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  • Pastor Ben F Corley avatar

    Because Of Calvary

    Contributed by Pastor Ben F Corley on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,644 views

    It is because of Calvary that you and I may have life. In this sermon, I bring to you the power that Jesus gives us through his finished work on Calvary.

    “Because Of Calvary” Text: Luke 23:26-33 Introduction: What bring us to Calvary? A quick look at the events that have just taken place days before tells us why we might be at Calvary today. Jesus, the Son of God, and of Mary, was to be crucified here today, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Entering Rest And Finding Grace

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 27, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,802 views

    Our rest based in the finished work of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Let us hold fast our profession and come boldly to the throne of grace.

    ENTERING REST AND FINDING GRACE. Hebrews 4:1-16. “Let us therefore fear” links this passage with the previous chapter. It has to do with the promise of “entering into His rest”, “lest any of you should seem to come short of it” (Hebrews 4:1). The promise of entering the promised land was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Opposition Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 21, 2018
     | 7,371 views

    When we do God's work, we can expect opposition. We don't have to be discouraged. God will finish what He has started.

    We started Ezra 1 with the move of God and the edict of King Cyrus, and the start of a long and difficult journey for the exiles returning back to Jerusalem. • In Ezra 2 we have the list of the returning exiles, by families and towns, and the various roles they play. • In Ezra 3 we saw the altar ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Give Me This Power…. Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,683 views

    There are several such ‘false converts’ flaunting around the church today and some are also into ministry. Don’t faint as yet, let me finish!

    Give me this power…. Acts, 8:18”And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, "Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit." Here we read about Simon who was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Bigger Than My Expectations Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,735 views

    God finishes what He starts. And He has started something in many of you. If God has saved you from your sins, this is simply the start.

    Today, we begin a series entitled, God is Bigger. This will be a short 4-week study of the book of Philippians. I want invite you to supersize your faith in the coming days by turning to Philippians 1. Easter Sunday was a good day of harvest for our church family 12 people indicated they either ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Joshua 10: Joshua And The Very, Very Long Day Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2024
     | 1,612 views

    Joshua and Israel needed extra time and daylight to finish defeating an enemy. The LORD heard Joshua's prayer and gave him a lot of extra light!

    Introduction: Not everybody was pleased to hear about Israel’s victories at Jericho and Ai! The first two verses of Joshua 9 mention several kings of several groups decided they were going to fight against Israel. Of course, they must have hoped that delaying, if not destroying, Israel would make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Feb 21, 2023
     | 1,210 views

    Jesus had been praying, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray." Was this prayer a template or a model?

    LORD TEACH US TO PRAY Jesus had been praying, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples” (Luke 11:1). His response was an abbreviated form of what is often referred to as “The Lord’s Prayer.” The fact that Jesus did not repeat it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon The Charge To Keep On Going And Fulfill Your Ministry

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 30, 2025
     | 270 views

    Every follower of Jesus Christ must carry out their ministry in the midst of perilous times. These are words of a dying man to his faithful son in the ministry to finish strong!

    Subject: The Charge - Fulfill Your Ministry Scripture Lessons: Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 23:3-4“And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    20. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 4 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2025
     | 80 views

    The closing message looks at the Reformation along with the incompleteness and deadness. The Reformation was wrought with many problems that stunted the movement. That is considered, and we finish with a look at the promise given to Abraham.

    20. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 4 of 4 This interesting Parable has been examined in regards to meaning, to its matching church, and to Church History as can be done for all these Parables of the Kingdom. This last message is looking at the reasons why the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Excellent Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016
     | 10,392 views

    The goal of the church should be excellence!

    Be Excellent 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 3, 2016 It’s the first Sunday of the year and it’s time to lay out all of our New Year’s Resolutions. Let’s pause for a moment of silence. Maybe we’ll just skip them, then we won’t have to worry about anything – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father’s Day Let Us Be Transformed (Message With Humor)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 18, 2010
    based on 230 ratings
     | 202,650 views

    Someone noticed that the word "father" appears in the dictionary just before the word "fatigued" and just after the word "fathead." So, to all us fatigued, fathead fathers, Happy Father's Day! Updated June 2020.

    Let us Pray.... O' Gracious Father - bless now the words of my lips and the meditations of our hearts. Breathe your Spirit into us and grant that we may hear and in hearing be led in the way ...... you want us to go. We ask this in the name of your son Jesus the Christ. Amen. Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Choices Part 2: Choose Victory Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 11, 2016
     | 7,430 views

    Part two of this series focuses on the difference between having success and having victory.

    Choices – Part 2 Choose Victory Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 15:57; Ecclesiastes 9:11 Introduction This is part two of my series “Choices” and I’ve titled this message “Choose Victory.” In part one I shared with you an overview of 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Just Ring The Bell!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 1, 2022
     | 4,066 views

    You can quit the struggle to finish the course. If you do, the impact of your life will be insignificant. If you stand firm, the impact of what you do now for Christ will yield eternal results.

    “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” [1] Becoming a United States Navy Seal is arguably among the most difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    This Guy "gets It": The Story Of Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,303 views

    If you look at the five leaders in Acts 13, they represent 3 continents and 4 different racial groups. The reason they were called Christians in Antioch is because gospel has the ability to break down walls like nothing else

    Memorial Day Video ahead of me. Today we wrap our 6-week series in the middle of Acts by looking at Barnabas. Barnabas is in fact his nickname. Now, sometimes we can be cruel with our nicknames. We can call a big man “tiny” or a slow-footed person “lightening.” When we think about some of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "i May Be Persecuted, But I Am Not Forsaken."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,445 views

    "When Christians face discouragement and faint as a result of opposition and persecution, it's an opportunity for us to show what God can do. Even when we are weak, God is powerful enough to handle any situation and use us as an example of his strength and might."

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (2 Corinthians 4:8-10) ( 8) "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;" (9) " Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;" (10) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal