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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Megan's Baptism - Just The Beginning

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 223 ratings
     | 4,480 views

    Our commitment as Church to children - to pray and support them on their Christian journey

    Faringdon Bible Reading 2 Tim. 4:6-8 In our Bible reading this morning we read the last written words of St. Paul that have been preserved. Paul says at the end of his life: “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race and have remained ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Let Us Throw Off Everything That Hinders Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 271 ratings
     | 42,691 views

    #1 in "Let Us" Series

    #1 "LET US THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS" TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-13 INTRO: (Having just concluded a series on God’s promises to us, we are going to look at a series now calling us to respond to God’s love for us, it is the "LET US" series...each message comes from a passage that is a call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Press On!

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 36,325 views

    This is a New Years sermon designed to encourage us to keep going!

    INTRODUCTION  How many of you had a good year last year?  I did, I got to live another year, I learned that I was going to be a grandfather and many other great things happened. The Cardinals made the playoffs again and the Rams did the same.  In the sports world what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Your Walk With God Has Not Turned Out The Way You Originally Intended

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,043 views

    A Christmas sermon from the story of Anna on the idea that God is not finished with us yet.

    >>> The great composer Wagner had just listened to a performance of his composition “The Ring” when a friend entered the room. Wagner was sitting alone in front of a writing table and thinking. Seeing his friend, Wagner rose and spoke of the performance with discouragement: “No, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Faith Anchors

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,336 views

    Endurance is inspired by the resurrection, by our love for others, and by the prospect of reward at the finish line.

    Three Faith Anchors Text: 2 Tim 2:8-13 9/3/04 Function: The listener will take courage to continue in the faith amidst possible discouragement. Every day, people like you face difficult circumstances. Some of these things you face just might be hard hitting enough so that your faith takes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Doest Thou Here

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    Just when we think that God Is finished we find out that He is not

    WHAT DOEST THOU HERE TEXT: I Kings 19:1-18 Reading through I Kings, I find that Elijah was a great man of God. He had just went up against wicked King Ahab. And Ahab’s wife did not make the job any easier. Wicked Jezebel ruled at his side as she pleased. She was from another county, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Passover Pedicure

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    An intimate moment with Jesus and the disciples in the final moments before His work was finished.

    What would you do if you knew you were going to die a violent death in the next 12 hours? Would you want to be alone in prayer? Would you write down some final thoughts? Would you spend time with your loved ones? What would you want to emphasize to people in your last 12 hours? Would you share ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tenacity

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
     | 5,428 views

    Tenacity is finishing. Paul had tenacity. We all need to exhibit tenacity!

    II Corinthians 11:22-27 Paul had Tenacity! Synonyms: Tenacity: Perseverance; consistency; diligence; dedication; determination; drive; endurance; doggedness; grit; moxie; persistence; spunk; stamina; steadfastness; and stick-to-itiveness. Jesus Christ is the “author and finisher of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mission Becomes Difficult Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2016
     | 13,705 views

    In this sermon, we finish the first missionary journey and make important lesson applications.

    Introduction: A. The classic joke or dig that preachers often endure is the one on this cartoon where the young man says, “When I grow up, I wanna be a preacher too…cuz you only work 1 day a week…” 1. Usually the preacher and the person laugh, because they both know it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Is Results That Cancels Insults

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 28, 2025
     | 502 views

    This message is about understanding that no matter the mockery you face, God is not finished with you.

    IT IS RESULTS THAT CANCELS INSULTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:5, 2 Samuel 7:9, Proverbs 16:7, Matthew 5:44, 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: In the journey of life, every individual faces challenges that test their faith and character. Sometimes, these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tetelestai

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,020 views

    A sermon examining the meaning of Jesus' proclamation that "it is finished".

    "Tetelestai" John 19:28-30 (4-6-23) There are certain phrases from our nation's history that will forever be remembered: Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give me death!" Franklin Delano Roosevelt famously said "The only thing we have to fear is, fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing The Baton To The Next Generation Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,297 views

    Sermon about passing on the baton to the next generation. What are the batons? How to pass the batons.

    Note: I must give credit to Gary Lewis who birthed the idea and I added the meat. Passing the Baton to the Next Generation Theme: Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Heb 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • C.J. Moffett avatar

    "Why Can't Everyday Be Sunday?"

    Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,769 views

    I don’t know about you, but I find Sundays uplifting. Why can’t everyday be Sunday? The rest of the week gets tough, huh?

    --Illus: I have a personal hero list, and high on that list is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I admire him for his courage and conviction; what he did and how he challenged this nation is nothing short of inspirational. Furthermore, as a preacher, I admire him as an orator. His speeches are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready To Go And Go In Peace

    Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 17, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 25,311 views

    Ready to Go and Go in Peace- Simeon You are ready to die and die in peace when 1- our life is good toward God. 2- we sense from God that out life’s mission is complete 3- we have made right preparation by confession of salvation in Christ.

    Ready to Go and Go in Peace LK 2 : 25-32 It was during the wintry season just like we are in now but about five years ago I remember sitting in my study in the basement of our home. My daughter Elise would have about 6 years old at the time. She came over to the corner of our basement where I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    We Must Have Sound Doctrine Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 14, 2021
     | 5,391 views

    Based on 1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Challenges hearers to understand the need for sound doctrine in the Church.

    “WE MUST HAVE SOUND DOCTRINE” 1 Tim. 1:1-11 FBCF – 6/13/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Start w/ a quote from R.C. Sproul that I shared last week in first sermon in this “How to Do Church” series: “Without right doctrine, right living is impossible. We have not really understood Scripture if we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist