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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Isaiah 53: It Wasn't Very Long Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2024
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     | 753 views

    The trials of Jesus, the suffering of Jesus on the cross, and His time in the tomb did not take very long, but impact us for eternity.

    ISAIAH 53 SERIES: IT WASN’T VERY LONG ISAIAH 53:8-9 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Faith That Does Not Save Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2024
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     | 1,198 views

    Acts 8:9-25 teaches us about a faith that does not save.

    Introduction Years ago, I read a story about the famous outlaw Jesse James (1847-1882). He killed a man in a bank robbery and, shortly after that incident, professed faith in Jesus and was baptized at the Kearney Baptist Church in Kearney, Missouri (the church where his father had once served as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Avoiding False Teachers

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 1, 2024
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    As we continue in our series on Jesus' letters to the seven churches, we find ourselves looking at the words Jesus has to say to the church in Thyatira, how they have some good things, but they tolerate false teachings in the church.

    Good morning, beloved congregation! It's a joy to be here with you, standing on the solid ground of God's truth, ready to open His Word together. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. And we are not here to hear the words of a man, but to hear from the God who fashioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon 8 - Finding An Approach That Fits Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 28, 2025
     | 415 views

    The key for evangelistic success is not only employing the most effective approaches, but employing the ones that best match our own personalities and gifts.

    Introduction: A. For every task that we face, there are many approaches or methods that we might employ. 1. Some methods are certainly better than others. B. I like the story of the man who was injured on the job and had to provide further explanation of the cause of his injuries for the insurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon 11 - Investing Your Life In Reaching People Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 19, 2025
     | 563 views

    The mission for all disciples of Jesus includes helping others become followers of Jesus. We are to be "fishers of men" and help others learn to do the same.

    A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion this series on outreach that I called “Mission Minded Disciples.” 1. In today’s sermon, we are going to focus on Jesus’ “famous last words,” but before we do, I thought it might be fun to think about some other not so “famous last words.” 2. Here are the Top ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 4, 2024
     | 1,429 views

    The Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44)

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org The “Lady Blunt” is one of the finest violins ever crafted by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari. It was made in 1721 and is considered one of the best-preserved Stradivarius violins. In 1940, the violin was ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Picture Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2024
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     | 2,064 views

    The picture of a great church in Acts 4:32-37 shows us that the church was faithful in two key areas.

    Introduction When you think of a great church, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Answer To World Peace

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 30, 2023
     | 1,325 views

    Why is there such an interest in world peace? It is because of the atrocity of war and the devastation it brings. What is the answer? Is there one? Yes! There is an answer.

    Alba 5-28-2023 THE ANSWER TO WORLD PEACE Ephesians 4:17-32 This is Memorial Day weekend. Why do we call it “Memorial Day?”... It is a day to "remember" those who have sacrificed for us so that we could continue to have the freedoms established by the founders of our country. Memorial ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Daring To Commit Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 499 views

    As believers in Jesus we must be committed to exalting, embracing, equipping and extending

    DARING TO COMMIT When was the last time to went to an all you can eat buffet? It is funny to watch people in line. They stand in front of the salad area they and think, I really don’t want to fill up my plate; there might be something better later on. Then they go down a little bit further to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sending On Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 9, 2025
     | 1,110 views

    Jesus didn’t come to take us from good to great, but to take us from depraved to saved, surrendered, and sent.

    Sending on Mission Isaiah 6:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill June 7-8, 2025 “This is holy ground because I’m looking at the Bride of Christ. You are part of the most multilingual, multicultural, diverse, and sacrificial entity in the world, and you’ve been sent to the little, the least, the left out, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Flag Are You Flying?

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 4, 2023
     | 1,409 views

    a message about the relationship between Christianity and culture...church and state.

    Title: Whose flag are you flying? Text: Jeremiah 29 Church and culture series – part 1 Introduction Canadian immigration is rising … we are a desirable country! O. & A. received their “PR” notice this week! ...People are arriving from Ukraine and other places! • Loss of life in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Sermon 1: From Paul With Love Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 15, 2025
     | 450 views

    In this introduction to a sermon series on Paul's letter to the Colossians, we explore the city of Colossae, the church of Colossae, the crisis facing the church, and Paul's correspondence with the Colossians.

    Introduction: A. Today, we are starting a new sermon series that I am calling “Colossians: Complete in Christ/Worthy in Walk.” B. Let’s start today’s sermon with a riddle: What’s the difference between astrology and astronomy? Answer: About 50 IQ points. 1. You might be wondering why I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    11. Message In 1 Peter – Number 11 – Closing The Letter With A Fond Farewell (1 Peter 5:12-14) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 8, 2025
     | 136 views

    Farewell until we meet again. Today we think about the closing remarks in Peter’s first letter as we open up the final three verses. The end of a letter usually states the last important thoughts of the writer he wishes to convey to the readers. We look at that. May God bless us all.

    11. Message in 1 Peter – Number 11 – CLOSING THE LETTER WITH A FOND FAREWELL (1 Peter 5:12-14) [A]. AND A FOND FAREWELL It is sometimes claimed that a person’s last words are their most significant. At times there have been those bizarre incidents of reading out in public, a deceased’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Saint Abraham" Romans Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 5, 2007
     | 3,070 views

    Saint Abraham had Resurrection Faith because he believed even when there seemed to be no hope of becoming the father of many nations. His faith in the Lord opened the door for God to raise a dead womb and to birth a new nation in his wife Sarah.

    “Saint Abraham” Romans pt 6 (He had resurrection faith!) Opening Illustration: “What Does Easter mean to you?” Blue Fish TV “Easter” DVD Introduction: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Is Worthy: The Excellency Of Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    The excellency of Jeus makes him our majestic master; let’s worship him as he deserves.

    INTRODUCTION As the way of introduction to today’s sermon, permit me to share with you the content of a dream of mine. In my dream, I was setting in the back of the chapel during a worship service when a guest pastor was preaching. His sermon was interesting to most, monotonous to a few, and ...read more

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