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  • Lance Hostetter avatar

    "Sharing The Resurrection"

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 2, 2013
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    This sermon focuses on how to share the resurrection with the unchurched.

    Title: Sharing the Resurrected Lord Text: John 20:1-18 Purpose: To encourage evangelism Introduction: I am a second generation Christian. Not only did I grow up in a home where my parents were both believers, but my dad was also involved in full-time ministry. I was a MK (missionar kid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 20: The Ethical Sermon Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 27, 2018
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     | 9,946 views

    How to preach a sermon on ethics

    Lesson Goal I hope to encourage the teaching of Christian ethics. Lesson Intro We can't read the Bible without confronting ethics. From the Ten Commandments to Paul's instruction in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 we run across ethics. Like it or not, ethics is a subject confronting Christians on a daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defusing Anger Through Soul Care Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018
     | 2,392 views

    31st message in a series from Ephesians continuing an exploration of how to deal with anger.

    “Defusing sinful anger through Soul Care” Ephesians 4:26-27 I. ANALYZE ANGER A. Understand the character of anger It is an internal emotional power surge in response to a perceived evil, attack or uncomfortable situation. B. Consider the purpose of anger It alerts us to evil in our own soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2017
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     | 6,552 views

    How to Handle Temptation - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Temptation is Inevitable (vs 13a). (2). Temptation is Never Directed by God (vs 13). (3). Temptation is an Individual Matter (vs 14). (4). Temptation That Leads to Sin Always Follows the Same Process (vs 14-15). (5). Temptation Flourishes on Inconsistent Thinking (vs 16). (6). ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jeffrey Payne avatar

    Romans – Verse By Verse 1:1-7 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Jun 28, 2017
     | 8,378 views

    A verse by verse, precept upon precept study of the first half of Paul's salutation in his letter to the church at Rome.

    Romans – Verse by Verse 1:1-7 Romans 1:1-7 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 1 Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and singled out for God’s good news— 2 which He promised long ago through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures— 3 concerning His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Hidden Option- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 21, 2018
     | 6,229 views

    We need to look to God to find our hidden options.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP FROM DEFIANCE • SLIDE #1 • Sometimes we can find ourselves in a situation that seems impossible, a situation of which it is hard to see a good way out. • When we face the opportunity to make decisions in life, have you ever been paralyzed so much by the situation you did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Iiia2b― A Labor To Present Every Man Perfect In Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 7, 2018
     | 5,663 views

    Christ’s message is for everyone, so everywhere Paul and Timothy went they brought the Good News to all who would listen.

    8/9/18 Tom Lowe IIIA2b? A Labor to Present Every Man Perfect in Christ Jesus (Colossians 1:28-29) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:28-29 (NIV) (Text) Col. 1:28-29: He is the one we proclaim, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 12, 2018
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     | 15,314 views

    The meaning of life is not found accumulating things under the sun but in doing the will of God who resides above the sun! Please read this sermon and learn more on what God expects from you!

    The Meaning of Life Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Matthew 21:18-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. Little is known about her early life, but at a young age, she felt a calling to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year: A Divine Imperative

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 5,014 views

    The creation story is one of the most awesome story that we can study. In the business of our lives it is possible that we miss the presence of such an awesome God in our lives. Let us prepare ourselves for an awesome encounter with God.

    First of all, Let me wish you all a very happy and blessed new year ahead. Well: Here we are. Yet another New year, yet another opportunity to look at the blessings of the previous year and give thanks. Yet another opportunity for us to look back at all the numerous mistakes that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Would I Be Persecuted For Christ?

    Contributed by Don Kesner on Apr 9, 2015
     | 4,361 views

    Jesus talked of being persecuted for "righteousness sake." If that be the case, am I living righteous enough to qualify?

    *Thanks to every pastor and source which helped in making this sermon come together. (Matthew 5:10-12) “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Knock Down, Not Out Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,797 views

    We are call to be faithful, not successful

    August 9, 2015 Church Planting Knocked Down, Not Out Acts 14:8-20 Opening words: In 1858 the Illinois legislature--using an obscure statute--sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Redemption Continues Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 3, 2012
     | 4,993 views

    Reconciliation and Redemption are key subjects for these verses...

    TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 23, 2012 Date Taught: July 25, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 2:4-13 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: Last week we saw how redemption was happening for Naomi and Ruth & how this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A God-Blessed Nation

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012
     | 12,110 views

    Examines how our nation has been built and blessed by God and why I have no problem with patriotic services in the church.

    LIVING IN A GOD BLESSED-NATION This past week we celebrated the birthday of our country. I guess because of that, I have received 2 articles in the past week that I strongly disagreed with. The first was talking about how upsetting patriotic services were for some when they are held in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Living The Abundant Life"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,678 views

    What we can do to realize the plan that God has for our lives.

    “Living the Abundant Life” August 21, 2011 John 10:10 Jesus said, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Running On Empty?

    Contributed by David Sweet on Aug 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,442 views

    An expository sermon on Colossians 2:6-15 concerning Christian fullness in the triumphant Christ.

    Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15 I. Introduction The church at Colossae was started by Epaphras, who was a fellow Colossian and a preacher in Laodicea, Hierapolis and Colossae. The letter reveals that the Colossian believers had a great faith in Jesus and love for their fellow believers. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ