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  • Shane Brooks avatar

    The Fear Of Rejection Series

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,857 views

    Red Rover- Red Rover-- LET FEAR COME OVER!

    1 John 4:13-18 TOP 15 FEARS OF AMERICANS 1) Public speaking 2) Heights 3) Terrorism 4) Insects and bugs 5) Financial problems 6) Deep water 7) Sickness 8) Death 9) Loneliness 10) Flying I want to talk about the Fear of Rejection Not being picked for the kickball game Not making the football ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Far From The Kingdom

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,026 views

    This sermon explores how to live in a right relationship with God and all humanity.

    Not Far From The Kingdom – Mark 12: 28 - 34 Intro: When my kids were very little we would travel from Indiana to Ohio to spend a month at the summer home of my in-laws. The boys loved “the cottage,” fishing, swimming, and being spoiled by their grandparents. We would no sooner get on the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Wept - Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Jun 8, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 25,479 views

    A short but poignant funeral sermon taken from John 11:35, Jesus wept.

    Shall we pray? I thank you all for coming. We often gather together at different times. We gather for weddings. We gather for births. We gather for anniversaries. We gather for Funerals. It is this that we gather for today. He was a man with a long life, a good wife and a large family. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Falling Away Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,988 views

    The Bible says in these last days there will be a falling away and the last Church in the book of Revelation is a picture of exactly that.

    The Great Falling Away Rev. 3:14-22 The city of Laodicea was located 40 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The church is a picture of this present church age. The age is referred to the age of apostasy. This is the only Church that does not receive any commendation from the Lord. The Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Right Use Of Our Talents

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,038 views

    Our stewardship of what God has entrusted to us.

    A RIGHT USE OF OUR TALENTS. Matthew 25:14-30. A “talent” (Matthew 25:15) was a small gold coin valued at the equivalent of fifteen years national minimum wage. Whatever currency we translate that into, it is bound to be tens of thousands - and more. Five talents was enough to provide one of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faithful Sayings In The Pastoral Epistles

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    The "faithful sayings" are short succinct statements of belief, worthy of full acceptance by all. They are a trademark of the letters of Paul to Timothy and Titus.

    THE FAITHFUL SAYINGS IN THE PASTORAL EPISTLES. The hymn book of the New Testament church was no doubt the Book of Psalms, thus establishing the continuity of worship from synagogue to church. However, there are hints in Paul’s writings of other formulae which may have been used in public ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Better In Bad Times

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,048 views

    No doubt the young Samuel, like the Child Jesus, ‘became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him’ (cf. Luke 2:40).

    GROWING BETTER IN BAD TIMES. 1 Samuel 2:18-20; 1 Samuel 2:26. The children of Israel forsook the LORD, and the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and He visited them with temporal judgments (Judges 2:13-15). ‘Nevertheless,’ (O, precious word!) the LORD raised up judges, or ‘saviours’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gun Laws Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,824 views

    Many people are giving up on church attendance because they feel they are not being taught God's Word as it deals with todays issues. Here is a short application of 1 Peter 2:14 as the great debate on gun control goes on.

    Gun Laws An Application of Romans 13:1-5 and 1 Peter 2:14 The Book of Hebrews tells us "the Word of God is living and active." (Hebrews 4:12) What Non-Christians and Christians need to experience is God's Word being applicable towards the issues of today. In regard to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Managing What Matters

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 9, 2025
     | 448 views

    Today's message asks us to manage our Christian walk

    Luke 16:1-13 "Managing What Matters: Growing as Faithful Stewards." 1. The parable of the shrewd manager challenges us to reflect on how well we manage our spiritual growth and the things God has entrusted to us • We live in a world obsessed with management—time management, money ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Center Of Chaos Or Peace--Your Decision

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2024
     | 936 views

    The Lord Jesus, in His Galilean ministry, was at the center of ongoing controversies.

    Saturday of the Second Week in Course 2023 The Lord Jesus, in His Galilean ministry, was at the center of ongoing controversies. The authorities, both Jewish and Roman, probably said something like “chaos follows Him.” The Pharisees hated Christ because He taught that doing just and charitable ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Easter Is The Ultimate Celebration Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,405 views

    Easter is the ultimate celebration of God's amazing love and grace! Thank God for the Christ, the cross, and the resurrection. Easter is the ultimate celebration—He is risen, He is risen indeed!”

    Easter is the ultimate celebration of God's amazing love and grace! The most powerful truth in the entire world is contained in a single word—grace. The ultimate expression of God’s grace is the sacrificial death of the Lord Jesus Christ. “When we were yet without strength, in due time Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Against Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    A court case - with the people of God in the dock.

    AGAINST HYPOCRISY. Psalm 50:1-8; Psalm 50:16-23. “A Psalm of Asaph,” reads the superscription. Asaph was a chief musician contemporary with King David (1 Chronicles 16:4-7). Asaph is also referred to as a ‘seer’ (2 Chronicles 29:30). Taken as a whole, the content of this Psalm appears ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "I Got It"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 20, 2016
     | 6,316 views

    The sermon shares how the thief on the cross with Jesus Got it salvation.

    Luke 23:33-43 “I GOT IT” 1. The text shares with us the location of events of the day it is The Place of the Skull" • It is the location of the abused people shaking their heads Psalm 22:7), 7All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Parable Of The Unjust Steward

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016
     | 7,287 views

    A puzzling parable which is actually explains itself when we read it carefully. The contrast between the children of the world and Christians in the way they manage what is entrusted to them. Our accountability to God.

    TITLE: Parable of the Unjust Steward TEXT: Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: A farmer discovered that his favorite cow had given birth to twin calves. He said to his wife, "You know, dear, I think we ought to give one of these calves to the Lord. We will raise one for ourselves and give one to the Lord who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith For Family Crises Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,088 views

    What you want is what you get!”

    Text: Matthew 15:21-28 MSG “From there Jesus took a trip to Tyre and Sidon. They had hardly arrived when a Canaanite woman came down from the hills and pleaded, “Mercy, Master, Son of David! My daughter is cruelly afflicted by an evil spirit.” Jesus ignored her. The disciples came and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal