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  • Tim Walker avatar

    3rd Sunday Of Advent

    Contributed by Tim Walker on Dec 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,850 views

    The incarnation of Jesus Christ is a miracle that profoundly effects our everyday life.

    There’s a pastor by the name of Casey Zack who related a story about a woman in his congregation, a Mrs. Alex. For the past 10 years Mrs. Alex was in charge of putting on and directing the children's Christmas Pageant. Every year something always went wrong. She cast her son, Blake, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Prayer Should Be

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
     | 2,996 views

    Prayer if often not what it should be but scripture tells us there is an effective prayer

    James 5:16b Introduction: “We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power. We have a great deal of activity, but we accomplish little; many services but few conversions; much machinery but few results.” --R.A. Torrey I. What is prayer? A. Godly prayer is worship. B. Godly prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,279 views

    A comprehensive guide on how to effectively engage in spiritual warfare through prayer.

    Beloved, this week's message focuses on a crucial aspect of the Christian faith that many struggle with: Warfare Prayer. We will explore how to engage in effective warfare prayer and emerge victorious. In Revelation 12:7-8, we read about a war that took place in heaven between Michael and his ...read more

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    The Appointment Of Deacons And The Spirit Of Service Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 28, 2025
     | 123 views

    God calls every believer to serve faithfully in their assigned role, and when order and delegation are observed in the church, growth, peace, and effectiveness abound.

    THE APPOINTMENT OF DEACONS AND THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:1-7 Key Verse: “And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.” (Acts 6:7) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Constant Battle But, Everlasting Victory!

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 17, 2014
     | 5,113 views

    We all were identified with Adam and Eve. It’s because of the sinful nature of Adam and Eve we were identified with them. We were married to their nature so to speak. But, now we have Christ and we have a new identity.

    Constant battle but, everlasting victory! Romans 7:1 Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? 2 For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paradox

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,264 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 9 The Paradox of God strong vs weak

    5th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 9 Mark 6:1-13 2nd Corinthians 12:2-10 "A Paradox" 6:1 ¶ He went away from there and came to his own country; and his disciples followed him. 2 And on the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue; and many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Eyes Have It Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,398 views

    The Bible is filled with idioms that we miss in English. This sermon deals with the "good" eye vs. the "evil" eye.

    1. An elderly man was desperately ill. Knowing the time for his departure was near, he called for his closest friends to come see him one last time. Attending him were his doctor, his preacher and his business manager. The old man said, “I know you can’t take it with you, but who knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Approval Addiction

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,153 views

    A practical teaching on the fear of man vs. the fear of God and how both impact a person's destiny and influence.

    Once upon a time, an elderly man was traveling with a boy and a donkey. As they walked through a village, the man was leading the donkey and the boy was walking behind. The townspeople said the old man was a fool for not riding…so to please them, he climbed up on the animal’s back. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Godly Contentment Is The Way To Go

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Oct 30, 2017
     | 4,265 views

    How can we achieve 'Godly Contentment' vs what the World has to offer in its stead.

    To be content means that one is Happy. Happiness is a state of one’s being when things around them are going as expected or well in the person’s opinion. It can be a sense of satisfaction or fulfillment, however fleeting. Our environment is temporal at most—always changing—fluid in nature. If ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ephesians Chapter 2 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022
     | 2,556 views

    This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 2. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

    Ephesians Chapter 2 Eph.2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; (KJV) 2:1 And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, (Amplified Version) A. “And you hath he quickened”.—And you also. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Separation Of Church And State? A July 4th Look At Our Heritage In America

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 35,200 views

    This sermon examines our Christian heritage, the separation of Church and state and its effects on American Society since 1962.

    The 4th of July is a special day in our country but not just for the signing of the declaration. Many special things have happened on this day. Three American presidents died on the Fourth of July, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe. And if you want to get down to it, Monroe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living A Life Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,683 views

    The first 21 verses of 1 Peter could be summed this way (vs.3-12) living a life of Holiness and verses (vs.13-21) fear for God. Not a fear of bodily harm but a respect and concern as we struggle to live a life before the righteous God (1Pet 1:16)

    Intro Illustration: David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses some disheartening research concerning the failure of Christians in our day to remain distinct: "In virtually every study we conduct, representing thousands of interviews every year, born again Christians (talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Sinless Life Makes Him Stand Out Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on May 1, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,048 views

    a topical sermon that uses this verse as a launching point to show the moral superiority of Christ v/s Mohammed, Krishna, Buddha

    Islington Baptist Church April 29, 2001 Series: Why Jesus: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion? Texts: Heb. 2:5-18; 9:26, II Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:21-24, I John 1:8, John 8:46 Why Jesus? Because of his sinless perfection! The other week I happened across an article in the “Religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witnessed To, Washed Clean, Won To God!

    Contributed by Jason Holt on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,485 views

    SIN IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS, IT EFFECTS US ALL; BUT THANKS BE TO GOD, HE KNOWS HOW TO WASH US AND MAKE US CLEAN!

    I. THE PROBLEM OF SIN (VS1) A.)NAMAAN - A VERY ACCOMPLISHED MAN - CREDITED POSSIBLY FOR KILLING AHAB( IKINGS 22) B.)SIN NOT A RESPECTER OF PERSONS - THERE IS ALWAYS A BUT! - HE WAS A GREAT MAN...BUT! C.)LEPROSY A TYPE OF SIN - AWFUL,INCURABLE - GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Holy Lives Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
     | 8,178 views

    The effectiveness of the church is not based on the worship service. It's based on what happens in the lives of its people throughout the week

    Take your Bibles this morning and turn to Titus 2:9-15. We’re continuing on this morning in our series from Paul’s letter to his protégé, Titus, called “Grow Church, Grow!” It’s basketball season. We all have our favorite teams. We get excited about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ