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  • Chris Cuthbertson avatar

    Peter: An Inconsistent Disciple Series

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Mar 25, 2025
     | 954 views

    Some people are forever identified with a glaring mistake they made, and their many positive contributions are completely forgotten. God evaluates each person’s life in total context.

    PETER: AN INCONSISTENT FRIEND Matthew 26:31-35 & 69-75 Series: A Day in the Life of… (Easter Series) Some people are forever identified with a glaring mistake they made, and their many positive contributions are completely forgotten. For example, if I mention the name of Richard Nixon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Things About The Da Vinci Code Fad

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,812 views

    This fad shows us how we can connect to this world’s fascination with the story of Jesus.

    Good Things About The Da Vinci Code Fad By now perhaps you have heard about the extremely popular novel, The Da Vinci Code written by Dan Brown. I was toying around with the idea of doing this message on Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey colt. I was going to title that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Do Not Be Anxious About The Threats Of Man Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,337 views

    1) A Disciple Emulates His Master and 2) Does not Fear the World but have confidence in a) Vindication by God b) Veneration of God c) Valuation by God

    If you haven’t noticed, we are in the swing of the “Holiday” season. That’s right: not Advent or Christmas but the Holiday Season. Retailers and cultural planners are so desperate for increased sales and attendance that the day after Halloween, began with the “Holiday” advertising. The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Uncomfortable Evangelism On Facebook Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 29, 2012
    based on 79 ratings
     | 21,381 views

    Paul taught us to be "versatile" in reaching out to people. But at times this can make us VERY uncomfortable. How can we make sure we share our faith with people who make us uncomfortable, and do it in such a way that we don’t betray our faith in Jesus?

    OPEN: A man named J. K. Johnston studied the Gospels and asked this question as he poured over Matthew, Mark, Luke and John: Where did Jesus meet people? According to his tabulations: · The Gospels recorded 132 contacts Jesus had with people o 6 were in the Temple. o 4 were in Synagogues. o 122 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Your House Is The Lord's House-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2017
     | 6,430 views

    3 of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

    YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-III—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Your franchise is the business’s franchise! YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE! By the Holy Spirit, the author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Christmas Covenant[2018]-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2019
     | 2,280 views

    6 of 6. God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. The covenant people of God are promised...--OR--The Christmas Covenant is...

    The CHRISTMAS COVENANT-VI—Jeremiah 31:31-34 God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. What is the Christmas Covenant? Why is the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    The Passion Puzzle Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 29, 2025
     | 57 views

    Over the course of His time with the disciples, Jesus has been giving clues to help the disciples understand the grand picture of the Gospel.

    There is something quite interesting about putting a puzzle together. A single piece provides a little information, but when connected with many or all of the other pieces, the picture comes into view. The Apostle Paul has referred to the gospel as a “mystery.” Just as puzzles need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Royal Games

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,681 views

    When Kings come together, there must be a yeilding of some athority. Epiphany-The sharing of the light to the gentiles.

    Royal Games Mathew 2:1-12 This morning we are going over one of the Good verses Evil stories that are all through the bible. We are talking about a clash of kings, sort of. We have at least 3 kings involved and it could be 5 or more. There are a lot of holes in the story because we are just ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Check Your Life Boat

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 7,772 views

    Assurance of salvation

    Check Your Life Boat TEXT: 1 John 5:13 Sermon by Kenny McKinley In 1st John were given principals for a spiritual check up that will either lead to assurance of salvation or expose false assurance. Now this is important because there are many, many Christians who are not walking in victory and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Goodfellow avatar

    Zephaniah, Day Of Wrath Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 22,017 views

    Continuing a series on the minor Prophets

    Continuing our series on the Minor Prophets, we come to the short book of Zephaniah, which means “the Lord hides.” As one great Bible commentator puts it, there is no hotter book in all the Old Testament. Zephaniah was a man that burned with the Spirit of God. Zephaniah was a prophet of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Not As Clean As You Think

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,718 views

    Based on the Dial commercial, you’re not as clean as you think, we take the congregation to a realization of our need to experience forgiveness. I have a powerpoint available with video clips, via email upon request.

    From late-night, insomnia-driven infomercials to risque nude shower commercials, we are bombarded with the marketing mantra of cleaners claims as they try to siphon money out of our wallet. Listen to a few examples of these messages that have been rehearsed into our memory: New Ultra Clorox ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Is Witnessing?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    [Witnessing] is sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God." (David Durey)

    One of the abilities we have been given is the ability to express ourselves in a variety of ways. And usually we have learned to express our feelings consistent with what we are trying to say. For example, when we are excited about something, we usually express it as follows: (express it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Four Love Needs Of Men & Women Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 37,820 views

    This is the second of three in a family growth series.

    Growing Godly Families The Four Love Needs of Men & Women, Part 2 Three Part Series (2 of 3) February 17, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Is has been said that "Marriage is made in heaven." So is thunder and lighting! a Marriage is tough! *If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Haun avatar

    Jesus - "I Offer True Joy" Series

    Contributed by David Haun on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,285 views

    We tend to look for happiness and joy in the wrong places. This sermon considers some of the hopeless ways we seek joy, comparing them to the true joy offered by Christ.

    2003 Christmas Series JESUS "I OFFER TRUE JOY" Hope Christian Church December 28, 2993 Dr. David L. Haun CHRISTMAS - GOOD FOR HEALTH. According to Dr. Harry Sands, director of the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in New York, the Christmas season can be an emotional pressure valve for us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth Be Told Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,064 views

    This message is the second in the series and deals with the importance of truth, both biblically to God and practically towards us.

    THE TRUTH BE TOLD Col 2:4 Exodus 20:16 INTRODUCTION: Here is an interesting bit of information I came across -- One of the most telling examples is our view of truth. In the 1960s, 65 percent of Americans said they believed the Bible is true; today that figure has dropped to 32 percent. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist