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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Awaiting The Manifestation.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 806 views

    From suffering to glory.

    AWAITING THE MANIFESTATION. Romans 8:18-23. Paul weighs “the sufferings of the present time” over against “the glory which shall be revealed in us” (ROMANS 8:18; cf. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18). Our inheritance is not only what God has to offer, but God Himself (cf. 1 John 3:2). It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 3, 2022
     | 1,476 views

    The Focus on the Cross to Bring Revival

    Forgive Them Luke 23:35 I. Introduction A. The Focus on the Cross to Bring Revival 1. The New Testament church our example of revival 2. The cross and resurrection their message B. Approaching the Cross 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let It Go Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,192 views

    To grow in our relationship with Christ, we must identify and let go of the emotional baggage that hinders us.

    Hey God, help us to drop the stuff that's slowing us down and messing with our relationship with you. Show us how to swap out the bad stuff for the good stuff you've got for us. In Jesus' name, Amen! You know how it feels when you're carrying a heavy backpack all day? It's exhausting, right? Well, ...read more

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    Greater Than The Sum Of The Parts Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 691 views

    Just as a body has many parts, each with a role to play, so it is with the body of Christ. We need each other, and when we come together, we are stronger than any individual part.

    Imagine a puzzle. Each piece is different, right? Some have straight edges, some are curvy, and they all have different colors and patterns. But when you put them all together, they create a beautiful picture. Now, what if all the pieces were the same? You'd just have a boring, blank puzzle. It's ...read more

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    Our Dad In Heaven

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,048 views

    Some reflections on "The Lord’s Prayer"

    Our Father 29.07.98 1. Introduction A story (acorn and marrow): An atheist was having a discussion with God. "God" he said "I don’t really believe you exist but if you did, you aren’t very bright." On the one hand, you have created a massive tree to bear such a little acorn. Yet on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Chains He Shall Break!

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,205 views

    Christ came to break the chains of sin and death!

    Sermon: "Chains Shall He Break" D Anderson Is. 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 + + + The Lord Jesus once proclaimed of Himself, "If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed." Titus picks up on this when He speaks of Christ’s journey to the Cradle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Deliverance And Dealing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,347 views

    To lead the people to understand that godly people may experience abuse at the hands of carnal individuals, but we should always turn all of our pain over to the Lord’s care, deliverance and dealing.

    Unit 9 – Family Lesson 26 – Jacob Returns Home – Gen. 31:1-33 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that godly people may experience abuse at the hands of carnal individuals, but we should always turn all of our pain over to the Lord’s care, deliverance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Roger, The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 251 ratings
     | 16,313 views

    Roger the sheep is lost and found, and the flock doesn’t like it.

    There was great distress among the sheep. Little Wally, the son of prominent flock members Drusilla and Arthur, was missing. The panic had begun in early afternoon, when he did not return from play. Soon, though, the shepherd found out that Wally was gone, and about nightfall he set out to search ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Is I Don't Be Afraid

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,894 views

    Fear is often accompanied by many situations in life and it is comforting to know that Christ is there for us in those weak moments.

    I. Introduction A. It is common for people to fear. 1. You are not alone or anywhere close by yourself when you are fearful of certain things a. We have all had a bad month of income where we just didn’t know how the bills were going to get paid b. We have all been horrified when a murder is on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Appraisal From God

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 10,342 views

    A Realistic Understanding of Who We Are

    An Appraisal From God 1 Peter 2:4 - 10 Introduction – You know America is a wonderful place. One of the things I like best is that we are not afraid to laugh at ourselves. And there are plenty of things to laugh at these days.  We are probably the only people on earth who spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get A Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Dyrness on May 3, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    People know about God, listen to people talk about God, and even claim to be Christian. Yet many still feel far from God. A relationship with God is like drinking coffee. How do we move from doing to being?

    Get a Life 4/21/02 AM By Brad Dyrness You know you have had too much coffee when … 1. You answer the door before people knock. 2. You speed walk in your sleep. 3. You grind your coffee beans in your mouth. 4. You have to watch videos in fast-forward. 5. You go to the AA Meetings just to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Transgression Confession And Accession

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 92 ratings
     | 4,702 views

    When we go before the Father to confess our sins, our failures and weaknesses, we are admitting that we are human and in need of forgiveness.

    Becoming a Born-Again Christian and experiencing the transforming power of God’s forgiveness in salvation requires you to repent of your sins, confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. The Bible tells us that "it is with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Vi Series

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,426 views

    The Power of "How?" How CAN we life the Abundant Life of Jesus? The answer may surprise you!

    The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part VI: The Power of How? John 10:10 Are we living an Abundant Life? Or are we barely getting by, hoping to make it throught the day? Jesus wanted us to live this life. so let’s really try. Questions can help. I’ve shared that God "wired" our brains such that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Best Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    This sermon challenges our value assingment by looking through the eyes of Bible characters who really missed it.

    S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 37,377 views

    This sermon deals with why Jesus is the best gift of all and revisits our value systems

    S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist