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  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Christmas Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 18, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,859 views

    Christmas Joy is when we are restored to the right relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ.

    Christmas Joy “When the Lord restored his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! We were filled with laughter, and we sang with joy.” Psalm 126:1-2 Intro: I want to talk to you today about Christmas Joy. We all face difficulties in life. Challenges at work or in school. People that are hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 4- "The Temptation Within" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 30, 2017
     | 6,441 views

    Part 4 of our James series

    Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian living Part 4 “The Temptation within” Today as we continue our study of James We will continue to connect the dots That James lays out For Bona Fide Christian living We began this series with the pressure test If you will remember we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unconditional Love

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2014
     | 10,017 views

    Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back into his family, despite the objections of his older brother who resents his father’s mercy.

    12-7-04 Unconditional Love Luke 15:1-15:32 Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unconditional Love

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 22, 2014
     | 9,014 views

    Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back into his family, despite the objections of his older brother who resents his father’s mercy.

    12-7-04 Unconditional Love Luke 15:1-15:32 Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing Kindness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 5, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 40,060 views

    This is the fifth sermon in this series on the fruit of the Spirit. It deals with Kindness. 1. Be SENSITIVE 2. Be SUPPORTIVE 3. Be SYMPATHETIC 4. Be STRAIGHTFORWARD 5. Be SPONTANEOUS

    Fruit of The Spirit – Kindness Showing Kindness We have been working our way through the virtues of the Fruit of the Spirit. Our focal verse for this series is from the book of Galatians where it says: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power And Pride Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 16, 2021
     | 3,182 views

    God judges pride and power, and he humbles those who believe they are above him.

    Power and Pride Jeffery Anselmi / General Exodus / Pride; Hardness of Heart / Exodus 4:28–31; Exodus 5:1–8; Exodus 7:1–13 God judges pride and power, and he humbles those who believe they are above him. INTRODUCTION • Today we continue with our series in Exodus; we will see that Moses, despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    King Asa … His Faithfulness And Foolishness

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022
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     | 4,410 views

    Many make the mistake of thinking that all the things in the Old Testament no longer apply to our modern age.

    Even some preachers in their sermon preparation choose to preach out of the New Testament, because they feel that the New Testament is more applicable to today’s congregations. While much of the Old Testament did deal with Israel and the ceremonial laws that were given to them, a great deal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the Power Of Confident Prayer" Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,449 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "The Power of Confident Prayer" Luke 11:1-13 A sermon for 6/26/22 – Third Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “5 And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 for a friend of mine has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Parable Of The Vineyard And Wicked Tenants Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 2, 2024
     | 290 views

    The Parable fo the Vineyard and Wicked Tenants

    In our study of the parables, we now come to the last of three parables taught by Jesus in Matthew chapter 21. Now as I always say, Jesus taught using parables to illustrate a spiritual truth regarding the Kingdom of Heaven. Parables are not meant to be taken literally, mom, but are necessary for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Power Of The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Bob Groves on May 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,368 views

    The power of our words & how they are creative or destructive in our life.

    Series Today - The Power of the Tongue (Words) James 3:2- For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, & able also to bridle the whole body. Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; & we turn about their whole body. Behold ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,268 views

    A look at the need for prayer in our daily lives and in the life of the church.

    Job 34:33-37 33 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest. 34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. Job 19:23-29 23 Oh that my words were now written! oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rediscovering God's Blessings

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,576 views

    God wants to bless us. This message gives insight on finding His blessing. Isaac found his father’s wells. We could find some wells from our Father also.

    A man and his wife were walking in a crowd. The husband delighted his wife by taking her had. She asked, “You don’t want to lose me?” He replied, “I don’t want to have to look for you.” Hodgin, Michael. 1001 Humorous Illustrations # 824 P.312. Isn’t that the way we are? We don’t want to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stub Your Toe?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    Let’s study how the lack of effort and slipshod work is hurting the church.

    STUB YOUR TOE? or THEY ALL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 14:27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 28. For which of you intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he hath sufficient to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Waiting For God To Move

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    God creates all things "NEW" and this is shown throughout Scripture and becomes a reality in our own lives.

    Dr. Hubbard at Fuller Seminary was speaking about the gospel of John and described it as a “new” gospel. He then explained how the Chapter 1 introduced the “new” Word—and the Word was God. Chapter 2 talks about “new” wine, better than that served before. We might guess that chapter 3’s focus is on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Purpose Of The Church- Service Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 354 ratings
     | 53,381 views

    Are we supposed to serve or be served?

    INTRODUCTION As we have looked at the question “What is the Purpose of the Church, thus far we have identified three areas of that should be included in the purpose of the church, worship, fellowship, discipleship. Today I want to look at an area that a lot of churches struggle with. It is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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