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  • Christopher Lanham avatar

    Foolish Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    We don’t have to spruce the Gospel up.... Our job is to simply tell the story as clearly as possible – the power resides in the Gospel, not in our eloquence.

    Foolish Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI October 19, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis There is a major flaw in Christianity that no one seems to want to talk about. It is the elephant in the room, the gorilla in the corner, the unsightly blemish on the face that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Warren on Mar 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,888 views

    This sermon was a part of a series I did during our church's annual 21-day church-wide fast. We were looking at different elements of a fast. This message focuses on a fast as a time to simply sit at the feet of Jesus and enjoy His presence.

    Today I want to take a closer look at the life of a woman we meet in the Bible. She seems to have this “intimacy with God” thing figured out about as well as anyone. Her name is Mary. And the interesting thing about Mary is where you often find her in relation to Jesus in various ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fall And Salvation Of Humanity Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 10, 2019
     | 3,593 views

    A sermon about God's plan for creation and His plan to redeem those who would come to faith in Jesus

    The Fall and Salvation of Man Christianity 101 series CCCAG September 29th, 2019 Scripture- Genesis 3 Video- A graphic representation of the first sin committed by humanity. Podcast- YouTube search- The Fall of Man I liked it so much I wanted you to see it, and it will help introduce our subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Righteous Redeemer Receiving Recognition Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 16, 2007
     | 3,774 views

    Jesus came to the Earth in near obsurity; He lived in almost the same manner; he died a criminals death; and, yet, He was/is better than all and someday He will receive the acolades of this world.

    HEBREWS 7:22-28 RIGHTEOUS REDEEMER RECEIVING RECOGNITION I. HIS RITUAL: A. Revelator. B. Realm. C. Reach. II. HIS RESULTS: A. Redemption. B. Reconciliation. C. Resilience. III. HIS RENUMERATION: A. Recognition. B. Reverence. C. Rest. The writer to the Hebrews concludes this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Religion Without Reality Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014
     | 7,190 views

    Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

    Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    America Has Gone Too Far

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,473 views

    In the face of America’s current trend to deny God where can we find comfort.

    America Has Gone Too Far! A nation of people that have no fear of God. Amos 7:1-13 Date: November 6, 1998 Intro: The elections of this past week have proven clearly that America has no fear of God. I rarely preach messages addressing current events or politics, but I feel compelled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Idolatry And The Plague

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,120 views

    One of the things 2020 will always be remembered for is the plague, or Covid-19. This message shows a possible cause of the plague, one known as idolatry; along with the divine remedy. This sermon was written in October 2020.

    I think one of the things 2020 will always be remembered for is the plague; known as Covid-19 and commonly called the Corona Virus. I’ve been searching the Scripture for causes of the plague, trying to see if the same catalyst has manifested itself in America today. Last week we looked at “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Concept Of Hell! Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2022
     | 1,479 views

    Hell, in many religious traditions, refers to the domicile, usually beneath the earth, of the unredeemed deceased or the spirits of the damned. From the underworld come dreams, ghosts, and demons, and in its most terrible areas malefactors (reprobates)

    Tom Lowe 2/3/2012 The Concept of Hell! There is no mention of hell in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about Sheol, which is a watery underworld where everyone went, whether they were Jew or Gentile, good or bad. In its archaic sense, the term hell refers to the underworld, a deep pit or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Everyone's Gone Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,111 views

    The theme will be disappointment. For many people, the days after Christmas are filled with disappointment and for some, depression. The excitement of the holidays is over and everyone has gone home. Those whose children are now adults find themselves at

    Luke 2:8-24, 39-40 My wife began the sermon by telling about the birth of our first son and the feeling she had when everyone went home and we were left alone to care for and raise him. There is always a “coming down” after an exciting event. The event can be the birth of a child, a spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Christian Hypocrites Give Bad Directions #2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
     | 3,226 views

    When Christians fail to follow God's Positioning System in favor of our own, they degrade the witness of Jesus Christ leading in our own lives.

    Last week, we began a six-week sermon series entitled, “In need of a GPS.” Over the course of this sermon series, we will cover the entire letter to the Galatians moving at a rate of one chapter per week. In our first week, we learned that this letter was written in 54AD to the churches Paul had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,002 views

    We can know beyond a Shadow of a Doubt that God keeps His promises.

    Have you ever been around someone you think you know really well, and suddenly they do something totally out of character? It may be something good or it may be something bad. If you’re married, you’ve no doubt had that happen! Or maybe we’ve stereotyped somebody and found out they’re nothing like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Personal Choices; My Loaded Gun

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,083 views

    The power of choice is considerable...so are the consequences. How can we make responsible choices that honor God?

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10 (NRSVA) Croft Pentz is quoted as saying: Of all creation, only man can say yes or no to God. This message is all about our freedom and the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Iworship Part 3: How Iworship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,420 views

    A lifestyle of worship always results in relationship, repentance, rulership, and renewal.

    iWorship Part 3: How iWorship Icebreaker: Quick. What comes to mind when you hear the word, “Worship?” Probably “music,” right? But you know, music is just one method we’re supposed to use to worship God. But since last week we focused so extensively on music, I want to share some pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    The Maze Of Masonry

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,972 views

    How many have had a family member or friend that was or is currently a Mason? Most people don’t know very much about this group except for their generous works that they do for children.

    How many have had a family member or friend that was or is currently a Mason? Most people don’t know very much about this group except for their generous works that they do for children. Their hospitals have the most elaborate and state of the art facilities! They provide free medical services to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    What God Wants To Do With A Broken Woman Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 36,881 views

    This is the fourth message in a series of seven on brokenness. This message is about the woman at the well in John 4.

    What God Can do with a broken Woman? JOHN 4 MUCH HAS BEEN SAID ABOUT THIS WOMAN She like many women today think that there is a certain man who will meet all their needs. And so she became the “Liz Taylor” of the New Testament looking for her perfect man. If I can just meet that one man – he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ