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    We Need Christmas Because We Have A Judgment Problem Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 21, 2019
     | 2,494 views

    This third message in the series deals with the need for Christmas in order to deal with the problem man has with judgment from God

    WE NEED CHRISTMAS BECAUSE WE HAVE A JUDGMENT PROBLEM John 3:16-19 (NIV) "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Or Faith Factor Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 19, 2025
     | 439 views

    As Jesus crosses Galilee, facing a storm and interacting with a demon-possessed man, some people respond to Jesus in fear and others in faith.

    From 2001-2006, the reality-TV game show Fear Factor brought contestants and viewers alike face to face with fears that they did not know they had. From death-defying stunts, to eating gross concoctions and so much more, contestants faced their fears in order to win challenges in the hopes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Giant Killer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,018 views

    All of us face giants of debt, abuse, rejection, troubled children, battle fears, health issues, habits, failure, or depression. They seem impossible to overcome. But David shows us how to trust in God to save us. Jesus, our Champion, won the victory!

    BECOMING A GIANT KILLER 1 Sam. 17:2-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You have to know…“HOW TO GET HELP” 1. One day Jacob, a Jew living in Russia, slipped on the wet riverbank and fell into the water. Unfortunately, Jacob couldn’t swim and was in serious danger of drowning. 2. Two Communist ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leadership In The Church Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,845 views

    The church today has a real lack of true biblical leadership. This sermon takes a look at that issue.

    Leadership in the Church Overlooked position in church Don Stephenson Train staff to serve others & fire the leader Must have good leadership to grow Who are the leaders? Biblically- elders 4 main sources: Acts 20; 1 Pet. 5; Ja. 5; 1 Tim. 3 & Ti. 1 You find 3 main things the elders are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The End Of The Drought Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2012
     | 6,641 views

    The Word of God truly effects change, like the dewfall, and especially in the Bread and Wine.

    Thursday of 10th Week in Course Verbum Domini Drought. Elijah had to get the Israelites’ attention, to help them return to the true God. Ahab and Jezebel stood in the way, worshiping the gods of the land. Yesterday we heard about the contest between Elijah and the false prophets, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Three Thing'a I've Learned About Mother's Day Series

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on May 7, 2021
     | 2,666 views

    three thing's I've learned about Mother's Day.

    What are the three thing's I've learned about Mother's Day as a husband,a son, and a pastor for many years? 1. It's A Day You'd Better Not Forget! What have I've learned about Mother's Day, it's a day you'd better not forget! As 'a husband, son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lucky Charms

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,396 views

    Learn the truth about luck in this St. Patrick’s Day message.

    Lucky Charms The Truth About Luck 3/17/04 I. Introduction Lucky Charms Not So Lucky New Study Casts Doubt On Cereal Claim A controversial new report released last week has thrown the breakfast community into chaos. Last Thursday in Waterloo, the Foundation For Money-Wasting Studies unveiled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Ear To Wisdom's Voice

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,436 views

    It is God who imparts understanding to wisdom.

    Proverbs 1:20-33 “Give Ear To Wisdom’s Voice” To begin the preparation for today’s message, I came up with a list of 12 things I think are stupid. You may agree or disagree with some or all of my list. You may want to add your own perceptions to my list. At any event, here is my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Fruitful Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,157 views

    Philadelphia

    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev 3:7-13 The Christian race is not a competitive event to see who comes in first, but an endurance run to see who finishes faithfully. It?s like the experience of Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Touched By The Savior

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    This sermon deals with the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law and how we can relate to this miracle story.

    TOUCHED BY THE SAVIOR Text: Mark 1:29 – 39 In this story, there is more than one setting and more than one story. Someone (Larry W. Hurtado) has pointed out that “Several times Mark connects two stories by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Prepare For Victory Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 2, 2015
     | 9,653 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "God Is Here". Christians need to prepare their lives for victory.

    Series: God Is Here [#4] PREPARE FOR VICTORY Esther 4:1-17 Introduction: It is always a privilege to have Tharon home visiting. What a year he has had and it is only ½ way over. Tharon has had many victories this year way beyond the World Championship Silver and Bronze Medals. Many of you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Whiners

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
     | 4,561 views

    Hard times come to Christians because our reactions in bad times, may be inspire others to turn to the Lord and seek forgiveness. Just as Jesus was a witness to the world through his suffering, we can be a witness and draw closer to him in ours.

    There is a popular TV show called “Survivor.” It’s been on TV now for over 20 seasons. It’s syndicated all over the world. The show thrives on showing how individuals adapt to group dynamics and societal rules changes through horrendous conditions in the hope of receiving the big prize at the end. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greatness

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2024
     | 514 views

    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 25

    September 22, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 9:30-37 Greatness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Soon it will be October. That means one thing: baseball playoffs! As the weeks of October progress, the field ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hero Worship Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,670 views

    We grew up watching them on TV and in the movies. The truth is in our everyday life we have a choice to make . . . which one are you?

    Heroes vs. Villains Pt. 4 - Hero Worship I. Introduction We have been talking about heroes and villains for the last 4 weeks. People are drawn to heroes! A good example of this fact began in 1970. Every year since then scores of people spend thousands of dollars, put on elaborate costumes to dress ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Not My Word Like As A Fire?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 1, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,119 views

    What is the chaff to the wheat, says the LORD.

    IS NOT MY WORD LIKE AS A FIRE? Jeremiah 23:23-29. Speaking for the LORD, Jeremiah complained that his heart was ‘broken’ within him because of false prophets (Jeremiah 23:9-12). It is one thing to see such ‘folly’ among the Baal worshipers in Samaria. But even the prophets of Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational