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  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    The True Jesus Series

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,117 views

    There certain fundamental truths that all Christian denominations share, and the first of these is that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man.

    Ash Wednesday was this last week which marked the traditional beginning of Lent. According to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus spent forty days of fasting and preparation in the wilderness before beginning His public ministry. In the wilderness, Jesus was tempted by Satan, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Father

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,587 views

    The first words of the Lord's prayer emphasize our need for a relationship with God and how special that relationship is.

    A 4-year-old boy was asked to give the meal blessing before dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and all his aunts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Terrible Trumpets (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 21, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 7,734 views

    This is the 8th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the first four trumpet judments found in Revelation 8.

    Sunday Evening, May 19, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#8] TERRIBLE TRUMPETS (Part 1) Revelation 8 Introduction: Revelation 8:1 1. As the seventh seal is opened there will be 30 minutes of silence. Why? After all, there has been all kinds of singing and praising ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of Change Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
     | 3,346 views

    Following up on last week's message about the means of grace, this message talks about how we can use spiritual disciplines to allow God to bring the change that is needed in our lives.

    The Promise of Change The Company We Keep, prt. 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 13, 2009 Last week I spoke to you about “means of grace.” Let’s do a quick review. What are the means of grace? They are the ways you receive God’s grace into your life. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Who Is Afraid Of New Beginnings?

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    When changes come, we will not fear but put our faith to work and trust in the Lord. I preached this sermon on Reformation Sunday, a week after the Senior Pastor left to take another assignment.

    Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, this Sunday is different. God has given Pastor Steve a new assignment. We have said our farewells, we have shed our tears. Today we came to worship knowing that it won’t be the same. Yet we came because we love the Lord, because we are part of our Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dealing With Doubt Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 13, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,710 views

    First John 3:19-24 shows us what to do when we doubt our salvation.

    Scripture After completing high school in South Africa, I spent two years in the South African Air Force doing my compulsory military service. Early during my second year in the South African Air Force, I was converted to Jesus Christ. For much of the rest of my second year, I was in the war in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Standing For Grace

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    Paul was the first to acquaint them with the fundamental principles of Christianity and now it was their responsibility to build upon the great grace foundation!

    1 Corinthians 3:10 “According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it. But let each man be careful how he builds upon it.” NASB Paul was the first to acquaint them with the fundamental principles of Christianity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Hearing For Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,747 views

    Part 1 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. The purpose of today’s message is to show you how Jesus’ message is commonly misunderstood and to give you a framework for hearing it properly.

    A New Hearing for Jesus Part 1 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 3, 2008 Have you ever wondered how the world would be different if Jesus had been a coconut? I mean, what if the person that he was, instead of being the Son of God, the founder of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Above And Beyond Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,940 views

    This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

    For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. – Proverbs 1:32 Illustration – I. The trap of “just doing your best” A. Being “good enough” can turn into a special hazard. 1. We become complacent in our lives 2. We stop doing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    10,000 Goes

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 29, 2013
     | 3,038 views

    The ones whose eyes are fixed on the Messiah, would want to come into the House of the Lord, though it means waking up early on Sunday, forgoing your week end bashes with friends and much more!

    10,000 goes Luke 20: 35”But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead…” Awash with plethora of distractions, hot temptations around us, it is very difficult to find people consistent in their walk with God. They are all beans one day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bridges And Ditches: Some Things Never Change (#3 Of 5 In The Series) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2015
     | 4,277 views

    The real component in the success of the first century Christians lies not in external tactics but with their internal values … their Christ-like character.

    Welcome and Call to Worship Good morning. We are so honored you have chosen to worship with us today. Did you see the news item a few days back about the lady who was arrested on Highway 11 in Tulsa? It appears she was driving the wrong direction; she was headed eastbound in the westbound ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Love That Looks Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025
     | 221 views

    Love that looks like Jesus acts first, sacrifices deeply, and never gives up — it is the antidote to a world filled with hate.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper - Shortened Music Lyric Video - Less Like Me by Zach Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawc0emHq8c The last two weeks, we have been walking through a short series called Less Like Me: More Like Jesus, inspired by Zach Williams’ powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Shepherd Are You Choosing? (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2022
     | 2,423 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 11:7-17 examines Zechariah's prediction of Christ's rejection at his First Advent and the consequences of that rejection. The timeless truth taught is: when the leadership God sends is rejected, the judgment that follows is bad leadership.

    Intro We concluded last week with God instructing Zechariah to take on the role of a shepherd. Follow with me as we read Zechariah 11:4. “This is what the Lord my God says: ‘Shepherd the flock marked for slaughter.”i That is the assignment God gives Zechariah. He is to represent the Lord as a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Get Uncomfortable Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 5, 2009
     | 7,125 views

    This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

    The Rebelution Get Uncomfortable How to do Hard things that take you out of your comfort zone For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. – 2 Timothy 1:7 Illustration – I. Life is full of scary things A. Can you remember something in your own ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Stand Up

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,294 views

    This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

    34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the ...read more

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