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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Jesus Is Invited By A Pharisee Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 4, 2016
     | 4,831 views

    When you invite others to experience Jesus, we demonstrate our submission to Christ. How? Because when we invite others by telling them what Christ has done for us, we demonstrate to them Who it is that has changed our life.

    Jesus is invited by a Pharisee Luke 7:36-50 Invitations, Part 5 Introduction - On the heels of our Advent study, we continue with our Invitations series - It is important that you and I understand the power of an invitation -- Whether it’s an invitation to a ballgame, to a BBQ, or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something Always Happens When We Call Out To God. Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 18, 2023
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     | 2,880 views

    Whatever our circumstances, something always happens when we call out to God. Calling on the Lord is a fundamental part of a thriving relationship with him. We should always make it one of our regular spiritual disciplines then we will begin to see God respond in ways we could have only imagined!

    Whatever our circumstances, something always happens when we call out to God. We can see how God responds when His people need Him by looking at the words some of them wrote about their own experiences in both the Old and New Testament. Here are six things that you can expect to happen when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Journey

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,373 views

    It is in the lifeboats of praise, blessings, persecution and trials and tribulations that we draw nearer to Jesus and He draws nearer to us!

    The Journey Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Before a person can come to know the Lord, God must first seek that person. Remember when the Lord came to you and spoke the words “come follow me.” Most of us were not wise by human standards, not influential, or noble ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk On Water Is Easy But Staying On Top Is Hard Series

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jun 22, 2020
     | 5,682 views

    Peter walked out of the boat and sank. We all need to learn the lesson on faith which Peter learnt that night.

    Dear brothers and sisters, welcome to today’s devotion. There have been countless situations when I struggled to trust God because those problems I faced appeared too big even for God to help me. This is the case for Peter as we can see from Matt 14:22-33. While the twelve disciples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Massage From The Book Of Hebrews

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,136 views

    A sermon on the "Let us" phrases mentioned in the Book of Hebrews

    A MESSAGE FROM THE BOOK OF HEBREWS TEXT - Heb.4: 1, 11 - 16 INTRO. - The writer of the Book of Hebrews is in question. Some say it is Paul, others say Barnabas or Apollos. Any could be true or all could be wrong. The answer is of little matter since the book has been included in the canon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Up Your Hearts! The Gift Of Authentic Christian Love

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 18, 2024
     | 768 views

    In a divided world, the call to open our hearts to authentic Christian love is crucial. Through unity in the church, strong family bonds, and a deep connection with God, we can reflect Christ's love powerfully.

    Open Up Your Hearts! The Gift of Authentic Christian Love 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 Introduction: Brothers and sisters in Christ, I am deeply grateful for this opportunity to speak with you today. We gather here, not just as individuals, but as a family bound by the love of Jesus Christ. In a world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Right Use Of Freedom

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,725 views

    Drawing enduring principles from an ancient debate.

    A RIGHT USE OF FREEDOM. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. Faced with a difference of opinion concerning food which may (or may not) have been offered to idols, the Apostle Paul appears here to be addressing some of the slogans being used in the theological and ethical debate in Corinth. The first slogan ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing Ourselves: By Praying For Those Around Us Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,745 views

    How do we pray for those who live near us?

    Do you remember last summer’s amazing rescue of the nine miners trapped in the Quecreek mine in Pennsylvania? I remember staying up into the early morning hours and watching as they were hauled out of the darkness to safety one-by-one. But the rescue was anything but easy. A drill bit broke in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Confession Of Our Hope

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,764 views

    Everything a believer does is aimed at impacting others for Christ...or should be.

    Therefore, my friends, 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), and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full assurance ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "The Coast Is Clear"

    Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,259 views

    The wonderful benefit of serving a God who is for us!

    "THE COAST IS CLEAR!" Psalm 3:1 O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. THERE IS MUCH FRAY! The people of God often feel the pressures of life, the enemy and even the war within our own soul. There’s no doubt about the increase of struggles for the child of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Gift Worth Waiting For – Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,361 views

    The Bible presents Jesus Christ as much more than a great prophet and teacher. God's Word presents Jesus Christ as God incarnate.

    (Gal 4:4 NKJV) But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Last time we learned that the statement, "God sent forth His Son," pointed to the deity of Christ—meaning that Jesus is fully God. We learned that Jesus is not just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Hays avatar

    "Come On In!"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,213 views

    The "Warning" signs that once stood in front of the Most Holy Place of God has been replaced with a "Welcome" mat now that Jesus has come to offer Himself as a sacrifice for our sins -- Come on in!

    Come On In Hebrews 10:19-25 Security is a huge topic of conversation today. Security has always been a concern for any society. Armies have protected the interests of their nation. Surveillance cameras have protected the interest of business owners. Security systems have protected the inhabitants ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stewart Holloway avatar

    Gut That House! Give Your Problems To God Series

    Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,329 views

    To makeover your home, you have to destruct before you can construct.

    I’ve never remodeled a house but I have remodeled a church. Ten years ago I served as Minister of Music at my parents’ church in Louisiana. While I was there, we were in the process of relocating to another church facility owned by the congregation. Phase One of the building project involved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Conflict-Source And Solution Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,771 views

    We must deal with the conflicts in our relationships.

    Fireproof: Conflict-Source & Solution From a message preached by Scott Kallem, Pastor of 3rd Baptist in Marion, IL James 4:1-10 June 21, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A In James Dobson’s book Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    Becoming Backyard Christians Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,049 views

    The front yard is where we try to keep up appearances. The backyard is where we live. If we want people to get to know us, we have to open up the backyard.

    *Note: This is an adaptation of the second sermon in the "I Love My Church" Sermon Prep Kit on Sermon Central. Thanks to whoever created the original outlines. This is a great kit. I Love My Church #2: Becoming Backyard Christians Hebrews 10:19-25 [Lots of different fences on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist