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  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Swine Flew

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
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    This is a sermon based on the Garasean Demoniac. What demons are we tolerating?

    Luke 8:26-39 26 They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee. 27 When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but had lived in the tombs. 28 When he saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making The Most Of Opportunities Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025
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     | 1,428 views

    Since the gospel changes everything, it must change everything about us.

    Making the Most of Opportunities Philippians 1:12-18 Rev. Brian Bill January 25-26, 2025 I appreciated John Stonestreet’s recent Breakpoint Commentary called, “Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, Even Scott Van Pelt.” Here’s an excerpt. Outspoken faith has been part of the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,882 views

    Facing obstacles to sharing the gospel is common, but God will find listeners who learn to live for Jesus. When one door closes he opens another.

    Here in Acts 28:16-28 Paul explains himself, the gospel and their rejection of it. Why I’m wearing these chains. Why Jesus is the Christ. Why do your hearts reject him, and where will God go from here. Jenny and I were walking along in the neighborhood a few weeks ago when we came across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Three Tombs

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 22, 2005
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    As we gather to celebrate Easter Sunday, a day when the Christian faith recognizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ - let’s look at three tombs that Jesus visited in His ministry time on earth each one reveals truth about the person of Jesus.

    THE THREE TOMBS 1 Cor 15:55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? - Grave/Tomb = the place (state) of departed souls As we gather to celebrate Easter Sunday – a day when the Christian faith recognizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ - let us share from the scripture about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Earn This"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 157 ratings
     | 10,547 views

    Saving Private Ryan tell us to "Earn This," jsut as Paul encourages us to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Tomorrow is Memorial Day. A day set aside by our nation to honor those men and women who have died serving our country. Our Baptist heritage and principles hold firmly to the separation of church and state. Neither entity shall encroach nor assert undo influence upon the other. I agree, but I also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Greater Purpose Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007
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    Part of an extensive study in Philippians, we are reminded here that God has a greater purpose for our trials.

    Content in Christ: A Study in Philippians A Greater Purpose Phil. 1:12-14 Illus. Old mule fell into a ditch. “Shake it off and step up”. What do you do when the “stuff” of life piles up on you? Phil. – Content in Christ. Review (love, encouragement, prayer) Memorize? Up to this point, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting With Prayer Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010
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    The last in the series on Prayer. What is fasting and why should we fast?

    Prayer with Fasting JCC 20.01.10 am In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, "When you give..., when you pray..., when you fast." He presumes that we will fast. He follows each command with a contrasting instruction: "Don’t do it this way; but do it this way" Matthew 6:1-18 Unfortunately, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What It Means To Be Free

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,720 views

    The Condemned Prisoner, the slave, and the addict - all pictures of us without Christ as Savior. But Christ came to set us free.

    What it means to be Free John 8:32-36 Imagine spending 23 hours a day in a cement enclosure the size of a bathroom. Now imagine sitting in that small room nearly all day, every day without respite, for a year, five years, even 10 years. How long before you start pacing and talking to yourself? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Death Lost It's Grip

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016
     | 8,102 views

    When it come to Jesus, the undefeated opponent called death lost it’s grip.

    INTRO: 1. ILL. A little boy and his father driving down the road on a spring day when a bee flew into the window. The boy began to panic because he was deathly allergic to it’s sting. The father quickly reached out and grabbed the bee, squeezing it and releasing it letting the bee buzz again ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Needed Salvation

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2013
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    When Jesus met the demoniac He saw the man as a person with a need. Jesus met that need, like He meets OUR need.

    A Needed Salvation Jerry Watts Mark 5:1-15 * Today, let’s not over-complicate this narrative from the life of Jesus. In point of fact, Jesus sees a man with a need, it is a deep need, and He meets the need. Case closed. * I submit to you that every person who does not know Christ personally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    Paul And The Procrastinating Governor Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016
     | 5,808 views

    How many of us actually have a problem with procrastination? Adapted from a series by pastor Jerry Shirley.

    Paul and the Procrastinating Governor Acts 24:24-26 If there was a club for procrastinator’s I would most likely be elected president. But honestly, how many of us actually have a problem with procrastination? We’ve got that project we started several months ago that is still waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul And The Procrastinating Governor Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016
     | 5,091 views

    How many of us actually have a problem with procrastination? Original written by Jerry Shirley

    Paul and the Procrastinating Governor Acts 24:24-26 How many of us actually have a problem with procrastination? We’ve got that project we started several months ago that is still waiting for us to, not only finish it, but to actually get started. In our text we find Paul in Herod’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Midnight Hour PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    Explores the transformative power of faith through the story of Paul and Silas in prison, emphasizing perseverance, prayer, and God's promises.

    Good morning, dear family of God! I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who we are in Christ. We gather not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, united under the banner of God's love and grace. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. ...read more

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    Imprisoned Angels Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 4, 2023
     | 974 views

    The angels were created by God as holy, honourable, and higher rank than human beings. They were created in perfect happiness and righteousness. The doubts and unbelief lead to a fall from the grace of God and eventually result in the destruction of the soul.

    Jude 1:6 - Imprisoned Angels Jude 1:6 “And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day.” Domain of Angles: The angels were created by God as holy, honourable, and higher rank ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    The Power Of United Prayer

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,239 views

    Sometimes in life it seems we are faced with a hopeless situation; sometimes it might seems there is no way out, but 6the power of united prayer can change hoplessness to hope. Things change when sincere prayer is made.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday morning, September 28th, 2008 Welcome... This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day...elaborate.. How are you today? Has God been good to you? Do you still love the Lord? Do you intend to make heaven your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God