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  • Perry Greene avatar

    I Can't Get No Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 11, 2016
     | 6,137 views

    This sermon begins the series in which we want to encounter and honor God in our lives and church. The only real satisfaction we have in life is God. Everything else is a poor substitute.

    1. If She Doesn't Hurry... When J. K. Rowling was having trouble finishing her fifth Harry Potter book, her fans grew impatient. One was quoted as saying, "If she doesn't hurry, we're going to move on to caring about something else." That reflects our age. Our attention spans are short, and we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Water, Worship, Work - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2019
     | 4,003 views

    This is the 14th sermon in our series on John's gospel. In this sermon we look at Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well, and we examine what true revival looks like.

    Water, Worship, Work – Part Two (Gospel of John Part 14) Text: John 4:27 – 42 We’re continuing on with John 4 today, and just as a quick re-cap of last week, we read about how Jesus was going through Samaria and He and the disciples had stopped at Jacobs Well. The disciples had gone on into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Is Not Safe, But He Is Good Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019
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     | 5,331 views

    Only Jesus has the power to free me from my bondage to my sin

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is He? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
     | 14,366 views

    “Who is he?” All who encountered Jesus from the peasants of Galilee to the scribes and Pharisees of Jerusalem to the Roman soldiers were faced with the same question: Who is he?

    Who is He? John 1:1-3, 14 The movie Amistad tells the story of a group of African slaves who seize control of their slave-ship and demand to be returned to their homeland. The captain instead takes them to an American seaport where they are imprisoned. As they await the judge’s verdict, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seeing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 23, 2014
     | 5,562 views

    Mary discovers the empty tomb and runs to tell the disciples. Later, in her grief and confusion, she sees Jesus and hears him call her by name.

    John 20:1-18 “Seeing Jesus” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen! Jesus is alive! These are the proclamations of Easter. They are the truth on which our Christian faith is based. These words are easy for us to say as we worship today. Yet, there are times in our lives when we find it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Practice Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 11, 2010
     | 5,106 views

    This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer.

    Introduction I get many emails in my inbox, as perhaps you do forwards, Viagra advertisements, political jokes. Sometimes get emails with jokes about certain groups of people- no lack of blonde/pastor/lawyer jokes. How about charismatic jokes? How many Charismatic’s does it take to change a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2022
     | 2,859 views

    YOUR SUFFERINGS TURN TO A “SOUVENIR” THAT REMIND YOU OF THE POIGNANT MOMENTS THAT TRANSFORMED YOUR LIFE! Hallelujah!

    Genesis 32:24”Then Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.” INTRO: I was stuck with the above scripture for several hours, I just couldn’t move, during the reading of this portion, I was going through certain deep trials in my own life, after two decades of ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    6. The Woman At The Well (When Grace Meets Shame) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 24, 2025
     | 83 views

    A woman hiding from shame meets Jesus at a well. He knows her deepest secrets. He offers her living water. Her broken past becomes her greatest testimony.

    6. The Woman at the Well (When Grace Meets Shame) Introduction Picture yourself walking through your town at the hottest part of the day, deliberately avoiding everyone you know. This was the daily reality for one woman in Samaria two thousand years ago. Her story, recorded in John chapter 4, shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 821 views

    This sermon aims to explore the themes of transformation, Christ's mercy, and the call to discipleship, emphasizing that we are saved by grace through faith.

    Good morning, church family! Have you ever felt like you were lost, not knowing what to do next, or where to go? In today's sermon, we will look at a situation just like this, found in John 21:1-14. We'll explore the themes of transformation, the power of Christ's mercy, and the call to ...read more

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    Jesus Heals A Demon Possessed Man Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 22,958 views

    Fourth in series on the Miracles of Jesus. The healing of a Demon Possessed Man.

    Miracle # 4 “Jesus Heals A Demon Possessed Man” Mark 1:21-28 (Luke 4:31-37) According to the Gospels, Jesus had the power to cure not only physical disease but spiritual affliction as well. The first person with a spiritual affliction that had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Post Resurrection Blessings By Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Apr 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,346 views

    Jesus came to save sinners and provide other blessings. He accomplished his mission, declaring "It is finished". This sermon focuses on the blessings Jesus provided (and still provides) after his glorious resurrection

    POST-RESURRECTION BLESSINGS FROM JESUS CHRIST Jesus Christ can be aptly described as an embodiment of unrivaled blessings. Every facet of his life (pre incarnate, incarnate, when under arrest, in trial, on the cross, in the grave, in resurrection, in ascension and in heaven, etc) was full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus In The Garden

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,504 views

    Jesus willingly went to the cross to be our atonement for sin

    SBC Philippi, 3/14/04 am Jesus in the Garden Mark 14:32-42 Primary Purpose: Jesus willingly went to the cross to be our atonement for sin. Many people have died for various causes without much of a sense of regret or pain. Palestinian terrorist sometimes strap bombs to themselves and blow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before And After

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,265 views

    The sermon points out five changes Jesus brought to the man possessed by demons. I identify what his life was like before Jesus and what it was like after encountering Him.

    Before and after! From our cardboard testimonies you have seen the message of what a person’s life was like before Jesus and what it is like after Jesus comes into their life. Maybe you need Jesus to make a difference in your life today! Let’s look at the story of a man who experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Lord Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 7, 2024
     | 848 views

    When we talk about being a Disiple of Jesus - a student of His ways - we turn to some passages that have bold and challenging teachings. 

    Journey With Jesus: Jesus Is Lord Introduction This Summer we are focused on the Journey with Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship. Last week we talked about the Beatitudes and how they form the foundation of the daily walk with the Lord. They require a different mindset than is natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 11, 2020
     | 3,785 views

    Jesus and the Resurrection – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Women (chapter 23 verse 55 to chapter 24 verse 3) • (2). The Angelic Beings (chapter 24 verses 4-8) • (3). The Disciples (chapter 24 verses 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Five-year-old Brian had to recite a Bible verse in the Easter Sunday service. • He was meant to stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren