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  • Jackie Barker avatar

    What Peter Did Right Series

    Contributed by Jackie Barker on Jul 24, 2012
     | 8,301 views

    Failure is not final. Looking at the reinstatement of Peter, we see that we can go back to Jesus and be used by him. John 21

    “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said , “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Renewing Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Nov 9, 2006
     | 8,044 views

    The Battle to overcome sinful desires in our life, begins with the renewing of our minds in Christ Jesus.

    RENEWING THE MIND INTRODUCTION 1. Beloved of Jesus Christ, what a wonderful day that this is. A definite gift from God. What a wonderful Savior that I have. 2. Is He your savior too? I pray that He is Beloved, as it would be too much to live without Him, as the whim of the devil and at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Albert Corey avatar

    How To Have Personal Revival In Your Life

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,060 views

    We need personal renewal in our lives

    HOW TO HAVE PERSONAL REVIVAL IN YOUR LIFE PSALM 85: 4-7 4. Restore us, O God of our salvation, And cause Your anger toward us to cease. 5. Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? 6. Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Doug Henry avatar

    How Can One God Be Three Persons? Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,203 views

    A guide to help ease understanding of the Holy Trinity.

    Great Mysteries of the Faith How Can One God Be Three Persons? Matthew 28:19; James 2:19 How many of you have seen the new advertising campaign on television for the store Staples? As you may already know, the slogan for the store is this: Staples – that was easy. To build off of this slogan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Nick And I Buried Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,619 views

    A sermon "performed" as a monologue from the first person perspective (Joseph of Arimathea) about Jesus’ claim to be the Messiah in John 5.

    [Come in, fully dressed in Jewish costume] Shalom! Good morning, My name is Joseph, (but according to your culture, you can call me Joe). I am from Arimathea, a region in the Northwest of Jerusalem [1]. I am a nobleman among the seventy members of the Sanhedrin of Jerusalem, (or Ruling Council in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Broken

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 217 ratings
     | 32,382 views

    Designed to be used in conjunction with CeCe Winan’s song "Alabaster Box", this sermon challenges the Pharisee in us all.

    Luke 7 "The Alabaster Jar" 36. Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37. When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Getting Serious About Spiritual Formation

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 27, 2025
     | 555 views

    Spiritual growth is a journey requiring patience, faith, and surrender. Jesus' parables remind us that becoming more like Him is a gradual process. This message explores the challenges of spiritual formation and how we can trust Christ to complete His work in us.

    Scripture: Galatians 4:19 - "My little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you!" Introduction • Growth often requires patience, care, and persistence. Example: a garden, a dream, or a relationship. Growth requires attention and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Cale avatar

    The Next Best Thing Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    This sermon series asks the question - Do we really look like Jesus? Are we disciples or are we just tagging along? Are we becoming imitators of God?

    The Next Best Thing Eight Secrets to Imitating Christ Pt 2 Ephesians 5 Last week we began this series looking at Paul’s challenge to the church to be Imitators of Christ. The question that we posed last week and will continue to pose during this series is “Are you the next best thing to Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    The Absolute Supremacy Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,621 views

    A person fully acknowledges the absolute supremacy of Jesus Christ after one has trusted Christ and made a full commitment to giving Christ preeminence in every area of one’s spiritual life.

    THE ABSOLUTE SUPREMACY OF JESUS CHRIST Colossians 1:15-23 Proposition: One fully acknowledges the absolute supremacy of Jesus Christ after one has trusted Christ and made a full commitment to giving Christ preemin-ence in every area of one’s spiritual life. . Objective: My purpose is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    What A Person Might Be And Yet Still Be Lost

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 5, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,370 views

    close look at Cornelius the centurion

    What A Person Might Be And Yet Still Be Lost Acts 10 Cornelius was the most revered deacon of his church, and chairman of most of his church’s committees. Each Sunday he was found in his church, and each weekday he lived a life worthy of much respect. He was of noblest generosity. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Ichthys - The Symbol Of A Fish

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,581 views

    The symbol of a fish - <>< - was a code message to tell a stranger that the person who drew it was a Christian.

    ICHTHYS - THE CHRISTIAN FISH SYMBOL I’ve got a picture here - <><. Do you know what it is? Yes, it’s a symbol of a fish. But it’s more than that, it’s a Christian symbol going back to the time of the first years of the Christian church. In the first century Christians were a persecuted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When A Person Turns Away From God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 17,667 views

    What happens when a person turns away from God? Paul tells us what the Galatians lost or became by turning away from God to idol worship. 1- They became enslaved and lost their freedom 2- They became joyless and lost their exuberance

    INTRO.- 8Formerly, when you did not know God. Was there ever a time in your life that you didn’t know God? ILL.- I love the cute story about the little boy whose mother just gave birth to his baby brother. While the baby was sleeping in his crib, big brother looks into the crib at his baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    I Know Just The Right Person For The Job!

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,989 views

    We often can feel inadequate and ill-prepared to witness our faith, and to share God's Word with others. However, like the prophet Isaiah, God has prepared us through our life experiences and His Word. He has forgiven us, and He has sent us.

    “I know just the right person for the job!” This is a phrase that we can be very familiar with in our lives. It is one that we heard with the elections, as people told us whom they taught were the best candidates. It is a phrase we may hear at work as we suggest people for vacant positions. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Rest

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 29, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,797 views

    Jesus calls Christians to work for Him, but then after the work is done we are to rest in Him. It is when we work FOR the Lord that we then EARN rest ... not before.

    Rest Mark 6:30-34 Introduction - This morning I was blessed to rest for a service and take some time to recharge - I went out, got breakfast, took a walk, and just fellowshipped with those I met -- On a side note, if you go out to lunch on Sunday, you need to tip the staff -- I talked to 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Jesus Is Lord Of All, Or He Is Not Lord At All

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,668 views

    A challenge to professing Christians who claim allegiance to Christ as Master of life, though they do not reveal His reign over their lives.

    “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” All else being equal, we have as much power in our service before the Lord as we have obedience to His commands. We enjoy great music provided by some of the most talented musicians any church could hope to enjoy, wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist