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  • Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala avatar

    St. Luke, The Lord's Apostle And Physician

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,916 views

    St. Luke—the Turk, the brother of Titus, Paul's personal physician, the historian, and the Evangelist—witnessed Jesus's miracles from a medical doctor's viewpoint and called Jesus the "physician."

    Since COVID-19 gripped the world, the first responders such as paramedics, doctors, nurses, law enforcement officers and emergency department personnel have been hailed as heroes and heroines. Indeed, they are. Last Tuesday, I also became somewhat of a first responder when I was called out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Process Of Regeneration (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 19, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,021 views

    This final lesson in this series will outline the process of regeneration, which is the heavenly birth described by Jesus to Nicodemus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. The process of regeneration Introductory Remarks. 1. This is the third sermon discussing the “exception of Jesus” in being born “anew.” This lesson will address the process of being “born again.” It is often referred to as the “new birth.” In some sense, it is that, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    A Sinner Came To Dinner (Sermonette) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,651 views

    To discuss a sinner who came to dinner while Jesus ate at a Pharisee’s house. Being reviled by all, full of remorse, she found forgiveness at Jesus’ feet while washing them with her tears and wiping them with her hair. She was forgiven of her sins and restored.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. She Came to Him Reviled 2. She Bore Her Remorse 3. She Left Him Restored Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: "A Sinner Came To Dinner." This lesson deals with a woman of the city who has many sins, comes to Jesus condemned but shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Keeping Score? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2026
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    The fact of the matter is “Life is unfair” and we have to learn to accept that it is! We need to quit spending valuable energy trying to change something that will not change in this sin filled world. We must learn to expect it and be willing to push through unfair situations with God’s assistance.

    Theme: Time Management Introduction to Theme: Benjamin Franklin said, “Do you love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff that life is made of.” The world we live in knows the importance of Time Management but where they miss the mark is on what they prioritize - which usually is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wisdom Warning Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 21, 2025
     | 288 views

    In the call of wisdom from Proverbs 1:20–33, in three ways, we can see: 1) Wisdom's Cry (Proverbs 1:20–23) 2) Wisdom's Warning (Proverbs 1:24-31) and finally: 3) Wisdom's Punishments & Rewards (Proverbs 1:32-33).

    Proverbs 1:20-33. [20] Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; [21]at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: [22]"How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Knowing God's Voice

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,513 views

    We recognize God’s voice best in the scriptures

    Knowing God’s Voice November 17, 2002 John 10 The Shepherd and His Flock 1"I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman opens ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sarah: When God Is Silent Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 54,808 views

    The most difficult times in life are when God is silent. We must learn to be patient and wait on God. Sarah was a woman in the Bible who learned that it is hard to deal with God especially when he is silent. Contains some valuable lessons to be learn f

    Sarah: When God Seems Silent Genesis 16 I’ve told you before the story of John Claypool who in his book The Light Within You tells of his young daughter who was diagnosed with Leukemia and was in a tremendous amount of pain. One night in the hospital she asked him, “Daddy, when will my pain go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    It Is Your Responsibility

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    We can’t gussy up our attitudes or actions to make them seem righteous on the outside and think that we are pleasing God. It’s much better to be transparent and let God deal with you, than try to hide sin under a pretty blanket.

    The latest answer when you are caught making a mistake, doing something wrong – even breaking the law is: There was an error in judgment. Not, I goofed, or I’m guilty – but an error in judgment was made. That goes right along with this one: "I assume responsibility for all of my actions, except the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What's In A Name Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 289 ratings
     | 51,639 views

    A great sermon to spice up your Christmas offering. This message looks at the significance of the names Zechariah, Gabriel, Elizabeth and John. Much more interesting than it sounds.

    What’s In A Name Introduction: My name is Marc, the meaning of my name is ‘Mighty Warrior’. My wife’s name is Michelle it means, ‘Like unto the Lord’, Micah’s name is like it, ‘Like unto Jehovah’. Tabitha’s name comes from a story in Acts, depending on which source book you use her name either ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Make Way! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    This sermon details how John-the-Baptist prepared the way for Christ and how we can do the same at Christmas time.

    Christmas in John 1 Make Way! John 1:6-9; 19-37 December 8, 2002 Intro: A. [Illustration] One Sunday, the Minister was giving a sermon on baptism and in the coarse of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Building Stronger Families

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

    This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerome Washington avatar

    Identifying Troublesmakers

    Contributed by Jerome Washington on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,546 views

    This sermon deals with the problems we face when we blame others, rather than repent.

    IDENTIFYING TROUBLEMAKERS Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, “Is that you, O’ troubler of Israel?” And he answered “I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father’s house have, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord and have followed the Baals.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Botts avatar

    Knowing Where You're Going

    Contributed by James Botts on Dec 26, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    One of the most common questions people ask is, "Is it possible to know where I am going to go when I die?" The Bible says that we can know for sure that we have eternal life. "Knowing Where You’re Going" spells out what the Bible says about how to secu

    The Crossing Community Church “Knowing Where You’re Going” Pastor Jim Botts September 15th, 2002 Introduction This past week we were inundated by the images and memories from the tragedy of 9-11. Last year we were asking, “where was God on September 11th?” But this year we’re asking a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Our Sure Foundation" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,940 views

    What a solid foundation we have, built upon the teachings, the writings, the very lives of the Apostles, the Prophets, and Christ as the cornerstone! (#23 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

    As we come near the end of chapter 2 we see that God has brought us from being dead in trespasses and sins, without God and without hope, strangers to the covenants of promise, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and from the life of God, to being reconciled through the cross, given access ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,194 views

    The Church is eternal and will prevail. We need to prayerfully consider what God is directing us to do for His glory through the local church. This message has an outline which can be used with application to your local church.

    · 3 VOLUNTEERS: I need you to answer one of these questions: What is the best thing that happened to you this year, or perhaps the saddest? What is one lesson that you learned in 2002? What would you like to see happen in your life in the new year? Looking back often gives us a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God