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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Misunderstood Mission Of Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 21, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,974 views

    A message for Leadership about the roles of Pastor, Elder/Senior Citizens in the Church

    When I heard the call of God to enter Ministry as a teenager, He asked me to go to a specific Bible School I had never heard of or knew anything about. After finding it, I immediately enrolled. Looking back over my years of continuous education, I learned much, and continue to learn. Still, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 13, 2023
     | 2,613 views

    As is characteristic of Mark's Gospel, he quickly identifies that his subject is "the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God," and then immediately introduces John the Baptizer, the forerunner of Jesus, and then immediately tells about Jesus' baptism and temptation.

    A. When you are writing a story, you want to catch your reader’s attention from the very start, right? 1. Here are some opening lines from actual books – some are famous, some not so famous. 2. “If you're going to read this, don't bother.” Choke 3. “I come from Des Moines. Somebody had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time's Value

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 1, 2022
     | 3,458 views

    How do we spend our time throughout our lives? Do we spend it wisely?

    Time's Value When speaking or writing about "TIME" in the biblical sense the New and Old Testaments contain almost 1,100 references to time. Ecclesiastes 3 is an excellent, nearly all-inclusive, place to begin. Here are those verses are as written in the New King James Version. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Your Name Means A Lot

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2019
     | 4,626 views

    A study in the book of Psalms 9

    Psalm 9: 1 – 20 Your Name means a lot to me 1 I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. 3 When my enemies turn back, they shall fall and perish at Your presence. 4 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Under The Sun: Monotony Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 30, 2022
     | 1,623 views

    The focus of this sermon is on King Solomon's view that life lived apart from God can be totally meaningless and monotonous

    How many of you have ever had a job that is just really monotonous and boring? Some of you have a job like that now. I had a job back in the 80s that actually was a well-paying job, but I didn’t even make it through the training because it was so boring and monotonous. It was a job as a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Reaping What You Sow

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 606 views

    This sermon explores how every thought, word, and action sows seeds that lead to a spiritual harvest—whether of destruction through lust, fear, and pride, or of eternal life through repentance, obedience, and walking in the Spirit—urging believers to live purposefully, sowing for the glory of God.

    Sowing Seeds, Reaping Consequences 2 Samuel 11-12; Numbers 29:7-12; Numbers 13-14; Galatians 6:8 Does it really matter how we live our lives? Each morning, we rise to meet a new day—each one filled with its own challenges, decisions, and divine opportunities. Like many of you, I begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising Kids PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 79 views

    Faithful parenting means prioritizing what truly matters—raising children to love God and others—through steady, loving discipline and reliance on God’s guidance and grace.

    If you’ve ever picked up a forgotten lunchbox at the end of the day and discovered a science project growing inside, or tried to pray while a toddler plays percussion on pots and pans, you’re in good company. Parenting feels like herding hummingbirds—beautiful, jittery, and fast. From sippy cups to ...read more

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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Paul's Call By His Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,072 views

    To establish that when it pleased God, He called the Galatians, Paul, by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to him, and in him; that he might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be saved by grace through the faith in Christ Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. Paul’s Call By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. This is part-two of a sermon-series entitled: “When it pleased God.” In this lesson, we will discuss Paul’s Call By His Grace.” He wrote: How God called him by grace. This sermon is the most comprehensive lesson I have ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ephesian's Conversion Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,196 views

    The Ephesians' conversion mirrors the “pattern of conversion” outlined in the Book of Acts. By their obedient faith: “God quickened them together with Christ; that, by grace, they might be saved through the faith.” This lesson dispels the notion of "salvation by grace only."

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Heard the Word of Truth 2. Believed in the Gospel of Salvation 3. Sealed with the Holy Spirit Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss the theme: “Ephesian’s Conversion.” Their conversion experience also aligns with others who obeyed the gospel of Christ. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ye Shall Receive Power Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 20, 2018
    based on 7 ratings
     | 31,756 views

    To establish Jesus’ promise to the apostles that “ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost comes upon you,” this promise was fulfilled on the first Pentecost, after Christ's resurrection and ascension into the heavens. This truth is impossible for the true believer to deny.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Joel’s Prophecy: “I will pour out of my Spirit.” 2. John’s Prediction: “Ye shall be baptized.” 3. Jesus’ Promise: “Ye shall receive power.” Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “Ye shall receive power.” This lesson will address the “who” it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Making Good Resolutions

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,445 views

    How do you make good New Year’s Resolutions?

    Making Good Resolutions Providential Planning James 4:13-17 In James 4, James pictures a typical Jewish Merchant, making resolutions for the next year. James concludes by saying in verse sixteen, that boastful resolutions are “evil.” Our immediate reaction is, “what is wrong with making plans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jennifer Casto avatar

    How To Hear From God

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,121 views

    Ways to hear from God and develop relationship and effectual communication with Him.

    HOW TO HEAR FROM GOD INTRODUCTION: Is the voice I am hearing God’s – “But God speaks again and again, though people do not recognize it.” (Job 33:14) Commonly Asked Questions (new and old converts) in the church are ---“How Can I Discover God’s Guidance?” "How do I hear from God?" ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    An Holistic Salvation; Or, "Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?”

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,144 views

    God has left us in charge of creation. Taken on a global scale, we are not being very good caretakers. It is more like we have moved in, and trashed God’s house.

    An Holistic Salvation; or, “Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?” Col 1:15-22 July 24, 2005 Intro: It is nine days ago, 4:30 – am. I wake up, hearing the rain falling outside my window, and I remember where I am – out on a floating fishing lodge on the Pacific Ocean, the west side of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Embracing Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 28,055 views

    To have wisdom we must develop the fear of the Lord, determine to get it, decide to ask for it, and then dedicate ourselves to Jesus.

    Embracing Wisdom Proverbs Rev. Brian Bill 1/27/08 www.pontiacbible.org Pastor Scott Hoezee points out that 3,000 years ago in Ancient Near Eastern schools of wisdom, teachers would give final exams by stating the first half of a proverb and the students were required to complete the wise saying. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Vincent avatar

    Narnia: The Deeper Magic

    Contributed by Rich Vincent on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,921 views

    Human beings possess a longing for meaning and transcendence. We long to identify with stories that help us understand our world, others, and ourselves. More often than not, stories empower us by presenting a transcendent dimension that makes life worth l

    The Deeper Magic The Lion, the Witch, and the Drama of Salvation Secularism, though prominent in our culture, has never completely triumphed – and never will. No matter how hard we try to find complete satisfaction and fulfillment in this world, we inevitably find ourselves hungering for ...read more

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