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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Wait, Watch And Work

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2024
     | 1,901 views

    Since the Lord's Return is imminent, what should we do? (Material adapted from Rick Breidenbaugh at: https://www.gospel-defender.org/post/what-are-we-to-do-in-the-new-year)

    HoHum: The famous reformer Martin Luther was asked what he would do if he knew for certain the world was going to end tomorrow. Without hesitation he replied, “I would plant an apple tree this afternoon.” What? Luther was not given to speculation about the ending of the world. He focused rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Crosses On A Hill: A Study In Evangelism

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 6, 2022
     | 1,589 views

    When we preach about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our sins upon the cross, we forget that there were also two men crucified on crosses next to Him. Each man had the opportunity to look to Jesus for grace and mercy. Their response determined their eternal destiny.

    The agony of the crucifixion and the final hours of Jesus are recorded in all four gospels, each written with their own unique perspective of what happened that dark day (Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19). Each one tells of the jeering, mockery, contempt, and seething hatred towards the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turn To God When You Need Revival Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 1, 2021
     | 3,320 views

    To speak of revival implies that there is something lost, something dead, something about faith that has lost it’s liveliness. Ezekiel’s audience certainly knew about that.

    Call on the Lord When You Need Revival Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction Call on God when you Hurt for Others, Need Hope, Feel Alone…Need Revival! The word ‘Revival’ might conjure up different images for different people. Old fashioned tent meetings or gospel meetings; Worship characterized by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Exit Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 8, 2024
     | 817 views

    How to avoid the exit of the Holy Spirit? Rebellion leads to rejection, Repentance leads to Restoration, and Revival leads to rejoicing, reconciliation of one another and reconstruction of the world .

    Theme: Exit of the Holy Spirit Text: Psalm 51:10-12 Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Alders gate: 24th May was the history changing day. On the Alders-gate street John Wesley had the strong involvement of the Holy Spirit in his life. He said my heart was “strangely ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Can Get There From Here

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025
     | 93 views

    Hezekiah’s revival shows that true renewal begins with repentance — a turning from sin and toward God that opens the floodgates of divine mercy.

    Sometimes revival comes in such gradual ways. Without even realizing when it all began, we find ourselves enjoying the spiritual blessings and joy that revival brings. Sometimes revival comes in response to conflict, or persecution, or maybe tragedy. Our complacency, our apathy, is shattered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    34. The Death Of Ishbosheth Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 17, 2025
     | 92 views

    Second Samuel chapter 4 is a sobering warning to anyone tempted to “help God along.” It shows us what happens when fear replaces faith, when ambition overrides conscience, and when people wrap sinful actions in religious language and expect God’s blessing in return.

    The Death of Ishbosheth December 17, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 4 When God’s Will Is Used as an Excuse for Sin One of the most dangerous phrases a Christian can utter is this: “God understands why I had to do it this way.” Those words have justified betrayal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Truth About Freedom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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     | 843 views

    The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers in society, and God's sovereignty over all things, so that we can live out our faith with courage, conviction, and humility.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into three powerful passages of Scripture that will help us understand the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers, and God's sovereignty over all things. As we explore these truths, our hearts will be stirred to live ...read more

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    Acts Of The Apostles (2 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,903 views

    A young man saw a sign in a restaurant window that read, “Help wanted." He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job.

    He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job. He asked the owner about the job description, and what it paid. • The man said, "The job pays $25.00 a week plus all meals." • The young man said, "Is the food good here?" • The owner rubbed his big tummy, and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do The Heathen Rage: An Exposition Of The Second Psalm

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,167 views

    The way to blessing is to realize the futility of raging against God and to embrace His Son instead.

    Why Do the Heathen Rage? Psalm 2:1–12 NKJV Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gideon Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,474 views

    The Cowardly Deliverer

    September 17, 2022 40 years have now passed and I bet you cannot guess what happened next…. • The Israelites did what was evil in the eyes of Yahweh. • Yahweh gave them into the hands of the Midianites for 7 years o The hand of the Midianites prevailed over Israel ---- the Israelites made for ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Why Christians Do Not Observe The Sabbath PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 860 views

    This sermon explores the transformation from the Old Covenant's bondage to the freedom and life found in the New Covenant through Christ's sacrifice.

    Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It's always a joy to gather together in the Lord's presence, to seek His wisdom, His guidance, and His comfort. Today, we gather not just as individuals, but as a community, bound by the love of Christ, to reflect on the profound truths of our faith. We are ...read more

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    Believe In Yourself

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,788 views

    Believe In Yourself

    Micheal Jackson and Diana Ross starred in a movie in the 1980’s which made a powerful statement to black people across America. The movie was entitled the "The Wiz" which was an urban version of "The Wizard of Oz". One of the most challenging selections in this colorful screenplay was given by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas Iscariot: Just Another Sinner

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    Guidance for reacting to the sin in our lives.

    Judas Iscariot: Just Another Sinner Matthew 26:47-56/27:3-5 Introduction: Judas thought Jesus would lead a physical rebellion against Rome. He probably thought that he could spur Jesus to action. He was wrong. Satan brought about Judas’ sin. Satan used Judas’ love of money and desire for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missing Christmas

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,041 views

    An effort to draw attention to the risk of missing the real meaning of Christmas.

    MISSING CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-7 George Mason was an astute businessman. He was also unsocial, single and against Christmas. He was a modern day Ebenezer Scrooge who wished for Christmas to move along so business and profits could resume. On Christmas eve as his workers were leaving he accidentally ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Small Man Who Became Big

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,512 views

    A sermon on the conversion of Zaccheus.

    A Small Man Who Became Big Luke 19:1-10 Introduction Who was the shortest man in the Bible? One person said “Zaccheus” Someone else said Nehemiah - “Knee high miah” Another said no, it was Bildad the Shuhite – “shoe height” Still another said no, It was Peter because the Bible says that “Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist