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  • Mark Perryman avatar

    The Giant Of Deception Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008
     | 8,437 views

    I’m going to talk about 3 things about deception.

    INTRO: There is a story about a woman who had been trying for years to persuade her egotistical husband to put an end to the idea that he and he alone was number one. This man was obsessed with being number one. He never stopped talking about being first in sales at the office, and first on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Hast Thou Done For Me?

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    This sermon centers upon three things that Jesus tells us that we must do if we wish to follow him.

    What Hast Thou Done for Me? Second Sunday in Lent 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Mark 8:31-38 MK 8:31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Stewardship 1 - A Firm Foundation Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 13,701 views

    This is the first in a series of stewardship messages focusing on building a life of stewardship. This message investigates themes of ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

    Stewardship Pt 1 ¡V A Firm Foundation Genesis 1 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on building a life of Christian stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is ...read more

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    Sermon For A Baptism

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 2, 2021
     | 7,271 views

    This is a message given at an outdoor baptism service, the first live service after 16 months during the Covid pandemic

    August 1, 2021 Sermon - A Baptism I speak to you joyfully in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Baptism is a sign, a symbol, and an important marker of the life of a follower of Jesus. It is a sign of a person’s inclusion in the Body of Christ, the church, which is the hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Confession App Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 36,322 views

    Here’s what you will find in the Scripture—that genuine confession serves as a first step toward repentance.

    [For the video elements associated with this sermon, please visit http://store.northpoint.org/life-apps-starter-kit.html.] Well, a couple of weeks ago we began a brand new series called Life Apps, and basically we’re talking about the importance of not just listening, but the importance of doing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon Get Ready For Something New! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 30, 2023
     | 5,250 views

    I hope this message will motivate each of us to seek a new vision and a new interest in the things of God. If God wants to do a new thing, How we do embrace it?

    Sermon Get Ready For Something New! TEXT: Isaiah 43:18, 19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. “Forget the former ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    And We Know

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 24, 2021
     | 4,258 views

    There are many things going on right now that are not "good." In fact, evil seems to be winning. Yet God has a knack for making things work out for good instead of evil.

    28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:28-29 (NKJV) I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Essential Truths - God Is Spirit, And God Is A Consuming Fire Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2019
     | 5,592 views

    This is the first message in a series shared by 4 preachers on the Trinity and seeks to motivate listeners to deeper devotion and service to God.

    Sermon for CATM - January 6, 2019 - Essential Truths The Triune God: Intro-God is Spirit; a Consuming Fire John 4:21-26; Hebrews 12:28-29 When you read the Bible, when you study the Bible, you learn about God and you learn about you. You learn surprising things about God that expand your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Scary Tithe Monster!! Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    First of three-part series on stewardship. This message addresses the tithe, including Jesus' words in Matthew regarding tithing.

    Stewardship: God’s Money in Our Hands Part 1 – The Scary Tithe Monster! Malachi 3:10-12, Matthew 23:23 September 12, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." IF IT STILL DOESN'T COMMUNICATE TO YOU, IT'S NOT HIS FAULT... Audio ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Facing The Storms Of Life Like Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 10, 2007
     | 3,427 views

    This is my "first sermon". It uses the example of Jesus in the Garden as an example of how we can face the storms of life.

    Good morning! Today is kind of an anniversary for me and I’m really excited to be here with you today to mark this day. You see, it was eleven years ago today that I was sitting out there in a pew in my dress blues after my thirteen-week vacation at Perris Island, South Carolina. I can still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Because Jesus Resurrected

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016
     | 6,446 views

    Jesus is busy doing so many things for us after resurrection

    The worst thing that could have happened to humankind is for Jesus to have not risen. Humankind would have been hopeless. Apostle Paul says in 1 Cor. 15:19 that our faith would have been in vain and we would be the most pitiable. Thank God, Jesus resurrected; thank God, He is alive. He is now the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fools And Really Wise Guys

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    There are two types of people: foolish people and wise people. Even that first Christmas had their fools and wise men.

    Matthew 2:1-12 Fools and Really Wise Guys! Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Comforter Has Come—five Truths About The Holy Spirt.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,443 views

    The first question that should be answered is, Who is the Holy Spirit, and what use is He in my daily affairs?

    The Comforter Has Come—Five Truths About The Holy Spirt. John 14:16-17KJV A group travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on, finally an angry passenger pushed his way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 4,970 views

    The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

    Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Four Horns Four Carpenters

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 14, 2024
     | 2,218 views

    A horn, in scripture, represents two things: strength and a strong king or kingdom.

    Professional bull riders who compete for a prize fear a bull with horns most. The possibility of being gored is greater on bulls with large horns. Horns represent strength and power. A horn, in scripture, represents two things: strength and a strong king or kingdom. In Zechariah 1:21 we see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ