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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Jesus - Son Of God And Saviour Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 12, 2016
     | 6,905 views

    Son of God?

    We start a new sermon series today with the Gospel of Mark. First, just some background information about the Gospels and the author Mark. The Gospel simply means Good News! The 4 Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, of course are good news because it tells us about Jesus Christ; God who became ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Greatest Concern

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,842 views

    God’s greatest concern is that we take full advantage of what Christ did for us.

    Text: Galatians 2:20-21 Title: God’s greatest concern The title of this message is “God’s greatest concern!” Now God is concerned about a lot of things. What concerns you concerns him! I believe God is concerned about the economy, education, issues of morality, the war in Iraq and crime, (I seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Table Manners

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 265 ratings
     | 14,344 views

    Erasing the excuses for being exclusive.

    Today is National Ice Cream Day. Did you know that when ice cream was invented the Quakers thought it was sinful. According to them it had to be sinful. Nothing could taste that good and not be sinful! That kind of sums up the perspective of a lot of Christ followers. If anything is fun - it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blood: God's Liquid Love Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,631 views

    We have heard about the blood all of our Christian lives. And sometimes Christians think they know all about the blood of Jesus, but throughout this series we are going to learn much more about the blood. Yes, the blood washes away our sin and prepares

    Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 1 “The Blood: God’s Liquid Love” Text: I Peter 1:18-19 A few years ago I bought my first blackberry ever! Corey McAllister came up to me one day and told me all that his blackberry could do and that I had to have one being the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reigniting Your Passion For God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,638 views

    This sermon explores practical steps and biblical truths that will help us reignite our passion for God, so we can once again pursue Him with the zeal and devotion we had at first.

    Title: REIGNITING YOUR PASSION FOR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Secret Of Contentment In God's Service

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2014
     | 8,135 views

    Elusive as a will 'o the wisp, contentment is the heritage of God's people. Paul provides practical instruction for believers to find contentment in their service to Christ.

    “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The Son Of God

    Contributed by Tom Blasco on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,006 views

    The Deity of Jesus - Jesus claimed it, Others claimed it, the Bible claims it, Fulfilled prophecies claim it, the Resurrection claims it, do you claim it?

    Jesus, The Son of God Introduction A drunk man who smelled like beer sat down on a subway seat next to a priest. The man’s tie was stained, his face was plastered with red lipstick, and a half empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving God In The Marketplace

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,683 views

    Part of an ongong series that deals with enables people to serve God now, in thier community with ones workplace as one option. In this message I teach people a gentle method of evangelism at work.

    April 17, 2005 Pastor Richard Pfeil Serving God in the Marketplace John 8:1-11, 1 Peter 2:21-25, Mark 5:18-20, Matthew 4:18-20 Heavenly Father, we live in a world in which it is not easy being a believer; it’s not easy trying to maintain patience; it’s not easy maintaining integrity; it’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thanks To God At Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,288 views

    The Lord in His great wisdom and love has prepared this Sunday, the Sunday before Thanksgiving to be an opportunity for us to offer Biblical expressions of thanksgiving unto Him!

    Turn your Bibles to Psalm 100:1-5 Title: Thanks to God at Thanksgiving Theme: Biblical Expressions of Thanksgiving Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Psalm 100:1-5, “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving To A Giving God Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,586 views

    God desires for me to give to Him in the same way He has given to me

    This morning we come to a passage that has – in my opinion – been one of the most misused passages in the entire Bible. It has been used throughout church history to perpetuate what I believe, based on my understanding of the Scriptures as a whole, are myths. And to demonstrate that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God In The Storm

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015
     | 15,827 views

    What do I learn from the storms of life? Everyone has storms. What does Jesus do for us in the storm? He prays for us, comes to us, and ministers to us.

    FINDING GOD IN THE STORM Intro: What a great day to be on a lake! Wouldn’t that be nice? There’s a story in the Bible about some men who were out on the lake. But while they were out there a storm came up, and Jesus came to them. I read an amazing story that I want to pass on to you. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let God Arise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 168 views

    When God rises in our lives through prayer, fear and troubles scatter, and His presence brings peace, joy, and hope to our hearts.

    Some mornings feel heavier than others, don’t they? The alarm sounds, the headlines scream, the to-do list grows, and your heart whispers, “Lord, I could use some help here.” You’re not asking for fireworks. You’re asking for a Father. You’re asking for a God who stands up in the storm and says, ...read more

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    Little Is Much If God Is In It

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,760 views

    Using the mustard seed as an example, this message shows Christians that they nor the church must be large to succeed in the Kingdom of God. Don’t limit yourself or the church by what you can do!

    LITTLE IS MUCH IF GOD IS IN IT MARK 4:30-32 THE GOSPEL OF MARK HAS ONLY FOUR PARABLES, COMPARED TO 15-IN MATTHEW AND 19-IN LUKE. THE GOSPEL OF JOHN HAS NONE. THREE OF THE PARABLES IN MARK ARE FOUND IN THE FOURTH CHAPTER, AND THEY ARE ALL RELATED TO SOWING SEED. AFTER THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Searching For You And Me

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,138 views

    Focuses on how God searches for us whenever we are not where we are supposed to be.

    God Is Looking For You and For Me Scripture: Luke 15:1-32; Matthew 6:33 Introduction Webster’s dictionary defines the word lost as “ruined; destroyed; not to be found; missing; having wandered away.” Spiritually we often think of the “lost” as those persons who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Getting Our Attention Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013
     | 20,000 views

    God speaks gently to us when we are in a daily relationship with Him, but sometimes He needs to us a spiritual 2 x 4 to get our attention.

    I read the following story in a sermon online by Joseph Smith (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/major-adjustments-joseph-smith-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-60305.asp?page=0) The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist