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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Learning Faith By Dealing With Multitudes Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 20, 2017
     | 5,854 views

    Knowing that the Disciples still needed to grow their faith, Jesus challenged them!

    This morning, we will read the story of Jesus miraculously feeding thousands of people starting with a few loaves of bread and fish. This story is so important that all 4 Gospels describes it. The miracle was actually repeated in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. The miracle of feeding the thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Invitation Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
     | 3,858 views

    A sermon inviting people to take the e100 Scripture Reading Challenge

    ian Hardin tells the story of traveling a lot for work with his friend Bobby. As they travelled, he’d read the Bible aloud to him. But he wasn’t reading the Bible to gain deep insights… or to solve theological quandaries. He was just reading it… yet even then, it often said something that got stuck ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Redeemed From Wrong Thinking Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 30, 2016
     | 4,003 views

    The challenge to receiving the redemption of the curse begins with believing and obedience to God's word.

    January 1, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 3:9; Philippians 4:5-7 Subject: Redeemed From the Curse of the Law Title: Redeemed From Wrong Thinking – Redeemed Part 6 This morning we continue in our series Redeemed from the Curse. And we also are celebrating communion as the Body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fear's Poison, Face It Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016
     | 6,451 views

    Challenge to face the fears which may hinder our service to God.

    Fear’s poison, FACE it! INTRO: IL: As an elementary age kid I received a present which made my life complete. I finally had my very own set of cowboy boots! I was so proud of them, I would have slept in them if my mom would have allowed it. I have 2 cousins who were born the same year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priorities

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,842 views

    Sermon for August 4, 2019 challenging the congregation to look seriously at their priorities.

    Priorities Luke 12:13-21 Intro: I thought I would start today’s message with a couple questions for you. I will point to you for your answer. Questions #1: If I was given a million dollars I would . . . . . Question #2: I would be happy if . . . I VS. 15 “The Jesus said to them, ‘Watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Adam Where Are You?

    Contributed by Curtis Mathis on Feb 7, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 62,715 views

    This sermon was used for our Men's Breakfast, as a challenge to them.

    Adam Where Are You? Pastor Curtis Mathis FBC - LAMB February 7, 2015 Genesis 3:1-9 (NIV) But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” Introduction: Thousands of years ago, as God walked through the Garden of Eden, in the cool of the evening, He spoke these words… “Adam, where are you?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He'll Take Care Of The Rest Series

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Feb 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,893 views

    King David's example of extravagant giving challenges New Testament believers.

    Introduction: David is nearing the end of his reign as king. He is an old man, but he has a mission. He wanted to build the temple, but God would not allow it. Instead, David had Solomon crowned king. David then gave Solomon the plans and the materials for the new temple. God did not allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father's Day - Being Dad

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,231 views

    A sermon to challenge the men in my church to what they ought to be as men of God.

    "Father's Day -- Being Dad" 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of Pentecost - What Is It All About?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,529 views

    Giving a background to the events of the Day of Pentecost, and ending with a challenge for us today.

    THE DAY OF PENTECOST WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? Everyone loves to celebrate Christmas, they may not know the true meaning, or even care about it, but even the most pagan of people celebrates Christmas - it is an occasion for ‘a good time’! When it comes to Easter, the world recognises it as having ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wage A Winning War For Life Part 3

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,931 views

    To face the challenges of life, we are to live overcoming, optimistic and obedient lives.

    Unless we are soldiers, we have no idea how intense a battle can get except by what we see on CNN. Let us watch a portion of the movie “Gladiator” by Russell Crowe so we can visualize the spiritual armor that God gave us. [Watch the opening battle scene in “Gladiator”] Your battles in life are as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For Summer Spiritual Harvest

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,821 views

    This message focusing on challenging the congergation to participate in reaching out for a summer harvest.

    Let’s Prepare for a Summer Harvest Matthew 9:37-38 What are your plans for this summer? Are you planning on spending extra time with your family and relatives? Are you planning a vacation to have fun in the sun? This summer I want us to think about preparing for a summer harvest. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Message Of Easter

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,209 views

    The challenge of the resurrection is before us as Jesus’ death is not an end, but merely a beginning.

    You probably don’t remember or know the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin, nor should you. But during his day he was as powerful a man as there was on earth.  A Russian Communist leader  He took part in the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917  He was the editor of the Soviet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dangerous Sheep

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 30, 2012
     | 8,107 views

    How shall the people of God respond to the challenges and threats of contemporary life?

    ESTHER 4:1-17 DANGEROUS SHEEP “When Mordecai learned all that had been done, Mordecai tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and he cried out with a loud and bitter cry. He went up to the entrance of the king’s gate, for no one was allowed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Has The Bible Been Corrupted? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
     | 4,057 views

    This lesson answers one of the main challenges offered by Muslims that is the foundation for their beliefs.

    It is a foundational belief amongst Muslims that the Bible as we have it is wholly unreliable. The claim is that the Bible is a flawed book compared to the Qur’an which is perfect (a miracle from Allah). It is important for the Christian to be ready to answer this accusation from Muslims so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time C- Greed

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 28, 2022
     | 1,898 views

    We are the people living in stone houses. And Jesus is challenging us with this teaching.

    Some Blog writers collect lists of humorous First World Problems, like Losing the TV Remote, Being Hungry But Not For Any Of The Food In Your Fridge, your walk-in closet is not big enough. Our Gospel today mentions two people who suffered from “First World Problems.” 1). “Teacher, tell my ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic