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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Fulfills Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,653 views

    Since the Bible is all about Jesus, we must read it, know it, and strive to obey it.

    A Messiah Who Fulfills Text: Matt. 5:17-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Old Testament scholar Christopher Wright states in his book Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament, "I find myself aware that in reading the Hebrew Scriptures I am handling something that gives me a closer link with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Coping With The Coronavirus

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 30, 2020
    based on 7 ratings
     | 56,463 views

    In the midst of our problems, let’s pause, pivot and praise God!

    Coping with the Coronavirus Psalm 46 Rev. Brian Bill March 28-29, 2020 In the sermon I preached in the days right after 9/11, I referenced a question from former NATO Supreme Commander General Wesley Clark after the towers tumbled and parts of the Pentagon were pulverized. Here’s what he asked: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Law Cannot Fix Us Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2020
     | 3,220 views

    Although ignorance is a major problem in the Christian world, our biggest issue involves being rightly related to God. Many, sadly, look to law-keeping as the way to know God or receive His forgiveness. This simply will not work; we need regeneration, the work of the Holy Spirit within us.

    Why the Law Cannot Fix Us (Romans 7:1-25) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms. Moms come with all sorts of personalities and approaches toward parenting. A mother is trying to get her son to eat carrots. “Carrots are good for your eyes,” she says. “How do you know?” the boy asks. The mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Psalm 46

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jul 2, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,675 views

    Each of the 3 lyrical movements ends with “Selah” which means pause and mediate on His word.

    Psalm 46 is a liturgical psalm for public praise and worship. It is widely recognized as “A Songs of Zion.” The introduction of the Psalm in the New English Translation says , “For the music director by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style.” in Hebrew it means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Great Exchange: Living The Crucified Life

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 2, 2025
     | 253 views

    In this sermon we uncover the revolutionary secret to the Christian life: it is not a matter of our improvement for God, but our replacement by Him.

    Introduction: The Heart of the Matter My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, I greet you this morning in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. If you were to take a single pen and a single piece of paper, and you were asked to summarize the entire Christian experience in one sentence, you would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Right Or Wrong - Do I Need To Speak In Tongues Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 286 ratings
     | 18,320 views

    Do tongues exist today and if they don’t, why not?

    OPEN: The scene was in Denmark and 2 old men are sitting on a park bench. Up drives a car stops, and the driver rolls down the window and politely asks, in German, for assistance. The men shrug and shake their heads. The driver asks again, this time in French. No answer. He asks a third time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Worth Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,013 views

    This message strives to create an overwhelming desire in the hearts of people to know Jesus Christ personally, by faith.

    "The Worth of Jesus Christ" Text-Hebrews 11:23-29 "By faith Moses, when he was born, waw hid three months of his parents, because they saw that he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment. By faith Moses, when he was come to years, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Goal For 2004: To Be About My Father's Business

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,687 views

    The twelve year old Jesus gives us a New Year’s resolution to strive for in 2004

    Luke 2:41-52 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: TO BE ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS We have come to that time in the year again when people are talking about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made any yet, for the year ahead? Where did that tradition come from anyway, making New Year’s Resolutions? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    As "Privates First Class" in the army of God, we should strive to be all we can be for Christ.

    A Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:3-4 I. Endures Hardship (v. 3) a. Satan wants to destroy you—physically and/or spiritually (1 Peter 5:8; Luke 22:31) b. We must stand our ground when Satan attacks (1 Peter 5:9; James 4:7) c. God always provides a way to endure (1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Angers Series

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,848 views

    As we strive to be like christ we need to keep a heart of forgivness and control our anger

    Living as children of Light: The dangers of anger Ephesians 4:20-26 We sin in our anger I. When we Lose control 1 Peter 1:13: 1 Peter 5:8 • In what we say Mathew 12:36-37: Proverbs 13:3; Proverbs 12:23 • In what we do II. When we seek revenge Mathew ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Reylourd Reyes avatar

    A Step To Move Forward

    Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 77,010 views

    Learn from Peter’s experience as he walks on the water and strive to get near to Jesus.

    Baccalaureate Sermon March 28, 2009 CLAA GREETINGS Good morning everyone. You all look good in your gowns. I could still remember the time when I also sat in that place where you are seated right now. Seven years ago, I also wore the same gown you are wearing right now. Well, that wasn’t long ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Namanya Dan avatar

    Becoming A Champion

    Contributed by Namanya Dan on May 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,388 views

    In everything you you, strive to do your best, but above all become a champion of Jesus.

    BECOMING A CHAMPION It is said of Abraham Lincoln, that before he became one of the greatest presidents America has ever had, that he tried but failed in many different positions, but with the spirit of determination, he was able to become the president of this country in 1860. Abraham had in him ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Richard Scott avatar

    Keeping Your Faith Hot!

    Contributed by Richard Scott on Jun 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,560 views

    This message holds valuable insights for us today as we strive to maintain a vibrant and passionate faith.

    Title: Keeping My Faith Hot! Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, I want to talk to you about an important topic that affects each and every one of us as followers of Christ: keeping our faith hot! In the book of Revelation, Chapter 3, verses 14 to 16, we find a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    God’s Children Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 30, 2022
     | 1,321 views

    We are God's children. We should strive to become more like Christ.

    God’s Children 1 John 3:1-3 We are God's children. In verse one, it tells who we are. In verse two, it tells who we are becoming. In the rest of chapter, it tells us what we take as we grow... victory, love, and confidence. In verse 1: Our Position: “The sons of God.” • What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Becoming A Holy Family Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2022
     | 1,526 views

    Joseph, Mary and Jesus give us a model of the family all of ours should strive to become.

    Feast of the Holy Family 2022 If there is anything we can be certain of when we consider the past fifty or sixty years, it is that there has been a massive cultural, media and even governmental assault on the natural family. I say “natural” family because one of the prongs of this assault has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic