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  • Ivy Drafor-Amenyah avatar

    Christ Is Risen

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Apr 9, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,049 views

    Understanding the resurrection of Jesus from the dead is important for our Christian life and worship. This sermon presents some remarks and SEVEN POINTS ABOUT THE RESURRECTION

    INTRODUCTORY REMARKS He is risen … is the same as saying 'He is alive'. Someone will say 'but I thought you said He was dead – yes but that is not the end of the story. He is risen • No one prays to a dead person – He is alive!!! • A dead person does not communicate to anyone • We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Follow Me: The Call To Discipleship Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,325 views

    Following Jesus requires us to leave behind our old ways and put him first in our lives. It may come at a cost, but the rewards of knowing and serving him are immeasurable.

    Hey guys! Ever played a game of Follow the Leader? You know, where one person leads and everyone else has to do exactly what they do? Well, today we're going to talk about the ultimate game of Follow the Leader with Jesus as our leader. Let's dive into a story from the Bible, Matthew 4:18-22. This ...read more

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    The Little Things Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,713 views

    Through his first miracle, at the wedding in Caana, Jesus shows that he cares about the small stuff in our lives…we should care about the small stuff in the lives of others.

    Introduction: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” We’ve all heard it. Many of us try to practice it. We encourage others to do it. There are even books about it. We are supposed to stop worrying about the small stuff and just let it go. There’s just one problem with that; most of life is made up of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Needs Theology? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,706 views

    Knowledge is important, but insufficient. Man’s wisdom is folly compared to God’s. So, what good is knowledge if faith is all that we need?

    The word theology comes from two Greek words: Theos (God) and logos (study, research). Thus, theology is the study of God. I am richly blessed to be a graduate of Evangelical Theological Seminary. My course of study (Master of Divinity) included five semesters in systematic theology, among the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How Parents Cope With Back To School PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,869 views

    The importance of training children in the way of the Lord, especially in these uncertain times, as they learn from our actions and words, and the need for divine guidance and wisdom in this task.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve into the wisdom of Proverbs, specifically Proverbs 22:6, which says, "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." This verse echoes the truth that the spiritual training of our children is one of ...read more

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    Worship The King PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,127 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of worshiping God, using the story of the Wise Men's journey to worship Jesus as a guide for our own worship.

    Good morning, church! Today we're going to zero in on a narrative that's often glossed over after the Christmas season, but has so much to teach us. Our scripture today is from Matthew 2:1-12, and it tells about the Wise Men's journey to worship our King Jesus. It's a beautiful reminder of how we ...read more

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    Beatitudes (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 315 ratings
     | 34,670 views

    Being a Christian is more than just holding the title, but also walking the walk and talking the talk. And the Beatitudes are key is helping us understand what is expected. (First four)

    Title: A series on the Beatitudes of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: [ILLUS: There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral restaurant, with Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants, & shoes. And I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Genesis 4 - How To Stop Playing The Anger Game Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,579 views

    In Genesis 4 Cain kills his brother Abel. It didn’t take long for the first murder to happen, only one generation away from Adam and Eve.

    Genesis 4 – How to Stop Playing the Anger Game 1. The Game – “I don’t care and you can’t make me!” I have never really had a problem with anger, but the closest I have come was in a classroom. Teaching in a highschool can be very stressful, and I had put some guys on detention and was supervising ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Filled To The Brim Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Feb 27, 2016
     | 6,231 views

    The coming of the Holy Spirit was promised in the OT. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would come. The events recorded in the first four verses of Acts chapter two is His arrival.

    ACTS 2:1-4 Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 4 - The Old Testament Pattern Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,936 views

    We cannot fully understand the New Testament without first understanding the Old Testament. This message looks at the Tabernacle as the Old Testament pattern of Worship www.gracecommunity.com

    We come to a place in our study of worship that we must move into the Old Testament if we’re going to understand the New Testament and our proper stance in worship today. You cannot fully understand why we worship without first understanding the origins of worship. It would take months of sermons ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Beliefs As Boundaries Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021
     | 3,369 views

    This is the first in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers.

    Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week One – “Beliefs as Boundaries” Pastor john Bright – delivered 7/14/19 Revelation 2:12-17 “12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Welcome Home!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019
     | 6,176 views

    This first person sermon hears the account of the prodigal son from the prodigal son himself. His story is our story - a story of God's amazing grace!

    This morning I would like to speak to you as if I was that prodigal, wasteful and reckless son that we heard about in our gospel lesson. I come to you this morning to share my story, the same story that Jesus shared with a rather diverse group of people who had gathered around him from every walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Grace... Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 22, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 39,384 views

    Grace is THE distinctive of Christianity, but it is used in different ways in the New Testament: SAVING grace; SUSTAINING grace; and SANCTIFYING grace. All three are important to understand.

    Grace… Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh January 22, 2012 TEXT: Ephesians 1:2 – “Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ” INTRODUCTION Paul frequently opened his letters with his desire that his readers experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nurturing Relationships That Make Disciples

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,555 views

    Today I want to talk about “Nurturing Relationships That Make Disciples.” The Bible teaches us that relationships are really important to living a Godly life.

    “Nurturing Relationships That Make Disciples” But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” Ruth 1:16 Intro: Today I want to talk about “Nurturing Relationships ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Walks On Water PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,498 views

    Explore the power of Jesus, the faith of Peter, and the comfort of Jesus as illustrated in Matthew 14:22-33, emphasizing the importance of unwavering faith in God's righteousness.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we are diving deep into the heart of Matthew's Gospel, chapter 14, verses 22 through 33. This passage is a beautiful illustration of the power of Jesus, the faith of Peter, and the comfort of Jesus. It's a scene that holds an ocean of wisdom about faith, doubt, ...read more

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