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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Water, Worship, Work (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 9, 2019
     | 5,784 views

    This is the 13th sermon in a series we are doing on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at the woman at the well and how the things of this world can never bring lasting fulfillment.

    Water, Worship, Work – Part One (Gospel of John Part 13) Text: John 4:1 – 26 Just to remind everyone, before the Easter Holidays, we were going through the Gospel of John. We took a break from that, over the last two weeks and had our Palm Sunday Sermons and Resurrection Sunday Sermon. So that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The New Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 3, 2019
     | 10,904 views

    Around AD 95 John was exiled to the island of Patmos. It was there that John wrote the book of Revelation.

    HEAVEN: OUR FUTURE HOME “The New Jerusalem” Scripture: Revelation 21:1 The famous explorer Marco Polo after completing his journeys went back to his home in Venice. When he got back to his home he began to describe some of the things he had seen. But his close friends thought he had gone mad. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Life To Live, Many Lives To Lose Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014
     | 6,976 views

    Lessons from the death of John the Baptist.

    • Today's passage, though lengthy, reads like a script from a soap opera. • Though all the sorted details are not specifically mentioned in Luke, they are alluded to as part of the story. • The twisted nature of man without God can be seen clearly in the intoxication of power, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Become An Example

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 2, 2023
     | 2,787 views

    Be aware that others could be following the things that you do, whether good or bad. Some things happen or are done unintentionally. But, as Christians, we should be intentional about being the best example to others we can be.

    Alba 10-1-2023 BECOME AN EXAMPLE I Thessalonians 1:6-8 Here is a story of what happened when Calvin Coolidge was President. Once he invited some friends from Vermont to dine at the White House. They were worried about their table manners, so they decided to do everything their host did. All went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Easter Mummy And The Folded Napkin

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 11, 2023
     | 1,341 views

    Did Jesus have OCD?

    The Folded Napkin! The Easter Mummy Introduction A. Today being Easter we are going to talk about the resurrection of Jesus. Next week we will be starting a new sermon series, “Famous last words.” We will be looking at the seven last statements Jesus said as He was hanging on the cross and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Blue Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,111 views

    What if Jesus had not been born? What if He'd never existed? Would that have made any difference?

    Today’s sermon is going to focus on the question: “What If Jesus Had Never Been born? What if Jesus had never existed? What difference would that have made? In keeping with our sermon series, we’re focusing on secular Christmas music, and this Sunday’s song is an old classic by Elvis Presley ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "simon Says...." Part One: The Power Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Martin Wright on Jun 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 540 views

    The journey pf Simon Peter ultimately reveals a powerful truth-- our failures don’t have to define us, defeat us or destroy us!

    “SIMON SAYS…” REFLECTING UPON THE JOURNEY OF ONE WHO FOLLOWED JESUS. (Hint: It’s about a lot more than playing games!) Sermon One: The Power to Influence Do you remember playing the game "Simon Says?" (Don’t worry I’m not going to make you stand on one foot, pat your head and rub ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Point Of No Return

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 6, 2021
     | 3,498 views

    Many Christians believe that they are disciples of Jesus when, in fact, they are not. In this message, we see that there is a cost to being a disciple of Jesus and it’s a decision that we must make.

    Good morning. I pray that this Sunday morning finds you in good health and looking forward to this morning’s message. Let’s open with a word of prayer. I have a title on my bookshelf that is going to be pulled and read this year. The Cost of Discipleship, written in 1937 by Lutheran pastor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Was There

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 16, 2022
     | 6,054 views

    I seen what happen to Jesus

    This is was the only independent eyewitness account of the conduct of Jesus up to the moment of his death. I was there when Jesus was tried. I watched his beating, his whipping and his punishment. I saw him fall beneath the weight of the cross. It was me that gave the order that the nails be driven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Fault Is It?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025
     | 381 views

    John 19

    WHOSE FAULT IS IT? (JOHN 19:1-15) In the days of the Civil War, it was illegal to trade in cotton; but many unscrupulous speculators tried to buy cotton in the South, run it through the Union lines, and sell it at great profit in the North. One of these speculators approached a Mississippi ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Remedy For Sin

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022
     | 1,764 views

    Everyone enjoys watching the “Bloopers” on television. That is, we enjoy watching the actors and actresses make all kinds of hilarious mistakes that we ordinarily would not see on TV.

    Illus: But if you really want to look at some “Bloopers”, the best place to look for them is in the church bulletin or on church signs. These are all true messages put on church bulletins and church signs. • Don't let worry kill you--let the church help. • Remember in prayer the many who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Thron avatar

    Life On The Cross

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,765 views

    How can the modern professional cope with the overwhelming sense of emptiness and irrelevance?

    Faced with the challenge of Corinth, Paul rolled up his sleeves and got right down to basics. He determined to put aside all other practical and doctrinal issues and focused entirely on Jesus Christ and Him crucified. But why does Paul mention ’Him crucified’, and not ’Him resurrected’? Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    My Strength And My Shield Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,165 views

    THE LORD IS NOT DEAF TO THE CRIES OF HIS PEOPLE

    BIG IDEA: THE LORD IS NOT DEAF TO THE CRIES OF HIS PEOPLE I. (:1-2) THE CRY FOR A HEARING A. (:1) The Rock Has Ears “To Thee, O Lord, I call; My rock, do not be deaf to me, Lest, if Thou be silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit.” B. (:2) The Holy Sanctuary Receives Cries for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Have A Successful Partnership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    Have you ever considered what are some of the ingredients of a successful partnership? In this passage, Paul the apostle demonstrates how he formed one of the best partnerships in history with Timothy. First, Paul found the church members speaking well of

    1. Have you ever considered what are some of the ingredients of a successful partnership? In this passage, Paul the apostle demonstrates how he formed one of the best partnerships in history with Timothy. First, Paul found the church members speaking well of Timothy. Find people who have a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Jet Tour Through Jude Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 207 ratings
     | 12,974 views

    Introduction to Jude

    Jude - Defense INTRODUCTION: Jude was intended to be an encouraging and uplifting message on the theme of Salvation. But when he began to write, the Holy Spirit impressed on him the need for a hard-hitting warning about false teachers. The message here is short and to the point, stinging and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist