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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Twenty-First Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 72 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 90:1-12, Genesis 32:24-29, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 4:46-54. A). NUMBERING OUR DAYS. Psalm 90:1-12. Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Me Some Skittles Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,930 views

    This sermon explains the tithe and its relationship to our obedience, offerings, trust and faith in God.

    INTRO: -The best way to get in the zone -- is obedience -- giving * As I consider preaching on tithes its always touchy * In fact, I wonder if it would fit better in my Hot Topic Series * Story of the Skittles * Over the years of pastoring * I've received many questions regarding skittles ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Priorities For A New Year

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 6, 2025
     | 1,334 views

    In this sermon, we explore three priorities that will help us live a life that pleases God.

    Introduction: A. Happy New Year! This is the first Sunday of 2025! 1. It is hard to believe we are halfway through the third decade of the 21st Century! 2. For many people the first week in January is the most depressing week of the year and that is the case for a number of reasons. 3. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank God I'm Not A Rockstar! Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 30, 2015
     | 5,083 views

    All My Life. All For Him.

    thank god, i’m not a rock star 1 Cor. 15:10 “But by the grace of God I am what I am…” I remember when I was eight years old, sitting in my house and I had a song come into my head. I had somewhat recently gotten into rock music and the lyrics that came were, “And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saul's First Stage Of Battle- Oblivious Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,080 views

    This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

    Series: Israel’s 1st King [#6] SAUL’S FIRST STAGE OF BATTLE- OBLIVIOUS 1 Samuel 14:1-15 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let There Be

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2012
     | 4,623 views

    There are some famous firsts, I wonder how important God’s first words are?

    God’s First Words Genesis 1:1-15 • Neil Armstrong’s first words when steeping on the moon • "That’s one small step for man one giant leap for mankind." • Alexander Graham Bell’s first words ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Should You Join A Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 18,303 views

    The first sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers understand the necessity of membership in a Bible-believing church. (See also "Which Church Should You Join?" by the same preacher.)

    Scripture In May 1855, an eighteen-year-old boy went to the elders of a church in Boston. He had been raised in a Unitarian church, in almost total ignorance of the gospel, but when he moved to Boston to make his fortune, he began to attend a Bible-preaching church. Then, in April of 1855, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Pursuing God Series

    Contributed by Mark Sanders on Aug 10, 2015
     | 9,633 views

    The first sermon in a series on Jonah, concentrating on 3 timeless truths: God takes notice of sin (and takes it seriously), running from God is not healthy, and God always pursues us.

    (Slide #1) The Running Man: A Pursuing God Jonah 1 In 1987 a movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger called “The Running Man” came out. This was a movie about a futuristic game show (set in todays time) that used convicted criminals as what they called “Runners” who, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of Christmas: God’s Love Revealed

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 12, 2024
     | 2,836 views

    One of the most beautiful aspects of Christmas is the humility of Jesus’ birth. Born in a manger, He came not as a conquering king but as a servant.

    Christmas is the celebration of the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ. At the heart of the Christmas story is the profound truth of God’s love for humanity. John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Doesn't Hurt To Look? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,150 views

    Can we look as long as we do not touch? What does Jesus say about it?

    INTRODUCTION  Bruce Larson tells of an old priest, who was asked by a young man, "Father, when will I cease to be bothered by the sins of the flesh? The priest replied, Son I wouldn’t trust myself until I’d been dead for 3 or 4 days  Today we are going to deal with a subject that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beattitude 3 Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,157 views

    Beattitudes

    Beatitude Series # 3 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:4 Blessed are the Meek, for they shall inherit the earth Matt 5:5 Original date April 25, 1999 Revised May 12, 2001 Divorced parents Judge asked the Girl who she wanted to live with Mom Beats me Dad beats me The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beattitude 8 Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,404 views

    beattitudes

    Beatitude Series # 8 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Original date May 29, 1999 Revised June 17, 2001 Shark A Texan billionaire with a beautiful, 22 year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of Wolves Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,220 views

    Beware of false teachers!

    I. Confusion A. Hidden Motives 1. Harmless disguises 2. Pretense of innocence B. Harsh Methods 1. Destructive tendencies 2. ‘Ravenous’ – to take by force 3. Matthew 10:16, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” 4. Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going The Extra Mile

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 24,495 views

    Following Jesus requires that we go the Extra Mile!

    Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Subject: Justice Theme: New Testament view of justice Prop: The Law provided justice, but Christians are not to always seek justice. Trans.: Jesus gives us the solution to a heart of retaliation. Turn the other cheek, give more than is required, to go the extra mile, to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are What You Show Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,608 views

    By your fruits, you WILL be known

    INTRODUCTION • Silly warning labels illustration. http://www.rinkworks.com/said/warnings.shtml • Last week we looked at the choice that we all have the freedom to make concerning which path we will take in life. • Jesus encouraged us to take the narrow path. • In chapter y ,we have looked at 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ