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  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 1 - Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 10, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,000 views

    The Christian faith holds the answers to questions people have about life's meaning. If we hold this to be the truth, then the burden is on us to understand our faith, have meaningful conversations with those who do not, and defend our faith with those who have questions.

    It’s a strange thing: the book has never been so accessible. According to Guinness Book of Records, L. Ron Hubbard’s writings of Scientology have been translated into 65 languages; the Koran is supposed to be read in Arabic, so it hasn’t been translated as much; the Book of Mormon is in about 100 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    God's Sovereign Choice

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Nov 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,609 views

    How could God display His Sovereignty in making His choices?

    “So the LORD said, ‘I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created — and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground — for I regret that I have made them.’ But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD” (Genesis 6:7-8, NIV). Are you aware of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Love In Action Part One Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 19, 2019
     | 6,102 views

    Our faith should match our actions. People are watching our relationship with the Lord to see if it matches the words coming out of our mouths.

    Love in Action Romans chapter 12:9-21 Introduction- Good morning, if you could turn to Romans chapter 12. We will be looking at Paul’s letter to the church concerning our everyday actions. He lays out how as believers we should be representing our faith and our relationship to the Lord and to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Dedication-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2018
     | 4,157 views

    1 of ? The children of Israel were to dedicate the city of Jericho to the LORD. God’s people are to wholly devote themselves & their world to the Lord. But how are we to do that? Dedicating you & your world to the Lord recalls/demands...

    DEDICATING/Dedication-I—Joshua 6:17-27 The Task Of Dedication Attention: Simple Fix: For years, parents of a Texas boy believed he was mostly nonverbal because of a brain aneurysm he had when he was 10 days old. The boy, Mason Motz, 6, of Katy, Texas, started going to speech therapy when he was 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    It's A Challenging Race Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 9, 2018
     | 6,113 views

    1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions.

    “It’s A Challenging Race.” v.1b 1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions. Opening Illustration (video of runner tripping in tape from 00:02-00:51 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMlxxNRQRro ) Turn to Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    65. From Law To Relationship Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,295 views

    Opposing sin because it breaks the law is replaced by the Spirit inspired knowledge sin threatens the very concept of the godhead itself, intimate loving relationships.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 65 - FROM LAW TO RELATIONSHIP This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Good Enough?!

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 27, 2020
     | 2,060 views

    Complacency and apathy is the ultimate Christian virus

    Covid didn’t stop us. We have had outdoor concerts, movie nights and worship every Sunday together. It has been a great summer. Before we read some of Haggai, let me give you a little background. Haggai had probably seen the temple in all its glory before the most of the population was led into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wisdom Of Silence

    Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2020
     | 8,491 views

    It is a great part of prudence to know when to be silent and when to speak. If you have nothing good, true or useful to say, it is better to be silent and say nothing. You have two ears and one mouth—use them proportionately.”

    THE WISDOM OF SILENCE Oh, that you would be silent, and it would be your wisdom! (Job 13:5) “A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.”—Proverbs 29:11 The tongue is a deadliest weapon. It’s quick, sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Jesus Is My Pandemic Identity (Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 16, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    During the lockdown we have realised how many are real friends, how many are fake friends, how many have called us often enquiring about our families, health, jobs, and how many were really cared and supported in their difficulties and pains during this pandemic, COVID-19.

    Jesus is my Pandemic Identity (Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 22:19-23, Romans 11:33-36, Matthew 16:13-20. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, I would like to start my reflection with a question: what is my pandemic identity as a Christian? In this digital world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Freedom Isn't What You Think

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 6, 2020
     | 2,361 views

    If I have been forgiven for all my sins, why not keep on sinning?

    The end of phase three in Illinois also has us thinking about our freedom to assemble and the right to say and do as we please. In many ways, we have been freed for more. But what does this really mean for us as a Christian? Help me with this phrase:: Freedom isn’t…. Free -----someone paid a price ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Redeem The Time

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 21, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,440 views

    Life is far from meaningless when one serves in accordance with the will God. All times both good and bad can be redeemed!

    Significance Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Being but one mere speck of dust in this vast universe one cannot help but ask the question: how I live my life, does it really matter? After reading Scriptures that say that God “made us a little lower ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Mende avatar

    A Baby Changes Everything! (A Christmas Sermon)

    Contributed by David Mende on Dec 6, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,645 views

    2000 years ago, a baby came into this world. This baby grew up to be an adult and changed the whole world. The world would never be the same again because of this baby. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Introduction When our daughter, Karis was born, I was excited. Holding my daughter in my arms for the first time was such a special experience. As long as she was in the hospital, doctors and nurses were constantly taking care of her. But once we came home, we didn’t know how exactly to take care ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Sword Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 29, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,324 views

    armor of God. Link inc. to formatted text, audio.

    Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:17b http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwordOfSpirit.html Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. It has all been defensive gear thus far. Now, how about an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Importance Of Knowing Whose You Are"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,826 views

    A sermon addressing temptation.

    "The Importance of Knowing Whose You Are" Matthew 4:1-11 Lorenzo Sell Writes: "In mid 2009, I left my position as CEO of a company that I had founded. I didn't know it at the time, but this was the beginning of an almost four-year process that I can only describe as losing my identity. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Basehore avatar

    Jehovah Shalom - God Is Peace Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Feb 12, 2015
     | 12,878 views

    Fear is a self-preservation instinct -- it's designed to protect us from something that may cause us real or imagined harm. But Jesus says in Matthew not to fear death, but to fear God. What's the difference?

    Jehovah Shalom - God of Peace Fear is a constant in our world. It’s so immersed in our culture that sometimes it’s actually considered a psychiatric issue, complete with fancy descriptive terms! I thought it may be interesting to read some of these to you tonight. Some seem normal, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God