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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Return Of Christ, In God’s Perfect Time. Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,198 views

    Peter instills an urgency and gospel movement motivation from this chapter. Peter said the Lord told him he was about to be executed.

    The Return of Christ, in God’s perfect time. 2 Peter 3:1-18 I was interviewing new believers from a great movement that led to thousands turning to Christ in areas where prior to this, trees and rocks were worshipped, then there was this great turning to Christ. A place where they never heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free Indeed!

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 28, 2024
     | 1,648 views

    This sermon exposes the blatant attack on religious liberty via the pandemic and the less than adequate response from the church. It encourages us to be watchful and aware of how the enemy is working to silence and control even God's people and what we can do to gain the victory!

    Religious Liberty Sermon 2024 (Free Indeed!) It was Patrick Henry that once passionately exclaimed, “Give me liberty, or give me death! The obvious sentiment being that liberty, or freedom is well worth dying for. I don’t know about you, but I’m glad that he and the rest of our founding fathers ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Transforming Power Of Embracing Holiness Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 13, 2024
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     | 2,048 views

    In a world often consumed by chaos and confusion, the call to embrace holiness stands as a beacon of light and hope, let's delve into Psalm 97:10 and discover how its transformative truth shapes our lives.

    The Transforming Power of Embracing Holiness Introduction: Today we embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of holiness as illuminated by the Word of God. In Psalm 97:10, we find a profound directive that sets the tone for our exploration. In a world often consumed by chaos and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    1st Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,018 views

    NOVEMBER 30th, 2025. Advent Sunday.

    Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122:1-9, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44. A). AN ORACLE OF HOPE. Isaiah 2:1-5. The first thing that we notice in this text is that the prophet “saw” the word of the LORD (Isaiah 2:1). In olden times, explains 1 Samuel 9:9, a Prophet used to be called a Seer. As such, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Thanksgiving Meal—in The Springtime! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 22, 2022
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    Barley harvest--springtime--may not be the time when people think about Thanksgiving Day meals. During Elisha's day, a pair of miracles made a small meal into a real feast!

    (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has accepted two of my different illustrations based on this text. This message is not merely a combination of those illustrations.) Introduction: What do you think of when you’re pondering a Thanksgiving Day meal? For many years, it’s a more or less American ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can’t Unscramble An Egg (Lent 1 February 26. 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 25, 2023
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    Why did Adam and Eve fall? Was it because they both took a bite of the forbidden fruit? Of course they did. All it took was a bite for them to lose their mostly unrestricted place in the Garden of Eden. The fruit of tree of the knowledge of good and evil was the restricted part of the garden.

    YOU CAN’T UNSCRAMBLE AN EGG Text: Genesis 2: 15 - 17 and 3: 1 - 6 Genesis 2:15-17  The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it.  (16)  And the LORD God commanded the man, "You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Road To Victory

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 12, 2023
     | 2,410 views

    Romans 8:1 NIV "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." In the book of Romans, we find the path to the place where there is no condemnation - a place of victory in the spiritual war in which we all find ourselves. 

    Introduction Romans 8:1 NIV Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. In the book of Romans, we find the path to the place where there is no condemnation - a place of victory in the spiritual war in which we all find ourselves.  Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon # 35 - The Marks Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,460 views

    What are the significant characteristics of a true disciple of Jesus? Here’s a sermon that will help us examine ourselves to see if we are one of those committed

    The great commission of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 28:18-20, “When Jesus came near, he spoke to them. He said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Law Of Love Displayed In The Practice Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 19, 2023
     | 1,843 views

    Being free in Christ, we are still constrained by love.

    The Law of Love Displayed in the Practice of Paul Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 Well let me begin by saying that I was really hesitant to preach on this passage today… I was hesitant not because it’s controversial in any way or something that will step on toes… it’s really not that kind of passage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Before Abraham Was” Series

    Contributed by John Newton on Jun 4, 2023
     | 1,557 views

    Jesus’ controversy with the Pharisees concludes with the most amazing claim.

    For those of you who are old enough to have watched the Seinfeld show on TV, you may recall an episode from twenty-five years ago entitled “The Comeback”. It all revolved around a conversation in the opening scene between George Costanza and a co-worker named Reilly. The two are taking a snack ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Sermon # 19 - The Eternal Perspective Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,096 views

    Though we live on this earth, it is important that we have an eternal perspective. We are all heading to one of two destinations, and may God help us to make the right decision so we can be with Him for eternity.

    We read in Luke 23:43, Jesus said to him, "I can guarantee this truth: Today you will be with me in paradise." (GW) These are the words of Lord Jesus as he hung on the cross to the thief who was also hanging on a cross adjacent to Him. In his last dying moments, the man called out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Profiting From Trials In Our Lives

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 28, 2026
     | 57 views

    learning life lessons

    Profiting from trials in our lives James chapter 1:2 & selected verses from James Good Morning church Please turn to the New Testament book of James Chapter 1 and we will begin by reading just verse 2 and then some other selected verses from James. James 1:2 Read slowly You listen on TV and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Justified By Faith Only? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 10, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,481 views

    To establish that believers are justified or saved, through faith and obedience to God. This lesson answers the question: Can anyone be justified or saved by faith alone, apart from works, or obedience unto God? There is no truth in the teaching: "Justified or saved by faith only?"

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Justified By Faith Only? Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Justified By Faith Only?" This is the third lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peter Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,021 views

    a biographical sketch of Peter

    “PETER” TEXT: MATTHEW 14:22-32 Palm Sunday, April 4, 2004 This morning we complete our series on the disciples. It is probably fitting that we are dealing with Peter on Palm Sunday because Peter was the kind of disciple that was closest to Jesus. He was with him from the very beginning; and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    True Love

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,290 views

    God's love and ours. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 John chapter 4 verses 7-16: Ill: • An elderly man stopped at a hearing aid centre and asked about prices. • The salesman said “We have them from £25,000 down to £1.50,” • “What’s the £25,000 one like?” • The salesman said ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren