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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Army Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2016
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,908 views

    The role of the Church is central to the story of Revelation. How does God portray in this book, and what can this mean to us about our part in God's eternal plan?

    OPEN: Harry Emerson Fosdick told the tale of a little church on the coast of England that was ruined in a hurricane. The congregation was poor and didn’t have the money to rebuild. Then one day a representative of the British Admiralty came to the preacher and asked if they intended to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Has Called Us To An Active Ministry

    Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 30,555 views

    God has intended for us to speak out and tell everyone about the miracle that He has performed in our lives--we have been chosen as His royal priesthood--chosen for His purposes.

    God Has Called Us to an Active Ministry Associate Pastor Art Mathis 19 October 2003 1 Peter 2:9-10 (Message Bible)—“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Y Worship

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    Why do we worship God? Deut.6.4-12 gives us some answers.

    Y WORSHIP? Deuteronomy 6.4-12 In the US there was a well known preacher called Henry Ward Beecher. His congregation was packed every week and many visitors came to hear him preach. One Sunday he was away from his home congregation and his brother was filling in for him. When his brother walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Trying Of Your Faith

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,362 views

    How to respond to hardships and disappointments and actually benefit from the process.

    The Trying of Your Faith 1 Peter 1:1-9[1] 8-07-05 Intro During our teaching from the book of Judges[2] we talked a lot about trouble that comes as a consequence of sin. The recurring cycle in that book involved God sending trouble to correct Israel’s disobedience –the chastening of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Reclaiming Easter: Startled By Christ's Love

    Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 10, 2014
     | 6,008 views

    People all around us need compassionate ambassadors of Christ’s love. They need Bible verses with skin on!

    Introduction: It’s on this day, that we celebrate the startling love of Jesus from Calvary and the message of hope from the Garden Tomb. Calvary and the empty tomb bring us hope in our darkest hours, hope for life now and life eternal. Jesus did amazing things while He was here on earth. He ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Give Thanks PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 331 views

    True gratitude transforms our lives, drawing us closer to Jesus, deepening our healing, and opening our hearts to God’s ongoing blessing and presence.

    Some of us walked in today with full calendars and thin reserves. Bills on the table, worries in the heart, a sigh that sits a little too close to the surface. We could use a fresh breath of grace. We could use the reminder that God isn’t just good to us; He is near to us. Near on the mountaintop. ...read more

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    A Step To Move Forward

    Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 77,303 views

    Learn from Peter’s experience as he walks on the water and strive to get near to Jesus.

    Baccalaureate Sermon March 28, 2009 CLAA GREETINGS Good morning everyone. You all look good in your gowns. I could still remember the time when I also sat in that place where you are seated right now. Seven years ago, I also wore the same gown you are wearing right now. Well, that wasn’t long ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Let Us Encourage One Another Series

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,116 views

    Let us take the time we spend together and actually encourage one another.

    Hebrews 10:19-25 Therefore…Let us… Hebrews 10:19-21 Therefore, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain that is, through his flesh since we have a great priest over the house of God better than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Prayer: Spiritual Disciplines = Spiritual Privileges

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 16, 2022
     | 1,564 views

    During this extended period of Covid 19 lockdown, we need to draw nearer to God. This sermon is about the spiritual practice of prayer.

    Sermon for January 16, 2022 - The Joy of Prayer - Prayer as a Spiritual Discipline Last week Pastor Arleen introduced our current series on spiritual disciplines. If you missed that message, it was an excellent overview of what spiritual disciplines are and why they matter. You can watch that on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Face To Face Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 13, 2024
     | 1,830 views

    If you want God to go with you through life, repent of your rebellion, relish his presence every day, and pray.

    One day, Jay Leno got a letter from a kid saying he was in trouble because he had told his friends that Leno was his uncle and that they would drive around in his uncle’s Lamborghini. The kid’s friends called him a big liar, so the boy asked Jay Leno if he could drive him to school in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fight Off What Comes Naturally (Idolatry)

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 8, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,619 views

    Doing what comes naturally will not lead us in the direction of drawing closer to God. Naturally we have a bent away from the things of God.

    Fight Off What Comes Naturally Exodus 20:1-21 1 Peter 2:9-12 3/6/2020 Some things that come naturally to us can prove deadly if we give ourselves over to them. Have you ever been driving and got sleepy at night. You do things to fight off that natural desire to sleep. You may open ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Is My Hero

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,069 views

    The greatness of Christ in overcoming for us.

    jesus is my hero “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Supportive In Grief Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 22, 2019
     | 6,491 views

    So how do we become strong in the broken places? 1. Look to God who cares for me. I can run to God in worship. God is worthy of our worship. 2. Seek to offer compassion to others 3. Continue to hope in the God of all comfort

    This is us: Supportive in Grief 2 Corinthians 1:1-8 comfort: more than just soothing or sympathy, but also to strengthen, help and encouragement. So how do we become strong in the broken places? 1. Look to God who cares for me. vv.3 I can run to God in worship. v.3 God is worthy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2025
     | 162 views

    1 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas with the mind of Christ...

    CHRISTMAS: With The MIND Of CHRIST-I— —Philippians 2:1[part-1--2:1a of 2:1-4](2:1-18) Attention: When I was a little guy, I never thought much about Christmas being associated with anything other than receiving presents. I was raised in the church, but wasn’t saved. And every year near Christmas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christ Event

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,696 views

    An Easter sermon that uses a video line-drawing of the Passion as part of the message.

    [[[The following sermon includes a video which is a simple line-drawing narrative of the Christ Event. The video is not original. It was purchased from www.sermonspice.com and is available (as of March 2013) at http://www.sermonspice.com/product/53535/easter-drawing. The timings that are indicated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational