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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The King Who Was Born A Fugitive (Matthew 1:18-2:23)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 4, 2024
     | 908 views

    Matthew's Gospel records the account of the circumstances surrounding the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, including the attempt on His life by the hands of Herod and the horrendous events that followed.

    Joseph and Mary were betrothed to one another. It involved a marriage arranged by both sets of parents and the details were negotiated by the signing of marriage contracts. This time of betrothal was as binding and serious as the marriage itself, which would not take place until a year later. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The H-A-N-D-S Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Nov 18, 2024
     | 984 views

    This sermon has us looking at the mighty works of Jesus, for us, by examining the hands of Jesus, as He brought: healing, soothing, patience and care, and salvation through HIs hands.

    Good morning family and friends in Christ! It is so great to be here to see each and every one of you today. The great thing about this day, is that it gives those of us who have not accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior an opportunity to do so, and for those who have already accepted Jesus, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Righteousness?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2024
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     | 738 views

    A sermon that seeks to answer the question: What does it mean to be righteous in the eyes of God?

    “What is Righteousness?” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word “righteous?” Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with a red face who points a finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry god? Or do you think ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Impact Of Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 687 views

    When sinners are thus converted, they will love and honor those whom they before despised and hated and will seek to lessen the suffering they before desired to increase.

    Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Birth - A Passport To Heaven!

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on May 13, 2024
     | 1,578 views

    Never compromise for cheap Christianity that takes you close but not far enough to inherit eternal life. Many good people like Nicodemus are so caught up with religion that they lose sight of eternity.

    A little girl had been attending Church for a while. One day, she asked her mother “Where did people come from?” Her mother answered “God made Adam and Eve and they had children and that is how all of us came.” A couple of days later she asked her father the same question. The father said “This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "The Cosmic War And The Ministry Of Jesus”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 8, 2024
     | 495 views

    Similar to a previous sermon, Much like the message of Christmas & Easter the "warfare" noted in Mark and each of the gospels is on going. Sermon has some quotes from "Jesus in the Churches Gospels" by J. Reumann

    In Jesus Holy Name June 9, 2024 Redeemer Text: Mark 3:28-29 “The Cosmic War and the Ministry of Jesus” Today’s Gospel reading brings us to a challenge very early in the ministry of Jesus. Jesus has returned to his new adopted home town of Capernaum. Jesus healed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Delight Yourself In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 15, 2025
     | 686 views

    Based on Psalm 37:4 - Encourages hearers to consider what it takes to truly delight yourself in the Lord.

    “DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD” Psalm 37:4 FBCF – 7/13/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Why do we read the Bible? - Be better person, a better Christian, a better parent, child, spouse - Find comfort & direction for hard times - Discover principles that help us have an improved life - B/c we’re just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Be Ready: Living In The Last Days With Faith And Urgency Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2025
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     | 1,024 views

    We are not living in ordinary days. The world feels heavy with uncertainty, like the calm before a storm. And many are asking, “Are we living in the last days?” The Bible answers with clarity: Yes.

    Go! And Be Ready: Living in the Last Days with Faith and Urgency INTRODUCTION: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR OUR TIMES We are not living in ordinary days. The world feels heavy with uncertainty, like the calm before a storm. Many are asking, “Are we living in the last days?” The Bible answers with clarity: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seals 5-7 Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 22, 2024
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     | 866 views

    As Jesus breaks the 5th seal, John’s attention is drawn to an altar.

    March 23, 2024 Last week we reviewed the 4 Horsemen of Revelation 6. We discovered that they represent God’s people through history, their response to the Gospel and the devastating consequences of rejecting the Gospel. Let’s turn our attention briefly to the Gospels. There is a close ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Wicked

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 4, 2024
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     | 1,758 views

    The Bible is filled with examples of what it calls “the Wicked “.

    The Bible is filled with examples of what it calls “the Wicked”. These are men and women who have excelled in wickedness and evil. Other words that you can use to describe wickedness are: “vicious, unlawful, unethical, vile, sinful, evil, unsavory, cruel etc.” Wickedness has always existed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Commitment Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 16, 2024
     | 1,200 views

    Godly leaders will face opposition and discouragement. There will be times when it seems as if you and the Lord are the only ones who care about the task at hand. In those times, you must remember your calling and remain committed to the task.

    The Commitment of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 4: 14; 19; 22-23 “Conversion is a turning into the right road; the next thing is to walk in it. The daily going on in that road is as essential as the first starting if you would reach the desired end. To strike the first blow is not all the battle; to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Tabernacle: An Exposition Of Hebrews 9:11-28

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 21, 2021
     | 2,990 views

    Jesus is the great all in all. In every comparison, he is the greater and perfect representation.

    The Perfect Tabernacle: An Exposition of Hebrews 9:23-28 When we read the Book of Hebrews, we are struck by all the comparisons made between Jesus and people, places and things in the Old Testament and that Jesus is superior in every comparisons He is greater than the angels which mediated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard L. Brown avatar

    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 24, 2021
     | 3,067 views

    This sermon is about the end of time, The Day of the Lord. It looks at Eschatology from the point of a changing world and church and supplies scriptural evidence of the fair warning we are given. No preacher can ignore God’s call to prepare his flock for The Day of the Lord.

    The Day of the Lord Joel 2:24-32 Joel 2:27-32New American Standard Bible (NASB) 27 “Thus you will know that I am in the midst of Israel, And that I am the LORD your God, And there is no other; And My people will never be put to shame. The Promise of the Spirit 28 “[a]It will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    True Freedom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
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     | 1,103 views

    This sermon encourages us to personally know God, adhere to His teachings, and experience the spiritual freedom that comes from being His disciples.

    Friends, as we gather today, let's open our hearts to the profound truth that awaits us in the hallowed pages of the Bible. With hearts full of expectation, let's turn to the Gospel of John, chapter 8, verses 31-36. Opening Scripture Reading – The words of Jesus, as recorded in this passage, are a ...read more

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    The Believer’s Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,086 views

    This great prophecy looks to the triumphs of the Church purchase by the suffering and sorrows of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. God promises numerical growth for his people, complete reconciliation, a covenant of peace for his people and protection from their future enemies.

    Sermon – The Believer’s Inheritance Scripture-Isa 54:1 Let your voice be loud in song, O woman without children; make melody and sounds of joy, you who did not give birth: for the children of her who had no husband are more than those of the married wife, says the Lord. 2 Make wide the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist