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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Easter Sunday Morning In Ad 33

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 16, 2025
     | 613 views

    If the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is so important to the Christian Faith (and it is) so why does St John only record four Resurrection appearances in his Gospel

    Swayfield 20-04-2025 Sermon Before I was a Vicar, I was a patent lawyer. So I am keen on evidence. And I do believe we have a reasonable faith And the more I think about it, the most reasonable explanation for my Christian faith is that Jesus died and rose from the dead. For that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Few Words Sometimes Speak Volumes

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,029 views

    This sermon is the first in a series that look at the individual judges from the book of Judges, character sketches

    How many of you remember the old record players? You remember when a record would get a scratch in it how it would repeat over and over and over again, it would always jump on the scratch and you would either have to physically move the needle up a bit so the song would continue or toss out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Call That Changes All

    Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    A message that deals with the most important call of all - the call to salvation!

    “The Call That Changes All” (Matt. 9:9-13) This morning I want to share something with you that’s very dear to the heart of God. As a matter of fact, it’s a message that He wants everyone here to listen to very carefully. It’s a message He wants everyone in this sanctuary to respond to. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dance In The Lord's Blessing

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    First of the two part series on King David based on the lectionary Proper 10B.

    If you look at the life of King David, he is pretty much like you and me. He has his strength and weaknesses like every human being. He was an artist, a poet, a musician, that he was often invited by the king to perform in the palace. He was also a warrior, even as a young man, he took down ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Planning Your Life

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 23, 2012
     | 4,841 views

    A sermon on the importance of prioritizing your life the way that God commands.

    .Text: 1 Cor 16:5-12, Title: Planning Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 4.22.12, AM Opening illustration: Time management principles Background to passage: Paul is tying up loose ends as many of us would do in extended communication. Most of these things include travel plans and so forth. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trinity

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 23,340 views

    Why is the doctrine of the Trinity so important to our understanding of salvation?

    06-06-04 Stiffkey Trinity Sunday Today is Trinity Sunday and so I think it is useful to ask the question today - Do Christians believe in one God or Three Gods? as the Muslims claim. This is often the challenge made by those Monotheistic religions that do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Keeping The Lines Of Communication Open Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,161 views

    A compilation of verses from Proverbs addressing the importance of communication in the home.

    KEEPING THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION OPEN The story is told of a couple who lived in upstate New York, who decided to move to Florida to get away from the cold weather. The husband left a bit early and drove down with their stuff while the wife was finishing up things in New York. When he arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reflection That Sets Us Free

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,770 views

    Two important exercises that make our lives more meaningful.

    Recently I returned to my former high school for a reunion tour of the building. A new addition had been added and the library moved to the ground level, and we students also agreed that something seemed different on the third floor. Yet the change that was more noticeable to me than the building ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Mark #3 Uncommon Love Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,690 views

    This sermon stresses the importance of loving others the way the Bible teaches.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #3: Uncommon Love 1 Corinthians 13 July 8, 2001 Intro: A. [Body of Christ, Citation: Billy Waters, Teacher Touch (Colorado Springs: Cook, 1999)] After an accident in which she lost her arm, a girl named Jamie refused to go to school or church for an entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Three-Fold Testimony Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 120 ratings
     | 22,844 views

    The observance of the Lord’s supper testifies to three important truths.

    The Three-Fold Testimony of the Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:26-30 I heard a story about a little girl who attended “big church” for the first time on a Sunday morning when the congregation was observing the Lord’s Supper. When the elements were served, she was overheard saying to her mother in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,644 views

    First sermon in a series looking at the "Fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22-23.

    “The Fruit of the Spirit” LOVE June 1, 2002 Introduction Show video clip of “Mr. Holland’s Opus”. The video clip we just showed was from the movie, “Mr. Holland’s Opus”. The plot of the movie is essentially about “bearing fruit”. Mr. Holland has been teaching music for years feeling as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 4 - The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
     | 4,092 views

    The first step in ministry for Jesus, and for us, public confession and receiving the Holy Spirit.

    The Commission Part 4 – The Baptism of Jesus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON PRAYER FOR HOLY SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 3:11 – 17 “11 I (John) baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    I Will Be A Functioning Church Member

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,620 views

    First Sermon in Series What does a functioning Church member look like

    I Will Be A Functioning Church Member-12 12-31.docx 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 I am beginning a series this morning called “I Am A Church Member” I AM A CHURCH MEMBER REPEAT AFTER ME—“I AM A CHURCH MEMBER” Over the next several weeks we are going to take a look at what it means to be a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This King Of Glory?

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,059 views

    what God did during that first HOLY WEEK made it possible for us to get back what those first two humans lost because of their sin—a personal and eternal relationship with our Creator.

    “Who Is This King of Glory?” April 1st 2012 Palm Sunday (Psalm 24:7-10; Luke 19:28-40; 23:1-56) Today is a special day/begins a special week—a HOLY week—a week that is set apart from all others. In fact, I would say that the seven days we look back on and celebrate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 4, 2008
     | 10,065 views

    Spiritual signs, symbols, and markers are needed now more than ever. Baptism is an extremely important sign for the follower of Jesus. We explore some of those important facets of baptism.

    Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign Matthew 28:16-20 February 3, 2008 This week we are going to look at what baptism means for those who follow Jesus. We will be looking at Matthew 28. Last week we celebrated my birthday. Well, it was my fortieth. Not a big deal for me but Kendra wants to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God