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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Tree Planted By The Waters

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    The two states of being, the two ways of life: confronting our own hearts.

    A TREE PLANTED BY THE WATERS. Jeremiah 17:5-10. The prophet Jeremiah’s response to the political and international situation of his day was, “Thus says the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:5). And what does the LORD say? He says, in effect, that there are two states of being, and two ways of life: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Personal Offenses

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,698 views

    In every church in Christendom, we will eventually be confronted with some great personal offenses.

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan In every church in Christendom, we will eventually be confronted with some great personal offenses. How can we better deal with major conflict? Is conflict resolution always possible or even realistic? What can we do when our grievances are ignored? Why is conflict a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Power Over Death Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,593 views

    In confronting and conquering the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus demonstrated that the believer’s hope is not in vain.

    Jesus gave us hope when He conquered death. In confronting and conquering the tomb of Lazarus, He demonstrated that the believer’s hope is not in vain. The believer will be raised from the dead, resurrected by the great shout of the Lord’s power. Tonight we are going to see Jesus confront death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Keeping America Great"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 307 ratings
     | 61,671 views

    A Fourth of July Message. Our forefathers claimed this nation for God. We need to re-claim it! Paul tells us how in 1 Timothy 2:1-4.

    “Keeping America Great” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (NOTE: Several sermons on SermonCentral were helpful in the writing of this message. Thanks!) INTRODUCTION: Today is the 4th of July … Independence Day! Isn’t America a great place to live … AMEN? While it’s not a perfect place (like Heaven will be!), ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Coming Quickly Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,583 views

    Claiming Jesus' return is imminent is not the say as claiming His return is "soon". A preterist look at His prophetic "I am" declaration (which was given the last Sunday of the year, 2012)

    Well (no surprise), the Mayan apocalypse didn’t happen, but let’s talk about the real one. I heard a prominent minister say with great conviction--that with all the wickedness in the world, the breakdown of society, natural disasters, and the turmoil in the Middle East--Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    John Series 26 The Astounding Authority: Equality With God, John 5:17–30 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022
     | 1,707 views

    All men have to face this earth-shaking, shattering claim of Christ. He made the astounding claim that all authority belonged to Him. How could He make such an astounding claim? Because He proclaimed that He possessed equality with God and then He proceeded to give proof after proof

    Sermon 26 JOHN SERIES Astounding Authority Equality with God John 5:17–30 The Astounding Authority: Equality with God, 5:17–30 (5:17–30) Jesus Christ, Claims—Deity: all men have to face this earth-shaking, shattering claim of Christ. He made the astounding claim that all authority belonged to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Visible & Invisible Cosmic War On Earth” Part Ii

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 28, 2021
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     | 1,903 views

    This message is based on the understanding that the "spiritual" warfare explained in Revelation is being played out on earth in the life of Jesus. The 1st confrontation was the wilderness temptation. Mark 1:21 is the 2nd confrontation.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 24, 2021 Text: Mark 1:21-24 Epiphany IV Redeemer “The Visible & Invisible Cosmic War on Earth” Part II The first twenty verses of Mark's gospel is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan Gardner avatar

    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Gardner on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,226 views

    The example Nehemiah gives us when we’re confronted by bad news, tragedy or problems.

    When The Going Gets Tough. Nehemiah 1 Jonathan Gardner There was a song some time ago, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going….’. I’m not sure about the rest of the words, but the tune was catchy. But is does beg the question: What do we do when the going gets tough? We all encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Why Does The Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 623 views

    "Why does the Bible make unbelievers uncomfortable?" This discomfort isn't a new phenomenon. Throughout history, the message of the Bible has often been met with resistance and unease.

    Why Does the Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? I once read about a man who was vehemently opposed to Christianity. After years of resistance, a simple, loving conversation with a believer opened his heart to the gospel. Today, he is a passionate follower of Christ, using his testimony to reach ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Elitist Mentality Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 11, 2016
     | 3,899 views

    Part two of this series focuses on Paul confronting Peter's hypocrisy pertaining to their fellowshipping with the Gentile Christians.

    An Elitist Mentality Part 2 Scripture: Galatians 2:1-16 This is part two of my series “An Elitist Mentality. If you recall from last week, I shared with you that an elitist is “a person or class of persons considered superior by others or by themselves, as in intellect, talent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Georgina Pando-Connolly avatar

    Trading Spaces Series

    Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Apr 13, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,233 views

    Trading Spaces is a really popular Reality TV Show where homeowners compete and everyone hopefully ends up with a beautifully decorated room. Jesus traded spaces with us. . .

    Trading Spaces Because he had grown up just outside New York City a young pastor barely knew a cow from an ear of corn. That is, until he married a small town country girl from Ohio and traded spaces. Trading New York City for a small rural community, the day of his first sermon he tried very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Imperative Of A Sound Spiritual Walk Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,597 views

    Paul is urging Timothy and all of his readers in the importance of presenting ourselves to our Father God as competent workers who are skilled in doing the work of God’s kingdom.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 3, 2001 Date Preached: January 3, 2001 Church: BBC (Wed PM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for Christian Living Title: An Imperative Regarding a Sound Spiritual Walk Text: 2 Tim 2:15 “Do you best to present yourself to God as one approved, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Do You Like Mushrooms? Parts 2 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 1, 2007
     | 2,092 views

    Christ has called us as a church to not be busy and compete with the world but to learn how to be a place that we can help people be energized, refocused and standing firm on the foundation of Christ.

    Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 2 of 2 I Peter 2:4-12 Pastor Ryan Akers Me- (Recliner Chair) This is my favorite place. Comfortable, it fits me. I know this chair. To get a different one would be unthinkable. It would be stiff and awkward. It would not feel right. But at the end of the day this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Understand The Journey? Give Me My Mountain!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2025
     | 258 views

    If we listen to the negative crowd they will deter us from our goal. Caleb outlived the negative crowd and claimed his mountain. Quit crying and claim what God has promised..

    UNDERSTAND THE JOURNEY: LORD, GIVE ME MY MOUNTAIN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WE HAVE MANY OPTIONS AND OPINIONS AROUND US. WHOSE REPORT ARE WE GOING TO ACCEPT? Isaiah 53:1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Pursuing God In Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,927 views

    Bible study is profitable because 1)Scripture is Inspired & Inerrant 2)Profitable for Teaching. 3) Profitable for Reproof. 4)Profitable for Correction. 5)Profitable for Training in Righteousness. 6)Profitable for Competency & Equipping

    With the 2010 Winter Olympics about to begin in British Columbia, the world is focused on excellence. For an Olympic athlete, competing in an Olympics takes hard work, focus and determination. Scripture often describes the Christian life in such terms. In running the race, we are to aim for the ...read more

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