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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What Do You Really Think Of Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 12, 2012
     | 4,710 views

    So what do you think of Jesus? You've heard about Him from the culture and even from the church but is that really Jesus? Some people are afraid of sharing their faith knowing the possible rejection they'll receive - so is it worth it?

    Isn’t it great to go home? You get to see family and old friends—visit old haunts and places you played as a child. Well, not everyone likes going home. For some, memories of the past are bleak and painful. For others, it isn’t the past only but the present which brings pain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Peril Of Having Too Much Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2021
     | 2,422 views

    The rich young ruler and his decision to walk away from the call of Jesus shattered the disciple's beliefs about riches being an exclusive sign of favor with God. Money and possessions tend to be a hindrance to faith in Him instead.

    A young man whom the Scriptures refer to as a "rich young ruler" came before Jesus with a question on how to obtain eternal life. After using the Law as a means of examining his motives, Jesus instructed him to go and sell all his possessions in order to receive spiritual treasure and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oh, How I Love His Healing Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 3, 2022
     | 2,141 views

    Oh, How I Love Jesus! The more we know about Him, the greater our love for him grows. His love for us is steady and unchanging. This second sign is a healing miracle - and when we read about the healing works of Jesus, we are moved to love him more.

    How I Love His Healing John 4:43-54 Introduction Oh, How I Love Jesus! The more we know about Him, the greater our love for him grows. His love for us is steady and unchanging. Today’s text takes us full circle back to Cana, where he did his first miracle - the first of John’s signs pointing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happiness Is

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 5, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,317 views

    The following sermon is going to review Matthew 5:6 and other Scriptures to suggest that happiness is not the product of one’s circumstances or the fabrication of one’s mind but a gift from God granted to those in His family who rejoice in His works and covenantal faithfulness to their Creator!

    Happiness Is Matthew 5:6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Happiness Defined Are you happy? The Britannica dictionary defines happiness as “a state of emotional well-being that a person experiences either in a narrow sense, when good things happen in a specific moment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Servants Are Blessed

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022
     | 2,523 views

    We are waiting and watching for Jesus' return. We are expecting Jesus to return.

    FAITHFUL SERVANTS ARE BLESSED (Outline) November 20, 2022 – Pentecost Last – LUKE 12:35-43 INTRO: The Lord calls us to be his servants. The Lord also calls us his children. We are servants and children of the Lord. Our lives are guided by the Lord’s Word. Not the world’s words. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rejoice With All Your Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022
     | 1,847 views

    The Lord is in our midst, here. Do not be afraid, do not fear.

    “REJOICE WITH ALL YOUR HEART” (Outline) December 11, 2022 – Advent 3 – ZEPHANIAH 3:14-17 INTRO: Are you happy today? What about yesterday? Or tomorrow? Or the next few busy, busy weeks before Christmas? All too often the Christmas season seems to be anything but joyfulness. Our text today ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Hand Of God Upon Me Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 15, 2020
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     | 16,046 views

    Sermon based on Neh. 2:8b. What does it mean to have the hand of God upon our lives?

    “THE HAND OF GOD UPON ME” Neh. 2:8b FBCF – 6/14/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Newsweek article – Doing research this past week preparing sermon. Did Google search for “the hand of God” just to see what some commentators & pastors had written. Surprised to see something pop up on the Newsweek.com ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shalom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 22, 2020
     | 9,711 views

    The Hebrew word Shalom refers to Peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, welfare, tranquillity, soundness, health, safety, and prosperity. For eastern religion, it means individual serenity. Peace is not based on an individual’s likes and dislikes, wish, and whims, then what...

    Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 Theme: Shalom - perfect peace INTRODUCTION: The Hebrew word Shalom refers to Peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, welfare, tranquillity, soundness, health, safety, and prosperity. For eastern religion, it means individual serenity. Peace is not based on an individual’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Beacon Of Light Through The Inscrutable Darkness

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 21, 2020
     | 3,087 views

    St. Paul encourages us to conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

    September 20, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Philippians 1:21-30 Beacon of Light through the Inscrutable Darkness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Presence In The Good & The Bad Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 28, 2023
     | 2,149 views

    Based on Gen 39:21-23 - Encouragers hearers to remember God's presence in good circumstances & bad circumstances

    “GOD’S PRESENCE IN THE GOOD & THE BAD” Gen. 39:21-23 FBCF – 5/28/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Facebook questions this week: - What’s one thing that has brought you joy in the last month? - What’s one thing that has brought you pain in the last month? Answers were wide-ranging: - Joy – salvation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Shame To Fame

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025
     | 1,746 views

    God specializes in turning situations around, lifting the downtrodden, and transforming stories of disgrace into testimonies of His grace and favour.

    FROM SHAME TO FAME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Scripture References: Isaiah 61:7, 1 Samuel 2:8, Psalm 113:7-8, Ruth 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION The journey from shame to fame is a powerful narrative that is evident throughout the Bible. God specializes in turning situations around, lifting the downtrodden, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    You Must Don’t Know About Me

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,553 views

    When the enemy tries to remind you of your past, just stop and say, devil, you must don’t know about me.

    As I was traveling down Highway 18, I pulled up next to a car with the windows rolled down, and they had their music blasting. Now, I don’t usually pay a whole lot attention to what the world is playing, but this one caught me off guard. Now I want to be clear, that I heard this song before, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 The Good Samaritan, Part 2

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020
     | 4,686 views

    The lawyer asks, 'Who is my neighbour?' We should not take 'neighbour' to include everyone! But Jesus' parable warns us against excluding people from the group of people we regard as 'neighbour'.

    3 The Good Samaritan, Part 2 Note: this talk is the continuation of ‘1 The Good Samaritan, Part 1’, which is also available on Sermon Central. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, the expert in the law in the story had two questions. His first question was, ‘What must I do to inherit eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experience The Gift Of A New Beginning

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,791 views

    The pharisees and Scribes used this woman as a pond in their scheme. In this one move, they could condemn the woman, turn the crowd against her and turn them away from the influence of Jesus. One slip of the tongue would be the end of Jesus. Yet Jesus offered a new beginning to all!

    The lesson today is one of that was avoided by the early Church and was even left out of some early manuscripts. This is Jesus second discourse in the temple. Only a day or so before this event, many had marveled at his doctrine. The jealous Jewish leaders accused him of having a devil. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Experience The Gift Of A New Beginning

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 22, 2021
     | 2,740 views

    The pharisees and Scribes used this woman as a pond in their scheme. In this one move, they could condemn the woman, turn the crowd against her and turn them away from the influence of Jesus. One slip of the tongue would be the end of Jesus. Yet Jesus offered a new beginning to all!

    The lesson today is one of that was avoided by the early Church and was even left out of some early manuscripts. This is Jesus second discourse in the temple. Only a day or so before this event, many had marveled at his doctrine. The jealous Jewish leaders accused him of having a devil. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist