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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    This Do In Remembrance Of Me: A Sermon For Maundy Thursday

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,777 views

    Why do we come to church this Thursday night? What are we to remember?

    This Do in Remembrance of Me Luke 22:1–20 NKJV Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All Who Thirst

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 7, 2023
     | 1,767 views

    A sermon talking about the thing that we go to for comfort that are not from God

    “All Who Thirst” CCCAG, 1-15-23 Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-5 Introduction How many people wonder why some people do the things they do? Maybe it’s a horrible financial decision. Maybe a face or neck tattoo, or a piercing that most of society would consider at least odd. Maybe it’s watching them make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Civil Disobedience

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023
     | 1,798 views

    The key question is, when does obedience to God require disobedience to the civil authorities?

    Illegal immigration is a huge issue in our world. Not a week goes by without another story about chaos and even violence on our southern border. There are two extremes - the open borders set and the “ship ‘em all back where they came from” crowd. And both are absolutely convinced they are on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Armor Of God: The Gospel Of Peace

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 24, 2023
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    There are shoes for different times, different occupations and activities. It is important to wear the right kind of shoes as we navigate life. Likewise, it is important that we wear the right kind of shoes as we navigate our spiritual life.

    Alba 7-23-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: THE GOSPEL OF PEACE Ephesians 6:15 Today we are going to talk about shoes. Over the years, I have had a variety of styles of shoes. I want to show some of them to you. *Here are the Nike shoes that I bought probably 20 years ago. I wear them when we go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blinded By Fear Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,592 views

    Gideon was hiding in a wine press due to fear, yet God called him a mighty man of valor. What can this teach us about dealing with our fears? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    Read text. Pray. We’ve been talking about blind spots for a few weeks now. What immediately comes to mind when you hear the term blind spots? Driving, right? One of the first things you’re taught is to scan the horizon and check your mirrors so you know what’s around you. Even with that, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believe And Be Baptized Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2023
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    Mark 16:16 seems to be a forthright desciption of how to become a Christian, but of the centuries people have "rearranged" the words to fit their theology. How have they done that, and why does it matter?

    The Bible tells us that… at the tower of Babel, God confused the people’s language so they couldn’t understand each other. Language is how we communicate with each other, and how we communicate is VERY IMPORTANT. How we say things; the kind of words we use; and even the punctuation we use in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Have You Done For Him Lately?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 13, 2023
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     | 3,343 views

    This sermon challenges us to do something for God because all that He has done for us.

    What have you done for HIM lately? James 2:14-17 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Dem Bones - Listen To Them Speak Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 9, 2023
     | 2,329 views

    God speaks to Ezekiel in this vision. Let’s walk with him as he learns what it means to be regenerated, renewed and refreshed in God’s Word and in the power and presence of God’s Holy Spirit.

    Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 THEME: Ultimate Victory God speaks to Ezekiel in this vision. Let’s walk with him as he learns what it means to be regenerated, renewed and refreshed in God’s Word and in the power and presence of God’s Holy Spirit. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Show Your Faith

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Oct 22, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,231 views

    Jesus says he will stand for us on Judgment Day. Will you stand up for him now or will you hide in the shadows.

    Show Your Faith We’ve found out something interesting. Reality TV has nothing to do with reality. I’m betting that is a shock to no one. Karen and I had watched a reality show about couples who met abroad, until it turned into nothing but a parade of the absurd to the point we couldn’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Committed Down To My Bones Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 28, 2023
     | 2,755 views

    This story focuses on the life of Elisha – a man who was completely surrendered to the LORD and who wanted to receive all that the LORD would give him.

    Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21 Theme: Victorious Life Title: Committed down to My Bones This story focuses on the life of Elisha – a man who was completely surrendered to the LORD and who wanted to receive all that the LORD would give him. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    How To Treat People Right Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,424 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. All of us have FAVORITES. 1. We have a favorite ICE-CREAM, a favorite type of MUSIC, a favorite SPORT, and so on. 2. Sometimes we even show FAVORITES when it comes to people. a. We have our circle of FRIENDS that we prefer being with over other people. b. A PARENT may say to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Route To Great Awakening

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,096 views

    We can go on living as though this world were everything, and there is no eternal world or great God to whom we are accountable. But when Christ returns will each one of us account for your life with joy?

    Opening illustration: God awakened me when I went to work in the Middle East. Till then I was just a lukewarm and laidback Christian. I saw the great need for the Gospel of Christ to be proclaimed to the so many lost souls there. They had no idea that they were perishing and there was only one way ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Dwelling Place For You - Creation Day 3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 26, 2021
     | 2,030 views

    Scripture that is God-breathed and authoritative. Over the last several weeks, I’ve demonstrated to you how theories like evolution are imposed to undermine Scripture and unseat God from His position as Creator.

    (C) 2021 Crossway Christian Fellowship www.mycrossway.org View this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/65636 Introduction Genesis 1:1–13 ESV 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Moses: Man Of Passion Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 1, 2021
     | 3,651 views

    3rd in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Moses' great heroic attribute of passion.

    INTRODUCTION There is a tale told of that great English actor Macready. An eminent preacher once said to him: “I wish you would explain to me something.” “Well, what is it?” asked Macready. “I don’t know that I can explain anything to a preacher.” “What is the reason for the difference between you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus In The Ot

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018
     | 3,045 views

    OT prophecies of Jesus

    Jesus in the Old Testament This morning, as we continue on our adventure through the Old Testament, we review quickly where we are at. In Genesis, we saw the age of the Patriarchs, the famous forefathers of the Jews. In Exodus we saw the years of Slavery. In Numbers, we saw the period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational