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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Waiting For God Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 30,725 views

    This message first looks at the frustration and responses Christians have when God does not act according to our plan and then the need for our response to trust Him.

    Waiting For God Genesis 16 1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church As A Devoted Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,118 views

    First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

    The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Understand Jesus' Life Of Humble Service! Series

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,569 views

    The second in a series on Lenten symbols, this sermon focuses on Jesus’ humble life of service first as our Substitute and secondly to be an example to his followers of humble service.

    3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strong Wings Require Deep Roots

    Contributed by James May on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 28,646 views

    If we are going to soar into the future on eagle’s wings to build a strong church for the Lord we must first have some strong and deep roots.

    STRONG WINGS REQUIRE DEEP ROOTS Sunday, January 11, 2004 – AM (This message is partly based on a sermon by Rev. Franklin Jentzen) Ephesians 3:17-21, "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Those Whom God Honors

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,695 views

    This sermon explores the truth that God honors those who honor Him. We look at the areas of giving, calling, and placing God first in our lives.

    Those Whom God Honors Last week we looked at what it takes to have a purposeful heart in our “A Christian’s Heart” sermon series, and I ended with these words, “God honors those who honor Him.” This is something I tell just about everyone, especially when difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Hal Seed avatar

    He Said/She Said Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,131 views

    This first message in the "Fireproof" series outlines the in-born differences between men and women so we can understand and love each other appropriately.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recipe For Disaster

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,502 views

    Sermon showing the four steps or ingredients to a fall, the recipe for disaster using King David as the example. This is the is first of two sermons... the second being Recipe for Success

    Recipe for Disaster 2 Samuel 11 Over the next two weeks I am going to be preaching a 2 part message… The two sermons present the wrong way and the right way to avoid spiritual disaster. This week I will start with the NOT TO sermon and I am calling it “The Recipe for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Jesus Do You Follow?

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 17, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 2,836 views

    First we must be following the right Jesus, and then we must ask ourselves if Jesus has authorized what we are doing for Him and in His name.

    Jesus preached the greatest sermon ever preached. We know it as the Sermon on the Mount. And towards the end of this sermon we find this morning’s scriptures. It has caused me to examine my actions as it relates to discipleship. Jesus starts off by telling us that not all people who sound ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Save Yourself

    Contributed by Michael Jakes on Sep 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,444 views

    The command to save yourself came on the heels of the first and greatest gospel sermon ever preached...the result was 3,000 souls coming to Christ on that day.

    THE PRESENT CONDITION 2Ti.3:1-5 v1 This know also that in the last days, perilous times shall come. v2-5 For men shall be...(this is the perverse generation) v5...from such turn away. (avoid; depart; withdraw; shun; no fellowship; leave alone; do not associate) Acts 2:37-40 v37 Now when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    I, John - A Tale Of Two Kingdoms

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,534 views

    A first person sermon by John the Apostle about the confusion of religion and politics. It's purpose is to focus on the kingdom of God and not be overwhelmed by the kingdom of this world.

    “A Tale of Two Kingdoms” – December 19, 2021(Sunday AM) Subject: What is the connection between religion and politics? Complement: its a confusing connection - but our King is Jesus Big idea: The government shall be upon his shoulders. Introduction: (the sermon is told by John in first person); ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    In A World Of Trouble

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,552 views

    In this life we will face trials and tribulations, but we take they head on with Jesus as our Lord and Savior. We are overcomers because Jesus overcame the world first.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as one who has all the answers, but as a fellow traveler, walking with you on this winding road of faith. We are gathered here, not because we are perfect or because we have it all figured out, but because we need the grace that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Missionary To The Gentiles

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,321 views

    Anticipating the Gentile mission of Acts, Luke shows how it was first initiated by Jesus, through the unlikely figure of the man who came at Jesus from the tombs.

    A MISSIONARY TO THE GENTILES. Luke 8:26-39. The account of the man with the Legion of devils is a dramatic demonstration of the kind of spiritual warfare which is going on for the bodies, minds and souls of mankind. We notice, first of all, that it is Jesus who initiated this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Descending Into Greatness Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,664 views

    Putting others before ourselves will bring us to our knees. Learning to give ourselves away is also the first step to a deeper experience of true joy.

    There is something that stirs deeply within us when a man or woman gives up their life for another. A few decades ago Roger Rosenblatt wrote a moving tribute in Time Magazine. It was about a passenger on Air Florida Flight 90 that crashed into the Potomac River. The nameless 50-some-year old man ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 27, 2013
     | 5,441 views

    Called to live a beatitude kind of life, the hard reality is anyone who lives out the first seven beatitudes is guaranteed at some point to experience the eighth.

    Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Jesus ends the beatitudes by saying “Blessed are those persecuted, reviled, and spoken against.” Would anyone care to get in “the blessed line?” Most of us prefer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

    When Jesus Speaks Your Name Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,414 views

    Jesus singled out Mary Magdalene as the one to whom He would first appear after His resurrection, bringing her life new meaning.

    John 20:10-18 - When Jesus Calls Your Name I’m sure most of us have seen at least some of the game show, The Price is Right, where Bob Barker announces the contestants one by one, each one by name, “___________, come on down! You’re the next contestant on The Price is Right!” What would you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist