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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Songs Of Good News Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 18, 2023
     | 752 views

    The angels visit to Bethlehem was a joyous occasion First to the shepherds then to all the habitant. Jesus brings joy to all.

    Text: Luke 2:9-14 Theme: Good News through Songs   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction Luke 2:”9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    You Shall Not Steal Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 25, 2022
     | 2,033 views

    Based on Ex. 20:15 - Sermon encourages hearers to consider biblical antidotes to stealing.

    “YOU SHALL NOT STEAL” Ex. 20:15 FBCF – 7/24/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lawyer speaking to prisoner: “Well, Johnny, so you want me to defend you? You have any money? “No, but I’ve got a mule, a few chickens, & a hog or two.” “That will do fine. So what are you accused of stealing?” “Oh, a mule, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Kingdom Kings - Deuteronomy Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,637 views

    Full Devotion to God is a response to and an acceptance of God’s love for us.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried the one year plan. You were faithful with the reading plan and then you came to Leviticus. You tried to read it but every time you picked up The Book it got heavier and heavier until you stopped picking it up. You gave yourself an out - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Nehemiah’s Third Prayer: Asking God To Intervene Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 27, 2024
     | 653 views

    The Jews, under Nehemiah's leadership, began to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. They heard some very discouraging news. Nehemiah heard this as well, and prayed to the LORD about it.

    Introduction: Nehemiah had been in Jerusalem long enough for the people living there to begin rebuilding the city walls. Chapter 3 gives an account of the various groups who took part in this rebuilding effort. By now, the enemies of Judah had noticed and were not happy. 1 The Words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Groeschel avatar

    More Than You Can Handle Series

    Contributed by Craig Groeschel on May 30, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 41,784 views

    If you feel overwhelmed, if you feel like there is too much going on, if you feel like you are at the tipping point, where just one more thing could put you in the crazy bin, then perhaps today’s message will speak to you.

    Urban Legends #3 [Video] Well, welcome today to all of our campuses. We are in the third week of our study called “Urban Legends.” If I could get a little help from you, my wife, Amy, ready this book, you see. All of her friends read this book, and this book says that eating meat is bad, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    The Sins Of Mankind Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 8, 2024
     | 707 views

    When God gives up on humanity, it is left to itself. When man is left to himself, only evil follows.

    1:29 “…being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness…” It seems to me that these are not the first in the list, but a title over the list. “Sexual immorality” is not in more modern versions, following different Greek texts. But he does mention it in his lists in 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rickey Bennett avatar

    Putting Away Gossip & Slander Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 18, 2009
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     | 17,542 views

    May the Lord help us to resist and put away gossip and slander and other sins of the tongue in the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 3:8. Last week we explored verses 1-11 which address the issue of putting to death or putting away sin from our lives. We do this not in an attempt to make ourselves right with God, for God’s acceptance comes only through faith. We do it ...read more

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  • Brian Bill avatar

    What Jesus Would Say To An Atheist Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 25,108 views

    When addressing an atheist, Jesus would go to the Word of God to show that there is ample evidence for believing in God. The problem is that some don't want to believe, not that they can't believe.

    What Jesus Would Say to an Atheist Psalm 14:1 Rev. Brian Bill 11/7/10 Ravi Zacharias tells the story about one-time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali: “Ali was flying to one of his engagements and during the flight the aircraft ran into foul weather. The passengers were instructed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Wholeheartedness Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 25, 2020
     | 3,797 views

    God wants and deserves our best.

    During the first World War, just after the turn of the 20th century, Teddy Roosevelt thundered against what he called hyphenated Americans. He meant people who had divided loyalty. We use hyphenation to describe ethnicity. Roosevelt said, “America is not a polyglot boarding house. (A “polyglot” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hal Seed avatar

    What The Bible Can Do For Me Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,997 views

    Packed with facts and stories, this sermon is designed to excite people about reading the Bible. It’s the introductory message in The Bible Questions Campaign.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    We Must Help Bring More People To Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,670 views

    How can we help bring more people to Jesus Christ? 1. Find ways to be a friend (Mark 2:1-3). 2. Carry your corner of the load (Mark 2:1-4). 3. Break through the barriers (Mark 2:2-5). 4. Keep giving glory to God (Mark 2:5-12).

    We Must Help Bring More People to Jesus! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:15-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 22, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Think about how many miracles Jesus performed. In John 20:30-31, God's Word tells us that, "truly Jesus did many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Treston avatar

    The Road

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,113 views

    discipleship for a new age

    Go in through the narrow gate, the gate to destruction is wide, and the road that leads there is easy to follow. A lot of people go through that gate. But the gate to life is very narrow. The road that leads there is so hard to follow that only a few people find it. Matthew 7 : ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Real Savers

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,619 views

    Two missionaries traveled to Iraq to attempt to establish a mission congregation. The area was dangerous so everything had to be done secretively. They were sent by a large congregation to secure a house to begin a congregation in. As they were traveli

    THE REAL SAVERS THEME: HELPING TO SAVE OTHERS WILL SAVE OURSELVES TEXT: JOSHUA 2 Two missionaries traveled to Iraq to attempt to establish a mission congregation. The area was dangerous so everything had to be done secretively. They were sent by a large congregation to secure a house to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Intentional Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    God demands that the Christian live his or her life with intentionality, not by the default setting of obliviousness.

    The Intentional Life (Philippians 4:8-9) 1. The two greatest leaders of the Reformation were Luther and Calvin. 2. Luther was a fun loving guy; he loved to dance, sing popular songs, and enjoy fun for the sake of fun. He took a song they sung in the bars, wrote Christians words to it, and called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Batterson avatar

    God @ The Billboards: Unwritten

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,367 views

    This evotional concludes the God @ the Billboard series.

    God @ the Billboards: Unwritten Pastor Mark Batterson 10.02.06 Highlight Tape When I was in High School I played basketball and I did alright. I wanted to play in college so my dad put together a highlight tape to give to college recruiters. He went through all of my game tapes and spliced ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational