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  • John Williams III avatar

    Get Onboard (February 6, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022
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    In this story, we see excuses, and an invitation that brought forth an alt[a]ration.

    GET ONBOARD Text: Luke 5:1-11 Luke 5:1-11  Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God,  (2)  he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When We All Get To Heaven

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
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    Today I want to talk to you about that wonderful place called Heaven that that we find in the scriptures.

    Heaven has inspired - • Much of the poetry we read and enjoy • Many of the artists to paint the pictures they have painted • Many of the hymn writers to write the beautiful hymns we sing • Many of the preachers to preach great sermons on heaven We Christians sing and talk about Heaven a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get God To Answer Prayer

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2024
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    Last week of f2024 Month of Prayer and Fasting

    Background to passage: Last Supper, farewell discourse John 14:1–13 ESV “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communion & Passover - Get Ready

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 24, 2024
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    Reviews the correlation between Passover and communion. We need to get ready for what God has in store.

    Title: Communion and Passover – Get Ready Theme: To show the tie in between communion and Passover and how we need to get ready for the great things that God is doing. Text: Exodus 12:1 – 22; 1 Corinthians 11:22 - 23 Note: Part of studies are done on sermon central. May see notes from other ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pay Tithes, Get Floodgates Open

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 1, 2023
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    The terminology for how God will reward tithers is extreme.God says He will “open the floodgates of Heaven.” This phrase was first used to describe the amount of water that fell during Noah’s flood (Gen. 7:11).

    PAY TITHES, GET FLOODGATES OPEN Malachi 3:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Texas Cowboy Humor 1. Where do cowboys cook their meals? On the range. 2. What advice do cows give? Turn the udder cheek and mooooove on! 3. Why did the bowlegged cowboy get fired? Because he couldn't keep his calves ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus' Brothers Get It Wrong Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 4, 2023
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    Jesus' brothers gave Jesus some advice. It wasn't very good advice. But we can learn from it, about assumptions, about accepting Jesus as Lord, and about dealing with pressure from our families.

    Today, we’re continuing in our series ‘Encounters with Jesus in John’s gospel.’ I’m going to focus on the first eight verses of John 7. These tell us about an encounter Jesus’ brothers had with him. As usual, I’ll try to give the context. Then we’ll look at what happened. After that, we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Serious About Sin 03

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023
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    This is one of a series of messages about sin andhow we need to take sin seriously as a follower of Christ

    GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT SIN PART 3 SIN AND FORGIVENESS MATTHEW 12:22-34 INTRODUCTION: OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS WE HAVE TAKEN A LOOK AT SIN. WE HAVE EXPLORED SIN AND SEEN THAT SIN IS A VIRUS, AND A MEAN ONE AT THAT. AND THIS VIRUS OF SIN HAS NO CURE THAT MAN CAN DEVISE OR CREATE. THIS VIRUS OF SIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cracked But Called: How The Light Gets In

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 25, 2025
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    THEME: God’s glory shines through the cracks of our weakness. BIG IDEA: The gospel treasure shines brightest through fragile people who refuse to give up.

    SERMON TITLE: Cracked but Called: How the Light Gets In TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 (CSB) Opening: The Cracks Where the Light Gets In There’s a line from a song by Leonard Cohen that always catches my heart: “Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Get The Most Out Of A Sermon Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 27, 2025
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    To benefit from today's message, just believe, appreciate, and learn from the preaching of God’s Word.

    Sue Hammons, from Lubbock, Texas, talks about four-year-old Jason, who was visiting his grandparents. Grandpa was in his study intently reading. Jason walked in carrying a peach, said something Grandpa didn't catch, and handed the peach to him. Thinking his wife had sent him a snack, Grandpa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Someone's Getting A Letter!

    Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Jan 14, 2025
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    If the Apostle Paul were to write a letter to our church today, what would it say? Would it be filled with praise for our faithfulness, or would it include a call to repent and refocus on Christ’s mission

    Someone's Getting a Letter! If the Apostle Paul were on a missionary journey in America today, it's sobering to consider whether our church would receive a letter, and what that letter might say. Paul’s epistles were a mixture of encouragement, correction, and instruction tailored to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steps In Getting To Know God Intimately Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 540 views

    Growing in intimacy with God requires intentional steps of seeking Him with all our hearts, obeying His Word, worshipping in spirit and truth, trusting in Him completely, and walking in humility and repentance.

    Title: STEPS IN GETTING TO KNOW GOD INTIMATELY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, John 17:3, Psalm 63:1-2 INTRODUCTION: To know God intimately is the desire of every believer. It involves a personal and deep relationship that goes beyond surface-level ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting Serious About Spiritual Formation

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 27, 2025
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    Spiritual growth is a journey requiring patience, faith, and surrender. Jesus' parables remind us that becoming more like Him is a gradual process. This message explores the challenges of spiritual formation and how we can trust Christ to complete His work in us.

    Scripture: Galatians 4:19 - "My little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you!" Introduction • Growth often requires patience, care, and persistence. Example: a garden, a dream, or a relationship. Growth requires attention and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Getting Bigger Faith Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
     | 89 views

    Faith has many sizes.

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH THE SOURCE 1. Jerry Falwell, a freshman at Baptist Bible College, 1956. “You will never build a class …” Prayed from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily. Built his Sunday school class from 1 to 53, had over 100 on a big attendance days. Faith and works. 2. Jerry Falwell – “I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    What Did You Get For Christmas?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2025
     | 138 views

    What we got because of Christmas is amazing we received salvation, hope, peace, love, and all Gods promises.

    Every Christmas morning, children rush to the tree with one question on their lips: “What did I get?” Their eyes sparkle as they tear open wrapping paper, eager to see what’s inside. But as believers, we ask a deeper question: “What did I get for Christmas?” Not from Santa, not from family—but from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Do I Get There?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 3, 2024
     | 287 views

    How do we get to heaven? Paul wanted to know how he was going to travel to Thessaloniki.

    1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 How do I Get There? 1. Paul has no idea How He will get there to Thessaloniki? • He writes 11 Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. • Paul is trying find a way to get to Thessaloniki • Paul is often in Prison there are Epistles know as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist