5) Only the Lord is able to direct two people into a God blessed union. He is able to work in ways that we cannot understand. His ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Royce Hendry avatar

    Disorder In The Court

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 10,719 views

    Here we see three actions that take place in and around this illegal court. Which one best describes you? Which crowd are you in?

    Mark 14:43-65 DISORDER IN THE COURT INTRO: (Explain vss.51-52-This is from Mark’s perspective) Now read text…….. Here are some things not to say to a police officer: "Sorry, officer, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t plugged in." "Aren’t you the guy from the Village People?" "Hey, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Is God Just?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,567 views

    There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

    OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Man: Man-Boy Syndrome & A Life Of Greatness

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,342 views

    What is manhood? What does it mean to be a man? Is it power? Is it strength? Is it having the biggest truck? Or the biggest house? Or the best kept lawn? Is it the family and white picket fence?

    What is manhood? What does it mean to be a man? Is it power? Is it strength? Is it having the biggest truck? Or the biggest house? Or the best kept lawn? Is it the family and white picket fence? Is it finding true love in a wife? Is it raising children, and caring for grandchildren, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Going On A Little Further

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,576 views

    Being saved is not the end of the process. Being pleasing to god requires us to pass through the gate of salvation... and then go further. This sermon discussed the other gates we must pass through.

    Going on… A little further. Matthew 26:36-45 This morning I want to speak to you about something very important… going deeper in your spiritual life. As always our example is Jesus. He went a little further than the old law required. "You have heard it said, but I say..." The requirements ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist