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  • Bishop Farris Long avatar

    Lessons From The Shepherd

    Contributed by Bishop Farris Long on Apr 17, 2025
     | 2,413 views

    This sermon was written for a pastor's 13 year anniversary celebration at their church. But can also be used for a church anniversary celebration or can even be revised to be a general Sunday sermon.

    Psalm 23, our text for today, is incredibly famous – maybe one of the best-known Bible passages besides John 3:16. It's written in a way that feels poetic and musical. But more importantly, it's a source of great comfort. People often read Psalm 23 when they feel desperate, depressed, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Robinson avatar

    Is There A Word From The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023
     | 5,742 views

    Does the Bible really have the answer to everything we are facing today?

    Zedekiah was the last king of Judah. These were dark days for God’s people. The Northern Kingdom of Israel had already gone into captivity, and Judah was on the precipice of the same fate. King Nebuchadnezzar had made Zedekiah king of Judah in the place of Coniah, Zedekiah’s uncle, who had only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nativity Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 12, 2016
     | 6,817 views

    The word, "nativity" comes from the Latin word meaning, "to be born". But on that day it wasn't just about who was born, but also what was born. There were four things that came with the arrival of Jesus. Today we'll look at the first two-hope and peace.

    NATIVITY INTRODUCTION: The word, "nativity" comes from the Latin word meaning, "to be born". And if I were to ask you, who was born you would all answer, "Jesus". But on that blessed day it wasn't just about who was born, but also what was born. I'll be talking about four things that came with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Frailey avatar

    Prayers From A Prisoner Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,430 views

    Second in a series through the book of Ephesians.

    First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning - April 25th, 2004 Ephesians 1:15-23 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling “Prayers from a Prisoner” I. INTRODUCTION (v.15-16) a. Recap Background: Ephesians – 10th book of NT. Paul writes to Church @ Ephesus from Roman prison. b. Central Theme: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Oris Hubbard avatar

    From Water To Wine

    Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 4,880 views

    This first of Jesus’ miracles provides important principles for abundant life.

    Introduction: Standing at the beginning of a new year, we hold many hopes and dreams, and even apprehensions. 2001 looms ahead of us with all kinds of surprises. We each bring various things with us into this uncharted journey. Like it or not, being human, we bring certain baggage from last ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop Johnny Causey avatar

    From Garden To Garden

    Contributed by Bishop Johnny Causey on May 21, 2022
     | 3,005 views

    The contrast between the 2 Gardens: One was a place of problems, and the other a place of prayer.

    Eden First Garden Adam and Eve took a stance, but it was a stance of their will, one of Ducking, hiding from GOD; Dodging from the truth; and diverting the blame. In Eden, Adam and Eve hid from GOD when HE called to them. In today’s times we call this passing the buck. At this point in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love So Amazing So Divine

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020
     | 4,156 views

    You do not want to miss out on the love of Christ!

    Proposition: You must receive the love of Christ! I. Because of the greatness of it! A. It paid the greatest price! Revelation 1:5 – His own blood B. It is the greatest amount! John 15:9 – Father’s love for the Son II. Because of the guarantee of it! A. It is not dependent upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    The Compassionate Life-Restorer (Come Forth!) Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    Is Jesus calling to your spirit, "COME FORTH"? Don't ignore His call to participate with Him in the promised resurrection from the dead.

    Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27 Intro John 11 has one major curious feature -- a two-word verse. It's very short -- John 11:35 - "Jesus wept." Yet in this short verse, we see such compassion from the Creator and King of all. All things are subject to Him, and yet He still shows concern for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From The Lady Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,990 views

    The faith of this lady can teach so lessons.

    Lessons From the Lady Luke 8:43-48 Mark 5:25-34, Matthew 9:20-22 Miracles # 09 Out line of the text: I. Jesus was oh His way to help a sick girl. NOTE: This was a miracle in the context of a miracle. II. The introduction to the Lady A. She had been sick for twelve years. B. She had spent all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Testimony From Prison Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,117 views

    While the Philippians wanted to know how Paul was doing so that they might further provide aid to help reduce his suffering, Paul wanted his “partner” to know that while he was in chains, the word of God certainly was not being restricted!

    Paul’s Testimony from Prison Philippians 1:12-18a Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). The more sicknesses we endure and funerals we attend the more we tend to think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    An Education From Hell !!!

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on May 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,033 views

    But this story is different because it is factual, there are many spiritual truths within it no doubt, but it is a story about two real men and two real places. That’s why the Lord begins this story by saying: ’There was’, in verse 19, ’a certain man’...

    "An Education From Hell" (Protical )... Turn with me to Luke chapter 16, Luke chapter 16. Those of you who are here this morning will know that I announce the subject as "An Education from Hell". I want to look at this portion of Scripture, and please do note that this is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "From Chaos To Redemption"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,237 views

    The God of Creation takes empty lives and gives them purpose.

    Genesis 1:1-5 “From Chaos To Redemption” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The first 5 verses of the Bible inform us that God brought Creation out of chaos. And chaos is a word that we--as Americans--understand in a way that we never have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    From Shackles To Sonship Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 6, 2011
     | 5,183 views

    Besides being dead in transgressions and sin, and conforming to and following the ways of this world; now we learn that before we knew Christ; we were slaves to the wicked spiritual ruler of “the kingdom of the air”.

    Dakota Community Church March 6, 2011 Shackles to Sonship Ephesians 2:1-3 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Freedom From Oppression

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,327 views

    If we yield to temptations, the devil will continually follow us; but if we put on the whole armor of God, and stand out against him, he will leave us. Let sinners then submit to God, and seek his grace and favor; resisting the devil. Our nearness to God

    Opening illustration: In the annals of US advertising history, one of the most efficient slogans ever is the California milk producers’ two-word question, “Got milk?” With that phrase, the group captured almost everyone’s attention. In surveys, the slogan was recognized by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Away From The Manger

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007
     | 3,322 views

    It is too easy to get distracted by an intellectual search for Jesus. Tonight is about being drawn to the manger to experience Christ.

    Away From the Manger Matthew 2:1-12 Christmas Eve, 2007 A social worker was called in on a case that involved a family which was unable to take care of their personal health needs. Specifically, they had trouble remembering to take their medicine. Now that is not an unusual problem for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist