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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Christianity, Jesus Style

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,098 views

    What is a true Christ follower?

    A few years ago I was driving to the Adirondack Mountains where I would spend a week in the Whitney Wilderness area. My canoe was on top of the car, my backpack and other equipment was in the back and I was set for the long trip to upper state New York. Driving that far is a little boring so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reassuring Words For Jesus Friends

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,081 views

    This funeral sermon was prepared for the funeral of a four month old but would be good for any funeral.

    At a time of death we need reassuring words. Those words are important when they are given but especially when they come from a friend. The words of a friend seem to carry greater weight. They are warm. They are to be trusted. In John 11 we find Jesus sharing a challenging experience with some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 5: Abraham And Isaac Teach Us To Trust God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,012 views

    We must... 1. Trust God when He stretches us. 2. Trust God to steer us. 3. Trust God to save us.

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 5: Abraham and Isaac Teach Us to Trust God Hebrews 11:17-19; Genesis 22:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 22, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Hebrews 11, we get back to our study of the Old Testament heroes of our faith. And faith in God is crucial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Narrow And Wide Gates Matthew 7:13-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,525 views

    This sermon aims to challenge and encourage listeners to consider their spiritual journey and commit to following Christ faithfully on the narrow road that leads to life.

    The Narrow and Wide Gates Matthew 7:13-14 Introduction: Today, we'll explore a profound teaching of Jesus found in Matthew 7:13-14, where He compares the path of life to two gates—one narrow and one wide. This passage offers crucial insights into the choices we make and their eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    A Flip Of The Coin Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,536 views

    Jesus’ answer forms the foundation of understanding the Church’s & the Christian’s role in the world, politics, and government.

    Introduction This is the most famous of the debates because of the brilliance of the answer. Indeed, it is an answer that forms the foundation of understanding the Church’s & the Christian’s role in the world, politics, and government. Text 13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Grand Finale Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,746 views

    As we follow Jesus in the now, we can expect events in our life to foreshadow the grand finale, when he returns again.

    One of the things my four boys love most about summer time is watching fireworks. Whether it’s at a fourth of July show, or a show after a baseball game, my kids love watching fireworks. But when we’re watching a fireworks show, I can just about guarantee that my younger boys will keep asking me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Your God Too Small?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    Is our God too small? Do we labor under misconceptions about what he is really like? Isn’t it time that we seek to be more like God and give up trying to make him more like us?

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 25, 2001 IS YOUR GOD TOO SMALL? Isaac Butterworth Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (NRSV) 1/ Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2/ And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Power Of Love - 3:16 And Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 26,672 views

    John tells us we run the danger of being like Cain (who killed his brother). Why would he warn us of this, and what does the Bible say we can do to avoid this danger in our lives?

    OPEN: The cartoon "Peanuts" has been in newspapers for years. The author of that delightful comic strip actually died some time back… but the comic was so powerful and amusing that newspapers have simply reran the comics of the past. In one of “Peanuts" comic strips Lucy says to Shroeder (the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can't Get Away From Love

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 21, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,598 views

    John has once again returned to the main theme of this epistle/sermon – love, the sum of righteousness and the test of salvation! John never stray too far from this theme, and yet once again provides us with a rich bounty of biblical truth meant to guid

    CAN’T GET AWAY FROM LOVE 1 John 4:7-21 INTRODUCTION: John has once again returned to the main theme of this epistle/sermon – love, the sum of righteousness and the test of salvation! John never stray too far from this theme, and yet once again provides us with a rich bounty of biblical truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday Meditation

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    Jesus quotes the first line of Ps22 but evokes the entire Psalm as an expression of what he’s experiencing at that moment. His experience of abandonment is tempered by his faith in the God who saves.

    This page contains the entire service but without the poems by Nell Hodgson for which I do not yet have copyright release or the Audiovisual Meditation (Powerpoint Presentation) which was too large to be included. Hymn: You laid aside Your majesty (Noel Richards) Sentence of Scripture: ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Alan McCann avatar

    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,164 views

    How Christ is the eseential, fundamental need of our lives.

    I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE JOHN 6 I am sure you can remember from Sunday school days the story of Moses. When God called Moses to go to the people of Israel in slavery in Egypt Moses asked God who should he say had sent him to them? God’s reply is found in Exodus 3.14” I AM that I AM.” When we turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Manuel Jr. Ocampo avatar

    Jesus The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Manuel Jr. Ocampo on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,999 views

    Jesus is our Good Shepherd and He loves us.

    JESUS: THE GOOD SHEPHERD TEXT: JOHN 10:1-21 INTRO: Jesus reveals himself in many ways. As savior, Lord, God, Healer and even a friend. Here He reveals His relationship with us in a different way but signifies His love and care for His people. THE GOOD SHEPHERD….. I. KNOWS THE SHEEP A. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Hal Seed avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Faith, Fact, Or Fiction?

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 698 ratings
     | 26,503 views

    Two years ago, author Dan Brown wrote a novel that debuted at the top of the NY Times bestseller list. The Da Vinci Code has sold over 10 million copies, it’s been translated into over 40 languages. It’s a book that has become a catalyst for all kinds of

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Cull avatar

    The Return Of The King

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,119 views

    Are you prepared for the return of the King?

    Matthew 25 The Return of the King Matthew 25: 31-46 As some of you may know, I am a great fan of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. I have always enjoyed the books, but the release of the three films over the last few years really brought the books to life for me in a tremendous way. Although a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    The Road To Less Worries......god's Way

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 25, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,622 views

    Worry is a part of most people’s lives. Jesus highlights that most of our worries are not help. This sermon explores how we are to respond to worries and how God helps us deal with worries

    This morning as I was listening to Macca on ABC radio a gentleman rang up and said, I am currently staying at a caravan park full of those Winnebagos, many worth more than a house But just about everyone is ruining their holiday because they are all worrying about the cost of fuel. Worry, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran