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  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Tolerance - 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010
     | 4,938 views

    As Christians we want to show love and respect to everyone, especially those outside the faith. What I am talking about here is not tolerating heresy and false teaching FROM CHRISTIAN PULPITS!

    Dakota Community Church July 18, 2010 Tolerance – Part 2 We live in an age of tolerance. This series is not about being intolerant. As Christians we want to show love and respect to everyone, especially those outside the faith. What I am talking about here is not tolerating heresy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Am I Forever Trapped?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 13, 2016
     | 3,643 views

    Do you live in the right house? Is everyone right? Are you correctable? Who will take ownership for where you are?

    AM I FOREVER TRAPPED? I LIVE IN THE RIGHT HOUSE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS LIFE? HOW DID I GET HERE? John 16:33 (MSG) I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Would We Recognize Jesus?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 7, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,172 views

    A sermon about seeing Jesus in the other.

    "Would We Recognize Jesus?" Luke 24:13-49 When I owned a rock and roll tee-shirt shop in a mall, I decided to start "cooling it" on the heavy metal music in the store as I was no longer selling those kinds of tee-shirts and I was having an amazing experience of falling back in love with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #1 - Can I Really Know The Truth? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015
     | 3,809 views

    Is it really possible to know the truth, or do we just have to guess and do the best we can?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Can I Really ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kevin Hall avatar

    The Silent Series

    Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,165 views

    Expository sermon of Sexual Abuse with regards to those who keep silent about the abuse or know of it taking place and doing nothing

    “The Perversion of Love” The Silent II Sam 13:20-22 And her brother Ab′salom said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Now hold your peace, my sister; he is your brother; do not take this to heart.” So Tamar dwelt, a desolate woman, in her brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pre-Mothers' Day: "... Because Her Hour Has Come ..." Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,762 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others, in wake of Mothers’ Day, many mothers forget the anguish of child birth.

    6 May 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Seeing their baby and experiencing the joy of being a mother causes many mothers to forget the anguish of birth. References: John 16:16-22 (RSV); Psalm 30:5 (KJV) For his anger endureth but a moment; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Challenge

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Sep 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,620 views

    Challenge we face as Christians - 9/11 and forgiveness and judgement....are we comfortable being Christians?

    Soon as I get in from work, I like to get comfortable. I kick of my shoes, strip off my clothes, head for a shower and then put on my normal clothes – denims, t-shirt and trainers – l love to be comfortable and hate wearing shirts of any kind or suits for that matter! When I sit at ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Finding Contentment

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 3, 2016
     | 6,798 views

    Ways to find satisfaction and contentment with what we have in our lives. Finding contentment through a relationship with Christ

    Play short clip of U2 Still haven't found what I'm looking for “I have climbed the highest mountains. I have run through the fields. I have run, I have crawled, I have scaled these city walls. But I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.” This song describes our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Transforming Power Of Graciousness Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,513 views

    HOW CAN I BE GRACIOUS WHEN I’M OVERLY TIRED AND BOGGED DOWN IN RESPONSIBILITIES THAT DRAIN AND DEPLETE MY STORE OF GOODWILL?

    Rom 12: 10,12 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; I was painting the porch of my small apartment late one August afternoon when a band of boys playing cops and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thomas: My Favorite Apostle

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 31, 2022
     | 2,216 views

    The apostle Thomas gets the short end of the stick when we read about him and his "doubts" in the Gospel of John. He is more like you and I than we want to admit, and his story affirms it.

    When we read of where Jesus chose the Twelve men who would be known as the Apostles, we need to step back for a moment and realize that these men were ordinary working -class, salt-of-the-earth, rough around the edge individuals who had jobs ranging from catching fish to collecting taxes to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Were The Events Of Holy Week - A Sherlock Holmes Style Mystery

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 9, 2022
     | 1,760 views

    Was Holy Week an unfortunate series of unfortunate chance events or did Jesus plan it meticulously like a Sherlock Holmes Mystery

    Spy Wednesday The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2022 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Running The Race To Win!

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,803 views

    The Corinthian version of the Olympics was something the people of Corinth knew well. Paul used this knowledge to show how believers could win, or lose, rewards depending on how each one runs his or her race.

    Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription. Introduction: Paul had led many Corinthians to faith in Christ during his stay there (see Acts 18). Now he’s away from them and he’s pointing out some problems these new believers were having. Here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Trial Of Jesus: Brought Before Pilate And Herod Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,922 views

    Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and taken to Annas and then to the palace of Caiaphas, the high priest. Then he was taken to Pilate.

    Found in Matthew 27:2,11-14, Mark 15:1-5, Luke 23:1-7 and John 18:28-38 Matthew 27:2 (John 18:28) Arrested When they had bound Jesus, the whole multitude led him away (from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment) and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor and it was early. John 18:28-29 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Bullock avatar

    What Does It Mean To Take Up Our Cross? - Sermon Of Proper 17 - Year A

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 28, 2020
     | 2,405 views

    How do we demonstrate our willingness to follow Christ in our lives - The illustration was found on the internet, but I am unsure of the original source

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. ‘Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Do We Understand St Marks Cliffhanger?

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,255 views

    St Marks Gospel just ends - it leaves many questions unanswered, this sermon looks to help us understand how we deal with this

    In the name of our risen saviour. Amen. Imagine it if you will, Jesus is dead, the disciples and his closets followers are devastated, this man who was supposed to be the Messiah, the saviour of Israel allowed himself to be crucified on a cross and killed by the very people that he came to save. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican