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  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,635 views

    Using Peter's walk on the water, we can see that our own faith can only be tried by getting out of the boat. Then and only then can Christ use us. Our faith can grow, our trust increase and we can serve our Lord.

    I. Introduction A. What would be the best message for the first of the New Year? 1. I’m sure that every preacher has an answer for that question 2. And like me, probably, its different from year to year B. Just about a month ago we were watching John MacArthur one Sunday Evening and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 23, 2020
     | 8,963 views

    Of the four gospel writers, Mark is the journalist. In chapter 1, he answers the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of the gospel.

    Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Mark chapter 1. We are starting a new series that’s going to take us through the next several weeks, and we are calling it “GOOD NEWS.” For the longest time, there were basically just two types of news. There was BAD NEWS, and there was GOOD NEWS. Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Kairos Moments

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 29, 2021
     | 6,902 views

    This sermon talks about the Kairos moments and the benefit they can have on our spiritual growth if we are willing to follow Jesus' words - "repent and believe."

    OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION Overview of Discipleship and the benefit of Kairos moments 2. EXPLANATION OF KAIROS VS CHRONOS TIME 3. JESUS’ ANNOUCEMENT OF A KAIROS MOMENT (MARK 1:15) 4. OTHER KAIROS MOMENTS THROUGHOUT OF LIVES – When God uses life’s trials to enter into your reality and offers an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    From Seeker To Believer: 7 Stages Of Growth

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 1,331 views

    1. Not interested – OK for you, not for me. Holds many misconceptions about the Bible and Christianity. Have a negative view of religious faith in general. Believe all religions are basically the same. Are generally uninterested in spiritual matters.

    1. Not interested – OK for you, not for me. Holds many misconceptions about the Bible and Christianity. Have a negative view of religious faith in general. Believe all religions are basically the same. Are generally uninterested in spiritual matters. 2. Curiously seeking – thinks there might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Serpent Of Brass & Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    The antidote to snake venom is rare and costly, but if you're the one bitten, no price is too high. Jesus Himself is the anti-venom for the poison of sin. He paid the high price. Have you gotten this transfusion yet? Look at Him and you will live!

    THE SERPENT OF BRASS & JESUS Num. 21:4-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT SURE OF THE VALUE 1. My 35 year-old son and I had just finished our meal when I realized I’d left my wallet in the truck. As I headed out the door, I told the waitress what had happened. “But don’t worry,” I said with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christ Derangement Syndrome: An Exposition Of John 10:22-42

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 4, 2019
     | 5,687 views

    It isn't Trump Derangement Syndrome that has gripped the world.

    Christ Derangement Syndrome: An Exposition of John 10:22-42 Jesus Christ is without question the most controversial person who has ever lived. He has been a source of conflict and division. But Jesus even said this about Himself. The result of His ministry would be that two would divide against ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    A Blind Man Meets The Healer Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 13, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,826 views

    On the way to Jerusalem where the cross awaited Him, Jesus met blind Bartimaeus who cried out for mercy and healing. In response, Bartimaeus found healing as well as forgiveness of his sins. Hear Pastor Sligh preach the first in a 4-part Easter series.

    A Blind Man Meets the Healer Easter Series: On the Way to the Cross, #1 Chuck Sligh March 11, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. This is a shorter adaptation of a sermon from an Easter series by Brian Bill found on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    God Wants Us To Have Wholesome Thinking

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,491 views

    The world would like us to have false beliefs, false values, evil desires, destructive thoughts. Thankfully, our Heavenly Father reveals how we can have wholesome thinking.

    “Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. Above all, you must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Either You Got It Or You Don't

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,429 views

    Faith, submission and obedience go hand in hand

    Mid-week Message/Devotion May 9, 2018 1 John 5:9-13 Either You Got It or You Don’t One of the very most important elements of Christianity is the exactness of what God offers and the exactness of how we receive and believe. There is NO wiggle room! There are NO half-truths! It all boils down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    1 John 5:13 Believing With Assurance Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
     | 5,229 views

    If you want to be certain that you have nothing to fear from death, then put your confidence in Jesus Christ. Accept his claim to be the only begotten Son of God. Admit your disobedience to God and ask him for forgiveness.

    Believing with Assurance Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Mind you, he probably hadn’t imagined the industry that’s sprung up around tax avoidance these days. But he was certainly correct ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Go To The Tomb

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Apr 3, 2015
     | 5,162 views

    Do our trials soften, harden or transform us for Him? A look at 3 witnesses of the empty tomb.

    Lou Holtz, the famous coach of Notre Dame football fame, said, “life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you respond.” A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Are We Crazy Enough?"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 8, 2015
     | 3,901 views

    Sermon shares feelings about Jesus, people thought he was crazy and I wonder of we are crazy enough to believe in His Incarnation, His Cross, His salvation, and The Resurrection.

    Are we Crazy Enough? Mark 3:21-22 1. Jesus’s popularity keeps growing 20Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat • He performs great miracles, like cleansing lepers, restoring withered hands • He also says some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “believing The Risen King” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 5, 2014
     | 5,608 views

    Jesus' second appearance to His disciples reveals the blessedness of personal faith in the risen King.

    The Forgotten Fifty Days: “Believing the Risen King” John 20:24-31 The caption on the National Enquirer (I think it was) used to be, “Inquiring minds want to know?” Most people are innately curious. People are also generally skeptical: they want proof or evidence in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    I Am Bound For The Promised Land Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 21, 2011
     | 8,765 views

    A sermon on Hebrews 3:7-19 about belief (Parts adapted from Jerry Watts's sermon on Sermon Central called "What Am I To Believe?")

    HoHum: A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in church. However, the bride was very nervous about the big occasion and so the preacher chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. The verse was 1 John 4:18 which says: There is no fear in love. But perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Dare To Believe...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,091 views

    No matter what your need is... there's no length that God is not willing to go to...to not only meet, but exceed far beyond your wildest expectations if you are willing to dare to believe He can do what He says He can do....

    Dare to Believe Illus. By John Raulerson A guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black mutt just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the mutt replies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational