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  • James Jackson avatar

    The Obligation Of The Gospel (Romans 1:8-16) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 16, 2022
     | 3,843 views

    The gospel isn't just a gift we are given. It is a gift we are entrusted with.

    The Obligation of the Gospel Romans 1:8-17 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Romans, chapter 1. I’d like you to imagine two scenarios with me as we start off this morning. First scenario: someone gives you a blender. Let’s say it’s a wedding shower, you’re about to get married, you’ve put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Search For Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 22, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,859 views

    We will never find our purpose in life if we put the pursuit of our pleasures above God’s priorities.

    The Search for Satisfaction Rev. Brian Bill Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 July 20-21, 2024 According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, the U.S. ranks 23rd on a global measure of happiness across 143 countries in the world. This is worse than last year, when we came in at number 15. Americans under 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 647 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Matthew 21:1-13, Psalm 73:23-28, Zechariah 9:9-12, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 27:1-54. A). THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY AND THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE. Matthew 21:1-13. Jesus approached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with His disciples - and to present Himself as the ultimate Passover lamb (cf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Transubstantiation During Communion Supported By The New Testament Or Early Church History?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 21, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 591 views

    The Holy Communion Eucharist is at the center of Christian worship.

    The Holy Communion Eucharist (Gk: ‘eucharisteo’ = give thanks), also known as the Lord’s Supper, commemorates the Last Supper Jesus shared with the Disciples before His crucifixion during their observation of the traditional seder meal served on the 15th and 16th of the month of Nisan in Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping It Together

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 20, 2025
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     | 276 views

    In a divided world, Christ—not agreement or control—holds the church together as peace, creating unity without uniformity through grace, love.

    Two old men were sitting outside a seniors’ home enjoying the sunshine. One turned to the other and said, “Slim, I’m 83 years old and I’m just full of aches and pains. You’re about my age. How do you feel?” Slim said, “I feel just like a newborn baby.” “Really? Like a newborn baby?” “Yep. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Part 13: How To Face The Future Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 28, 2024
     | 1,822 views

    God wants us to face the future... 1. With a positive attitude (vs. 1-4). 2. With heavenly hope (vs. 5-6, 8-10). 3. With God's guidance (vs. 7-8, 11).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 13: How to Face the Future Psalm 16:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 28, 2024) BACKGROUND: *We have been studying some of the great prayers in the Old Testament. And today's Scripture is King David's prayer in Psalm 16. But first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter 2025: When Adversity Comes

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 15, 2025
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    Everyone faces times of adversity but it is how we view and respond to the adversity that determines how those times will affect us. The disciples experienced this when Jesus was arrested and crucified. Their response can teach us about responding to adverse times.

    Easter 2025 – When Adversity Comes Scripture: John 8:12; Mark 10:32-34; 16:9-11; James 1:2-3 Good morning Strangers Rest and happy Easter. This is surely the day the Lord has made so let us rejoice and be glad in it! Today we pause to commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reset How You See The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025
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     | 105 views

    The sermon calls us to embody genuine care, unity, and service within the church, using our gifts to build up and honor one another as family.

    Some of you come in today with hearts that feel heavy. Some of you come in humming with hope. All of us come in needing grace. You are seen. You are loved. You are welcome. And the God who calls us into His family is here. When God thinks of His church, He doesn’t picture a cold institution. He ...read more

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    Le Péché De David

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,181 views

    Etudes sur 2 samuel 11, inspiré des ressources d’études Zondervan.

    3. Le péché de David contre Bathsheba (11:1-5) Bien que le chapitre 11 soit une unité discrète dans de plus grands chapitres se composants complexes 10-12 (voir le commentaire 10:1-19), les références à David, Joab, les ammonites, Rabbah, et Jérusalem en 11:1 et dans Marc 12:26-31 il ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pentecost: The Fulfillment Of Joel 2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 2, 2017
     | 13,389 views

    The Spirit also filled the believers and empowered them for witness. He gave Peter insight into the Word and the ability to show men Christ in the Word. The Spirit used the witness of the church to convict the lost, just as Jesus said He would do

    July 1, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Pentecost: The Fulfillment of Joel 2 Acts 2.14-21 (KJV) 14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Historical Heresies Alive And Well In The Church Today - A Multi-Part Message

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 3, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,415 views

    I remember reading that one of the primary sources of error in Theology is the desire to say something new.

    "There is nothing new under the sun" (Ecclesiastes 1:9 ESV) Week One - Introduction When I chose to become a follower of Jesus, I had a voracious appetite for knowledge about Him, as well as a deep desire to grow in intimacy with Him. I would read everything about Jesus I could get my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Scanners Set To Discernment: Examples Of Ufo Religions

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,777 views

    Scanners Set To Discernment: Examples Of UFO Religions

    To most Americans, the idea of beings from beyond this world does not at the moment impact their lives to any appreciable degree. Usually to most people the consideration of the topic is more akin to a transient pondering that may creep intermittently into their minds from time to time. Sadly, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is The New Age, New? Series

    Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,402 views

    In this sermon you will learn about the background of the New Age Movement and how it began in America. You will also learn three distinct New Age doctrines and what the Bible says about them.

    Is The New Age New? Like the cults, the New Age Movement uses terms and phrases that Christians are familiar and comfortable with. Yet, these terms are vastly different in meaning. This is why many Christians are deceived into thinking that the New Age is simply another appeal for world peace. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mudville In The 90's Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,996 views

    Introduction to study of Philippians. Topic for series is "Reclaiming Joy"

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor Philippians 1.1-7 Roy Robertson is one of the founders of "The Navigators," and has been instrumental in the follow-up ministry for Billy Graham’s Hong Kong crusade. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How God Works Among His People Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,561 views

    The sermon provides an exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 against the background of controversies surrounding how the Spirit works.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 How God Works Among His People 1 Corinthians 12 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO How does God work among his people? That’s an important question. How you answer it affects your view of the Christian life. It determines what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ