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  • David Radcliff avatar

    Judas

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
     | 9,676 views

    As a little boy I looked at the picture of the Lord's Supper trying to decide which of the men in the picture was Judas.

    JUDAS John 13:18-22, Matthew 26:47-49 As a little boy I looked at the picture of the Lord's Supper trying to decide which of the men in the picture was Judas. I looked for the meanest, ugliest most sinister looking one I could find, but I didn't find him. The reason being that that was not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Is Believing Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,892 views

    This sermon focuses on the resurrected Christ appearing to His disciples. Along with us having the ability to see Jesus in our everyday life.

    So, the ladies have been to the tomb and found it empty, they have told the others and Peter and John have seen for themselves. Everyone has left the tomb except Mary and that’s when strange sightings, supernatural sightings, unbelievable stuff, begins to happen. Mary has an encounter with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Posture Of Sin

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,356 views

    We have been taught that posture is important for physical health and for social acceptance. However our posture spiritually determines our position and either secures or puts our promise at risk.

    The Posture of Sin I can still hear the various voices in my head that would constantly deal with the issue of posture in my life. I can hear the "Sit up straight" from my mom. I can hear "Stand up straight" from dad when we would try on a shoes or slacks or when preparing to meet someone. Others ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be An Example

    Contributed by David Marks on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,223 views

    Paul’s words to Timothy provide an outline that we as believers should follow in our daily life. The really cool thing is if we follow this simple outline, not only will we be saved, but those who hear what we have to say will also be saved. In other wo

    In I Timothy 4:11-16 Paul writes the following to Timothy. Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. Until I come devote yourself to the public reading of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Two Minute Drill Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    Have we been given the two minute warning?

    I started reading a book this week that has brought words to my feelings as I struggled with what I believe God wanted me to say today. “Preacher pastors often hesitate before they speak. The stakes are high. For words “name worlds,” worlds that can bind or set free, worlds that can build up or ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Purity

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    Defeat sexual impurity while the battle is at its hottest.

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered how those folk who live in rural SA and in informal settlements are able to get their washing so white? Have you seen it? You drive along the road near the farm houses of the farm labourers and there hanging on the fence of the most basic home is the washing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Completeness In Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,898 views

    It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

    Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consecrate Youselves

    Contributed by David Mende on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 39,835 views

    Many Christians want to receive miracles from God, but they are not willing to obey him. However, we need to first consecrate our lives in order to see wonders from God. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. How many of you want to receive blessings from God? I’m sure all of us want to be blessed. However, very few Christians are willing to live the way God wants us to live. They like to listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Wants The Truth Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,095 views

    Suppose some organization or person filmed your every action and thought. Would you like the film? Could you bear to watch it? Could you handle the truth about yourself? How are you at facing the truth?

    “He’s Amazing: He Wants the Truth” Luke 4:14-30 There are tremendous concerns today about invasion of privacy. People fear the FBI and the CIA. We are reluctant to grant them powers that would enable them to gather information about us without our knowledge – although many suspect they may ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Impacting Your World For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 10, 2011
     | 12,095 views

    Jesus asks us to be both salt AND light to impact the world around us for him. We need to be both, not one or the other. It’s a challenge!

    Making Jesus better known to others will complicate your life, but the rewards are out of this world! Getting married, or having children complicates things; but they’re worth it. Spending time with people who don’t know Jesus will complicate your life, but it’s so worth it. Ask a mother a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Brock avatar

    How Do I Know That I'm Led By The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    The Holy Spirit is the one whom the Lord has ‘called alongside of us’ to give us help. But how do we know when we're being led?

    Andy Rooney (60 Minutes) once said that the (2) most popular books in any bookstore are Cook books & Diet books: (1) tells you how to cook it & the other (1) tells you why you shouldn’t eat it We live in a confusing world that’s difficult to find our way in @ times: so long before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Lamb Breaks The Fifth Seal Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,415 views

    When Jesus Christ breaks the fifth seal, the souls of all the martyrs of the world are seen under the altar of God.

    We continue with the dramatic opening of God’s Book of Destiny that spells out the future of the world. We should be reminded that Jesus Christ, the Son of God is the only one worthy of opening this book. He has stepped forward, taken the book from God’s hand and has begun to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suiting Up

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2025
     | 353 views

    How can a sinful people live in intimate daily communion with a Holy God?

    Leviticus is probably one of the most difficult books in the Bible. The material in it ranges from unpleasant to incomprehensible and back again, with one or two flashes of clarity and simplicity almost as if to catch us off our guard. If it hadn’t been for the fact that I promised to preach on one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020
     | 7,677 views

    Boldly act on the opportunity to share and serve Christ.

    The first door lock, as we imagine door locks, was invented by an Egyptian 3,000 years ago. There was little improvement on locks until the Romans invented a kind of notched key. The next major improvement on locks was not until the 1700’s. A man by the name of Yale invented the tumbler lock. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    What The Hell... Is It?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 225 views

    Hell is not God’s cruelty but humanity’s final refusal of love—the tragic absence of the presence that could have been heaven.

    PART 1 — The Whisper Beneath the Questions Sometimes life feels like a hallway with too many closed doors. You step forward, expecting something good, and the moment your hand reaches for the doorknob, it locks. You pray, and nothing moves. You wait, and nothing changes. You do everything you ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist