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  • Chris Layton avatar

    Living The Invitation: Jesus’ Way Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 24, 2025
     | 322 views

    Paul’s joy wasn’t in perfect preachers—it was in Christ being shared. But how do we share Christ effectively? Jesus Himself showed us the way. Let’s look at four ways Jesus lived out the invitation to His love and grace, and how we can follow His example.

    Living the Invitation: Jesus’ Way of Evangelism Introduction Have you ever invited someone to a celebration, only to hear them say, “I don’t go to church—it’s full of hypocrites”? That stings, but it points to our calling: to live in a way that draws people to Jesus’ love, like inviting them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 21 - Discover Life's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,930 views

    Have you discovered God’s purpose for your life? Read on to understand how you can break free from every bondage, and be all that God created you to be.

    We read in Romans 12:1, “For this reason I make request to you, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you will give your bodies as a living offering, holy, pleasing to God, which is the worship it is right for you to give him.” (BBE) In Romans 12:1, when Paul exhorts the believers with the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Thanks For Nothing - Your Tests Tripped Me Up. I Guess I'm Good And Lost..

    Contributed by Coz Von on Feb 10, 2016
     | 3,331 views

    We have effectively silenced Him out of our lives and we get frustrated when we go it alone. We are losing everything and we ask – Where are you Lord! “and we wonder am I Slipping from the palm of Gods hand. I guest I will be one of those Lost ones?

    Why do ye imagine evil against - Lord? Though I cause grief, yet will I have compassion according to the multitude of My mercies. Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?) He doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve He the children of men. God shall bring every work into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 12, 2022
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,112 views

    Many people wonder what they can leave their children as an inheritance. You can give them land, money, possessions and power... but nothing compares to the inheritance that God says is one of the most important. What is that inheritance?

    This sermon series is entitled “Things That Keep Us Up At Night” and we’re looking at the question: “What do I leave my children when I die?” I’m getting to the age where I’ve got to consider writing a “Last Will and Testament.” I have to decide what kind of inheritance I’m going to leave my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "chosen": The Elements Of Election Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,243 views

    The 1) Condition (1 Pt. 1:1a), 2) Nature (1 Pt. 1:1b), 3) Source (1 Pt. 1:2a), 4) Sphere (1 Pt. 1:2b), 5) Effect (1 Pt. 1:2c), 6) Security (1 Pt. 1:2d), and 7) The Advantages of Election (1 Pt. 1:2e).

    1 Peter 1:1–2. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Stand Firm Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 30, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,925 views

    The world lives by the concept of "go along to get along" but God says "no - stand firm and stand for Me!" Why is that important to God and how do we "stand firm?"

    OPEN: The story is told of a man who was on his way to a costume ball on a Sunday evening. He’d rented a fairly realistic Satan Costume. It was a red suit with a tail and a skintight mask with horns. It was a quality outfit, and … he kind of looked like Satan. In order to get to the party, he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Consequences – You Don’t Avoid Them Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2025
     | 325 views

    God has ordained that everything in this universe has consequences. That is why a whole network of scientific laws operate to make all things function. Consequences apply to human behaviour and we look into these. Consequences apply to Christians as well.

    CONSEQUENCES – YOU DON’T AVOID THEM [A]. INTRODUCING THE SUBJECT – All of us know that if we trip on a set of stairs, we will tumble down. If we drive too fast around a sharp road bend, we are likely to skid off the road. If a branch separates from a very tall tree, it falls down and hits ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Roots, Ripples And Reference Points, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,219 views

    The ripples of our life choices impact things far beyond the choice itself, for good or for ill

    Roots, Ripples and Reference Points Lessons from the Lake, Part 2 TCF Sermon July 23, 2006 One of the things Laura and I like to do, when we’re at her grandparents’ lake house on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas, is skip stones on the lake. There are a lot of stones on the shoreline – in fact, it’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ripples (Part 2 Of Series) Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 4, 2013
     | 5,816 views

    The ripples of our life choices continue for good or ill, long after the splash of that choice was originally made.

    Roots, Ripples and Reference Points Lessons from the Lake, Part 2 TCF Sermon August 12, 2012 One of the things my youngest daughter Laura and I used to do, when we were at her grandparents’ lake house on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas, is skip stones on the lake. There are a lot of stones on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Called, Appointed, Anointed Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 9, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,839 views

    This sermon deals with our calling to be the church in our society. It deals with our vision but can be easily adapted for any churches vision.

    The Stewardship of Vision Pt 1 ¡V Called, Appointed, Anointed Exodus 3:1-12 I had planned to wrap up our focus on stewardship last week ¡V but God had other plans. As I sought the Lord for what I should share with you this week He led me to another area of stewardship that I want to share with you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Organization Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 9, 2024
     | 1,117 views

    It is no secret that leadership presents its own set of challenges, and those who lead within the church are not exempt. Pastors in particular, and those in leadership positions within the church, often feel overwhelmed by the challenges associated with Kingdom work.

    The Organization of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 3 (1-8 for Text) It is no secret that leadership presents its own set of challenges, and those who lead within the church are not exempt. Pastors in particular, and those in leadership positions within the church, often feel overwhelmed by the challenges ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    What Is Sin?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,502 views

    This is message about sin the cure for it.

    What is sin? Has anyone every asked you that? Have you struggled with an answer? Over the last two thousand years there has been much debate and study on this three-letter word. A great deal of ink has been spilled on this subject. The Bible says several things regarding sin. Romans 14:23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,949 views

    Prayer is definitely a difficult discipline, but it’s also a delightful discussion.

    1. “God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our food.” • Amen. No Talking! NOTE: that was the prayer my son learned at age 5 when he was in a Christian day care many years ago. • At every meal, the kids in unison would say out loud: “God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount: Ask, Seek, Knock Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 6,468 views

    Message from the Sermon on the Mount about Asking, Seeking, and Knocking

    Title: Ask, Seek, Knock Theme: Text: Matthew 7:7-12 As we look at this passage the first thing we must understand is that this is not the only qualification to getting our prayers answered. Jesus here is speaking on prayer but we must also combine all the other commands he has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Seven, Part 11 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014
     | 2,723 views

    Sardis: The Church of Inanimate Spirituality

    The Seven, part 11 Sardis: The Church of Inanimate Spirituality Revelation 3:1-6 July 28, 2013 I have said the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century yet they are as relevant to us today as they were to the church then. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational