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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The First Taste Of Glory.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,250 views

    Transfiguration: the power of the glory to come.

    THE FIRST TASTE OF THE GLORY. Mark 9:1-13. Jesus spoke of a time when He, ‘the Son of man’ would appear ‘in the glory of His Father with all the holy angels” (Mark 8:38). Then He made the surprising announcement, “That there be some that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Call Of First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 2, 2024
     | 2,019 views

    Being a disciple is a costly affair. We need to come to him and learn from him. Jesus is the master trainer. Instant obedience leads to greater success. In-depth involvement strengthens inner being finally ends up in loyal relationships.

    Theme: Calling of First Disciples Text: Matthew 4:18-22 (Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: This month we will mediate from the Holy Scriptures on the call & cost of the discipleship. Today, we would see ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Worship At First Christmas

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
     | 168 views

    True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God.

    A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our First Love

    Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025
     | 147 views

    Have we lost our first love?

    Our First Love. Isaiah 29: 13-14 We need to understand who Isiah is delivering this message to Nation of Israel has been delivered from bondage of Egyptians 12 tribes of Israel that came from 12 sons of Jacob The 12 tribes split b/c of not agreeing on things and became Northern and Southern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Promise Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 6, 2026
     | 136 views

    This message unveils God’s immediate response to man’s fall by revealing His eternal plan of redemption through Christ.

    THE FIRST PROMISE OF REDEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:14-21 Key Verse: “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.” (Genesis 3:15) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "chutes And Ladders"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,252 views

    A sermon about Jesus' call to humble ourselves.

    Luke 14:7-14 “Chutes and Ladders” (The Idea for Chutes and Ladders comes from a commentary by Mark Ralls in Feasting on the Gospels, Luke part 2 pgs. 62-66)) There is a game for children that has been around for a long time, since 1943, to be exact. And I bet almost everyone here has played it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (2 Of 16)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022
     | 1,406 views

    In the first sermon it was mentioned that in order to understand the books of 1, 2, and 3 John, we first needed to understand some things about the place John wrote from, Ephesus.

    Because this is essential, I would like to refresh your memory before we get into the heart of this sermon. We dealt with these FOUR things about the Ephesian Christians: (1) THEIR HERITAGE. They were second and third generation Christians. Their parents and grandparents had been in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missing Link...living Meek Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    The Beatitudes flow out of each other. Our poverty of spirit leads to our mourning, and teaches us to live meek. But this is often the missing link in the life of a Christian. This message explores Jesus’ teaching on meekness in the Sermon on the Mount

    (Opened message with BlueFishTV Video Clip depicting a church service similar to a Football Telecast) Quite a production the church has become. Visit the right congregation on the right Sunday, and you will feel like you have fallen into a happening similar to the Super Bowl, or a UK basketball ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 34,883 views

    A charge to the candidate based on Acts 13:1-4 outlining the following requirements for ordination: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, & COMMISSION; and a charge to the congregation based on 1 Timothy 5:17-19 outlining their threefold ministry to their pastor, name

    ORDINATION SERMON Acts 13:1-4 & 1 Timothy 5:17-19 A WORD FOR THE PASTOR INTRODUCTION This morning, I want to share some thoughts from the Word of God. I have chosen two passages for our meditation. The first is Acts 13:1-4. · “1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Brendon Bridges on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 395 ratings
     | 49,340 views

    A wedding service to encourage 3 healthy habits in a marriage. Written for an unsaved couple, encouraging the hope and enclusion of Christ in their lives

    SERMON ---- 3 Habits of an Effective marriage!! A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Sermon For Losers

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Aug 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,367 views

    Are you feeling like a loser? Are you feeling in over your head? Maybe God has something to say to you in Psalm 130

    Reading of the Word: Psalm 130 130 From the depths of my despair I call to you, LORD. 2 Hear my cry, O Lord; listen to my call for help! 3 If you kept a record of our sins, who could escape being condemned? 4 But you forgive us, so that we should stand in awe of you. 5 I wait eagerly for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Sermon To Die For Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,117 views

    Eutychus fell asleep during church... and he woke up dead. Why was Eutychus at church that night, and what can we learn from his experience?

    Someone once noted that falling asleep has often had unforeseen consequences. Adam fell asleep and woke up married and missing a rib! Samson fell asleep and woke up bald and beaten! Jonah fell asleep in the boat and woke up wet! Eutychus fell asleep and he woke up dead! Like Eutychus, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,246 views

    Eulogy for a Christian woman who had a wide impact on her community and other people

    James Doyle tells of when he was a 5 year old and would pretend to fall asleep during the evening worship service! If I did, I knew my dad would carry me home. I would do this because we walked to and from church. It was about 1 mile each way. Being little wasn’t my problem. The length wasn’t my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Christmas Sermon

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,646 views

    Silent Night - fact or fiction. Jesus Christ fact or fiction

    RG Christmas Eve Fact or Fiction Come with me - if you will - to a cold Christmas Eve morning in 1818 to the small Austrian mountain village of Oberndorf. As you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,607 views

    Wedding for an older couple - not Christians. A short sermon as is appropriate for such a setting

    I want to talk about marriage. Marriage is one of those old institutions that seems to be losing its popularity these days. Have you noticed? People are choosing to live together but without necessarily having the long-term commitment involved in the sorts of public promises that Frank and Janet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican