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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Punished For Me-Life Swap 4 Psalm Sunday

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 26, 2021
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     | 3,587 views

    This sermon deals with the contrast of changing places with Jesus on Psalm Sunday as opposed to Good Friday. It stresses that Jesus not only died for us, but that He died in our place.

    Punished For Me-Life Swap Palm Sunday 3/28/21 Matthew 21:1-11 and Matthew 27:32-54 We are in the fourth message of our series on Life-Swap in which Jesus changes places with us. We have looked at Betrayed For us, Forsaken For Us, Accused For Us. Today we will look at Punished For Us and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritual Alzheimer’s

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
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    I want to preach to you about “Spiritual Alzheimer’s”. We hear a great deal today about this dreadful disease called Alzheimer’s Disease.

    Illus: They say this is the only disease that has a positive side to it. There are some “good” things that come from Alzheimer’s, such as: • You never have to watch reruns on television • You are always meeting new people • You can hide your own Easter eggs Illus: Three sisters ages 92, 94 and 96 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sacredness Of Submission (Sermon On Christian Growth)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 19, 2023
     | 1,507 views

    Today I will be preaching about Submission. This is a sermon dealing with Christian growth. The word “submit” in the Bible means “to submit to one’s control”, “to obey.”

    There were three guys talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remained quiet. • After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, "Well, what about you, what sort of control do you have over your wife?" • The third fellow says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helpers Of Destiny Vs. Hinderers Of Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
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    The journey of destiny is filled with both helpers and hinderers. Identifying the right people and dealing wisely with the wrong ones is crucial for fulfilling God’s plan for your life.

    HELPERS OF DESTINY VS. HINDERERS OF DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 4:1-3 "But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews. And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sanctity Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 8, 2009
     | 6,277 views

    This is the fifth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 3:16. "Do you not know that you are

    Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: The Sanctity of Life Text: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. Introduction: Life is precious. From the tiny fetus in the womb to the elderly in their final moments and everywhere in between, life is precious. From the healthy and strong to the weak and infirmed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    It’s A Jungle Out There Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 5, 2018
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    No man is an island. We all have families, friends, communities, organizations, or places of employment. We run into all kinds of people, and Proverbs helps prepare us to deal with the more challenging ones ("works of art").

    It’s A Jungle Out There (Proverbs 26:2, 13-16, 18-19, 27) 1. Maybe you have heard this one before. A couple were going on a vacation to Florida together, but the wife had an emergency at work. So they agreed the husband would go as planned and his wife would meet him at the hotel the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Your True Destiny

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022
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    There is a great deal of talk about destiny, yet you may miss your true destiny by failing to be content and seeking for a great position when God wants to make you great in your current position.

    Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Behind Me, Satan!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,638 views

    A sermon dealing with addiction to alcohol. It tells you in bottom line words what God says about it and challenges the drinker to stop the disobedience. Text, audio, and communion meditation will be at www.sermonlist.com

    Two little boys were the best of friends. As they grew up, their friendship only deepened. One became a preacher and the other a priest. And they would meet each week for coffee at the local Starbucks, no matter what else might be happening. After one such meeting, they shook hands and started ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The True Transformer--Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2021
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    This sermon deals with God’s desire to transform us from what we are to what God is calling us to be. God would rather transform us than sentence us to judgment.

    The True Transformer 2 Chronicles 33:1-11 August 1, 2021 2Chronicles 33:1-11 Luke 22:31-33 Mark 14:66-72 One of my favorite super heroes was Optimus Prime in the Transformer series. The transformers were these giant robots who could transform themselves to having the shape of truck, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Continuing The Difficult Conversation-A Conversation Among Blacks

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,125 views

    This sermon is preached by a Black Pastor To A Predominantly Black Congregation in the inner city dealing with both racism and classism. What do we as Black people owe to our ancestors who were slaves.

    Continuing The Difficult Conversation 2/21/2021 Jeremiah 26:1-11 Luke 9:18-26 If someone were to ask you how much is 2 plus 2 what would be your answer be. What if they told you 2 plus 2 is 5 and then asked you how much it would be, what would be your answer? What if they told ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    All The Little Foxes Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012
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     | 10,060 views

    God created marriages for our good and for His glory - how then do we seek to make our marriage the very best it can be? What are the "little foxes" that threaten the home and how do we deal with them?

    All The Little Foxes - Song of Songs 2:14-15 - November 18, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon #8 Well this morning we return, after a long hiatus, to our series on marriage entitled, “After the Honeymoon.” And again, our desire through this series is that good marriages would ...read more

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    Healing Church - Helping Others Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 8, 2023
     | 992 views

    A church that brings healing accepts people “as is” and forgives people’s flaws but provides means of seeing people delivered and set free from their addictions. A Church that heals strictly follows the path of dealing with others with love and truth.

    Video Transition: Redeemed Series: “The Healing Church 2023” Summary Sermon 1: The Healing church – the disease of porn But Jesus said in John 10:10: ‘The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” A few weeks back I talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel De Bruin avatar

    Speaking To Pastor/ Preacher Kids - You Are Destine For Greatness

    Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 3, 2015
     | 7,486 views

    Pastor/ Preacher kids (PK's), we are struggling to find where we fit into our Preacher parent's calling. This sermon deals with the truth that your are destined for someting great. You are not born in to the wrong family. But God has predestined it!

    Luk 1:28-33 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30 And the angel said unto her, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • John Lowe avatar

    Responding With Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2014
     | 4,279 views

    All of us would probably have to admit that when we have been mistreated, we find it hard to have a Christ-like mind and to express the forgiving Spirit of Christ toward those who have mistreated us.

    4-24-05 Title: Responding with Forgiveness Text: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    You Are What You Eat Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 6, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 42,640 views

    Daniel and his friends were strangers in a strange land and were surrounded by paganism. How did they deal with standing up for God in that setting, and how can we stand up for God in an increasingly offensive world?

    I read the true story about a wife who liked to make sure she had meals ready to cook. She made “freezer meals” ahead of time and carefully noted what they were in large clear letters. There was "Meatloaf", "Pot Roast", "Steak and Vegetables”, "Chicken and Dumplings" or "Beef Pot Pie." But whenever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ