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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Happy Birthday Church

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,201 views

    A look at the events on the first Pentecost

    I wonder what they were thinking about on that day? Had they gathered together to celebrate the holidays or were they making plans for the future? We don’t know where they were, why they were there or even how many of them there were. But we do know that what happened on that day changed history ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Knowing Why We Do What We Do

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,846 views

    Conformity to Christ is our goal. Live with this end in mind. Spiritual growth is not an option. Put first things first.

    Before I move on to the book of Numbers in my weekly sermons, I like to take this week, in between the books, to revisit the theme of discipleship. • Why do we want to take this discipleship learning journey? Can we do without? • Why do we do what we are doing today? Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ctwccofgw #5 - The Guarantee Of Guidance Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 29, 2007
     | 3,506 views

    Last in this series based on the Navigators’ "Lessons on Assurance" studies for new Christians.

    Cool Things We Can Count On from God’s Word #5 – The Guarantee of Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction The guarantee is only as good as the person or persons making it. Not that everyone who makes a guarantee and fails to live up to it is bad. Sometimes circumstances come up that keep a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Lukewarm Church Of Laodicea

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015
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     | 11,792 views

    A continuation of the bible study on the seven churches. Laodicea has become synonymous with being lukewarm. Not only was this church the last in the Revelation churches but it was the worst of the churches.

    The Lukewarm Church of Laodicea Introduction: There are more than a few scholars who view the seven churches in Revelation as representative of “church ages”. They believe each individual church represents a certain era in history leading up to the rapture of the church. If they are right, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is There An Elephant In My Living Room?

    Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 157 ratings
     | 13,143 views

    Most folks have areas in their lives that they ignore. In this sermon, Jesus calls us to put first things first.

    WHY IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN MY LIVING ROOM? This morning I would like to tell you a story. It begins as does many stories with a very familiar phrase. Once upon a time on a fine spring day, a young mother sat through a very boring contract negotiation, while her son sat through a boring ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2009
     | 3,788 views

    Part 1 of a 7-part sermon. The last days will be characterized by a hostile(antagonistic) environment. But Why? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of…

    PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-I—2Timothy 3:1-9 Attention: Pacific Herring live off of coast of US from Baja CA to AK. They eat Plankton(microscopic drifters). For various reasons, plankton ‘bloom’, increasing their numbers exponentially. This feeds the herring, one of the favorite foods of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday, Words From The Cross

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 4, 2020
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     | 3,470 views

    Designed as a Personal Meditation since we could not meet. Has the 7 words of the cross with questions. Was used as a one page meditation and sent to homes.

    Good Friday – Words from the Cross Surely he has borne our infirmities and carried our diseases; yet we accounted him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Signs Of The End Times

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025
     | 1,532 views

    The signs of the end times are evident today. As believers, we must remain vigilant, steadfast in faith, and committed to spreading the Gospel. These signs are not meant to cause fear but to prepare us for Christ’s imminent return.

    Title: THE SIGNS OF THE END TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 24:3-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Luke 21:25-28, Daniel 12:4, Revelation 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The disciples asked Jesus about the signs of His coming and the end of the age. In response, Jesus outlined specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    True Or False - Discerning The Authentic From The Counterfeit Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,351 views

    5th in first John series

    True or False - Discerning the Authentic from the Counterfeit 1 John 2:18-27 Recognizing Counterfeit Christianity They have Departed the Fellowship (2:19) Denied the Faith (2:22-23) Deceived the Faithful (2:26) Recognizing Authentic (genuine)Christianity They Acknowledgement of the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Other Must Come Second Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,311 views

    God first, then must come others.

    Last week, we talked about that as we respond to God’s call to go and change the world that we need to have a relationship with God as our first priority in whatever we do. We first talked about what it looked like. We said that it starts by putting in the time and effort to get to know God. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    The Shepherds' Response To The Christ Child Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024
     | 1,267 views

    God chose lowly shepherds to be the first to hear the news of the birth of His Son and the first outsiders to see Jesus.

    THE SHEPHERDS’ RESPONSE TO THE CHRIST CHILD A. As of today, there is only 17 days left before Christmas. 1. By this time people are in HIGH GEER getting everything READY for all the FESTIVITIES. 2. And, as I said last Sunday, this time of year can become so HECTIC that we forget about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Guy De Swardt avatar

    The Way Up Is Down - Part 1 Of 8 Series

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,288 views

    The first part of eight on the Beattitudes.

    The Perfect Standard For Life The Way Up Is Down – Part 1 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v1-3 Jesus’ sermon on the mount is so powerful that we can hardly overstate it’s influence in lives of so many people. It is simply the greatest sermon ever preached, because it came from the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chapter 20 - "Judgment Day" Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,640 views

    First resurrection, White throne judgment

    Revealing the Revelation Chapter 20 – “Judgment Day” April 11, 2010 Revelation 20 And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Rascal

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2013
     | 4,730 views

    A sermon on the parable Jesus told about dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-9 focusing on stewardship theme (First part of sermon from Eugene Peterson's book, Tell It Slant, pg. 99-105; Last part of sermon from Tom Ellsworth's book, Inverted, pg. 107-110)

    HoHum: Eugene Peterson- I was approaching John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore looking for a parking place. I was a preacher coming to visit a church member who had recently had surgery. The street was lined with parked cars. I circled the hospital 3 times and no parking place opened up. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Catholics Becoming Americans--Sharing The Gifts

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018
     | 3,122 views

    We are Americans, and celebrate the wonderful gifts God has given to us as Americans. But we are first of all members of the Church that Jesus founded.

    July 4, 2018 “Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you, the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.” The words of the prophet Isaiah. Nobody would willingly leave home and allow himself to be crammed ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic