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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Promise Of A Return Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,878 views

    This message looks at what we know and don't know about Jesus' promise to return.

    It was March 21st, 1942 standing in the Terowie Train Station in South Australia, following his retreat from the Philippines that General Douglas MacArthur promised the people of the Philippines "I came out of Bataan and I shall return". And he did.  Two and a half years later, after wading ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Making A Messiah, Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,404 views

    Over Holy Week we looked at how Jesus was framed and the events that led up to it.

    For most of us the lead up to Easter begins with Palm Sunday, in case you missed it that’s today. But really the stage was set before the celebration of the triumphant entry. Most of you know that I am a Jesus Christ Super Star nerd and in the past I’ve shown the Palm Sunday clip from the 2000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Psalm 2 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 25, 2020
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     | 7,231 views

    The first two psalms are often considered to be designed as a pair serving as an introduction to the 150-psalm collection. The first psalm describes the difference between the blessed man and the evil man, and Psalm 2 is about triumph over the forces that oppose the faith.

    For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Your History: Conquering The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 27, 2020
     | 4,259 views

    Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I pray God bless your souls.

    MAKING YOUR HISTORY: CONQUERING THE FLESH by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 27, 2020) “For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Jesus Strong 3: Because He Will Change You Series

    Contributed by Paul Cockram on Mar 2, 2020
     | 2,212 views

    What happens to us when God’s strength is placed in us and allowed to work in us? How does that change our life? Parts of this message were derived from notes on Church Edge.

    Today, we’re going to wrap up the message series, “Jesus Strong.” Our text, if you’d like to go ahead and turn to it, will be Luke 10:27. That’s Luke Chapter 10, verse 27. We’ll read it together in just a minute. Just a refresher where we’ve been that last 2 weeks, the first message of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What God Did About It Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,600 views

    Jesus Christ is the answer to the sin of the world and the darkness in us. Jesus Christ is the answer to the sin of the person sitting next to you. Jesus Christ is the answer to the sin in our own hearts.

    WHAT GOD DID ABOUT IT John 1:29-34 #John1 READ John 1:29-34 [Responsive Reading, Congregation Reads Bold Print] The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the One I meant when I said, 'A Man who comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making A Messiah,easter Sunday Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 27, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,743 views

    This is our conclusion to Making a Messiah, as we look at those who proclaimed Jesus Innocent of the charges brought against him.

    Jesus was guilty! That’s right on that Good Friday so many years ago Christ was declared guilty. He had fought the good fight but he had lost. In the eyes of the world, in the eyes of His followers and in the eyes of his enemies Jesus Christ the carpenter from Nazareth had been proven to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is Your Worship Worth?

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 2, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 33,266 views

    A sermon examining God's rejection of half-hearted worship.

    What Is Your Worship Worth? Amos 5:21-27 One of the classic hymns of the faith is entitled “Worthy Of Worship”. This song proclaims that the Lord is worthy of worship, praise, honor, glory, offerings, reverence, fear, love, and devotion. There is no question that each of these statements is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7th Sunday Of Easter, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,709 views

    MAY 17th, 2026.

    Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, Psalm 68:32-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:6-11, John 17:1-11. A). A CHURCH AT PRAYER. Acts 1:6-14. The eleven surviving Apostles had just been told that they would be ‘baptised with the Holy Ghost not many days from now’ (Acts 1:5). Now they were asking the risen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost Sunday, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,325 views

    MAY 24th, 2026.

    Acts 2:1-21, Numbers 11:24-30, Psalm 104:24-35, 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, John 20:19-23, John 7:37-39. A). A PENTECOSTAL HAPPENING IN JERUSALEM. Acts 2:1-21. There is a time and a place for everything - or so the old folks used to say. There was a time for Christmas, and a time for Easter. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Mail Call: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 24, 2023
     | 2,217 views

    Looking at the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation and what Jesus wants us to learn.

    Mail Call: Smyrna Revelation 2:8-12 February 26, 2023 Have you ever felt life just isn’t fair? Now, I’m not talking about what we deem unjust or unfair and undeserved illnesses and sudden deaths. That’s an entirely different discussion and sermon. I’m talking about a time when you stood up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And I Saw

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 26, 2023
     | 1,782 views

    A sermon for adults on the topic of Heaven

    Revelations 21:1-5 2/26/23 A.M. As I’ve mentioned before, I was very close to my grandmother. My mom’s mom. All of us called her Granny. Then when she became a Great Grandmother, the Great Grandkids called her Big Granny. She was a small woman but my mom was Granny and so she was Big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep It In The Moment

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,656 views

    This sermon deals with life and time.

    Keep me in the monument! There was a jingle that Folgers came up with in the 80’s that was quite catchy. “The best part of waking up in Folgers in your cup. For people I know that drink coffee, and for those of us who don’t, there might be some truth in that. I say for those who don’t because I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Romans 1:1-7 The Calling Of God With Grace And Peace To All – Romans Message 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023
     | 2,586 views

    Paul’s letter to the church is momentous and sets out what might be called, “The gospel according to Paul”. Today we look into the introduction to the letter and see words like grace and peace, and beloved, saints, and the exalted Jesus Christ our Lord.

    Romans 1:1-7 THE CALLING OF GOD WITH GRACE AND PEACE TO ALL – Romans Message 1 [A]. BONDSERVANT AND APOSTLE {{Romans 1:1 “Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.”}} Romans has been called the Gospel according to Paul and I love that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Romans 1:8-18 Paul Under Obligation And Those Who Suppress The Truth – Romans Message 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023
     | 1,785 views

    Paul was under obligation to preach the unashamed gospel that was God’s authority for salvation. We look at human decline and wickedness that is in society today; the suppression of truth and the wrath of God.

    Romans 1:8-18 PAUL UNDER OBLIGATION AND THOSE WHO SUPPRESS THE TRUTH – Romans Message 2 [1]. FAITH THAT IS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED {{Romans 1 v 8 “Firstly, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all because YOUR FAITH is being proclaimed throughout the whole world,”}} We are continuing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational