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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Born To Be A Savior Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 84 ratings
     | 41,693 views

    If the Gospel message is all about Jesus coming to die for our sins... why would God waste ink telling about the birth of a baby Jesus in a manger? What possible impact could that story have on our understanding of God’s gift of salvation?

    OPEN: Santa Claus has come into the 21st century – he has an email now. Apparently you can email Santa at Emailsanta.com. It seems they get over a million emails a year, and among those emails are these intriguing comments: • A boy named Jon wrote: “I’m sorry, but I don’t have a chimney... I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 20 – Teach Your Generation - And Wicked Men In Nations Lie In Wait For Evil Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 13, 2024
     | 939 views

    Have the churches been faithful in relaying the gospel, or has Christianity become something infused into the culture without being a dynamic force? Wicked men flourish. In Judah the people were spiritually blind and deaf. We need to take note ourselves.

    PERSONAL STUDY AND TEACHING IN JEREMIAH – PART 20 – TEACH YOUR GENERATION - AND WICKED MEN IN NATIONS LIE IN WAIT FOR EVIL PART 20 - Jeremiah 5:18-27 CHAPTER 5 [A]. THE MESSAGE TO BE PASSED FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION {{Jeremiah 5:18 “Yet even IN THOSE DAYS,” declares the LORD, “I will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Very Special "I Am” Of John’s Gospel – "Ego Eimi” – "I, I Am” – So Much Comfort In It – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 31, 2022
     | 2,802 views

    We will look at the marvellous "I AMs" of John’s Gospel, which mean “I, I am.” It stamped the authority of Jesus as the Elohim of the Old Testament. It's used in John 6 where the disciples battled the storm and Jesus drew near with the assurance and authority of “I, I AM”.

    A VERY SPECIAL “I AM” OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – “EGO EIMI” – “I, I AM” – SO MUCH COMFORT IN IT – PART 1 SHORT INTRODUCTION In John’s Gospel there are found very crucial sayings of the Lord Jesus all containing “I AM”. These relate to His Person and work and ministry. They are essential for our faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Ready

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 30, 2019
     | 4,094 views

    We must live each day ready to receive Christ Jesus when He returns.

    Being Ready – Matthew 24: 36 - 44 Intro: One day a bishop was approached by his assistant priest who said, “A woman claims to have seen a vision of Christ Jesus in the church sanctuary. What should we do?” Without hesitating a second the bishop answered, “Look busy!” --- The bishop’s answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "When Spring Bursts Forth"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 29,045 views

    What can we do in order to allow God’s new things to "burst forth" in our life?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches 5th Sunday of Lent March 28, 2004 “When Spring Bursts Forth” Isaiah 43:16-21 INTRODUCTION: The faith and hope of God’s people was at such a low point during their Babylonian captivity that they constantly needed assurance that things would eventually turn around ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Healing From Damage Emotions Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,989 views

    A healde heart is a happy heart. God wants to heal our damage emotions for us to enjoy life even in the midst of conflicts.

    A lot of us have difficulty in relating to others because of hurts in our lives. These affects the way we communicate and also the way we handle ourselves. This is one reason why we intentionally or intentionally hurt others. Not until we are healed from our pains, we will always have difficulty in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Letter About Forgiveness- Be Different Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,826 views

    This is the 152nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from Philemon.

    Series: Action [#152] A LETTER ABOUT FORGIVENESS- BE DIFFERENT Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Thank you for all of the prayers, texts, calls, gifts, and food. As Pastor of Bel Aire for almost 25 years, I have spent many hours with people while their loved ones were having surgery. I have sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Life All About? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,317 views

    Is your life a game? or something else? God tells you and me what our lives are.

    What is Your Life all About? Purpose Driven Life #5 Montreal/Cornwall August 30, 2003 What is on television says a lot about the times, and what is on these days says a great deal about our times. In particular, the game shows that are airing right now are declaring a lot about how we feel about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Was Herodias In The Bible? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,093 views

    Explores the consequences of unrighteous anger and manipulation, and the importance of strong character, using the story of Herod and John the Baptist.

    Welcome, beloved family of God. It is a true blessing to gather here together, united in faith and bound by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to break open the bread of life, to drink deeply from the wellspring of God's wisdom. We are here to find solace in His word, to find guidance ...read more

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  • David Petticrew avatar

    1 Corinthians 13 Part 3: Love Is Not Selfish, Irritable Or Score Keeping Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,808 views

    Love is not self seeking, irritable and does not keep records of wrongs.

    Introduction Do you know the problem of doing a series on 1 Corinthians 13, its not that you run out of material. While at the moment I’m covering 3 characteristics a sermon, I’ve seen series that cover one a sermon. I’m don’t repeat myself enough to bring that off though. It’s that you quickly run ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Banishing Discouragement Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 175 ratings
     | 20,644 views

    This message deals with how the believer should deal with discoragement

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Psalm 77 Title: Banishing Discouragement Date: December 1, 2002 Introduction: Discouragement is the common cold of emotions. Eventually it affects us all. Elijah, God’s iron man of the Old Testament became so discouraged that he sat down under a juniper tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Charge Of The Church

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,179 views

    This message deals with four prime objectives to be achieved on fulfilling our charge to this present age.

    We Need To talk! I want to chat with you from the subject “The Charge of the Church.” The Scripture upon which I base my argument is penned by John Mark in his Gospel Narrative: Mark 5:17-20. In that second stanza of Charles Wesley’s hymn “A Charge to Keep I Have,” he wrote: “To serve the present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What You Should Do About Worry

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,137 views

    What Christians should do when they worry

    MATT.6:25-34 "WHAT YOU SHOULD DO ABOUT WORRY" A) The 23rd Psalm has always been my favorite Psalm ... "The Lord is my Shepherd ..." * "He maketh ... He leadeth ... He restoreth .. He leadeth ... Yea, though I walk ..." * "Thou preparest ... Thou anointest ... Surely goodness ..." B) I believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Bad Boy Comes Home

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 11, 2013
     | 3,650 views

    Sermon fro the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

    Luke 15: 11 – 32 / A Bad Boy Comes Home Intro: Ladies, true or false. When driving a car, a man will never admit that they are lost by stopping to get directions. --- Certainly a man invented the GPS system for a car for just that reason. Tell the truth, have you ever really been lost? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Restoration Of The King Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 302 views

    This chapter is a divine encouragement that no matter what rebellion, loss, or betrayal has occurred, God is still able to restore His anointed.

    THE RESTORATION OF THE KING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 19:1-43 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 61:7, Jeremiah 30:17-19, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: After the defeat and death of Absalom, David mourned deeply. His grief was so overwhelming that it cast a shadow ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God