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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 28,519 views

    In this sermon we see that Jesus gives us a living hope in the face of discouragement and hopelessness.

    Scripture Easter is the greatest celebration of the Christian Church. But what does the word “Easter” mean? Where and when was it first celebrated? The origin of the word “Easter” is uncertain, but the Venerable Bede claimed that the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ displaced ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    This Is My Land Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 12, 2013
     | 4,806 views

    A study of the book of Ruth chapter 3 verses 1 through 18

    Ruth 3: 1 – 18 This Is My Land 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 Now Boaz, whose young women you were with, is he not our relative? In fact, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hot Time - Trouble In The City Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 28, 2011
     | 5,778 views

    A study of chapter 4 of the Gospel of Luke verses 14 through 30.

    Luke 4: 14 – 30 Hot Time, Trouble In The City 14 Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. 15 And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16 So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Scandalous

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    Do you really want to be like the Jesus who spent His life touching the lepers, going to the parties held by the sinners, letting His feet be anointed by the prostitute who washed them with her tears and dried them with her hair and kissed them with her l

    Scandalous January 11, 2008 Mark 2:13-17 Intro: A friend of mine began his ministry quite well. He had some good early successes. He was a really strong teacher – he had a way of bringing the Bible to life, explaining it in fresh ways, which people could relate to. Maybe you’ve experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Authority Principle

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2019
     | 2,524 views

    A study in the book of Romans 13: 1 – 14

    Romans 13: 1 – 14 The authority principle 1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Creating An Irresistible Culture Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2020
     | 3,332 views

    To create an irresistible culture of compassion in the church, love one another and work with your own hands.

    Early on a Sunday morning several years ago, a 7-year-old boy in Plain City, Utah, hopped in his parents’ car, pulled out of the driveway, and took off down the road. Not long after, local police began receiving complaints about an erratic driver in a white Dodge Intrepid. When deputies located ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Dreamers And Producers

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,056 views

    This sermon is about how we need to be producing for God and not just sitting back in the pews.

    DREAMERS AND PRODUCERS A few years ago I attended a science fiction writer’s convention. One of the speakers said something that has stuck with me over the years. He said that “the world is made up of two types of people: Dreamers and Producers.” Dreamers are very common in the writing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Four Principles For Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,765 views

    What might happen if our church were to follow the Starbucks example and temporarily close its doors to examine the way we follow Jesus?

    Starbucks Opens A new Starbucks has opened, of all places, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. We had never tasted Starbucks coffee, so last Wednesday we stopped in to see what it was like. With all the flavors and sizes and prices up on the board, it wasn’t easy to decide what we would order ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Citizenship Day

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,713 views

    In his letter to the Philippians, Paul writes: “But our citizenship is in heaven." This sermon explores that idea.

    When I was in college, one of my friends, who immigrated to this country from South Korea with his family when he was 14, became a citizen of the U.S. First he lived in this country for some time, learning the language and gaining familiarity with its customs. Then he went through a period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rescuing The Mission-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010
     | 2,365 views

    Part 2 of a 3-part sermon. God rescued His mission from/out of Jonah’s obstinance. Thus a hampered mission of God must be rescued from our obstinance/indulgences. But how can it be done? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission.

    Rescuing the Mission-II—Jonah 1:4-17 God rescued His mission from Jonah’s obstinance. A hampered mission can be rescued. What can be done to rescue God’s mission from sin/worldly/human disruption/corruption/indulgence? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission. A hampered mission can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message 21 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:26 - Greet One Another With A Holy Kiss But What Is A Holy Kiss? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 15, 2023
     | 2,102 views

    Paul’s command was to greet one another with a holy kiss. We are going to look at that and try to discover what the holy kiss means. Underlying it all is love and support. Christians must be closely connected.

    MESSAGE 21 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:26 - GREET ONE ANOTHER WITH A HOLY KISS BUT WHAT IS A HOLY KISS? [B]. WHAT IS A HOLY KISS? {{1Thessalonians 5:26 “Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.”}} There are three other places in the New Testament where Paul asks that the saints greet one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Have A Supersized God?

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 952 views

    No man/woman lives beyond their vision. The bigger your vision, the greater your potential. God wants to raise our expectation level about what He will do, but that requires you get a bigger vision of God Himself!

    DO YOU HAVE A SUPERSIZED GOD? Isa. 40:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A HAIR CUT LESSON 1. A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. The man & the barber talked about various subjects. 2. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    A Few Things To Remember

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,917 views

    An encouragement to keep serving the Lord and reaching people where they are at

    A Few Things to Remember Can’t believe here we are Dec. 16, 2001, celebrating the Christmas season. Feel like in a dream. I think PBC has a great chance to do well here in Vancouver. Kinda like this story: "How many customers did you serve today?" the manager asked. "One." "Only one." "How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Church Of The Hot Waffle

    Contributed by John Roy on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,590 views

    The church is to be the welcoming place for struggling sinners and stained saints.

    The Church of the Hot Waffle Matthew 11:19 & Mark 2:15-17 The Waffle House is to restaurants what little league baseball is to the Major leagues. The Waffle House serves food and that is where it’s comparison with other restaurants stop. It features, waffles, of course, Bert’s Chili, Omelets, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Six Thieves Of Calvary

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    To show how great is the depth of God’s Son, who was willing to experience the pain of the cross for our benefit.

    The Six Thieves of Calvary Matt 26:47-56 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan