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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Solid Truth Concerning Salvation

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 16, 2021
     | 2,774 views

    Faithful servants of Jesus Christ like the apostle Paul and those who have followed him over the centuries were obedient to His call to proclaim the gospel despite hardships and opposition. We are to be just as faithful to the LORD in proclaiming the Gospel message as they had been.

    At the end of the book of Acts, the apostle Paul is under house arrest in Rome awaiting a hearing from Caesar at his request. He is to appear before Nero and give an account of his work, teaching, and testimony concerning the Lord Jesus Christ and the salvation from sin He provides to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And The Law, Part 2

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 10, 2020
     | 3,861 views

    Imagine a commentary on the Old Testament by Jesus Christ. It would be the best, and we have one in the Sermon on the Mount. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s look at murder, adultery and bearing false witness in Matthew 5:21-37.

    Imagine a commentary on the Old Testament by Jesus Christ. It would be the best, and we have one in the Sermon on the Mount. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s look at murder, adultery and bearing false witness in Matthew 5:21-37. Murder Matthew 5:21-26 “You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Suffering Servant Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 24, 2024
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     | 1,144 views

    When your life crashes, bow before Jesus as your Sovereign Lord, believe in Jesus, who was scorned, bank on His substitutionary sacrifice; then benefit from His victory and success.

    Marla Kiley, from Denver, Colorado, tells the story of an accounting department of a large insurance company. They were working on year-end reports when their computers crashed. So they put in an emergency call to a systems analyst, who arrived three hours later. He was late, because when he first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How Do I Get To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011
     | 4,062 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers the exclusivity of Xianity. We’ll see Him sharing w/His followers why He’s the only way, the only ticket to heaven. -I’m going to be upfront w/you here. This isn’t

    “How Do I Get to Heaven?” John 14: 6 January 31, 2010 Intro: Probably the greatest virtue of our day is “tolerance.” Josh McDowell said tolerance used to mean, “to respect others beliefs and practices w/o sharing them.” But tolerance now means, “every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Get To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers the exclusivity of Xianity. We’ll see Him sharing w/His followers why He’s the only way, the only ticket to heaven.

    Intro: Probably the greatest virtue of our day is “tolerance.” Josh McDowell said tolerance used to mean, “to respect others beliefs and practices w/o sharing them.” But tolerance now means, “every single individual’s beliefs, values, lifestyles, and truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Fault Is It?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 12, 2020
     | 3,872 views

    Does God directly punish people due to sin? Are we punished because of something our fathers did? Find out.

    Ezekiel 18:1-4 The word of the LORD came to me: “What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel: ” ‘The fathers eat sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge’? “As surely as I live, declares the Lord YAHWEH, you will no longer quote this proverb in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is God Angry? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2019
     | 5,286 views

    It's time for the church to proclaim the foolish behavior of humans and encourage them to turn back to God.

    Is God Angry? Text: Rom. 1:18-23 Introduction 1. Marvin The Martian Video 2. This morning I want to ask the question, "Is God angry?" 3. According to the Apostle Paul he most certainly is angry. However, unlike ourselves or Marvin The Martian, he has good reason to be angry. 4. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Jul 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,284 views

    The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

    Good Morning to all of you today!… I am truly glad to see all of you here today. I just want to take a moment and welcome everyone here today and those who are watching on line and those who watch in the future… Today, we continue our journey through one of the most profound and transformative ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
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     | 1,158 views

    This sermon explores God's boundless love, compassion, and joyous celebration when we repent and return to Him, as illustrated in the story of the Prodigal Son.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am truly delighted to be here with you today, standing in the presence of our loving God and sharing His Word. Today, we gather in the spirit of unity, love, and a shared hunger for the divine wisdom that only comes from the Holy Scriptures. We are about to immerse ...read more

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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Shall I Give Him? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    We look at GIVING at Christmas time, and ponder what will be the most given gift this year?

    WHAT SHALL I GIVE? (This is a two part series.) Why not invest and read it? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT. 2 Corinthians 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully 7. Every man according as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Putting Your Irons In The Fire

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 3,606 views

    iVow is a stewardship series using the United Methodist Church membership vows, "I will support this congregation with my prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. This sermon, third in the series, is on service

    When the Cold War was still hot and communism still had a grip on Eastern Europe, Queen Elizabeth of Belgium made a state visit to Warsaw. The Polish government assigned her a protocol officer to accompany her to Mass at one of the many Catholic Churches in the city. As they traveled to the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Peter Anthony avatar

    The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Peter Anthony on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,751 views

    Review of Luke and Our call to Discipleship

    Over these past Sundays of Pentecost, we have been hearing from the Gospel of St. Luke. The theme is of our being called to discipleship, of how it is now our responsibility to spread the Good News. To tell the world of the beauty and comfort found through believing in Jesus Christ. We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2choices Have Consequences: Try Harder Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,148 views

    We go deeper to study Choices and Consequences to the thought TRY HARDER!

    #2 CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES TRY HARDER, TRY AGAIN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part #2 of 3 The Choice? I QUIT! Consequences. TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    On To Maturity

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,419 views

    Some believers seem stuck in spiritual infancy; the author of Hebrews urges them to advance to the "meat" of Christian faith & doctrine and start discipling others.

    “On To Maturity” Hebrews 5:12-6:12 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts For a young couple, there’s nothing more wonderful than the birth of a baby. But as much as the parents and grandparents love to hold that bundle of joy, it’s their desire that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    The Kingdom Is God's Gift To The Church, Not Individuals

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    I preached this sermon for the 11th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 14, following an few weeks off with disability due to a medical procedure.

    11th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 14] August 12, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Blessed are you, O Lord our God, Creator of the Universe. You have made every orb of creation and have cast them spinning into ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran