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  • John Gullick avatar

    The Beginning Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    A sermon about the good news we have in Jesus and being prepared

    The beginning of Christmas. Mark 1 - 1 - 8 Ever got a puncture and found that the jack handle is missing? Ever tried to undo a nut and found you don’t have the correct spanner ? Ever set out to bake a cake and found you don’t have any eggs? I once turned up at a track meeting only to find I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Real Refreshment Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,837 views

    Do you want real refreshment in life? Come to the living water that Jesus offers us!

    INTRODUCTION  Have you ever taken the time to sit back and take look at your life? Have you ever taken the time to look back on your life to see where you have been and then tried to look a head to see where you want to be?  At this point in your life do you know what you want out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Need To Fear

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,130 views

    Accept suffering. Say no to fear. Set Christ apart in your heart as Lord!

    "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear [1] ; do not be frightened." [2] But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Removing The Hindrances

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 4, 2022
     | 3,969 views

    In the race of life we must remove the hindrances from our lives so that we can run the race to win it.

    Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1)” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    #6 We Believe In God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 15, 2022
     | 2,301 views

    "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that save a wretch like me!" All quotes from Scripture are from the NASB.

    Hymn before the message: "Amazing Grace" “Amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.” We love that hymn, and arguably one of the most beloved hymns in all the hymn book. John Newton wrote that hymn and many other. In the late 1700’s. John Newton was a an ordained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listen To The Prophets

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Aug 21, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,570 views

    God often gives us direction through Prophets. Why don’t we listen to him? We don’t like being told we are on the wrong path or going the wrong way. The answer as actually rooted in our psyche.

    Listen to the Prophets 21 Aug 22 Richardson TX YOU’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY! My favorite scene in Planes, Trains & Automobiles is when Steve Martin and John Candy were driving down the freeway after getting spun around and a couple keeps screaming at them, “YOU’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY!” Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Phoebe Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2022
     | 4,484 views

    Phoebe was one of the first women leaders in the early church. In fact, she may have been the first woman deacon. The term “ diakonos ” used here to describe Phoebe is the same term given to Paul, Apollos, Timothy, and many others.

    Phoebe Biblical Figure A Few Facts Birthplace: Kechries, Greece Death place: Rome, Italy Romance: Cronos · Hyperion · Coeus . · Cronos · Phoebe · Hyperion Children: Asteria (Daughter) · Melinoe (Daughter) · Eos Titan (Daughter) · Leto - - Latona ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simeon And Levi, United Then Divided Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2022
     | 2,552 views

    This message is about Simeon and Levi, the second and third sons of Jacob and Leah. They were very cruel to the inhabitants of Shechem (Gen. 34). Jacob never forgot about it and reminded them before he died.

    Introduction: Simeon and Levi were Jacob’s second and third sons. Leah was the mother of both. These two brothers aren’t mentioned often in Scripture, but both are known for one specific incident of cruelty at Shechem (Genesis 34). Jacob never forgot what they had done and when he was dying, gave a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembrance Day Message

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 7, 2021
     | 5,808 views

    This message acknowledges Remembrance Day in Canada and looks at the relationship between the Centurion and Jesus

    November 7, 2021 Sermon - Remembrance Day - Matthew 8:5-13 Today we mark Remembrance Day in Canada. Remembrance Day is about honouring those who gave their lives in the service of this country. I want to respect that as the focus of today, because it is truly important, and those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 4, 2018
     | 12,814 views

    Jude warns us from false teachings, but in the final two verses of this little letter, Jude gives a doxology that states our security in Jesus.

    Something I seldom do and that is switch to another translation of the Bible. This morning I will be using the English Standard Version rather than the New King James Version for our text of Jude 24-25 because of the differences between the different versions based on different Greek manuscripts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Labor Of Rest

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,395 views

    You must believe God always stands ready in every situation..to deliver us and to deliver his promises that he's made to us, if we are willing to rely and rest on His abilities and Promises!

    The Labor Of Rest... Illus. Hymn Haven of Rest My soul, in sad exile, was out on life’s sea, So burdened with sin and distressed; Then I heard a sweet voice saying, “Make Me your choice,” And I entered the Haven of Rest. I’ve anchored my soul in the Haven of Rest. I’ll sail the wide seas no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obtaining Wisdom From Above

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,903 views

    What fuels a person to learn more about the truth concerning God and how one puts His righteous decrees into practice are the fruits by which one can discern what kind of wisdom one has obtained, earthly or heavenly!

    Imparting Wisdom James 3:13-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what it must have been like to become the successor to the throne of King David! How could Solomon ever “fill the shoes” of one who subdued Israel’s enemies (1 Samuel 18:7) and was known ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Christ Alone Should Be Sufficient

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 29, 2021
     | 2,812 views

    Churches also can look good on the outside, but when you “taste” what they're doing, you find it's only a facade. That was the case with the church in Laodicea.

    How many Coca-Cola drinkers do we have here today? How many Pepsi drinkers? How many of you like Dr Pepper? How many of you like Mr Pibb? Have you ever been in a restaurant and ordered a Dr Pepper and they say they don't sell Dr Pepper but they have Mr Pibb and try to pass it off as the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 2, 2021
     | 3,213 views

    As Christians, we recognize the presence, the works, and the witness of the Spirit.

    Romans 8:12-17 - Life in the Spirit When we come to know Christ, the Holy Spirit comes and dwells within us. • What does that mean for us? Is our life going to be different? What is the role of the Holy Spirit in my life? • These are important questions. We know God the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Is High Time To Be Awake

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 9, 2022
     | 8,019 views

    Today we’re going to look at the danger of sleeping spiritually. Romans 13:12 gives us two reasons: “The night is far spent, the day is at hand.” We are told that this is no time to sleep. It is high time to awake.

    Alba 6-6-2022 IT IS HIGH TIME TO AWAKE Romans 13:11-14 They say the average American adult doesn't get enough sleep. Sleeping is a wonderful blessing. It refreshes the body and gives new strength. A Japanese transistor manufacturer scheduled 30-second "yawn breaks" into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ