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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Connecting The Dots

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,224 views

    IN this short but effective first Christian sermon, Peter connected the dots to a series of puzzling Old Testament prophecies. Connected, the revealed image was Jesus Christ.

    Passage: Acts 2:14-41 Intro: The 1st recorded sermon delivered by a Christian preacher lasted 3 minutes and 3 seconds. 1. the altar call lasted longer, but the sermon itself was simple, short, to the point, and tremendously effective. 2. it was delivered to a group of people to whom God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James Wilson avatar

    Falling Prey To The Popularity Trap

    Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,783 views

    Teach the congregation to break free of the need to please others.

    Falling Prey to the Popularity Trip Ecclesiastes 2:14-16 14 The wise man's eyes are in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. And yet I know that one fate befalls them both. 15 Then I said to myself, "As is the fate of the fool, it will also befall me. Why then have I been extremely wise?" So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Refresh My Strength Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,661 views

    Jesus came with an invitation not a list of religious rules and rituals.

    PATTERN: DEDUCTIVE TEXTUAL – EXPOSITORY Introduction: The top 10 reasons you are too busy to pray today: 1. You wake up feeling rested, then realize your alarm should’ve gone off an hour ago. 2. Your spouse is away on a two-day business trip that’s lasted all week. 3. None of the clean clothes you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Hands Of Christ

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
     | 10,020 views

    Fourth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

    (Slide 1) As we begin this morning, I want us to take a moment and look at one of our hands. (Just turn it over and back and move your fingers. Study it for moment…look at the top…look at the bottom.) I did some research this week about hands and found out some very interesting things about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Bussard avatar

    5 Principles On Prayer

    Contributed by Larry Bussard on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    Principles on prayer from the Lord’s prayer in Matthew

    "I don’t think we’re going to get out of this thing. I’m going to have to go out on faith." It was the voice of Todd Beamer, the passenger -- and Wheaton College graduate -- who said "Let’s roll" as he led the charge against the terrorists who had hijacked United Flight 93, the one, you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acts Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,282 views

    Jesus causes us to consider our motive in what we do and reminds us that if our inward motive from the heart is "not of God" then "not of God" is what we will get. Why do you do what you do?

    INTRODUCTION Chapter 5 began the sermon on mount with definition of “Happiness”: If you will look, and search – If you really hunger and thirst – IF you truly SEEK God with all of your heart THEN your actions will show it – And The RESULT will be “Happiness” as God defines it to be! Chapter 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Love Brings Hope Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,703 views

    Certainly the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ should give us hope. A two part series for Easter that looks at the importance of hope in our walk with God.

    Our Hope in God Pt 2 Love Brings Hope Welcome- Beautiful Resurrection Morning! Thank City of Indialantic, Team COTR, etc. I want to thank God- not just for this beautiful day, but for His Son-Jesus Christ-who was raised from-dead three days after his death on the cross. Jesus Christ- through ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    What Is The Eucharist? Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,279 views

    an explanation of the Episcopal Eucharistic rite

    WHAT IS THE EUCHARIST? Mark 14:22-24 Let’s start with fundamentals – the Episcopalians call communion ‘Eucharist’, but they are the same thing. It is a remembrance of the meal that Jesus had with his disciples on Maundy Thursday – what Christians call ‘The Last Supper’. Eucharist is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • OLORUNNISOLA ONI avatar

    Experiencing A Healthy Home Or Relationship Through Submission

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Jun 3, 2012
     | 3,282 views

    The sermon teaches us how we can experience a healthy home or relationship through submission to one another

    Introduction: Ephesians 5: 21 say: “submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” and the entire passage where this is taken from talk principally of our relation with one another – what we are expected to do to one another in the home/marital relationship. In our homes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    There Are None So Blind?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014
     | 4,714 views

    There are none so blind as they that refuse to see. The enemy loves to fight blinded people, not just blind eyes, but plugged ears, that refuse to hear. Ignorance is no excuse.

    THERE ARE NONE SO BLIND AS THE ONE THAT REFUSES TO OPEN THEIR EYES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 6:39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? There is a very deep verse...it is so simple, we seldom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Last Words Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,065 views

    Is Crucifixion forced punishment or voluntary act of Christ? What would have had happened, if Judas had not betrayed him, if Pilate did not sentence him to death?

    GOOD FRIDAY Last Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross I. Tradition of Beginnings of Good Friday The Good Friday is also known as Great Friday, holy Friday some call it as black Friday. 4th c witnessed first Good Friday. they used to have a procession from Gethsemane to the city on Thursday ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Lifestyle Of A Kingdom Citizen Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025
     | 1,310 views

    Living as a Kingdom citizen is not just about claiming salvation but demonstrating it through our lifestyle. Our values, conduct, and priorities must reflect God’s Kingdom, not the world's system.

    THE LIFESTYLE OF A KINGDOM CITIZEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:20 "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ." Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:1-3, Matthew 6:33, Ephesians 2:19, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Dealing With Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 788 views

    Bitterness is a weight that God never intended us to carry. It corrupts the heart, poisons relationships, and hinders destiny. But through Christ, we have the power to overcome it.

    DEALING WITH BITTERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:15 (KJV): "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;" Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:31, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Campbell avatar

    We Can Break More Than We Can Fix

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 18, 2025
     | 113 views

    Some take sin lightly. Others take sin seriously, but believe they can fix it in themselves and others.

    WE CAN BREAK MORE THAN WE CAN FIX INTRODUCTION A. When we sin and then repent, our natural inclination is to try to right the wrong. B. We probably have not repented unless we have this desire. C. But in sinning, we usually break more than we can fix. I. EXAMPLES OF BREAKING MORE THAN WE CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Bless The Lord, O My Soul Psalm 103:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,822 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of praising God with our whole being, reflecting on His benefits, and engaging in continuous worship. May this message inspire hearts to cultivate a soul that blesses the Lord at all times.

    Bless the Lord, O My Soul Psalm 103:1-5 Introduction: Today, we delve into the uplifting words of Psalm 103:1, where King David exhorts his soul to bless the Lord. This psalm overflows with praise and thanksgiving, inviting us to reflect on God's goodness and faithfulness. Let us explore how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal