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  • Paul Davidson avatar

    To Tarry Or Not To Tarry

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,341 views

    Let's take a look at 3 Old Testament characters... King Saul, Jonathan, and Jonathan's armor bearer. Let's think about their behaviors and be a little introspective... which traits do I exhibit in my own life? In my own walk with the Lord?

    INTRODUCTION The title for tonight’s sermon is “To Tarry or Not To Tarry”, and is from events captured in the book of First Samuel. Before we go any further, let’s go to the Lord in prayer… Please turn in your Bibles to the Old Testament… to the book of First Samuel… chapter 14. We’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Advent (The Return Of Christ)

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2016
     | 4,411 views

    It is important to know what the Bible says and doesn't say about Jesus' return. There are those who say He has already returned, others say He will never return and still others have what they believe is an exact timeline. Let's check the Bible!

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV (Please look this up in your Bibles and follow along) (While they look up the Scripture ...) Is there anyone here who enjoys the Advent Season; when we anticipate the arrival of Jesus on earth? Well, if you do, you should be happy now because we have been in an advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hear Ye Hear Ye

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,747 views

    The parable of the Sower story with four responses by the hearers: Pay it no mind, A Passing Interest, Too Preoccupied, Perceptive and Productive.

    Most of the time in church, the focus is on the speaker and how well they are prepared to present the message. But today we have a parable about the HEARERS and how they receive the word of God. So listen up because it is all about YOU this morning. Hearing is an act of responsibility, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What You Can Find In An Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 27, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,404 views

    A sermon examining the empty tomb of Jesus.

    What You Can Find In An Empty Tomb John 20:1-20 (Sunrise Service) On Resurrection Morning, some devoted women who followed Jesus Christ visited the tomb where He had been buried three days earlier. On their way, they were concerned as to how they would remove the stone in order to care for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Fellowship That Transforms Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 10, 2014
     | 3,597 views

    THE SECRET TO IGNITING FELLOWSHIP IN THE CHURCH This message lookas at the components necessary to seeing fellowship embraced in the church.

    JOY IN FELLOWSHIP THAT TRANSFORMS THE SECRET TO IGNITING FELLOWSHIP IN THE CHURCH PHILIPPIANS 1:4-8 ALWAYS OFFERING PRAYER WITH JOY IN MY EVERY PRAYER FOR YOU ALL, 5 IN VIEW OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE GOSPEL FROM THE FIRST DAY UNTIL NOW.6 FOR I AM CONFIDENT OF THIS VERY THING, THAT HE WHO BEGAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Restoration Of The Lost Years

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Jan 10, 2016
    based on 13 ratings
     | 35,088 views

    This sermon encourages us to trust God during the 'dry seasons' of our life with the confidence that He will bring restoration into our life and Ministry

    GOD’S RESTORATION OF THE LOST YEARS (Isaiah 54, Joel 2) INTRODUCTION – One of the historical wonders of my country Sri Lanka is the complex rock fortress, Sigiriya, and the palace built on it by one of our former Kings, Kasyapa, many centuries ago. It is an amazing place to see & ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #1 Understanding Love

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 3, 2016
     | 4,620 views

    Is it possible to explain real love? How would you define love? Let's ponder love.

    #1 UNDERSTANDING LOVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS LOVE? TEXT: 1 John 4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus: "It's Finished" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 19, 2017
     | 7,219 views

    Forsaken Place, Divided Place, Saving Place

    OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Jesus: “It’s Finished” Mark 15:33-47 (p. 712) September 24, 2017 Introduction: Fanny Crosby wrote one of my favorite hymns…“Jesus keep me near the cross…there a precious fountain, free to all a healing stream flows from Calvary’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Husbands, Love Your Wives

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 21, 2017
     | 15,095 views

    Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. We ought to love our wives as part of ourselves. Every time you hurt your wife, you hurt yourself.

    HUSBANDS, LOVE YOUR WIVES Study Text: Ephesians 5: 22 – 30 Introduction: - Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. We ought to love our wives as part of ourselves. Every time you hurt your wife, you hurt yourself. - We need to be devoted to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Found Among Sinners Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,692 views

    Large crowds followed Jesus, coming where He was. He could've waited on them to come to Him, but often He went out, seeking them. Jesus was often found among those society rejected. We too must be willing to go where they are, seeking to reach them.

    Found among Sinners Mark 2: 13-17 Following a season of ministry around the region of Galilee, Jesus had returned to Capernaum. His return created quite a stir, as multitudes arrived at Peter’s house, hoping to see Jesus. The palsied man was miraculously healed, and Jesus made a statement that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Estabrooks avatar

    No Servant Is Greater Than His Master

    Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,485 views

    There are severe forms of persecution, and less severe; but there is no such thing as a non-persecuted Christian!

    Introduction Jesus promised his disciples the night before he was crucified that their lot was to be no different than His. Jesus said: “No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also!” Persecution Is on the Rise The Pew Research ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Easter Sermon, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly!

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,455 views

    This is an Easter sermon on the two men on crosses next to Jesus.

    The good, the bad and the ugly Luke 23:33, 39-43 Introduction The last week of Jesus life is such an amazing story. Starting with last Sunday, Palm Sunday, when Jesus rides into Jerusalem with everyone cheering for Him and calling Him the Messiah, then four days later He is arrested for ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Discovering God's Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014
     | 6,969 views

    4th week of Advent sermon that centers in on God's love for each one of us.

    Discovering God’s love Luke 1:26-38 Introduction- This morning we gather for the last Sunday before Christmas. I want us to try to comprehend God’s love. The funny thing about love is unless you have something to compare it to, you cannot understand it. If you have never loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    In The Air There Is A Feeling Of Christmas

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 46 ratings
     | 25,941 views

    Can you hear it? There is a buzz in the air. Maybe you can feel it. As the song states, In the air there is a feeling of Christmas.It permeates everything tonight. Everything.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2: 11-14 and Luke 2: 1-20. Can you hear it? There is a buzz in the air. Maybe you can feel it. As the song states, " ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Come Thirsty Part Two

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2013
     | 5,049 views

    Continue study on being thirsty for God.

    Coming thirsty Part two Isaiah 55:1-11 Introduction- Last week we looked at Isaiah 55 and about us coming to God hungry and thirsty for the things of God. We said that many people say they are hungry for God and many say that they want God in their lives, but their words and their actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene