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  • Kevin Jones avatar

    Contagious

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jul 3, 2023
     | 2,495 views

    We are to be contagious in this world...

    Contagious I want to speak today on being Contagious. This is a subject over the past 3 years that has received a lot of attention. The pandemic slapped us in the face with it. Think about this… our whole world changed over the fear of being contagious… sharing disease and getting disease. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year B-- Vine And Branches-- See You Later, Suckers!

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 27, 2024
     | 877 views

    “We’re dying on the vine here!”

    Today, we hear about pruning and abiding to bear fruit. Regarding pruning, “There’s a sucker born every minute,” is an expression used in the hope of making money selling something worthless to a gullible customer. Similarly, in gardening, sucker shoots are false branches or stems that suck the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Andy Stanley avatar

    It's Only Physical Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 64 ratings
     | 58,021 views

    This is the fourth in a series of messages about the impact of the "unseen" world on this world. This sermon focuses on sexuality and the biblical definition of oneness and intimacy.

    Get the logos, graphics, and videos Andy used to preach this message. Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. I spent 15 years or so talking to high school students. That’s how I got my start in ministry. So, I talked about sex a lot. I talked about it as much as I possibly could. One of my favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seek The Lord And His Strength Continually Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025
     | 156 views

    In an ever-changing world, the believer’s strength lies in a consistent and intimate relationship with God.

    SEEK THE LORD AND HIS STRENGTH CONTINUALLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 16:11 Supporting Texts: Psalm 105:4, Isaiah 55:6, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 6:33, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: In an ever-changing world, the believer’s strength lies in a consistent and intimate relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Redeeming The Time Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,214 views

    New Year's: Kairos (God’s time) vs. kronos (the devil’s time). Kairos looks for what God is getting ready to do in the present moment; but kronos is a distraction that keeps people from using their lives - and time - wisely for the Lord.

    To begin our message, I want to point out a couple of concerns we often hear expressed by pastors and church leaders, which are: 1.) Christians rarely share their faith, and 2.) Christians are not going to church as often as they once did. If these concerns are legitimate – which I believe they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saving Santa Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,545 views

    Far from being a dangerous distraction from the real meaning of Christmas, believe it or not, Santa Claus can actually be saved! The true story of Saint Nicholas reveals that he was a saint, a scholar, and shepherd. We can learn a lot form Santa this Chri

    Saving Santa Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/4/2011 Well, it’s time to start getting into that Christmas spirit again! Thanksgiving is behind us. Black Friday has come and gone. It’s almost impossible not to think about Christmas. Trees have been going up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Risk Worth Taking Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,742 views

    If you want to be distressed...look within. We usually do not like what we see. If you want to be defeated...look back. Look at the past. If you want to be distracted.....look around at all the obstacles.If you want to be dynamic...look to God. Take a

    Facing the Giants “A Risk Worth Taking” Numbers 13:17-33 In his autobiography, Just as I am, Billy Graham tells about a conversation he had with JFK shortly after Kennedy was elected president. On te way back to the Kennedy house, Kennedy stopped the car and turned to Dr. Graham. He looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Floyd Johnson avatar

    Who Is This Man Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,813 views

    This is the first of a series of sermons on the life of Christ. Today we look at the world’s perceptionof Jesus.

    Intro.: In the summer of 1997 I was introduced to eight pictures of Jesus Christ. 1. It was part of the journey that brought me here – I was spending the biggest part of my summer serving as a chaplain at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute – a state mental hospital. 2. Mornings were spent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    A Change Of View Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,042 views

    IF WE ARE TO REACH OTHERS WITH THE GOSPEL, WE MUST LEARN TO SEE THE WORLD AS CHRSIT SAW THE WORLD.

    A Change of View Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION WWJD for a Prostitute? Author and speaker Barbara Johnson writes: I had just finished speaking at one of the last Women of Faith (WOF) conferences in 1998, challenging the audience to really think "What Would Jesus Do?" in their everyday situations. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    A Paradox

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,931 views

    It’s a choice...choose to enjoy the fruit of this present world, or hold out for the world to come.

    God does not see things as we see them...We need to start seeing things as God sees them. I Samuel 16:7 - 7But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A King's Feast

    Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    An exposition on the feast of King Belshazzar - as an illustration comparing the world’s ways to God’s Ways.

    The King’s Feast Daniel 5:1-6; 26-31 Introduction: St. Patrick’s Day was yesterday. The TV was loaded with broadcasts about the festivities in Savannah. There were parties, feasts, and more people than you can imagine. The crowds were thick. Interviews were jolly, but one quote was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    The Time Has Come To Pray #6 Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,479 views

    1. Jesus is on our side! He prays for us! 2. IN the world, not OF the world 3. Unity

    November 19, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #6 Text: John 17:9-11 Introduction 1. Jesus is praying to His Father... and we have the opportunity to look on... and listen in as He is speaking to God... 2. Let’s hear His prayer... and allow it to speak to us this evening. Read Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Good Things About The Da Vinci Code Fad

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,758 views

    This fad shows us how we can connect to this world’s fascination with the story of Jesus.

    Good Things About The Da Vinci Code Fad By now perhaps you have heard about the extremely popular novel, The Da Vinci Code written by Dan Brown. I was toying around with the idea of doing this message on Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey colt. I was going to title that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Highway To Life

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    This sermon was presented at a funeral service on how we overcome the world - the world of temporary setbacks and trouble.

    ¡§The Highway to Life¡¨ Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5 Text: For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (verse 4) Having been a trucker, I¡¦m sure Ray has travelled more highways than we can imagine. I would bet though that no route ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Paul Stokes avatar

    The Coming Of The King

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,116 views

    Carol Service sermon focussing on the enjoyment and ignorance that surrounds much of the world’s "Christmas" understanding.

    I’m looking forward to visiting Middle Earth in a day or two... J.R.R. Tolkein’s "Lord of the Rings" - having been voted top book in the BBC’s "Big Read" - reaches its conclusion in the third cinema film "Return of the King". It’s so tempting to start drawing on Tolkein’s imagery. The conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed