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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Remember Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2022
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     | 3,645 views

    2 Timothy 2:8-13 gives us encouragements when suffering for the gospel.

    Introduction Late one night, Emanuel Lighe returned home to find police waiting for him. There was a death in the village, and Lighe’s name topped the suspect list. Cuffed and detained, Lighe was questioned well into the night at the police station. He was refused the right to leave. Hours turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jehoiachin Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 2, 2022
     | 2,854 views

    Showing how the conditions in Judah immediately before Babylon conquered them closely resemble America today

    Jehoiachin Three Last Kings of Judah- CCCAG 10-2-22 Scripture- 2 Kings 24:8-17 As most of you probably have figured out by now, I love history. I know when you say the word “history” most people’s eyes glaze over and they remember this class as their least favorite in school- having to memorize ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ready For The Harvest

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    Jesus taught that harvest time can be anytime (John 4:35). He demonstrated this as He helped a Samaritan woman trust Him as her Savior.

    Opening illustration: A business executive, after hearing an inspiring sermon, said to the preacher, “Your sermon was excellent. However, if you were one of my employees, I would have to fire you.” Then he explained, “You’ve sold me completely, but you didn’t close the deal.” The preacher was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Tough To Be A Mom!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 4, 2023
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     | 3,427 views

    Rizpah is the picture of strength, patience, fortitude and courage. She is an amazing woman who helped a nation return to God.

    Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14 Theme: Rizpah Title: It’s Tough to Be a Mom Rizpah is the picture of strength, patience, fortitude and courage. She is an amazing woman who helped a nation return to God. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Happy Mother’s Day! ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sermon # 42 - Time To Rise Up Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 17, 2025
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     | 864 views

    Jonah was seated in the wrong place waiting for God to pour out His wrath on the city of Nineveh. There were many others in the Bible who were in the wrong place like Jonah. If we are in such a place, God reminds us to rise up and go, to fulfill His purposes for our lives.

    We read in Jonah 4:5, “Jonah went out east of the city and sat down. He made a shelter for himself and sat in its shade, waiting to see what would happen to Nineveh.” (GNB) God sent the prophet Jonah to the city of Nineveh with a message. When Jonah preached, the people of Nineveh received the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Start Small 2023 Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 2, 2023
     | 2,832 views

    We try to do so many things and be better in so many areas that, in the end, we accomplish nothing. We are just back at square 1. And we all thought we would learn through the pandemic. And we are not even out of it, and we like even crazier than before.

    Starting Small We try to do so many things and be better in so many areas that, in the end, we accomplish nothing. We are just back at square 1. And we all thought we would learn through the pandemic. And we are not even out of it, and we like even crazier than before. We try to balance so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Good Shepherd Takes Good Care Of Us

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 30, 2020
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    Jesus, the Good Shepherd gives us abundant life. What does that really mean for us?

    5.3.20 John 10:1-10 1 “Amen, Amen, I tell you: Anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the door, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The doorkeeper opens the door for him, and the sheep listen to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Wrong Path Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 15, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,214 views

    Psalm 2:1-12 shows us the path of rebellion and its consequences.

    Scripture “Where’s Susan?” That’s the innocent question Joshua Rogers’s daughter asked as they were reading The Last Battle, the final book in The Chronicles of Narnia, by C. S. Lewis. Susan is the child queen who helped her siblings save Narnia from the White Witch in The Lion, the Witch, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 12 - What The American Church Needs To Know Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 11, 2020
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,683 views

    What is happening to the American Church today and what is the answer?

    Watch this message at https://youtu.be/bBWkYzE5WGY Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Introduction In the course of the last 5 or 6 months, you and I were a part of a dismantling of our culture. This is something that started years ago. Some would say it was when prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Wrestling In Prayer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 2, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,322 views

    There’s more than one kind of prayer; relational prayer, praise prayer, thanksgiving prayer, etc. But there’s also a deeper level of prayer few enter – into the office of intercession for the lives of people, the well-being of the Church, and the destiny of nations!

    WRESTLING IN PRAYER Col. 4:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR - Crazy Kids Prayers 1. One boy was asked to pray for the dinner meal, and after closing his eyes he began: “I pledge allegiance to the flag…” 2. Brett Lutz tells that when he was growing up, his church beside train tracks. The same kid ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Battle Ready: Know Your Enemy - Part One Series

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    In order to be prepared for the attacks of the Devil and his demons, we must know more about him. Spiritual warfare has nothing to do with personality, gifting, calling or background. When you signed up to be a Christian, you automatically entered into warfare.

    Me – Are we aware of the battle that goes on in the spiritual realm? In every world religion, there is an acknowledgement of a spiritual realm. In every minor religion, there is an acknowledgement of a spiritual realm. Even for those who don’t believe in God, many believe in the supernatural. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Truth About Adultery Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 21, 2023
     | 1,587 views

    There is no greater relationship as an image in our relationship to God than the marital relationship and that is where Jesus takes us today in his sermon:

    Introduction Thomas Costain’s history, ‘The Three Edwards’, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, Raynald’s younger ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Good News For The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 22, 2024
     | 844 views

    Good news came to them, and they made it their purpose to see the new king. It started with a star, then a search and ended with worship.

    Alba 12-22-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR THE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 J. Curtis Goforth became a Methodist minister. He told about something that happened when he was still a boy. He said his home church always put on a Christmas play with the children of the church. And one evening, he was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Epiphany (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,015 views

    Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12. A). MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Psalm 100:1-5. PSALM 100:1a. This “Psalm of praise” is known in some liturgical circles as ‘Jubilate’, after the first word of the Latin version. The English translation of the original Hebrew is “Make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 37 - Excuses People Give Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,124 views

    Jonah has some lame excuses for why he did not want to obey God and preach to the city of Nineveh. There are many others in the bible who gave excuses and the question is “Are we also giving excuses?” or “Are we fulfilling the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus and leading others into His kingdom?”

    We read in Jonah 4:2, “And he prayed to the LORD and said, “O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Other