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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Celebrating Advent: From Worry To Worship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    If you want to turn your worry into worship, then come to Jesus this Christmas, and then go tell the world what He has done for you.

    A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    He Justly Chastises The Insolence Of The Men Of Succoth And Penuel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 11, 2019
     | 2,244 views

    And he came unto the men of Succoth…Entered the city, and announced to the inhabitants of it that he remembered their insult and cruel actions toward him and his men.

    Chapter 30 He Justly Chastises the Insolence of the Men of Succoth and Penuel [8.13-8.17] Scripture 13 And Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle before the sun was up, 14 And caught a young man of the men of Succoth, and enquired of him: and he described unto him the princes of Succoth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "it's Not Fair!" (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 28, 2019
     | 7,935 views

    Last week I stated the series on the places in the bible where it seems as if God wasn't being fair. We looked at Adam and Eve getting kicked out of the garden for one act of disobedience. Then we looked at the story of Job. Let's look at two more examples.

    "IT'S NOT FAIR!" (part two) Last week I stated the series on the places in the bible where it seems as if God wasn't being fair. We see it started right from the beginning with Adam and Eve getting kicked out of the garden for one act of disobedience. On the surface that seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Law Enslaves The Believer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2019
     | 4,075 views

    Paul had gone to great lengths as he tried to show these Galatians the foolishness of being swayed by these false teachers, who asserted that while we are saved by grace, we are still obligated to keep the Law of God perfectly or we would lose our salvation.

    November 27, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter IV.A.1: The Law Enslaves the Believer (5:1-2) Galatians 5.1-2 (KJV) 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Growing Deeper Through Discipleship (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 28, 2015
     | 7,236 views

    In this sermon, we try to get an overview of what discipleship looks like in everyday life.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a big, 2000 member church that was filled to overflowing one Sunday morning. 1. The preacher was ready to start the sermon when two men, dressed in long black coats and black hats entered thru the rear of the church. 2. One of the two men walked to the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Embracing A New Identity Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015
     | 8,948 views

    Ninth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on the possibility of obtaining His righteousness through Christ.

    Knowing God Series #9 “Embracing a New Identity” Introduction Most everyone would agree that this world is a mess. I have news for you. It has always been a mess. At times worse than others. In the days of Noah the Bible tells us that… Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Did Jesus Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
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     | 4,633 views

    Nowhere in all the Old Testament does the gospel shine more brilliantly than in Isaiah 53. This one chapter is quoted seven times in the New Testament and it is alluded to another 44 times in the New Testament.

    Do you have a friend who is upset about what God has not done? More and more people seem to be upset that God has not stopped some type of tragic event. One young lady is upset because God did not stop her father from dying at a relatively young age. Another father cannot believe in God because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elisha’s Ministry - What Is God Doing? The Promised Son Restored Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022
     | 2,279 views

    The son of promise was born, lived and then died early in life. What God had promised seemed to come crashing down and it left the Shunammite woman heartbroken. In desperation she reached out to Elisha who had promised the son to the woman in the first place.

    ELISHA’S MINISTRY - WHAT IS GOD DOING? THE PROMISED SON RESTORED SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 11 MESSAGE IN ELISHA 2KINGS 4 v 18-37 This story concerns the son that God gave to the Shunammite woman - you remember, the woman Elisha stayed with in his journeys, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus, The Holy One Of God Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 15, 2015
     | 5,810 views

    The Holy One of Israel in the Old Testament, YHWH, Jehovah, is revealed as the Holy One of God, Jesus, in the New Testament through Peter's profession in John 6.

    Jesus: The Holy One of God: John 6:64-71 I love preaching through books of the Bible because I always know where I will be preaching next week…and so will you! John 6 is a very powerful chapter and we have seen Jesus feed 5,000 men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 8 - The Glory Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,237 views

    A message that encourages us to understand the power that is in the name of Jesus.

    THE GLORY OF THE LORD TEXT: Psalm 8:1-9 Psalms 8:1-9 KJV To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. [2] Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Teaching To The Test... And Beyond

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 10, 2015
     | 3,861 views

    Ultimately, it is not only what you know... it is what you do with what you know.

    20151108 23rd Sunday after Pentecost B Title: Teaching to the Test... and Beyond Text: Mark 12:28-34 (Matthew 22:37-40 and Luke 10:25-28) Thesis: Ultimately, it is not only what you know… it’s what you do with what you know. Introduction Video Clip: “How NOT to Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Stronger Through Worship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,181 views

    In this sermon, we focus on three important questions about worship. What is worship? Why do we worship? And when and where do we worship?

    Introduction: A. I enjoying listening to children talk and explain things. Sometimes their insights are very perceptive, other times they are just so funny. 1. Here are some children’s responses when asked to quote the Lord’s Prayer: a. Our Father, who are in heaven. Hello! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And He Gave Up His Spirit Series

    Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 7, 2015
     | 6,135 views

    Second in a series of three describing the day the earth really did stand still

    And Gave Up His Spirit Last week I strove to bring attention to the first of several miraculous workings performed by Jehovah God on the day of Jesus’ crucifixion, namely the great darkness that enveloped the entire universe during the final three hours that the man given the title ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Two Suppers

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 8, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,383 views

    Four Suppers are mentioned in the New Testament. This Sermon focus is upon the two suppers (Marriage Supper of the Lamb & The Great Supper of God) found in Revelation 19 in which you are either in fellowship at the Supper or you are the supper of the birds.

    The Two Suppers Introduction: A small child, sitting in church asked his father, “Dad, what is a Christian?” The father replied, “A Christian is a person who loves and obeys God. He loves his friends and neighbors, and even his enemies. He prays often, is kind, gentle, and holy, and is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What’s The Delay?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2019
     | 3,893 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 12: 1 – 17

    Jeremiah 12: 1 – 17 What’s the delay? 1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead with You; Yet let me talk with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those happy who deal so treacherously? 2 You have planted them, yes, they have taken root; They grow, yes, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel