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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Go Tell It On Mt. Calvary Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    For Christmas Eve Communion: Jesus remembered in the time of trial that He was born for a purpose, and He intentionally declared that purpose. He fulfilled the mission for which God sent Him.

    On Sunday I offered the opinion that I was probably the only preacher in town who was using the Old Testament on the Sunday before Christmas. Well, maybe some used those Isaiah passages about a child named Immanuel and the Prince of Peace. But Elijah? Who would have thought that Elijah and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Create Sanctuary

    Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,387 views

    How can we create sanctuary for those around us.

    Create Sanctuary 26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Eternal Life Is - Christ's Life!"

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    This sermon explains the truth about eternal life, gives the believer assurance of eternal life and at the same time presents the gospel to the unbeliever from the Exchanged Life perspective of Christian truth.

    I. The Introduction How many of you have seen the sad, saga of Anna Nicole Smith’s life, death and hopeful burial broadcast across the news for the past two weeks? The saddest thing is, there seems to be no hint of eternal life in anything that’s been broadcast. However, God’s original purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reconcile: Jesus Is The Reconciliation Artist Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 17, 2019
     | 2,678 views

    A new relationship becomes possible when we recognize what God has done in Jesus to reconcile us. Conflict leads to reconciliation and back to the cross.

    This our second message in our 3 week series entitled “Reconcile.” Jesus once said, the scriptures say an “eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”(Matt 5:38-39) In this simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Goodness And Mercy

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Aug 2, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,251 views

    Every I look the goodness and mercy of God is there.

    Goodness and Mercy Psalms 23 I have preached to you a lot lately concerning the life of David. We see him throughout scripture in all facets of life. We can see him on the mountain top moment, such as when he defeated Goliath, and when he was anointed king. But we have also seen David in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Multiplication, Not Addition Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,357 views

    Based on 2 Timothy 2:2 - Helps hearers understand the NT basis for discipleship & the impact of generational multiplication

    “MULTIPLICATION NOT ADDITION”. 2 Timothy 2:2 FBCF – 1/23/22 Jon Daniels INTRO - In a commencement speech at Univ of TX, Admiral William McRaven gave this challenge to graduates: “If every one of you changed the lives of just 10 people, and each one of those folks changed the lives of another 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Identity

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jan 10, 2025
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     | 1,185 views

    Just like Jacob in Genesis 32, you may have wrestled with struggles in your life—challenges that tested your faith and made you question your future. But I want you to know this: God is ready to meet you in your struggle, transform you, and give you a new identity.

    Sermon: Jacob’s New Identity Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Title: "A New Identity for a New Year" Key Text: Genesis 32:28 (NKJV): "And He said, 'Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.' Illustration: ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Purpose For Delay PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,234 views

    Explore and understand God's perfect timing, the power of faith, and the purpose of delay in our lives.

    Good morning, family! We've got an exciting exploration before us today, as we dive into Mark 5:22-41, a passage teeming with truth about God's perfect timing, the power of faith, and the purpose of delay. As Germany Kent once said, "With God, there’s always an appointed time for things, and when ...read more

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    Separating Sheep From Goats Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,109 views

    This sermon explores the Parable of the Sheep and Goats in Matthew's gospel, suggesting that it represents not the "End Times" but the inauguration of the Kingdom of God through Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension.

    Much has been written on the phrase “Son of Man,” since it is Jesus’s primary self-designation in the Synoptic Gospels — 30 times in Matthew, 14 in Mark, 25 in Luke. But it is even prominent in John — where Jesus uses other self-designations, most notably the “I am” sayings — appearing 13 times in ...read more

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    Holiday Anxiety PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,131 views

    Encourages finding peace and joy amidst the holiday season's busyness, by focusing on God's promises and casting off anxiety through prayer and thanksgiving.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here, as we do each week, in fellowship and faith. We come together, in this sacred space, to share in the Word of God. Today, we turn to Philippians, the fourth chapter, verses six through eight. Let us hear the words of the Apostle Paul: "Do not be anxious ...read more

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    In His Hands Is A Good Place To Be PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,359 views

    This sermon explores the importance of entrusting our lives to God, navigating life's hardships with faith, and surrendering to His divine guidance and love.

    Welcome, friends and family of faith, to this sacred space where we gather in fellowship to seek solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance in the presence of our Lord. Today, we find ourselves drawn together once again by the divine tapestry of God's word, a living testament of His love, His ...read more

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    Jesus Is King Series

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,854 views

    Portraits of Jesus as painted by the gospel writers

    Portraits of Jesus Matthew 21 I. Jesus as King (21:1-11) a. What does this portrait of Jesus reveal to you about Him? i. His courage – Jesus is coming into a city that boiling and seething with hatred. The Jewish leaders despise Jesus and are attempting to have him killed. The Romans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Identity Question

    Contributed by Ejike Monwuba on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,328 views

    Identity crisis can lead a person to self-pity, self-abasement, suicide or even to copy or compare himself with others.

    THE IDENTITY QUESTION TEXT: EXODUS 3: 11 - “And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?” Illustration: A furious Father in a moment of rage and anger called his four-year-old son(Jude) a goat because the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called To Liberty!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 30, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,273 views

    The freedom we have in Jesus

    Anatoli Shcharansky, a dissident Soviet Jew, kissed his wife goodbye as she left Russia for freedom in Israel. His parting words to her were, ’I’ll see you soon in Jerusalem."" But Anatoli was detained and finally imprisoned. Their reunion in Jerusalem would not only be postponed, it might never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Impact Of Faith

    Contributed by James Linders on May 22, 2015
     | 6,485 views

    What IS faith and HOW should it be practised? CAN we please God WITHOUT faith? What is the IMPACT of faith on a believer's life? Examples of the EFFECT of faith on people's lives who TRUSTED God, and the CONSEQUENCES of a LACK of faith on people's lives.

    Hebrews 11:1 "Faith makes us sure of what we hope for,and gives us proof of what we can not see." Hebrews 11:6 “Without faith it is impossible to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal