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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    A Blessing Indeed! Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 22, 2024
     | 1,129 views

    While we eagerly anticipate the return of the Lord we recognize our ongoing need for grace and transformation so that with confidence we might echo the sentiment expressed in Revelation 22:20: “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”

    A Blessing Indeed! 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Day of the Lord draws near, are you prepared to meet Him? As His faithful followers, we need not dread His return, for we walk in His light and know our destination. Yet, the contemplation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Your Enemy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 851 views

    This sermon explores the challenging Christian call to love our enemies, breaking barriers through love, and embodying Christ-like love in our daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered here today, standing on holy ground, in a house built not of stone and mortar, but of faith, hope, and love. It's in this warm embrace of fellowship that we find ourselves today, ready to unwrap the divine wisdom of God's word. We're ...read more

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    From Zero To Hero Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 3, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 23,174 views

    Ruth- The personification of getting to the top by fighting your way to the bottom.

    “Don’t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.” These are the last words of Ruth in the entire book of Ruth. These are the words that define this woman. Ruth is a model of selfless concern for others. Ruth is the poster child of Jesus’ teaching: The greatest in the kingdom is the servant of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope Part 2

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2020
     | 3,536 views

    This message is Part 2 of my message on Hope and focuses on how Paul responded to his situation in 2 Corinthians 1:8-10.

    Hope Part 2 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; James 1:2-4; 4:7; 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Two weeks ago I delivered part one of this two part message on Hope. This morning in part two I want to speak specifically to you about hope as children of God. You see, Christians lose hope just like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One-On-One In The Desert

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 27, 2025
     | 230 views

    Philip meets the Ethiopian man and introduces him to Christ

    One-on-One in the Desert Acts 8:26-40 Good Morning Dr. Tony Beam said in a Christian Post Column, “Sports are considered to be 'team sports', but at times sports come down to a one-on-one matchup. When a quarterback drops back to pass, looking for the open receiver, football becomes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bible, Ufos, Aliens, And The Paranormal Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,292 views

    What does the Bible say about UFOs ?

    The Bible, UFOs, Aliens, and the Paranormal Matthew 24:4, 24-25 1 Timothy 4:1 I spoke to a Christian woman last week who told me that her son, who was raised in church, was living with a girl and they weren’t married. She said, He know better, but she didn’t have any church background. Her mom ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Bring Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 4,396 views

    In our scripture today, God calls us Christ’s ambassadors. What exactly does that mean? An ambassador is someone who represents the interests of their homeland in a foreign country. Spiritually speaking, we are to represent Jesus and invite others

    Bring 2 Corinthians 5:18 I think it’s safe to say that the majority of us are here today because of someone else. Maybe you were invited by someone or maybe you grew up in this church and you’re here because of your family. Even those of you who came here on your own, more than likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Mary's Story Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,832 views

    Mary of Bethany displays the extravagant nature of worship as she anoints Jesus, and in so doing gives us all the model of the life of a disciple.

    Mary is a popular biblical name. As a matter of fact, it was the single most popular name in first century Palestinian culture. One in every five girls born carried the name Mary. Wow! 20% of the women named Mary! Contrast that to the Social Security Administration’s latest “most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Clinging To Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,036 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love, as demonstrated in John 9, and the promise of restoration for those who believe.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather with you, to share in the warmth of fellowship, and to turn our hearts towards the Word of God. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. And in His love, He has given us His Word, a lamp to our feet ...read more

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    Jonah's Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,570 views

    This message is based on Jonah’s prayer in Jonah 2 and reminds us of our need to return to God when we’ve run from Him.

    “3 POWERFUL PRAYERS – JONAH” Jonah 2 INTRO - A little girl was observed by her pastor standing outside the preschool Sunday School classroom between Sunday School and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed that she clutched a big storybook ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let It Shine Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,548 views

    We’re supposed to be light in the world, but not strobe lights or spotlights. We are meant to be little lights - but we are called on to shine. In so much darkness, that’s all that is needed.

    When you were little, did you ever stick a flashlight in your mouth and turn it on? It looked pretty weird, didn’t it. For more weird, there was also a contest for who could make the most horrible grotesque face, you know, the kind that would cause your mother to warn you that if you didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God! The Great Attention Getter!

    Contributed by Tony Britt on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,302 views

    This sermon focuses on how God wants to get our attention in order for us to know Him and use us to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ!

    God! The Great Attention Getter! I wonder what it would take to get your attention today? (Do something that really grabs attention)! Good now that I have your attention what will it take keep your attention. Maybe I’ll try juggling while preaching this message. That will definitely keep your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From Follower To Disciple

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    The disciples became followers of Jesus when John the Baptist pointed Him out, however they only became true disciples when they were willing to leave everything.

    From a Follower to a Disciple In the early years of the first century the people of Israel were waiting for the Messiah to come. They were waiting for the person who the prophets had spoken of, to come and set the people free. A man then appeared in the wilderness. He started baptising people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be A Christian - Expect Trouble

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,422 views

    As a Christian Jesus encourages us to see that we should expect trouble...but fortunately our life is neither shaped by trouble or stopped by trouble.

    When you sense difficulties how do you react? When you sense problems what is your response? Maybe you are like this bloke Jeff was happily carrying a box of photocopier paper through the office, when out of no where jumped his friend Fred scaring him Instantly Jeff jumped The box of paper went ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Church Of Supernatural Signs

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,667 views

    keys to a powerful church

    Intro: we all are familiar with signs, everyday signs are part of our lives. Stop signs, yield signs, speed limit signs, signs that advertise, signs that warn. During the 60’s people held up peace signs. There are protest signs, and at football games people hold up signs that show support of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God