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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Transformational Worship

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 4, 2018
     | 7,063 views

    If you want to experience life-transformational worship, come to a better altar – the cross of Jesus Christ – with better sacrifices: carry His shame; confess His name; and care for others.

    Joanne Weil describes the time her young son asked what was the highest number she had ever counted to. She didn't know, but she asked about his highest number. It was 5,372. “Oh,” she said. “Why did you stop there?” “Church was over,” he replied. (Mike and Amy Nappa, Bore No More! Group ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Are You A Fan Or A Follower? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2014
    based on 48 ratings
     | 100,061 views

    Fans walk away. Followers follow. But why do Fans walk away and how can we be sure we're not "one of them"?

    (Note, this sermon doesn't follow Idleman's approach. I preach differently than he does and felt I would fail to do justice to his message if I did it his way. I apologize for any frustration this may cause to those who read this sermon) A man named Charlie Moore moved into a new community with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing The Holy Hug Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 94 ratings
     | 24,658 views

    The "holy kiss" was a common way to show love and acceptance in the early church. What was that "kiss" intended to accomplish for God and how can we (who often don’t do that) accomplish the same goals?

    OPEN: For the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking at what the Bible says about kissing (pause). You know, the Bible is just FULL of kissing. There are stories where sons kiss their fathers. Friends kissing friends/ brothers kissing brothers. People kissing false idols. Kissing between a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gifts Of Healing Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 10, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,602 views

    This message explains the supernatural gifts of healing (1 Cor. 12:9) along with biblical examples of these gifts in operation.

    Intro This message is for all those who are dwelling in a mortal body. We are going to talk about the gifts of healing. If you are dwelling in a mortal body, the gifts of healing matter to you. As I age, I become more and more interested in the gifts of healing. As I see precious people around me ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Let The Spirit Of God Infuse You With Love

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    If only we could make the world believe that we loved them, there would be fewer empty churches, and a smaller proportion of our population who never darken a church door. Let love replace duty in our church relations, and the world will soon be evangeliz

    Let the Spirit of God Infuse You With Love (I Cor 13:4-8) We all need a fresh infusion of God’s love for without it we become apathetic, angry and self-absorbed. We live in a world that is crying out for love, acceptance and any measure of kindness. Illustration: A Great Motivator Love reaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Twelve Unaccounted For Hours

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,147 views

    The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious hours during which time Jesus Christ went on a preaching mission.

    EASTER TWELVE UNACCOUNTED FOR HOURS TEXT: Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communion Meditation No. 9_hang Onto His Words Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,579 views

    "I am the Bread of Life"... "I am the vine" ... My blood is real drink" ... Jesus words are indeed words to hang unto because they are life-giving. They are not empty words, they are words of spirit and life (John 6:63), words that give us hope.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Creation And The New Creation

    Contributed by Louis Pantelis on May 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,715 views

    This sermon focuses on the God of Creation. God speaks light into darkness, order into chaos, and fills the emptiness. God works in these ways as He makes us into new creations. He sheds light onto our sinfulnes, brings order out of our chaos, and fills

    Creation & The New Creation Genesis 1:1-5 One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come along way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell Him that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said “God, we’ve decided that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,897 views

    Jesus gave up His Divinity, voluntarily and willingly, in order to become a man. The divine glory was exchanged for human lowliness. He emptied Himself of His DEITY to take upon Himself His HUMANITY. He stripped himself of the insignia of majesty. What wa

    Opening illustration: Here are some examples of names and their meanings. Abraham = father of nations Alfred = wise Caleb = bold Daniel = God is my judge Edward = successful leader Ezekiel = God made me stronger Gabriel = God’s man Angela = angel Agatha = good Barbara = unique Candace = ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disarmed, Not Ready To Arm!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,746 views

    How many of you have ever experienced a God moment, and He met your need at just the right time in just the right way? There are a lot of people this morning who never have, they are running on empty discouraged and in depression over issues the devil h

    Disarmed, not ready to arm 1st Sam 30:1-8 NKJ 1. Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, 2. and had taken captive the women and those who were there, from small to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breakfast With Jesus

    Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,879 views

    Suppose everything we thought and believed about religion got stripped away from us in one horrific event. Suppose all the answers we thought we had to all the questions we thought people wanted answered, seemed hollow and empty.

    Breakfast with Jesus Chuck Warnock, Senior Pastor Chatham Baptist Church Chatham, VA www.chathambc.net April 22, 2007 – Sunday after the shootings at Virginia Tech on Ap 16, 2007 – John 21:1-19, NIV 1Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias.[a] It happened this way: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Five Kernels Of Corn At Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 19, 2017
     | 14,811 views

    The descendants of the Pilgrims would put 5 kernels of corn on an empty plate and each family member would pick up a kernel and tell what they were thankful for. This sermon examines “Five Kernels of Thanksgiving” that David shares in Ps. 103:1-5.

    Five Kernels of Corn at Thanksgiving Thanksgiving sermon Chuck Sligh November 19, 2017 Adapted from Five Kernels Of Corn, by Bruce Howell on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Psalms 103:1-5 – “Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wedding Feast--Sign Of The New Covenant Of Grace

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 15, 2025
     | 525 views

    At Cana, both Mary and Jesus knew that if Jesus intervened to fix the problem of the empty wineskins, as He did on her request, doing such a sign reminiscent of the prophets’ predictions about God’s redemptive action would start them both down the road to Calvary.

    Second Sunday in Course 2025 Just last Sunday we heard from Isaiah that the Messiah would not cry out or mistreat the wounded. That surely describes Jesus. Today we hear from Isaiah, “For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Remember

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 10, 2013
     | 11,785 views

    A sermon on the meaning and importance of communion.

    Today, we are back at the start of the new month and we are looking at the value again of worship. The type of worship that we practice is what we would call Christ-centered worship. Christ is the center of our worship experience. Today we are going to talk about what I would consider one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Blue Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 66 ratings
     | 36,838 views

    What happens when Christmas doesn’t go according to plan? How do we handle it when circumstances rob us of the joy of the season? How do we respond to a "blue Christmas?"

    OPEN: John Simmons tells about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas play which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. In that class was one little boy who wanted so very much to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ