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  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Denial Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,927 views

    This sermon is the third in a Lenten series and deals with denial, one of the key words in the experiance of Jesus in the final week of his life.

    A little boy kept falling out of bed, but no matter what his parents tried, each night he rolled out of bed. An visiting uncle teased the boy and asked “How do you keep falling out of bed”. The little boy thought a minute and then said ”I don’t know, unless I stay too close to where I got in”. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Message 20 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:25-28: The Final Comments To The Thessalonians – Pray, Greeting, And Closing Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 15, 2023
     | 976 views

    Paul stresses the importance of prayer for himself. He them urges strongly the reading of his letter but again highlights one of his favourite words – GRACE. It was grace that blesses the Thessalonians.

    MESSAGE 20 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:25-28: THE FINAL COMMENTS TO THE THESSALONIANS – PRAY, GREETING, AND CLOSING GRACE [A]. PAUL’S REQUESTED PRAYER {{1Thessalonians 5:25 “Brethren, pray for us.”}} This is only a short verse, a short request, and Paul does not elaborate on prayer points, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For To Me, To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain.

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,619 views

    Prepare your life for the final graduation, which is a commencement of new life whether in endless hope or hopeless end.

    For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Phi 1:21 On June 12, 2005, exactly today 11 years ago, Steve Jobs delivered a speech to the graduating class at Stanford University. So outstanding was his speech that many call the speech as the most memorable, best, life-changing and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where’s The Glory

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,020 views

    The final four chapters of Judges. These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass.

    WHERE’S THE GLORY Judges 17:1-6 and 21:25 These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass. In America, we need a moral, spiritual revival or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Walk By Sight Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    Don’t let failure robs us of faith in God. Develop your faith in God through a lifestyle of prayer and communion with God.

    Failure has a great impact in our lives. Once beaten, twice shy. • When we failed, we are hit by discouragement, fear and even doubts, that we can ever succeed. • That makes the second or third attempt more difficult. Put ourselves in the shoes of the father for a moment. • He was a worried ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let Hope Arise (Easter)

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 30, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,836 views

    As we look at several of the encounters that the Risen Lord had with various people, we see hope rising in places of - grief, fear, doubt and failure.

    Let HOPE Rise! Easter 2020 I want to start off today with some powerful words that Paul put to paper 2000 years ago, NOT ONLY for a bunch of believers who were living in the city of Corinth… BUT ALSO - for (you and I) today, at this very moment on April 12, 2020. Now, brothers, I want to remind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don’t Look Back: New Year’s Sermon

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,112 views

    There is a danger in looking back at the past. The New Year’s sermon reminds us not to look back, but to look ahead to the future that is as bright as the promises of God.

    Don’t Look Back A New Year’s Sermon Chuck Sligh January 5, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Luke 9:62 – “And Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do About Cranks

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,809 views

    Divisive people, like divisive doctrine, harms the people of God. Failure to address divisive people ensures that the church is hindered in her labours.

    “As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.” Harry Ironsides was quoted as saying, “The brightest light draws the most moths.” He was referring to cranks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Expected One

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008
     | 2,283 views

    1) losing the shackles of life/ becoming unhindered 2) finally finding the one person who can change their life

    A life of peace and joy, that’s the kind of life I want to live; a life without worries and troubles. The American dream sounds like such a great idea; a big house with a big yard, a nice car in the drive-way, and a perfectly happy family. Now, let’s go back to reality and see where we really are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called Into Righteousness

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 21, 2025
     | 1,042 views

    1) The Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees 2) The Righteousness God Requires, and finally, 3) The Righteousness God Gives.

    Although we will just focus on Matthew 5:20, in Matthew 5, beginning in verse 17, Jesus explained God’s standard of Righteousness as embodied by the law of God. He said: Matthew 5:17-20.17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to ...read more

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    Leave What Is Buried In The Tomb PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 981 views

    Explores the power of Christ's forgiveness, urging believers to leave their sins buried and fully trust in the finality of God's forgiveness.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, a fellow traveler on this road of faith - a road that often twists and turns, rises and falls, but always, always leads us back to the loving arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as perfect beings, but ...read more

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    Grace For The Guilty Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025
     | 170 views

    God’s grace reaches into human failure, transforming guilt and scandal into redemption; His mercy writes straight through the crooked lines of sin.

    (Tamar of Genesis 38) Introduction – Two Women, One Story of Grace There are two women in Scripture who share the same name — Tamar. Both are Jewish. Both are royalty. Both are caught in situations that would make most people turn away in discomfort. And yet, both are part of God’s redemptive ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Journey Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 939 views

    Walking with Jesus can lead to amazing transformation in our lives, helping us overcome failures and grow into the people God intends us to be.

    Today, we're going to talk about our journey with Jesus and how it can change our lives. To help us understand this better, I've got a cool object lesson for us. Check out this paper clip. It's just a simple, everyday object, right? But when we stretch it, it can change its shape and size. Just ...read more

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    Divorce Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,791 views

    In the finale of the untouchables series, students learn what the Bible has to say about Divorce

    Untouchables: Divorce collision. 4.9.07. gregg barbour One day a young man was looking through the classifieds in search of a used car when he came upon an ad for a brand new Jaguar being sold for only $50. Surely he thought this was typo, but calling the number listed he was assured that $50 was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Seeking, Knowing And Serving

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,679 views

    David’s final words to Solomon are, in fact, a primer in spiritual formation for the believer.

    An ancient Chassidic parable tells the story of Yechiel, the young grandson of a Chassidic rabbi, who once played hide-and-seek with a friend. When it was his turn to hide, he found a great hiding place where he waited, somewhat impatiently, for his friend to find him. He waited and waited; it ...read more

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    Denomination: Other