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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 30,981 views

    A sermon on the significance of Jesus baptism for our redemption.

    Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15 Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hope. It Is Not Over Until.... Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    Hope. Not that sappy Oprah kind, but the biblical kind. The kind that says: In spite of the circumstances that surround you, God will hold hope for you, And beyond any explanation possible there will be joy.

    This is a wonderful passage. There is so much that is packed in to these few words. I don’t know about you, but the first thing that jumps out at me is verse 8 – Place your finger there – and let’s look at it again…I see Peter, as he is writing this statement, saying it with….shock and awe. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Small Is The Power Of God

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,120 views

    God can do big things through little people.

    Title: The Power of Small Is the Power of God Text: I Samuel 17 :( 1, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 Thesis: God can do big things through little people. Introduction Today the message is classic Sunday School 101. From our earliest childhood Sunday School experiences we were told the story of David and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Anointing Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,129 views

    Mark contrasts the full commitment of Mary with Judas who moves his commitment to Jesus aside in favor of something else. We all know how that turned out.

    A man was shopping for a valentines day gift for his wife and as he passed the cosmetics counter it occurred to him that perfume would be the perfect gift. So he asked the sales representative to show him some of the most popular brands of perfume. The first bottle she brought out was $150. “That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Now, Disciples?

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 7, 2007
     | 3,936 views

    What would the disciples do with the absence of their Lord? What would they do now? Yet, on that first Easter, the question was asked and the answers given over a period of time have changed the world. The question is for us today, "What now, disciple?

    JOHN 20:1-10 WHAT NOW, DISCIPLES? I. THE DARKNESS: * A. Doubts. B. Demoralization. C. Denials. Ii. THE DELIGHTS: ** A. Discovery. B. Defensible. C. Dedication. III. THE DIRECTIONS: *** A. Declarations. B. Dying. C. Dinning. If we could somehow ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Possessing The Gates Of Our Enemy

    Contributed by James May on Feb 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 46,919 views

    The church has power and authority to tear down strongholds and possess the gates, which represent the power and authority of Satan in the earth.

    Possessing the Gates of our Enemy Sunday, February 11, 2018 By Rev. James May Genesis 22:17 That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Shaq-Sized Problems Require God-Sized Miracles

    Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013
     | 7,845 views

    WHAT IS YOUR GIANT TODAY? Your marriage? Your health? Your finances? Your career? Your children or parents? What is your giant? Throw God in the face of your giant. Pray the scriptures. Stand on the promises of God.

    Shaq is a personal friend of mine. I had the privilege of being his team pastor for the 2 years he was with the Suns. But I remember when I first saw him and met him in person… About 10 years ago - I was down at the arena for Phoenix Suns chapel and I was going through my normal pregame ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And The Samaritan Woman

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 13, 2015
     | 11,903 views

    Christ calls us to a life of honesty and integrity - as He out it 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” Jn 4:24

    WSG 14-06-2015 Jesus and the Samaritan woman -Jn 4:5-26 Story: Many years ago, when I was down on Romney Marsh, I conducted the wedding between Darren Curtis and Zuraida Omarjee on 4th March 2006 in St Mary the Virgin church. The bride and groom had chosen, as their Bible reading, a passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Flames That Threaten America

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 5, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,132 views

    A sober July 4th sermon addressing the wickedness overtaking our nation, the possibility of God's judgment on America and what we may be able to do to avert it.

    Flames That Threaten America July 4th sermon Chuck Sligh July 5, 2015 (Adapted from a sermon by the same title by Tim Patrick on SermonCentral.com) NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn in your Bibles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Thyatira

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015
     | 6,460 views

    A continuation of a study on the seven churches of Revelation. The church of Thyatira was worldly, ungodly, and yet there were a few in it that kept the faith and were commended and encouraged to hang in there.

    Not Tolerating Tolerance: The Church of Thyatira Introduction: We are entering the heart of Summer, which means we are entering the heat of Summer. Last week I briefly mentioned the thorny soil in Mark 4 – it got me thinking how we usually begin Spring with great relief because of warmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sisera And His Chariots

    Contributed by Tim Secrist on Feb 22, 2013
     | 9,752 views

    There are those, even among God's people, who depend on their own strength for success. Sisera and is charioteers discover that even great military might is no match for almighty God. And it's no match for the rest of us, either.

    Sisera and His Chariots Judges 4:1-4; 12-17 Sisera had it made, he must admit. He was general over the army of Jabin, king of Canaan. He had risen through the ranks and now he was General of the Army. And not just any army; he had 900 iron chariots at his disposal, far more than anyone else in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    Sodom Would Have Repented

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,104 views

    We are living at the time of the end. History repeats itself. Sodom would have repented if they had what we have today or see what we are seeing.

    SODOM WOULD HAVE REPENTED Friend, you are welcome to THE TRUMPETER. Remember, it’s a moment we are sharing the UNDILUTED word of God, preparing the saints for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We sincerely thank God for the people that have been following this preaching of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim White avatar

    "Give Me A Man” 1 Samuel 17:10: Sermon On Biblical Manhood

    Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,728 views

    David and Saul faced the same giant obstacle to leadership, but only David revealed Biblical manhood.

    Goliath’s had no idea what he was asking for when he bellowed like an out of tune tuba: “GIVE ME A MAN!” Wayne Grudem and John Piper identified and addressed a problem in leadership back in 1991 which is still relevant: “A controversy of major proportions has spread through the church. It began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1 - David, Goliath & The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    Part one of the "They must be GIANTS!" focuses on the story of David and Goliath as a springboard for the rest of the series. In understanding the situation that day, we can have a clearer perspective in our own lives and the things that come against us

    They Must be Giants 1 – David, Goliath and the power of God Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 Today I want to begin a series entitled “They Must be Giants!” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    David And Goliath Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 8,462 views

    We live in an infinitely more secure and safe environment than our ancestors did. Even though we live, in many ways, in the safest possible world that’s ever existed, all indications are we are still quite anxious and fearful. In fact, we are more anxious; we are more fraught with fears.

    We’re doing a short series on courage, entitled Fearless: Possessing a Lionhearted Righteousness. It’s based off of Proverbs 28:1: “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1). Open your Bible to 1 Samuel 17 and bookmark Genesis 12. The Story of David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist