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One Way

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 10, 2023

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There is only one way to the home everyone longs for, whether they know it or not

I’m starting this sermon with a really old illustration because things have gotten so much worse that to introduce it with a contemporary example would take more than one sermon to adequately address it. So think yourself back a couple of decades, to 2002. That’s when football coach Ron Brown was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-41, John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daring To Commit Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

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As believers in Jesus we must be committed to exalting, embracing, equipping and extending

DARING TO COMMIT When was the last time to went to an all you can eat buffet? It is funny to watch people in line. They stand in front of the salad area they and think, I really don’t want to fill up my plate; there might be something better later on. Then they go down a little bit further to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by J Spurling on May 17, 2003

based on 16 ratings

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The parable of the Good Shepherd in John 10:7–21 will reveal to us who the key players are in God’s plan of salvation. Knowing the characters involved in the parable of the Good Shepherd enables us to recognize where we fit into the plan of salvation a

How many people know what Sunday June 1st is? Sunday June 1st is Ascension Sunday. It’s a day by which we can remember and celebrate the ascension of Jesus Christ. We have a time to celebrate His birth at Christmas. We recognize the coming of the Savior. We have a time to celebrate His ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power Of Community Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 18, 2006

based on 1 rating

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Second in a series looking to inject our prayer lives with Biblical truths that can empower our prayer life. This message looks at the power of praying together, in community.

There was once a pastor who had a little five-year-old daughter, and the little girl noticed that every time her dad stood behind the pulpit, and was getting ready to preach he would bow his head for moment before he began to preach. The little girl noticed that he did this every time. So one day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Well Witnessing, Part 3: The Pattern Of Response Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 26, 2009

based on 3 ratings

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When going into a new situation, it’s always good to be prepared for what’s going to happen ahead of time. In this passage, we see how people typically respond to the gospel in one-on-one evangelism.

Pastor Jim’s blog: http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com As you know, we’ve been in this passage for three weeks now. There’s a reason for that. The reason is that I think this is one of the best passages on personal evangelism in the whole Bible. The Bible is filled with personal evangelism ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

No Mere Men-4--Sec. 1, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014

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4 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-IV—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... And as we discovered previously—No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Anxious About The Threats Of Man Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2007

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1) A Disciple Emulates His Master and 2) Does not Fear the World but have confidence in a) Vindication by God b) Veneration of God c) Valuation by God

If you haven’t noticed, we are in the swing of the “Holiday” season. That’s right: not Advent or Christmas but the Holiday Season. Retailers and cultural planners are so desperate for increased sales and attendance that the day after Halloween, began with the “Holiday” advertising. The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: Other

Fighting Racism And Prejudice Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 18, 2021

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Racism and prejudice are essentially pride in our accomplishments, in my family, and in my tribe. How do you get rid of this kind of prejudice against other classes of people and generations of people? You must humble yourself.

I was but a high school student when President Ronald Reagan gave one of the most famous Cold War speeches against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall. For those who may not know the story, the Berlin Wall was erected more than a decade after the conclusion of World War II in Berlin. Essentially the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Communion Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 1, 2004

based on 40 ratings

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The catholic/universal church is the fellowship of all believers gathered, set apart, united in faith, who belong to Christ.

“I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The Communion of the Saints” I Corinthians 12:12-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I believe in the holy catholic church, the communion of saints.” Right upfront, let’s define “the church”: It is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Congregational

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

based on 21 ratings

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The power of prayer in spiritual warfare

A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It just so happened that shortly thereafter lightning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Opposition By Prayer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 6, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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Where do you see yourself in this picture? Are you being pelted by unfair criticism as you are serving Christ? If so, keep on going and God will reward your efforts. Or do you recognize yourself as one who tends to be critical of others? If so, it’s time

Overcoming Opposition By Prayer (Nehemiah 1:4-11) Illustration: There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health. --Proverbs 12:18 Critics talk much and do little that is constructive. They are more interested in trying to make themselves look ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Loves Misfits

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jul 27, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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Jesus called 12 men who were misfits to take the gospel to the world. Our churches today need to be a place where misfits can belong.

Do you remember the movie Places In The Heart? It stars Sally Fields, John Malkovich, Danny Glover, and Ed Harris. The movie is set in the Depression era. A small town sheriff is killed, leaving his wife and two small children to try and scrap out a living on their cotton farm. When the bank ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching Christ To A New World Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

based on 73 ratings

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Christ remains the answer throughout the ages. (1 of 3)

PREACHING CHRIST TO A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:16-21 Are you familiar with the term Postmodernism? If you are not familiar with the term then you probably are not aware that the church world is being greatly affected by its impact. First of all, let me assure you that I have no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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A five part series on the Manifestational-Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 3 covers divers kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – part III 1 Cor 12:1-11 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Different Types Of Anointing Series

Contributed by Ubirathan Miranda on Dec 10, 2002

based on 85 ratings

| 109,580 views

The Holy Spirit’s ministry through the different types of anointing available for belivers in Jesus Christ.

The Different Types of Anointing By Ubirathan Miranda, Pastor OPERATIVE VERSE “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.” I Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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