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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Awareness Of Christ's Internal Presence Removes The Urgency Of His Second

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,078 views

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent - December 2nd, 2001 Romans 13: 11-14 Title: “Awareness of Christ’s internal presence removes the urgency of His second coming.”

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent - December 2nd, 2001 Romans 13: 11-14 Title: “Awareness of Christ’s internal presence removes the urgency of His second coming.” Beginning with chapter twelve, we are in the practical, exhortatory section of Paul’s letter. He has spoken of the different ways the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Great Commandment PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,024 views

    Emphasizes the importance of loving God wholeheartedly and loving our neighbors as ourselves.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today with hearts full of hope and minds open to the teachings of our Lord. We come together as a community, bound by our shared faith and love for God. Today, we turn our attention to the Gospel of Matthew. In chapters 22, verses 37 to 40, we ...read more

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    After The Fire Goes Out

    Contributed by James May on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,441 views

    After a major fire at our church the aftermath is really bad. Here are some things that God revealed to me through it all.

    After the Fire Goes Out By Pastor Jim May This past week has been very challenging. Since the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday, we have been dealing with the aftermath of the fire at our church. There is just so much to do it seems overwhelming. Dealing with insurance companies; trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is Jesus Making A Difference In Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 5, 2006
    based on 111 ratings
     | 24,349 views

    Is JEsus making a difference in your life? We will look at five indicators of His influence in your life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to examine an important question. Is Jesus making a difference in your life? • The answer to this question is important because the answer to this question will tell you where you are at with Jesus and just how important He really is to you. • This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Culture Of Lies

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 15, 2015
     | 3,695 views

    Man's conscious actions in daily life begged the difference in the posture of women living in modern times.

    CULTURE OF LIES by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 15, 2015) “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (St. Matthew 7: 12, King James Version ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Unfinished Masterpiece

    Contributed by Kibby Gore on Jan 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,517 views

    Embracing God's Goodness in Our Imperfection

    Happy Epiphany! The term "Epiphany" in a biblical context refers to the manifestation or revelation of something previously hidden or unknown. While the word "Epiphany" itself may not appear in the Bible, the concept is found in various biblical passages, especially in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 634 views

    This sermon explores finding hope in death, reaping the benefits of Christ's sacrifice, and embracing God's new covenant written on our hearts. Key

    Welcome, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we come to meet with the Almighty, to seek His face, to hear His voice, and to be transformed by His Word. We stand on the cusp of a profound exploration of God's Word today, an exploration that ...read more

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    Gotta Get Ready... Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 15, 2026
     | 207 views

    Working through 2 Peter and Jude using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Gotta Get Ready…” 2 Peter 1:12-21 Pastor John Bright 2 Peter 1 “12 For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. 13 Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Contend For The Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,350 views

    A message concerning the need to recognize false brothers and remove them from the church.

    Contend for the Faith Jude October 21, 2001 Introduction Have you ever had someone from your own family voice their opinion that you are out of your mind? Here you are, out there trying to do what you think God has you doing, whether it is in full-time ministry, or ministry in a job setting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Evolution And Phariseeism

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,232 views

    The recent aggressive character of evolutionists, trying to silence those who use science to question Darwin, is pharisaical.

    Tuesday of 21st Week in Course August 26, 2008 One of the reasons we can be confident in Jesus’s words that we will not know the day of His second coming until it happens, is that a general rebellion must come first. Well, our society seems to constantly be in a state of rebellion against God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faithful Facts For The Future

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 284 ratings
     | 27,006 views

    As we enter a New Year, here are some facts to carry with us throughout the whole year.

    Faithful Facts For The Future We stand on the threshold of a new year ! Great opportunities lie ahead ! Great challenges will confront us ! Many disappointments will occur. All of these and probably much more ! With every new day comes change, but there are some constants that we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Reformation

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Sep 12, 2025
     | 323 views

    Reformation reminds us to return to God’s Word, rely on grace alone through faith alone, and worship Christ alone, without intermediaries.

    Lessons from the Reformation (Romans 1:17) ESV: “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’” GNT: “For the gospel reveals how God puts people right with himself: it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trying To Hide In Plain Sight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,203 views

    Explore and understand Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:14-16 about being a light in the world, doing good deeds, and glorifying God through our actions.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters, it’s good to be with you today. I'm thrilled to dive into a powerful piece of Scripture with you today, one that I believe can illuminate our lives and guide our actions. We're looking at Matthew 5:14-16, where Jesus teaches us about living a life of light, the ...read more

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    Reflections On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,975 views

    reflections on the cross

    REFLECTION ON THE CROSS Each year we come together on Good Friday to praise God and to recall again the wonderful gift of salvation which God wrought fro us through the death of His only begotten Son. This year more people are talking about Easter and about the cross of Christ because of Mel ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Ye Are Gods

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 28,172 views

    What does the Bible mean, ‘You are gods’?

    What does the Bible mean, ‘You are gods’? One of the pet phrases in scripture that world religions use to support their doctrine is ‘you are gods’. This is found several places in scripture and in context the intent is clear. However, this can and often is twisted into unbiblical meanings and used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist