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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Living In The Shadows? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 10, 2019
     | 3,464 views

    Are we still allowing our old life which stunts our spiritual growth to be more like Jesus Christ?

    Let’s continue our worship of God by learning from His Word in Hebrews 10…. page… Again, the letter to the Hebrews was written to Christians who had a religion handed down from Moses and likely practiced their faith in the Temple (show picture) in Jerusalem about 2000 years ago. The Temple likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The New Covenant In Action Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017
     | 6,321 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Covenant".

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Covenant [#2] THE NEW COVENANT IN ACTION Hebrews 8:7-13 Introduction: Karen and I enjoy watching the Olympics together. This is our 2nd Olympics together and this 1 has a lot of meaning for us. Through Tharon, we know many of the athletes competing. We know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Communion Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021
     | 8,118 views

    Important events and experiences make a lasting impression on the lives of both the individual and the family.

    Today is the first Sunday of the month, and this is the Sunday which we will observe the Lord’s Supper. We will do that at the end of the service today, so I thought it appropriate to talk about Communion so that all would understand what it is, what it means, and that we can be on the same page ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Transforming Power Of Communion: Maundy Thursday Remembering Christ's Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2024
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     | 2,059 views

    Maundy Thursday Communion Service - remember and reflect on the profound significance of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. A time to pause and contemplate the transformative power of communion, where we partake of the bread and the cup, symbols of Christ's body and blood, given for us.

    The Transforming Power of Communion: Maundy Thursday Remembering Christ's Sacrifice Introduction: As we gather tonight for our Maundy Thursday Communion Service, we come to remember and reflect on the profound significance of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. It's a time to pause and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Whole Truth

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 8, 2024
     | 572 views

    As the old movie clip say, "You can't handle the truth!" If truth trumps tradition many will choose tradition.

    John 16:12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things Above Vs. Everyday Idolatry

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 12, 2025
     | 191 views

    Once we used to live in worldliness, but our lives in Jesus are now different. This means we are dead to the old lifestyle and are now alive in Christ.

    Reviewing Col. 2:9-23, we realize that in Christ: Dwells all the fullness of the Godhead (verse 9), being the head of all principalities and power (10) We are complete (verse 10) We were circumcised spiritually – without hands, cutting off the works of the flesh – sin (verse 11) We died and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shadow Or Substance

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 3, 2003
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     | 4,832 views

    Everything about real religion is found complete in Jesus. Anything beyond or without Jesus is just a shadow.

    May 18, 2003 Colossians 2:13-19 “Shadow or substance” INTRODUCTION The month of May is known for at least three things. It is known for flowers – “April showers bring May flowers” and what do Mayflowers bring? Pilgrims. It is known for Mother’s Day which we celebrated last week. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water Wars Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 4, 2011
     | 3,818 views

    Exploring the reason for Baptist insistence on immersion of believers as baptism.

    “An angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dead Church (The Church Of Sardis)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 31, 2025
     | 227 views

    In this message I will be preaching about the church of Sardis which is known as the DEAD CHURCH. No one will admit they attend a dead church but all over this great nation of ours that is exactly what some people are doing.

    Illus: Some churches have cemeteries on their properties. Your church does not have to have a cemetery to be a dead church. Illus: Vance Havner once commented that ministries often begin with a man who has a vision. That vision is captured by others and becomes a movement. As the movement gains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Trilogy Psalms (22.23.24) Psalm 22 – The Depths Behind Calvary – The Suffering Servant – What Calvary Meant To Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 8, 2022
     | 3,631 views

    Today in heaven, all that the Lord has from this earth, are scars – in His hands, feet, side and head. He also has a glorified human body. We leave this earth with nothing, not a thing. We too will have a glorified human body, like unto His. The only scars in heaven are the scars of redemption.

    TRILOGY PSALMS (22.23.24) PSALM 22 – THE DEPTHS BEHIND CALVARY – THE SUFFERING SERVANT – WHAT CALVARY MEANT TO JESUS CHRIST A Bible Study in Three Psalms – the Trilogy Psalms 22, 23, 24. Today we do only one of those – Psalm 22 INTRODUCTION - THE PSALM TRILOGY Psalms 22, 23, and 24 are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Using Old Testament Analogies In Cross-Cultural Evangelism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    USING OLD TESTAMENT ANALOGIES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM

    USING OLD TESTAMENT ANALOGIES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISMIntroduction - Everyone tends to learn best when they are taught in ways that they are accustomed to. After ten years of teaching in an African seminary, this truth is becoming more evident daily. When I first brought out the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lest We Forget

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 271 ratings
     | 49,811 views

    This sermon examines the institution of the Lord’s Supper and discusses its importance as a concrete reminder of the basics of Christianity which we must never, never forsake or forget.

    Lest We Forget January 20, 2002 Introduction When I was growing up in West Texas cicada (pronounced sikad) “locusts” like the one pictured on the screen filled the giant elm trees at times. During the heat of the summer the shrill buzzing sound of their mating call filled the air. To this ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Freed To Serve

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    Through Christ we are free, not to indulge our sinful nature, but to willingly lay down our lives in service to our King.

    Freed To Serve Galatians 5:13-15 It is time that we get back to our old friend, the book of Galatians, and pray that we might glean from this powerful little book the lessons the Lord has for us this morning. We’ve taken a four week break from our study of Galatians as we journeyed through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    Downward Mobility Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,920 views

    Part 9 in series Slowing Down, Dave talks about the four components of The Daily Office - stopping, centering, silence, and scripture.

    Downward Mobility Slowing Down, part 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 31, 2009 Upward mobility is the strongest pull of our culture. When you think of the American dream, what do you think of? I think about someone starting out poor who is able to start a business, and work ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    U-Turns Mandatory Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    Rrepentance is essential if we are going to be prepared for the coming of Christ and his kingdom (Advent, year A, Sunday 2, 9 Dec 01)

     John the Baptist was a truly strange fellow. I can imagine his performance review from the board of clergy examiners. - - - - - - - - - Dear John ben Zechariah: The board of examiners completed their visit and frankly were concerned about several matters pertaining to your person ...read more

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    Denomination: *other