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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    You've Lost That Loving Feeling Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,858 views

    When a person becomes a believer, the spiritual journey is much like a honeymoon. There is passion, zeal and enthusiasm for the Lord. But as time rolls by, that “first love” can subside. This is what happened in the church at Ephesus, and Jesus gives the

    You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling Sermon 1 in the series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 24, 2022 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Skeleton outline borrowed from “When The Honeymoon Ends” by LeLand Patrick. The meat on the bones is mine and I hope does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Gave Jesus Joy? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 145 ratings
     | 50,018 views

    Do you know the difference between the "Joy of the Lord" and the "Joy of the World"? What does this text teach us about both of those?

    OPEN: In my files I have comments by several people about what they felt would make someone happy. Daniel Boone - “All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.” Albert Schweitzer - “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.” Johnny Carson - “Happiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jenga, Game Of Thrones And Weird Stuff

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,120 views

    a sermon preached at the first night mass at the 2015 On Fire Mission conference, an Anglo-Catholic Charismatic conference, whose overall theme in 2015 was "Crossing Boundaries: Christ Centred Ministry on the edge"

    This year On Fire was over booked. You have been exclusively privileged to be here when other people got turned away. Exclusive [say slowly and excitedly] Sounds positive doesn’t it. But listen to the word carefully. Exclusive - I feel part of the in crowd because you are ex-cluded, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    New Beginnings

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 16, 2013
     | 10,070 views

    This is our challenge. To offer a new beginning to others in Christ.

    NEW BEGINNINGS THE STORY CHAPTER 28 / ACTS 1-12 INTRODUCTION There is a book only 100 pages long, published by the Department of Justice, that can easily be downloaded and is a book that no parent wants to read. The title is “When Your Child is Missing.” Key bullet points and action ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let All Be Done Decently And In Order Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,655 views

    In this lesson, we learn that in the worship service all things should be done decently and in order.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s conclude our section on spiritual gifts in a message I am calling, “Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Trinity

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 12, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,764 views

    This sermon was taken from my upcoming Pamphlet "Doctrinal Cliffnotes: The Trinity." This is a shortened version to make it fit into a sermon for my series on "What We Believe."

    (This sermon was taken from my upcoming Pamphlet "Doctrinal Cliffnotes: The Trinity." This is a shortened version to make it fit into a sermon for my series on "What We Believe.") What We Believe "The Trinity" Through many of the social media sites there’s a lot being said about the nature and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Part 1: Absolute Truth Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,661 views

    Blessed are those who believe so strongly in God’s word being the truth that they are not only willing to meditate day and night on His statues but are also willing to become living sacrifices by walking in accordance to its precepts!

    God’s Word is Truth! Psalms 119:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Blessed are those who believe so strongly in God’s word being the truth that they are not only willing to meditate day and night on His statues but are also willing to become living sacrifices by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing Your Story With Those Closest To You Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,236 views

    haring your salvation story builds a relationship bridge of understanding that Jesus can walk across into the heart of a lost person.

    To know Jesus is to have a story of how you came to know Jesus. This story is often referred to as your “testimony.” In fact, if you are saved you have a testimony or a story. Your personal story matters; the personal details of how you came to Christ matter. The change Christ makes in your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "holy Spirit Power"

    Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,600 views

    A sermon for Pentecost Sunday. Teaching sheet at end of the sermon text.

    "Holy Spirit Power" Acts 2:1-13 A sermon for Pentecost Sunday Pastor John Bright Acts 2 “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Working Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 11, 2024
     | 1,594 views

    in these difficult days before Jesus comes again, depend on the Lord and be diligent in your work, because Jesus could come at any moment.

    Two young boys were spending the night at grandma’s house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying in a loud voice: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE... I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO...” His older brother leaned over, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Obediently Preaching Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 29, 2025
     | 479 views

    Peter's sermon

    Obediently Preaching Christ Acts 2:14-24 Psalm 139:14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. NKJV When we surrender our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, we become new creations in Him, however, we still have distinct personalities. Stephanie Adams said, “We each have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 1: The Hidden God (Deus Absconditus) Series

    Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 20, 2026
     | 135 views

    Where is God when prayers go unanswered and suffering remains? This sermon walks through Job 23 to reveal what God is doing when He seems absent.

    There is a particular kind of loneliness that comes not from isolation, but from silence in the midst of relationship. A spouse who refuses to speak. A parent who withholds explanation. A trusted friend who goes quiet when you need them most. And perhaps most troubling of all, a God who seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Peculiar People: On The Road

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 26, 2026
     | 139 views

    Faithfulness is tested not by abstract obedience, but by whether truth walks with mercy among those who bear its greatest cost.

    Adventists know how to talk about obedience. We are fluent in it. We have inherited a vocabulary shaped by commandment-keeping, faithfulness under pressure, and clarity in a confused world. Obedience, for us, is not an abstract ideal. It is a marker of identity. It tells us who we are and, just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    A Biblical Basis For Church Planting And Missions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 14,651 views

    God is a missionary God, Christ is a missionary Christ, and the Holy Spirit is a missionary Spirit! The Lord expects us to be involved in bringing lost souls to him. We should not just spend our entire time solving people’s problems in the church. A Bi

    Using A Biblical Basis For Church Planting The Biblical Basis For Missions and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain five Biblical basis for evangelism and church planting. 2. The students will write three plans for doing evangelism and church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Asian Fathers And Their Children

    Contributed by Eddie Sun on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,498 views

    A message for Asian fathers and their children to ’turn their hearts toward one another’ and develop an emotional bond between them.

    Evangelical Formosan Church of Alhambra Malachi 4:6 Opening Today I would like to speak on the topic of fathers and their children. I haven’t been a father for very long, so I don’t pretend to be an expert on the subject. But I have learned from many godly men who have been fathers for many, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational