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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Heirs

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2012
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     | 4,316 views

    First Sunday in the New Year.

    Galatians 4: 4 – 7 / Heirs Intro: Have you ever thought you might be the long-lost heir to someone’s fortune. There may be thousands of dollars out there just waiting for you to claim them. There is a website run by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ADMINISTRATORS ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Twisted…or Playing Twister? Games Series: 1 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Nov 7, 2009
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     | 5,123 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on Jonah.

    Sermon 1 of 4: Game Series Twisted…or Playing Twister? (Running from God’s Word) Written By: Captain Tim Gardner Introduction: (Ask for participants to come forward and play a small game of Twister. Ask them how they felt as they were twisting their bodies. Ask the crowd how they felt while ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Have Mercy

    Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018
     | 4,235 views

    First in a series on Psalm 51

    2 Samuel 11:1-16, 26; 12:1-13; Psalm 51:1 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #1) Have Mercy Just so that I don’t have to ignore the elephant in the room… Today we have an odd combination to put before you: Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day. A day full of bitterness and ashes meets a day full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The King Has Come, And Is Coming Again

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 25, 2024
     | 1,354 views

    First Sunday of Advent 2024

    The King has Come, and is Coming Again Text: Matthew 1:1-18 If you will, please take your Bible and open it up to the Gospel of Matthew – the First Chapter. We are kicking off our Advent messages, and as such we’re going to spend some time looking at the comings of Jesus… That word Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joseph: A Great Man Who Never Spoke

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 552 views

    First-person narrative of Joseph

    Background to passage: And she sleeps…exhausted And I think…it’s so surreal…emotions As I look at this baby, the weight of responsibility What a mess I have made, and God chose me... Baby in straw, Son of God, Savior, Messiah No room, no midwife, no experience, no help Did I mess up the delivery? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "identity"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,895 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent.

    “Identity” Luke 4:1-13 A four-year old asked his mother: “Hey mom, what do you know about the devil?” Quite startled by this question she replied: “What YOU know about the devil?” “Well,” he began, “the devil talked to Jesus and the devil was mean.” Then, leaning closer to her and dropping ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "preparing The Way"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2022
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    A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent.

    “Preparing the Way” Luke 1:5-17 Adam Hamilton’s book: “Prepare the Way for the Lord” was used as a template for this sermon. This is the first Sunday of Advent. The word “Advent” means coming, arrival, or presence, and Advent starts four Sundays before Christmas. If we could summarize the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Great High Priestly Prayer Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,526 views

    First message in preparation for Easter.

    THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION THE GREAT HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER TEXT: John 17:1-26 I. INTRODUCTION—WALKING TOWARD THE CROSS -We are walking with the Lord in this series of messages as He is moving toward the Cross and to His death that will cover the sins for the entire world. The Lord is well ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fight Against Fear: Walking In Courage Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 9, 2025
     | 323 views

    “Fear is the first cousin of anxiety.”

    Common Negative Acronyms 1. F.E.A.R. – False Evidence Appearing Real: Suggests that fear often arises from imagined or exaggerated threats. Rutter 2. F.E.A.R. – Forget Everything And Run: Highlights a flight response and avoidance mentality. Introduction: A powerful example of a Bible character who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Forgiveness In The Midst Of Pain

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 17, 2025
     | 1,553 views

    The first word of Jesus on the cross

    On the blood-stained hill of Calvary, while nailed to a cross between two thieves, Jesus opened His mouth— not to curse His executioners, but to pray. Not to cry out in hatred—but to pray: Not to tear down-but to build up Not to pull down-but to lift up Not to make war-but peace Not to establish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Joyfully In Life Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 21, 2014
     | 5,792 views

    This is the first in a series of messages on the book of Philippians. This first messages is intended to lay the foundation for the joyful living Paul speaks about in the book.

    LIVING JOYFULLY IN LIFE STUDIES THROUGH PHILIPPIANS PHILIPPIANS 1:1-2 PAUL AND TIMOTHY, BOND-SERVANTS OF CHRIST JESUS, TO ALL THE SAINTS IN CHRIST JESUS WHO ARE IN PHILIPPI, INCLUDING THE OVERSEERS AND DEACONS: 2  GRACE TO YOU AND PEACE FROM GOD OUR FATHER AND THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. OPENING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Servant Finishes - His Burial Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015
     | 6,673 views

    Eleventh in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Finishes - His Burial. Joseph's treatment of our beloved Lord & Savior has much to teach us.

    The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 11: The Servant Finishes - His Burial Mark 15:42-47 I. Introduction A. Have you ever passed a funeral home, saw the parking lot overflowing, and thought "Wow, who died?" - they must have been important? Take the following: Babe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Technicolor Joy Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 23, 2023
     | 1,336 views

    The first sermon in a series focusing on the greeting.

    Technicolor JOY A Study in Philippians 1:1-2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church April 23, 2023 The Yellow Brick Road ? On Friday night, we had another trivia night at OBs. It was a great time. So I have a trivia question for you this morning. What’s the first major motion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lost Son Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    The first in the Lost sermon series: The Lost Son

    The Lost Son Introduction: Over the next several weeks, we are going to use the theme of ABC Television Show, Lost. Some of you have not seen it because you have been here for the last year. So I’ll quickly fill you in. Lost is about a group of people whose plane crashes on a deserted island. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Unlikely Preachers Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 14, 2022
     | 2,316 views

    This is a sermon I preached on Tuesday of Holy Week, 2022, to a gathering of Lutheran pastors for our monthly fellowship meeting.

    I’d like for you to join with me in thinking back to your high school years for a moment, and in doing so, how many of you at your high school had a poll asking for who in your graduating class was most likely to do certain things? What was yours? I graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran