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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Eighth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 6, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 337 views

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

    Psalm 31:1-5, Jeremiah 23:16-24, Romans 8:12-17, Matthew 7:15-21. A). THE LORD MY ROCK. Psalm 31:1-5. PSALM 31:1. This Psalm begins with the LORD, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a Psalm of trust, a Psalm of faith. We need not wallow in our distress when we have the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    Father Abraham Had Many Sons

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 520 views

    Jesus used a familiar Jewish story to show who the true children of Abraham are. The only bridge across the chasm of sin is the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    (Father Abraham and Lazarus) If you could overhear a live conversation between heaven and hell, would you lean in? Many people read Jesus’ story of the rich man and Lazarus as though He lowered a microphone into the afterlife to let us hear a dialogue across eternity. For centuries preachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Is Free Will Compatible With God’s Decreed Divine Appointments?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 4, 2022
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     | 3,061 views

    Do people freely make the choices that lead them to Jesus, or does He predetermine them according to His providential will and lead them to make the choices?

    I grew up in the occult. My adoptive Mom was the practitioner and a raging blackout alcoholic. It was not the dark satanic sacrificial worship type. Unlike people I have known, I never killed anything, nor was I sexually abused. It was more along the lines of Wiccan witchcraft, occultism, voodoo, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012
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     | 15,156 views

    The first in a seven week series on the "I Am" sayings of Jesus from John's gospel account.

    Introduction: I’m not real big on New Year’s resolutions, but at the beginning of this year I set a personal goal to know Jesus better this year. So I’m really excited about the next seven weeks because we’re going to get to know Jesus better through His own words. Near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Good

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2015
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    A message using multiple stories illustrating the goodness of God in his divine protection, divine providence, and divine participation

    God IS Good Introduction: Matthew Henry said “As He is good to all, so he does good – He is good to all his creatures, from the highest angel to the meanest worm, to all but devils and damned sinners, that have shut themselves out from his goodness. All his creatures receive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    60. The Holy Spirit - Spiritual Guide Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,323 views

    Although we are God’s children already considered holy and righteous by our inclusion with Christ, God’s intention is to develop His divine nature of love within us.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 60 - THE HOLY SPIRIT - SPIRITUAL GUIDE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    God Chose A Father For His Son

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
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    Father’s day message about Joseph, the adopted father of Jesus.

    READ: Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15; 2:19-23. Today is FATHERS’ DAY. I want to speak to you about a man - a FATHER - who is very often overlooked, I think. In some quarters he is overshadowed by the prominence given to his wife. I’m talking about JOSEPH, the husband of Mary and the adopted father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pursuing Gold: Solitude Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    This message is about the discipline of Solitude that Jesus enjoyed and we should adopt...

    I think most of us want to be like Jesus. If I were to ask you what you as a follower of Christ is trying to do, that’s probably how you would answer - “I’m trying to be more like Jesus every day.” But what if I told you that one of the key ingredients of Jesus life - one of the things that made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passivity

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,088 views

    Many Christians have adopted a passive attitude and approach to spiritual groth.

    Passivity John 12:12-14 Part two of Spiritual Warfare A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, Son, what happened?” The little boy responded, “I fell asleep too close to where I got in.” I believe that describes too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Kissers

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 3, 2020
     | 3,147 views

    Greet one another as family and adopt everyone that walks through the door.

    Romans 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. 1Cor 16:20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. 2Cor 13:12 Greet one another with an holy kiss. 1Thess 5:26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. It is still the custom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Who You Are

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018
     | 6,606 views

    Remembering who we are makes all the difference.

    Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock's promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn't get work at the docks in New ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Christabel N. Onuoha avatar

    I Am My Daddy’s Girl - A.k.a Son Of God!

    Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Jun 14, 2025
     | 479 views

    Sonship in the kingdom is not a gender issue, it is a redemption, adoption and inheritance position received through adoption. our true worth and value in the kingdom is not by what we have or what's on us but by who / what is in us - Christ in you the hope of glory.

    Introduction: I know my title sounds somewhat oxymoronic, but it’s not, because Sonship in the kingdom is not a gender issue, it is a redemption and adoption position. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. To them that believe He gave them power to become the sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    I Am A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 20, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 30,046 views

    If you want to be a friend of God, you need to be a friend to God and get to know Him, up close and personnel. Developing an intimate relationship with God takes time and effort.

    I am a friend of God Illus. When electricity became available in remote rural areas, one woman went to great trouble and expense to have electricity installed in her home. A few months after the wiring was installed and the power was turned on; the power company noticed that the home didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Covenant Of Exemption Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 16, 2025
     | 1,720 views

    The covenant of exemption is a divine agreement that ensures God’s people are preserved and protected from calamity, danger, and evil, even in the midst of trials and tribulations.

    COVENANT OF EXEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 8:22-23 "But on that day I will deal differently with the land of Goshen, where my people live; no swarms of flies will be there, so that you will know that I, the LORD, am in this land. I will make a distinction between my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Eusebius Versus Arius: A Critical Defense Of The Faith

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2018
     | 3,503 views

    The word "consubstantial" is so important that we either bow or kneel when we commemorate the conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb during that prayer.

    Thursday of 17th Week in Course St. Eusebius of Vercelli Today’s Scripture gives us two parables, one from Jeremiah and the second from Jesus Himself. Jeremiah visited a potter, probably a novice potter, because what he threw on the wheel turned out badly. But one thing every potter learns is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic