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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Trust In Jesus Through Hell And Back

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 11, 2023
     | 1,539 views

    Peter shows how Jesus descended into hell and what it means for us as baptized children of God.

    5.14.23 1 Peter 3:18–22 (EHV) 18 He was put to death in flesh but was made alive in spirit, 19 in which he also went and made an announcement to the spirits in prison. 20 These spirits disobeyed long ago, when God’s patience was waiting in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Whose Approval? Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 3, 2024
     | 1,529 views

    A sermon addressing who we are living for

    "Whose Approval Are You Living For?" CCCAG 4-23-24 Scripture: Galatians 1:10-23 Introduction: Nursing school we spent the first year taking a lot of prerequisite classes so that we had a foundation for all the rest of the nursing classes. In several of those classes we talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon: "teach Us To Made The Most Of Our Days"

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 19, 2024
     | 1,461 views

    Moses had witnessed those who had lived many years, carrying the wealth and riches of Egypt, but they all died in the wilderness and failed to receive the promises of God. They were living on empty!

    Subject: "Teach Us To Made The Most of Our Days" Text: Psalms 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Introduction: Moses dealt with Israel for more than 80 years. Just think about all that has taken place in the last 50 years. During the last 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lead Me In Thy Truth: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Lent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 17, 2024
     | 1,256 views

    The Psalms are windows to the soul. So, in the season of Lent, they are useful to us during a season we use to contemplate who we are, who God is, and whose we are.

    Lead Me in Your Truth: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent An Exposition of the 25th Psalm We now have come to the First Sunday in Lent, which the Church has set apart as a special time of reflection as we prepare for Holy week and Easter. As a time of reflection, we meditate upon who God is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 31, 2025
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     | 12,387 views

    Nobody will get through this life without taking a few hits. The Bible says that a just man falleth 7 times, but he riseth again. Somebody is making a come-back today.

    Acts 14:19-21 ¶ And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 17 – How Can God Be Kind And Compassionate When He Allows Awful Suffering, Misery And Death? - Chapter 3:21-22 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 4, 2025
     | 216 views

    Jeremiah speaks of the LORD’S loving kindness and compassions yet all around is misery and suffering and death, even cannibalism, because of the Babylonian slaughter. How can this possibly be reconciled? Can abject suffering and death and a God of love be put together? Recall is important!

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 17 – HOW CAN GOD BE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE WHEN HE ALLOWS AWFUL SUFFERING, MISERY AND DEATH? - CHAPTER 3:21-22 We continue with Chapter 3, full of short verses and to the point. These are the laments of a defeated and ravished people. [19]. WITHOUT RECALL THERE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Never Said... "i'll Never Give You More Than You Can Handle" Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 1, 2026
     | 30 views

    Part 1 of "God Never Said That."

    Good morning! I invite you to turn with me to the book of 2 Corinthians. When Trish and I lived in Kingsport, Tennessee, we always flew in and out of Tri-Cities Regional Airport. And if you’ve ever flown out of a regional airport, you know there are no big jets. No jumbo planes. You get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Receiving And Giving Of God's Grace Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 960 views

    This sermon introduction reflects on the tragic deaths of Chadwick Boseman and Kobe Bryant, prompting introspection about life's significance and the importance of gratitude in receiving and giving God's grace.

    Our nation was doubly shocked this year by the tragic deaths of two profound, legendary men, The Black Panther Chadwick Boseman and The NBA Mamba Kobe Bryant. When we mourn the loss of someone who has achieved greatness in his own right and consider his achievements, we often follow a draw to look ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Gratitude

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    A Day In The Life Of A Legalist

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,442 views

    An article on leagalism excerpts taken from a Book by Jack Stewart, The Legalist A must read!

    A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEGALIST "I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel;" Galatians 1:6 Have you ever swam in the ocean and been so distracted with the waves that you forgot to keep your eyes on the shore? It doesn’t take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Wept

    Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 31,808 views

    "Jesus Wept!"—the shortest verse in the Bible! Think about that statement for a minute. Jesus, Who is God Himself, was moved to tears over a situation involving His creation—Human beings!

    JESUS WEPT John 11:35 Introduction: 1. "Jesus Wept!"—the shortest verse in the Bible! 2. Think about that statement for a minute. 3. Jesus, Who is God Himself, was moved to tears over a situation involving His creation—Human beings! 4. There is a great verse in the Bible that says, "Casting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Savior Is Born

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,247 views

    The shepherds were the first to experience the power of the birth of Christ

    A Savior is Born Luke 2:8-20 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in his study on Christmas morning and dreaming of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Family Under Attack

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,610 views

    This sermon shows how Satan works to control the family and then the rest of the world.

    Scripture: Gen. 1:22 Title: “The Family Under Attack” Introduction: The Attack on the “World Trade Center” was very visible. Everyone has been alarmed and angered by this “WICKED” act. We have viewed it over and over on Television. The results of this awful attack has been devastating. Multiple ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tyranne Mcmillan avatar

    A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

    Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 14,866 views

    The waves of life will sometimes throw tidal waves at us, but we must remember that there’s a Saviour that can calm the storm.

    In our Christian walk, we go through different seasons. There are seasons where we are experiencing the good times: blessings one after another. During these times, we sing the songs of Zion with joy. Then there are seasons where it feels like we are going through a drought and famine. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    Pray Passionately & Persistently

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,198 views

    Through the stories of Abraham and Jacob, this sermon encourages passionate and persistent prayer.

    PRAY PASSIONATELY & PERSISTENTLY Do you want God to grant you mercy in your case? Do you want God to supply your family members’ financial, emotional and spiritual needs while you are separated from them? Do you want God to heal a loved one who is sick? Is there anything you desperately want ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David King avatar

    Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement

    Contributed by David King on May 21, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 18,860 views

    So often we respond in Judgement but God’s mercy triumphs over judgement

    James 2 calls us not to favour one person over another. If you try to climb across a ravine whether you get 5% of the way across or 95% of the way across when you fall you still fall to the bottom of the Ravine. None of us can cross the ravine to reach God without Christ. James says Mercy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible