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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 28, 2010
     | 9,658 views

    Truly a perplexing event in the ministry of Jesus, the Triumphal Entry marked the beginning of Jesus' last week before His crucifixion.

    Sermon for CATM – March 28, 2010 – The Triumphal Entry – Matthew 21:1-10 Over the past number of weeks we have been travelling with Jesus on His journey to the cross. We’ve seen Jesus being tempted in the desert, we’ve seen the transfiguration. Lazarus was brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Strong

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 22, 2011
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     | 10,629 views

    The soldier is upheld by the thought of final victory. The athlete is upheld by the vision of the crown. The farmer is upheld by the hope of the harvest. Each of them submits to the discipline and the toil for the sake of the glory which shall be. It is s

    Opening illustration: Felipe Massa of Brazil should have won the Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore in September 2008. But as he drove off from a refueling stop while in the lead, the fuel hose was still attached. By the time his team removed the hose, he had lost so much time that he finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If The Heart Were A Bone... I'd Be Crippled

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,866 views

    Seeing the Christ in our midst...

    I can remember being young and watching the play Peter Pan. In that play there is a scene in which Tinker Bell, who becomes jealous of Wendy, agrees to betray Peter Pan by identifying the location of his hiding place to Captain Hook. Captain Hook then sends a bomb to Peter Pan which is disguised ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Eulogy Eloise Fergurson

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,554 views

    This is a eulogy for a woman who believed in God but was not a part of a local church. She was greatly loved by her family and community.

    Eloise Fergurson by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Psalm 97:1-7,11 John 14:1-6 Eloise Fergurgson On September 27, 1920, God decided to give the world a special gift in the form of a tiny little girl by the name of Eloise in a small section of place called ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Grace Of Giving Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,576 views

    The 6th message in the Leviticus series compares the commandments on tithing in Leviticus 27 with giving under the grace system of the New Testament

    The Grace of Giving Sermon #6 in Leviticus series CHCC: June 6, 2010 II Corinthians 8:7 INTRODUCTION: I read an interesting Biblical statistic the other day concerning the frequency of certain words used in the Bible. It seems that… Believing is mentioned 272 times in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Plan For Faith

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 5, 2010
     | 3,612 views

    Last time we learned that the purpose of faith was to make the invisible things of God real and to produce confidence in God's promises. Today we'll learn that real faith in God produces three very important things in a believer's life.

    Hebrews 11:4 & Genesis 4:3-14 Purpose: To learn how faith saves and what it does after salvation. Aim: I want the listener to be sure they are submitting by faith to God for forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Abel lived long ago, very far away, in a very different culture, but he has something to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    21. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl Of Greatest Price – Part 1 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 27, 2025
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     | 136 views

    The Parable of the Pearl of Greatest Price is one of the most misunderstood of all parables. The conventional thinking is challenged because there is only one true interpretation for this parable. Some very lovely truths come out about the Lord and the Church, the Bride for whom He gave all.

    21. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl of Greatest Price – Part 1 of 4 We are working through the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13, seven of them, and today we start the sixth one, which is about a pearl of the greatest value and perfection. In this study we look at the Parable itself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heaven Or Hell: The Choices Are Ours"

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 19, 2023
     | 3,465 views

    God is very clear in His written Word regarding His plan of Salvation and it does not include a philosophy of "easy believism".

    As Cindy and I travel to assembly each Sunday a preacher comes on the radio. His opening words every week begin with: “ If I had to give this message a title it would be” and then he gives us the title. I chuckle every week- I don’t know why. Maybe because he is so predictable. So this week I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Generous Me! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 29, 2023
     | 1,804 views

    A practical look at the words of James.

    Generous Who? James 5:1-6 July 30, 2023 A man was a regular diner at a restaurant. One day he complained that he only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him 4 slices. The next time he came to the restaurant he wasn’t satisfied with the 4 pieces, so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of ‘as’.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,470 views

    The Midianites were very cruel to Israel. These Hebrews were so frightened, they lived in caves and dens to hide from the Midianites. -The power of 'as'.

    The Power Of ‘As’. Ephesians 5:1NKJV Don’t let the broken promises of this world keep you from believing the promises of God. God will always act, “...according to His promise” (2 Peter 3:13). Don’t let the broken promises of this world keep you from believing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "god Believes In Us"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,951 views

    A sermon about not giving up.

    “God Believes in You” (many ideas for this sermon were gleaned from Marty Soloman) Matthew 14:22-33 Growing up, my family had a cat named Snowball and a dog named Frisky. Snowball, a self-assured Siamese had been with us for approximately a year before Frisky came along, and as is often the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Sound Of Freedom: God's Command To Love And Protect Children Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 14, 2023
     | 1,787 views

    Will children be taught biblical values or gender ideology? What is right and wrong? How will we explain it to our children?

    The hit film “The Sound of Freedom” has grossed over 155 million dollars at the box office, hitting on the key issue of human trafficking occurring at massive levels across the world. How should Christians treat children? That is a key point found in our scripture today. The Bible tells us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    It's Jesus - Can I Come In Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,894 views

    How does Jesus end up being on the outside of this Church? Let's see what was happening in Laodicea and how Jesus redeems them.

    Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22; John 14:21-23 Theme: Who Owns the Home? Title: It’s Jesus – May I Come In? Is Jesus inside your church or heart or is He knocking at the door? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I read this advertisement recently: Room ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "guarding Our Hearts And Minds"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,151 views

    A sermon about putting our worries and anxieties into the faithful hands of Christ.

    “Guarding our Hearts and Minds” Philippians 4:4-9 Recently, I got an email from a friend living in another state. She writes: “Everything feels uncertain. My mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios. I have no control over my life… …No control over what might happen to me tomorrow… …I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Baptism

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 16, 2023
     | 1,663 views

    At the end of the time Jesus was upon the earth, he showed himself to his disciples and told them certain things they were to do after he returned to Heaven. Luke records some of the things commanded. Matthew gives a clear command, "Baptizing them". Let us find out about this baptism.

    At the end of the time Jesus was upon the earth, he showed himself to his disciples and told them certain things they were to do after he returned to Heaven. Let us read Luke’s account; Luke 24:44-53. 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ