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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    A Cleansing Christ-Like Distinctive Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 17, 2014
     | 5,146 views

    Jesus' washing of His disciples feet provided a lesson in servanthood far more impressive than any verbal message.

    A Cleansing Christ-like Distinctive: Washing Feet John 13:1-13 This past Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, and for the next six weeks we are going to spend some time considering Jesus’ Lessons to His Disciples in the Upper Room, which basically covers day leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising The Dead Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 18, 2021
     | 3,950 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    “Raising the Dead” Luke 7:11-17 A sermon for 6/13/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 7 “11 Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. 12 And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Of Vines And Branches Part Three Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 15, 2024
     | 496 views

    Looking at how Christ-like love is the fruit that results from being connected to the Vine (Jesus). Contrasting the worlds view of love with true, Christ-like love.

    Of Vines and Branches (Part Three) Text: John 15:12-17 We are back in John’s Gospel this morning… John chapter 15, verses 12-17, and while you’re turning there, I’ll just let you know, today we are going to be talking about love. And the world has tried to redefine love in our day in age in ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Courage To Stay

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 28, 2025
     | 307 views

    Encouragement sustains faith through presence, patience, and shared courage, enabling people to grow, recover, and remain faithful together.

    I need to start today by saying something I don’t say often enough. This is a good church. Not flashy. Not perfect. Not loud. But good in ways that don’t show up on a website. (pause) And the reason I say that is simple. You stay. You stay when nothing dramatic is happening. You stay when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Generational Influence Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,333 views

    Great men and women of God often have a rich heritage to build upon. Be a building block for your kids, not a stumbling block.

    Ruth 4:13-22 A Happy family CAN influence the world for generations WHILE ONLY GOD CAN GRANT THE GIFT OF LIFE, YOU CAN ALWAYS BE BLESSING! Listen there are people who always look for faults to comply about, but they never seem to find the time to correct their own problems. Listen, we should not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Run The Race

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 13,778 views

    Pauls calls Christians to run the race of life

    Run the Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 14, 2001 Introduction I. The Olympics A. Some of my favorite moments: First Dream Team Men’s Basketball, The lighting of the torch in 1996 B. Michael Johnson in 1996 1. The time trials prior to the games – Johnson broke the world record in the 200 meter ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Grace...his Masterpiece" Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,127 views

    Ephesians Series #4 How would your life be different if Jesus Christ had not come? Your answer explains the Grace of God in your life. Salvation is not a reward for good things we have done. Salvation is a gift, it is what causes us to produce good fruit

    “A Walk That Is Worthy” Part 4 “Grace: His Masterpiece” Text: Eph 2:1-10 Intro: Illus: There was a art contest held in a local school one Christmas season a few years ago in East Texas. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Four Steps Down The Mountain

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    Jesus Four-step Approach to Fear

    Ps 27 John Ortberg in his book- If You Want To Walk On Water You’ve Got To Get Out Of The Boat notes this about fear: - The single command in Scripture that occurs more often then any other-God’s most frequently repeated instruction-is formulated in two words: - Fear Not. Do not be afraid. Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing On Into The New Year

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,148 views

    A New Year’s message designed to encourage change and growth.

    PRESSING ON INTO THE NEW YEAR Philippians 3:12-14 INTRODUCTION: At this time every year many of us make resolutions. We resolve to lose weight, to exercise more, to be a better person, to dispense with old bad habits and begin some new good ones. None of those are surprising, but I have found a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fears Or Faith? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,018 views

    We can come up with all sorts of excuses but what really matters is what Jesus says!

    Why do we do what we do on a daily basis? We do things for many reasons; what we know, how we feel, what seems right, what people would say, etc.. Before we talk about the seriousness of doing what God tells us… Let’s have a quick laugh about the 3 workers on a skyscraper… Funny story but sadly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tragedy Of A Busy But Mis-Spent Life And Time

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 2, 2019
     | 7,819 views

    Your life is precious and should be spent right. Any misuse of one's time leads to a tragedy

    Luke 10:38 – end; Psalm 39:4-5 The dictionary helps us to define some of the words in our topic, let’s take a look at them. Tragedy: an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe. Busy: occupied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Swerve Or Not To Swerve? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2016
     | 5,972 views

    The Jews and Jewish believers so cherished Moses, they were tempted to exalt him above Jesus, or to make them equals. Jesus demands to be our primary loyalty.

    To Swerve or Not to Swerve? (Hebrews 3:1-14) 1. Doug Anderson recently shared a joke with me that illustrates the distinction between cause and correlation. Here goes. An Amish man and his son are at the shopping mall for the first time. They see two shiny doors open (an elevator) and an elderly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Kairos Opportunity

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
     | 8,694 views

    Kairos is the right or opportune time

    2Co 6:2 (For he saith, I have heard (epakuo listened favorably) thee in a time (kairos proper time, due season, opportunity) accepted, (approved favorable) and in the day of salvation have I succoured (aided relieved) thee: behold, now (immediate present) is the accepted time; behold, now is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Untamed Savior

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013
     | 3,774 views

    Our lives as believers project a representation of who Jesus is! Jesus is coming back in POWER! In the meantime, God is working in us! Let’s be sure that we are fully cooperating with Him and His plan for our lives. Our God is a consuming fire!

    The Untamed Savior 2 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Cramer avatar

    Renewed In Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,511 views

    A message of Hope for our future about being renewed in our walk with the Lord.

    Renewed in Christ. Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational