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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    From Living To Life Everlasting Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 6, 2015
     | 4,687 views

    Will we accept the sacrifice of Christ as sufficient ... or will you continue doing life yourself? Easter is about the glory of the Father revealed in the Son, and we either accept that or turn away from it.

    From Living to Life 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 9 1 Peter 3:13-22 Introduction - Leading up to this AMAZING day we have covered three main points: -- Three encouragements from Peter to the church on living fully for Christ ∆ - First, why is our testimony so important? - v2:21, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go And Do

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,603 views

    Rather than identify with the Samaritan, this sermon encourages individuals to identify with the Jew in the ditch.

    Go And Do – Luke 10: 25 - 37 Intro: I’ve heard and preached many sermons on this parable. Most contrast the actions of the 3 travelers and hold up the behavior of the Samaritan as that which is to be emulated. But I want to talk about something else. I want us to look at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Goelzer avatar

    Stand Out From The Rest!

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,168 views

    Empower and encourage beleivers to excel as God’s people all for the sake of the gospel.

    NIV 1 Corinthians 9:16 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Fellowship Of The Ring Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,635 views

    Why did Jesus create the church? What is our main objective? Playing off the popular "Lord of the Rings" series, this sermon tells us one of the most powerful goals of the church.

    OPEN: On a spring break trip to Italy, a tour group was standing just inside St. Peter’s Basilica, the 2nd largest church building in the world. The tour guide was trying to explain the enormity of the building and part of his presentation went like this: “This church is so large no man on earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Luis Marquez avatar

    El Valle De Los Huesos Secos.

    Contributed by Luis Marquez on Jan 17, 2010
    based on 85 ratings
     | 204,718 views

    El hecho de que las cosas no salgan como las has planeado, no quiere decir que Dios te ha abandonado. Dios está trabajando en tu vida, con Su plan que tal vez no sea el tuyo, pero de seguro será el mejor. Quiero que salgas hoy de aquí con tu fe renovada,

    EL VALLE DE LOS HUESOS SECOS: ESPERANZA CONTRA ESPERANZA. Ezequiel 37: 1-14; Romanos 4:18. Introducción: Hay un dicho en el beisbol: “Nada está escrito hasta el out 27”. Este año está por terminar, pero aun no ha terminado. Sabemos que ha sido un año difícil para el país y para muchos ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    "I Know The Plans"

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,817 views

    A brief testimony given at LoveDenver in Denver,NC

    Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Today I want to share my testimony with you. In the late 1960s when I was in my teens I worked at an independent chain store called Park-n-Shop ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Church Ain't For Me. Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,519 views

    A closer look at why people do not attend church and a challenge for the church to reach them.

    Sunday, Sept 16th is National Back to Church Sunday. On this Sunday we would like everyone to put out an effort to invite or bring someone to church with you. Bribe them with lunch afterwards if necessary. This Sunday I want to inform you of the reasons people do not go to church and how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Be A Lifemaker

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Apr 1, 2014
     | 7,165 views

    Jesus is someone who makes people's days and also makes people's lives. He uses believers to do these things and we can be Daymakers and Lifemakers for those around us too. We need to get back to the basics of being good and kind to people.

    Be A Lifemaker Last Thursday night at the company where Diane works (Turner Machine Co.) they had an open house for employees and their spouses to talk about the state of the company and where they were headed in the near future. And one of the things that Jeff Turner ( the owner of the company) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inspired To Greatness Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2014
     | 10,699 views

    Share your heart, possessions and money, and so be an encouragement to the entire body of Christ.

    A young man took a short cut home through a cemetery late one night and fell in an open grave. He cried for help and tried to climb out, but it didn’t work. There was no one around to hear his cries or to lend a hand. So he settled down in a dark corner of the grave to wait for morning. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Talking About Love

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,736 views

    We must understand how much he loves us.

    TALKING ABOUT LOVE We are talking about true love for all mankind. Love you can only find one place heaven. Our Gods love has 7 strong favors . 1. It is unmerited 1st John 4: 11Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. 2. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Heavenly Embassy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2011
    based on 69 ratings
     | 16,123 views

    The Bible says that we're already in the "heavenlies." How can that be? I like living in Indiana, but it's never been my idea of real heaven. I pictured something with a few more clouds and harps. But it's true that I'm now in the heavenlies. Find out why

    OPEN: I recently heard the story about a young married couple. The Groom wanted to do something special for his new Bride so he planned something special for her. The plan was – after their reception – he would drive them two hours to a special destination where they would spend a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Peter's Sermon At Solomon's Portico Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,844 views

    A sermon examining the sermon Peter preached after the healing of the lame man.

    PETER’S SERMON AT SOLOMON’S PORTICO Acts 3:11-15 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday July 2nd, 2025) Paste link in browser for audio: https://youtu.be/a5dox048N2c?feature=shared In late March of 2020 our lives dramatically changed; none of us expected to experience a worldwide pandemic that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    God Likes To Work When Nothing Else Will

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 15,479 views

    When it seems you can’t go on, Jesus shows up.

    JOHN 5:1-9 “GOD LIKES TO WORK WHEN NOTHING ELSE WILL” A) How does God feel when people hurt? Does He care or is He unconcerned? * Jesus is in Jerusalem for a feast and goes by the sheep market where there’s a pool. * The pool has five porches that overlooks the body of water. * It’s a monument of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jacob Ricker avatar

    Why Stop At The Door

    Contributed by Jacob Ricker on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,216 views

    We have to get to a point in life where we don’t stop at the door so we can see what God has for us!

    I.Introduction - Illustration On July 4, 1952, at the age of 34, Floerence May Chadwick attempted to become the first woman to swim 21 miles across the Catalina Channel, from Catalina Island to Palos Verde on the California coast. The weather that day was very poor. The ocean was ice cold, the fog ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    How Amiable Are Thy Tabernacles: An Exposition Of The 84th Psalm

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 17, 2021
     | 4,271 views

    what is the true comfort food?

    How Amiable are Thy Tabernacles: An Exposition of the 84th Psalm Psalm 84 can be thought of as comfort food for the soul. In times of stress, there is often the desire to eat. One thinks of the comfort of warm milk and cookies. This might remind some of us of our mothers who would serve them just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible