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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 31, 2020
     | 6,136 views

    It takes a special kind of woman to be what the Bible defines as a mother.

    There is a common myth among women that says “having children makes one a mother.” This notion is as silly as believing that having a piano makes one a musician. That’s because it takes a special kind of woman to be what the Bible defines as a mother. The biblical word translated “mother” is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Giving That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2014
     | 15,073 views

    We Christians want to please God in all things. Even in the act of giving, we want to please Him. The Apostle to the Gentiles provides instruction designed to ensure that we please Him in this act of worship.

    “In this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have. For if the readiness is there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Can't We Be Friends Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 49,617 views

    Your friends will influence and possibly determine the direction and the quality of your life.

    We’re in the second part of this series Guardrails, and if you were here last week, or if you joined us online last week, we talked about physical guardrails. Guardrails are things we don’t pay much attention to and we don’t really think about them until we hit one. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going Public! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 2, 2012
     | 8,114 views

    Christians need to go public with their faith. When we are water baptized in front of others we are going public and testifying to those around us that we have become Christians. When we do this we are following a faith action step and a teaching by Jesus

    Sermon: Going public Thesis: Christians need to go public with their faith. When we are water baptized in front of others we are going public and testifying to those around us that we have become Christians. When we do this we are following a faith action step and a teaching by Jesus. Going public ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hang In There Series

    Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,521 views

    God is telling the church to hang in there. Why? for God is on your side.

    The Church On Trial Pt. 6 Hang In There Revelation 3:7-13 7) To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 8) I know your deeds. See, I have placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flirt Or Flee, It's Your Choice (Part Two)

    Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jun 25, 2017
     | 5,388 views

    This sermon looks at how to glorify God through good sex. It's part two of Flirt or Flee.

    The Church in a Messy World Series Flee or Flirt, it’s Your Choice (Part Two) 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 June 25, 2017 Introduction: Last week we began a walk through one of the most intense passages of Scripture regarding sex in the New Testament. Like us the church of Corinth was located in a morally ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God: Was Jesus Raised From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 13, 2016
     | 9,913 views

    Easter sermon where the consequences of Christ not being raised from the dead are explored.

    God: Why did Jesus rise from the Dead? 1 Cor. 15:12-20 *** Dr. Billy Graham once told TIME magazine, “If I were an enemy of Christianity, I would aim right at the Resurrection, because that is the heart of Christianity.” 1. Well Dr. Graham knew what he was talking about because more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 25, 2023
     | 2,518 views

    Here God shows us... 1. His sure plan for our salvation (vs. 1-5). 2. The great evil of His enemies (vs. 3-5, 14-16). 3. The great love we should have for our Lord (vs. 6-7). 4. Some great reasons why we should love Jesus (vs. 8-13).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ: Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 25, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In today's Scripture Jesus was just two days away from dying on the cross for our sins. And here, the Holy Spirit shows us some of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Series

    Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,185 views

    This is Part 6 of a series on the 23rd Psalm. This lesson is about how the Shepherd sometimes leads us through dark valleys.

    This week we are continuing our journey through the 23rd Psalm and looking at Psalm 23:4a-c, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for Thou art with me.” Let’s look now just as the first phrase… “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nitty Gritty...meet Who I Have Become #4 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,847 views

    This series is based on Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty and Gritty lives.

    June 8 & 9, 2002 Matthew 10: 18-36 “Nitty Gritty …Meet Who I Have Become!” There is a wonderful story contained in Robert Fulghum’s book entitled “Uh-oh”. The story is about a young elementary school student named Norman. Norman’s teacher announced that the school play for the years was going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 13,745 views

    To learn to do the right thing: 1. You must take responsibility for your actions. 2. You must want to do the right thing. 3. You must know what the right thing is. 4. You must have a plan.

    On the morning of August 2, a fired Columbus police officer, Hermando “Cliff” Harton, Jr., 39, shot his wife in their Prairie Township home. He then led the police on a chase on I-71 into Ashland County where he was shot and wounded by State Patrol troopers. His wife had informed him that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "If, Then, But, Therefore"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,614 views

    An exposition of Psalm 124 focusing on God’s covenantal goodness.

    The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, TX www.st-andrew.com “If, Then, But, Therefore” The Text: Psalm 124 The Text Summary: Because God has been His people’s provider, helper, and deliverer from all their woes, they should respond to Him by a confident trust and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Call To Mission

    Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,814 views

    As title

    A call to mission – based loosely on Luke 4:17-18 I have a problem. Here I am stood in front of the joint congregations of Canford Heath and Longfleet. I have a sermon that I could have preached at either Church on a morning with only slight changes to the introduction. And before anybody says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Zahn avatar

    Live In True Repentance!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    The voice of John the Baptist still calls people forth to repentance today as we prepare to meet our Lord at his Second Coming!

    “The issue at hand is a great one, the chief doctrine of the Gospel, the forgiveness of sins” (Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Tappert, 184.10). That’s how Philip Melancthon, a contemporary of Luther, sized up the subject of repentance when he wrote the Apology (or Defense) of the Augsburg ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "When Life Seems To Be Closing In"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,138 views

    We will each have a time in our lives where life seems to be closing in. We can turn to Stephen and draw stength and wisdom from how he coped when life closed in around him.

    One day a man falls off a cliff, but manages to grab hold of a tree limb on the way down. The man calls out, “Is there anyone up there?” A voice answers back, “I am here. It is I, the Lord. Do you believe in me?” “Yes, Lord I believe, I really believe, but I can’t hold on much longer.” “That’s all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist