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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Being A Gamechanger Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,145 views

    The first in a 4-part series of messages on the challenges of the 21st Century Church in America. The Lord needs some gamechangers today.

    Meeting The Challenge Being a ‘Gamechanger’ 2 Chronicles 24:1-14 * At the end of August this year a movie will be premiered which carries the title, “Nick Saban: Gamechanger.” This will be a documentary on the life of the Alabama Football coach. In the trailer for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Which Came First - The Chicken Or The Egg? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,397 views

    The sermon examines the relationship between faith and works as God gives Abraham the rite of circumcision.

    Genesis 17 May 18, 2003 Which came first - the chicken or the egg? It is one of those silly questions that the human brain can get a little silly with. You can’t have a chicken without an egg, yet you need a chicken to lay the egg in the first place. Of course science has solved the problem by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Smith avatar

    It Was Not A Pretty Cross

    Contributed by Eric Smith on May 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    21st century Christians have made the cross into a showpiece of artwork, but the cross that Jesus died on was never intended to be a showpiece, or fine art.

    It Was Not A Pretty Cross Rev. Eric D. Smith Matt 27:22-35 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Harvey Earls avatar

    The First Sign Of John - The Wedding At Cana Series

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jul 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,284 views

    My focus in this sermon is Joy

    Sermon for Sunday, June 2, 2013 The First Sign – the Wedding at Cana John 2:1-12 1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Could I Be A Pharisee?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,998 views

    The Church of the 21st century needs to evaluate itself in terms of Christ’s judgments and demands.

    Matthew 23:1-4, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, www.parkview-umc.org When Ben was a lot younger, he asked me an intriguing theological question—to which I had no answer. “Why,” he asked, “did God create chiggers, ticks, and gnats?” Anyhow, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Centurion's Story Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,452 views

    A first person portrayal of the Centurion who proclaimed "Surely this was the Son Of God."

    (Everything listed in parenthesis is either a stage direction or a comment meant to give information that was not verbalized as part of the actor’s monologue. Items used for this presentation were: a rented centurion outfit, a short sword, a cat of 9 tails, and a tube of tanning cream to give the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Stafford Miller avatar

    First " Giving Honor And Obedience " To God.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,516 views

    It is more important for Christians to obey God rather than any human authority.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 22ND OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT .....Acts 5:29-29 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Jesus Call To His First Apostles

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,405 views

    The call of Andrew, Peter James and John reflects the Great Commission

    Jesus Calls His First Disciples In this morning’s Gospel reading we read of Jesus’ encounter with Peter and Andrew and James and John – and with his call for them to follow him. Jim Eliot, an American missionary who was killed on 8th January 1956 taking the Gospel to the Waodani ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joseph Wallis avatar

    The First Seven Words Of The Risen Savior

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 1,516 ratings
     | 75,314 views

    An Easter Sermon

    THE FIRST SEVEN WORDS OF THE RISEN SAVIOR TEXT - JOHN 20: 1 - 16 INTRO. - There are many sermons and books on the Seven words of the Cross. These words explain the purpose of the cross and the character of Christ. The first seven words of the Risen Savior after the Resurrection explain what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Giving As An Act Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 63,836 views

    What are we declaring when we give our weekly offering to God. Powerful insights are given by Solomon to his son. (A couple of families changed their giving practices as a result of this sermon)

    OPEN: In 21ST Century Christian Magazine a mother told this story: Our 3 year old daughter was in the habit of giving half of her 2 quarter allowance to God each week. One Sunday we were out of town, so the next Sunday, we gave her an extra quarter to teach her about “making up” our giving when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Hot And Cold Church Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,634 views

    The church at Laodicea holds great insight into the life of a 21st century church.

    Life Quest “The Hot and Cold Church” July 16, 2006 Today we want to look at a passage that many people have heard messages on and talked about in church. We want to look today with different eyes. We want to get inside the ancient voices and look with a fresh perspective at the meaning of the text ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    The Religious Leaders Missed The First Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,872 views

    We are in danger of becoming indifferent to the things of God.

    INTRODUCTION Most of life is made up of ordinary moments. You wake up, you head out to work, you must deal with people throughout the day, and no ordinary day would be complete without having to solve a problem or two. Yet, sometimes extraordinary events can break into those ordinary moments. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 4, 2024
     | 664 views

    The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Roberts avatar

    God's First Words About Christmas

    Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,764 views

    The first words about God’s promise of Christmas happened immediately after the fall. After God learned about the terrible loss, he promised to Eve that good news was coming. From her would come a male offspring who would crush the head of Satan who jus

    Grace and peace to you from God who comes to us at Christmas time and will come to us again. Amen. Dear Friends in Christ: Have you ever feared you might miss Christmas? Or maybe have you experienced Christmas without your family? Perhaps you are experiencing a Christmas like that tonight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Essenes Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 2, 2022
     | 1,594 views

    The Essenes were a devoutly religious group (similar to an order of monks) who emphasized spiritual purification and frequent praying. They were a mystic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period that flourished from the 2nd century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E.

    The Essenes were a devoutly religious group (similar to an order of monks) who emphasized spiritual purification and frequent praying. They were a mystic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period that flourished from the 2nd century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E. The Jewish historian Josephus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist