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    Wayfaring Strangers , Part 23 Wrap Up. A Study Of 1 Peter Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 31, 2018
     | 3,162 views

    part 23 of our 1 peter study

    Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 23 “On solid rock, I’ll make my stand” Today we are concluding our study of the great book of 1 Peter Over the last few months we have learned and studied over and over how Peter wrote to encourage those who had accepted Christ as Lord And no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost 2021

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 22, 2021
     | 3,663 views

    In Jerusalem almost 2,000 years ago the Holy Spirit was given and the church was born. A church can have the presence of the Holy Spirit or just pretend to be a church. A person can have the presence of the Holy Spirit or not. Do you. You can. Why wait?

    Pentecost 2021 Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Says, Follow Me

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 23, 2021
     | 2,911 views

    What Jesus tells Peter says a lot about each of us. There may have been a time when we did pretty much as we pleased, but the time comes when that is no longer the case.

    Alba 5-23-2021 JESUS SAYS, FOLLOW ME John 21:18-24 I was looking at actuarial tables the other day. They predict that for a child born this year life expectatancy for a male is 75 years. And life expectancy for a female is 80 years. But that is not the end of the story. The table continues. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Week 2: Faith & Family Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021
     | 3,212 views

    God urges us to persevere in our faith, even as Job did.

    Finish this sentence. “If you don’t succeed at first…try, try again.” Do you know who besides God best exemplifies that kind of perseverance? Satan. If there is one thing I admire about Satan, and I know that’s a shocking thing to say, but if there is something we can learn from him, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Goodness Of God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
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     | 14,527 views

    We have been in a series on the attributes of God- God’s love, His power, & God’s holiness. Today, we finish up the series by looking at God’s goodness. You and I have no idea how good God is. God is good “all the time” … all the time “God is good.”

    In just a few minutes, we’ll be serving the Lord’s Supper. We invite Christ-followers to join with us in celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus just as Christians have done for thousands of years. I brought a globe with me this morning. If you believe this globe (this world) is all there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reverse The Curse

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2021
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    What a curse is, can they affect us, and are curses talked about in the Bible. Story of how Gehazi was healed of his leprosy (curse) and how Jesus took away the curse of the Law!

    REVERSE THE CURSE 2 Kgs. 5:27; Gal. 3:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Doctor humor 1.PATIENT: “Will my measles get better next week, doctor? DOCTOR: “I don’t like to make any rash promises!” 2. DOCTOR: “How are you now, Mr. Gibson, after your heart operation?” MR. GIBSON: “Well, doctor, I’m fine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keep Growing

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 10, 2020
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     | 8,842 views

    Are you growing? We should examine ourselves daily to see if we're really growing.

    KEEP GROWING "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him." Luke 2:40. The Lord Jesus is our role model. Notice the four areas in which He grew: 1. Intellectually (wisdom) 2. Physically (stature) 3. Spiritually (favour with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Authentic Piety

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020
     | 3,657 views

    Jesus wants his followers to live into a righteousness that is better than that of the teachers of the law and the Pharisees… Jesus wants us to be better!

    Title: Authentic Piety Text: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Thesis: Jesus wants his followers to live into a righteousness that is better than that of the teachers of the law and the Pharisees… Jesus wants us to be better! Introduction The Center for Disease Control is reminding us that it is not too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passover To Communion And Beyond

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 8, 2014
     | 4,818 views

    This message looks at Communion from its roots in Passover to is embedded promise concerning the future

    PASSOVER TO COMMUNION AND BEYOND INTRODUCTION: BEFORE WE GET BACK INTO OUR STUDY OF THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS, I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE GOOD TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND, SINCE IT IS COMMUNION SUNDAY, LOOK A BIT AT COMMUNION. OFTEN, IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET CAUGHT UP IN A SPIRITUAL RUT, SO TO SPEAK; WHERE WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be An Example

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Sep 11, 2014
     | 12,483 views

    be an example

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    The Old Replaced By The New Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,712 views

    The celebration of a Sabbath for Christians is a matter, not of the letter of the law, but a matter of the Spirit and the Heart. How do we get there?

    Sabbath: The Old Replaced by the New 2 Corinthians 3 We are spending a few weeks looking at the topic the fourth commandment: Remember the Sabbath day to keep it HOLY. Last week we saw that God rested on the seventh day after CREATING for six ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 26, 2014
     | 5,602 views

    Our Speech, Others Needs, Pride

    LIFE APP – Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 (p. 848) September 28, 2014 Introduction: “In the ‘Wizard of Oz’ when the scarecrow speaks to Dorothy, she is amazed and asks, “him how he can talk when his brain is made of straw. The Scarecrow replies, “That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Keeps Me Alive

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2014
     | 9,870 views

    To show that the LORD keeps us alive and preserves our lives from all evil.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who keeps you alive? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD keeps us alive and preserves our lives from all evil. IV. TEXT: Psalms 121:7 (Amplified Bible) 121:7 The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. V. THESIS: Praise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revival Of The Remnant Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,701 views

    The change that revival brings is UNCOMFORTABLE. Real revival will reach inside you and DESTROY everything. You will be WRECKED with a deeper understanding of the gospel and a more passionate relationship with Jesus. You will be purged of known sin.

    Opening illustration: The lone tree in the farmer’s field near our home remained a mystery. Acres of trees had been cut down so the farmer could grow corn. But one tree remained standing, its branches reaching up and spreading out. The mystery was solved when I learned the tree was spared for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcome!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 10, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,918 views

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    Overcome! John 16:29-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Overcome.html "I have overcome the world." = Attaining Victory! Who said it? Jesus. Who won the victory? Jesus. Who then possesses the victory? Jesus. Is He willing to share? Yes! [not the glory, but the victory!] The world is tough. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist