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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Palm Sunday: Lamb Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2022
     | 2,703 views

    Jesus is “The Lamb of God” who has taken away the sins of the world. Jesus was your sacrifice so you can have a relationship with God the Father. You just have to embrace Jesus as “The Lamb of God.”

    Spoken Words: Vernon – Immanuel Jeromie – Lamb of God Series Easter: Life of Jesus Sermon: Palm Sunday – “Lamb of God” Scripture: John 12 describes the historic event we celebrate today! Thesis: Jesus is “The Lamb of God” who has taken away the sins of the world. Jesus was your sacrifice so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Keep Your Cool When The Heat Is On Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 35,143 views

    You may not be facing a literal fire like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, but you may often find yourself facing inflammable experiences or relationships. Learn how to keep your cool when the heat is on.

    INTRODUCTION One of the most dramatic, exciting stories in all the Bible was when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace. I remember hearing the joke about the preacher who for the life of him couldn’t ever remember the names of those Hebrew boys. So one Sunday when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get A Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Dyrness on May 3, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    People know about God, listen to people talk about God, and even claim to be Christian. Yet many still feel far from God. A relationship with God is like drinking coffee. How do we move from doing to being?

    Get a Life 4/21/02 AM By Brad Dyrness You know you have had too much coffee when … 1. You answer the door before people knock. 2. You speed walk in your sleep. 3. You grind your coffee beans in your mouth. 4. You have to watch videos in fast-forward. 5. You go to the AA Meetings just to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Choosing Godly Friends

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on May 5, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 30,395 views

    Knowing how to choose friends is one of most important skills you’ll ever develop. Friends help shape your life because of their strong influence; therefore it is important to choose the right friends. In the Word of God, He shows us how to select friend

    Introduction · Knowing how to choose friends is one of most important skills you’ll ever develop. · Friends help shape your life because of their strong influence; therefore it is important to choose the right friends. · In the Word of God, He shows us how to select friend to be part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Sad, Mad, Then Glad! How To Worship An Emotional God!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 1, 2014
     | 4,010 views

    God desires our sadness and soberness to enter into a relationship with Him, then we get angry at our our sin, just as He is angry against sin, and after cleansing ourselves, we can then become authentically happy in Him.

    How to Worship Our Emotional God! Be Sad, Mad, then Glad! Worship God! We just got to visit out daughter and one thing very funny about her I that remember is that when she was little she was very emotional! Maybe something happened and she would cry big tears but then if I did few faces or ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Consequences Of Ignoring Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 616 views

    This is the 8th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#8] THE CONSEQUENCES OF IGNORING WISDOM Proverbs 5:7-14 Introduction: Imagine standing at a crossroads, with 2 paths stretching out before you. 1 is well-trodden, familiar, and inviting- A path that promises pleasure and fleeting satisfaction. The other is narrow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Really Want To Be Changed Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 250 ratings
     | 79,653 views

    # 14 in series. I think we all recognize within ourselves the need for change. Yet we also recognized that the change we need is often hard to achieve.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 14 “Do You Really Want To Be Changed?” John 5:1-9, 14 Sir Isaac Newton’s “First Law of Motion” states “Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    The Family - God's Creation Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,366 views

    The family is His idea. The nurture of the family is a high priority for God. That fact is quite clear when we consider all the fences God builds around family relationships and the emphasis His Word places on proper order of the godly family.

    Family! Pleasure, pain, comforting, aggravating - and so much more, right? A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of going with my Mom and Dad to a reunion of her family in Indiana. For a weekend I interacted with a few dozen people with whom I share nothing but DNA a common ancestor. We gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Know The Times! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    You will be unable to recognize the signs of the times or hear the Spirit’s voice without and intimate relationship with Jesus and His Word. I believe the Spirit is saying to us today “be ready – watch - get ready!”

    Series: What is the Spirit Saying? Opening thought: I received this insight – knowledge to do this series while I spent a week at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. I answered this question by asking many ministers, pastors, Bible teachers and by prayer “What they think the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalm 1 Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 7, 2023
     | 2,142 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    Psalms 1 (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Proof In Lazarus Resurrection

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    A different look at the resurrection of Lazarus. Was it just a miracle or was there a much more dramatic reason for this occurance?

    The Proof In Lazarus Resurrection Luke 10:38-42. At the home of Martha and Mary. Jesus and His disciples were traveling when they came to a village (Bethany) where a woman named Martha opened her home to Him. The Amplified Bible says she “received and welcomed Him into her home.” Apparently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Value Of Marriage

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017
     | 23,535 views

    We had the privilege of having a couple renew their vows on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. This is the message I delivered as part of that service.

    THE VALUE OF MARRIAGE EPHESIANS 5:21-34 I WANT TO TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT THE VALUE OF MARRIAGE. THE TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP HAS BEEN FACING ATTACK FROM MANY FRONTS IN RECENT YEARS. SOME HOLLYWOOD MARRIAGES ONLY LAST A FEW HOURS AND THEY GET ALL THE PUBLICITY, BUT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spunky Woman

    Contributed by James Pless on May 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    God needs good women today that has spunk to serve Him.

    A Spunky Woman Genesis 24:12 (KJV) 12 And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham. Genesis 24:13 (KJV) 13 Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Will You Spend Eternity In Heaven Or Hell?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    Conditions For Entry Into Heaven 1.

    Conditions For Entry Into Heaven 1. Romans 10:9,10 - If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead - as a substitutionary payment for the forgiveness of YOUR sins, you will be saved. Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Shirley avatar

    Keeping The Faith #1 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Shirley on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,752 views

    This is a study of faith from the book of Hebrews chapter 11.

    Keeping the Faith#1 Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Introduction. There is a close relationship between faith and hope. Faith is something you believe in. Hope is something you expect. And so our faith, or belief, is the substance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist