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  • Joe Mack Cherry avatar

    Three Strikes Don't Always Mean Your Out

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 16, 2015
     | 5,872 views

    God provides a way for us to get throughout the ballgame of life in hopeless circumstances.

    Three Strikes Don’t Always Mean You’re Out By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Illustration – Game 4 of the 1941 Baseball World Series 1. NY Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers a. A rivalry so fierce it continued when the Dodgers left Brooklyn and moved to LA and continues to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Great Reasons Why Jesus Came Down To Earth Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 20, 2021
     | 3,675 views

    1. Jesus came to fulfill God's promises to the Jews (vs. 8). 2. Jesus came so that all people could glorify God (vs. 8-11). 3. Jesus came to give us godly hope (vs. 12-13).

    Great Reasons Why Jesus Came Down to Earth The Book of Romans Romans 15:8-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 20, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Let me remind you that in Romans 1-11, the Holy Spirit led Paul to give us a full explanation of the gospel. There Paul spelled out the truth about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead Man Walking

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 22, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,403 views

    When have you faced an obstacle that seemed impossible? Jesus raising Lazarus back to life teaches us to 1) Trust God's timing, 2) Trust God's heart, and 3) Trust God's might.

    Dead Man Walking John 11:1-45 March 29, 2020 I got my sermon title from that phrase used to describe someone from Death Row heading to their execution. They are called “Dead Man Walking.” It’s an eerie title for someone who is moving invariably toward their death. However, in today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jericho - When Your World Drastically Changes Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
     | 3,232 views

    In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this, forth message in the series Pastor Terry asks us to consider what to d

    Jericho is a small rural town in Kansas. This sleepy little town awoke on day to learn that the world as they had known it had changed forever. Somewhere in the distance, possibly as far a Denver, an atomic bomb had been detonated. What was worse, with all communication and electricity down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Have You Thought About Heaven Lately?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,324 views

    Finding hope in these stressful times.

    Psalm 130 “Have You Thought About Heaven Lately?” By Rev. Ken Sauer www.parkview-umc.org Anyone who has been around a t-v lately has got to wonder: “My gosh are we ever going to get out of this quagmire that the world is in?” I mean, what a mess! I’ve spoken to folks recently who have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Paul In Rome Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 1, 2017
     | 15,960 views

    This is the final chapter of the first book of the history of the Christian Church. According to the plan given by the risen Lord, we have been following the witnesses as they act in response to the Great Commission by taking the Gospel message to....

    October 30, 2016 Acts of the Apostles Lesson: IV.G.2: Paul in Rome (Acts 28:16-Acts 28:31) Acts 28:16-31, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon: The Believer’s Answer Of Faith To The Advice Of Fear

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 20, 2025
     | 696 views

    This psalm expresses David's trust in the Lord as all-knowing and righteous and his disappointment with the world around him. David answers the voice of fear with a confident faith in God. This world can be a scary place.

    Sermon: The Believer’s Answer of Faith to the Advice of Fear Psalms 11:1-7 “In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Continue The Message

    Contributed by D. Walls on Nov 18, 2011
     | 5,227 views

    Continuing the message that Jesus left with us.

    “CONTINUE THE MESSAGE” B.R.: John 8:31-32 TEXT: John 8:31: “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed…. INTRODUCTION: During the revival services, my prayer was that Jesus would continue to move by ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "Where Could I Go, But To The Lord!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 31,787 views

    When You're Between a Rock and a Hard Place, realize that Jesus is the rock that’s stronger than any hard place. Jesus is the Rock that will roll your blues away! Amen!

    Where could I GO, but to The LORD!! Even though most of the time in our lives things run smoothly and they go great for us, there are occasionally going to be obstacles that try to bring us down, You see, they come in a lot of different shapes and sizes, the devil doesn’t care what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 11 - Prayer In Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,957 views

    If prayer is the fundamental key in worship why do churches neglect it so much

    Note: This sermon was written in late 2019 and scheduled for March 29, well before the COVID-19 outbreak. The delivery was slightly modified and updated to connect with the COVID-19 pandemic. I believe every message is Spirit-led as I write them, but I truly believe this message was given by God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Paul’s Prayer For Grace-Filled Believers Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 27, 2023
     | 2,563 views

    Notice Paul prays for their spiritual insight, inner strength, and the discovery of God’s endless supply of power. Paul wants God to help the believers discover their purpose and to understand God’s truth, so they can know God better, and be filled to overflowing with God’s power.

    Sermon – Paul’s Prayer For Grace-filled Believers Scripture - Ephesians 1:15-23 “Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, 16 I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, 17 asking God, the glorious Father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Power In Prayer

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 4, 2024
     | 1,591 views

    Message from Acts 12 about what happens when the church prays.

    Title: What Happens When We Pray Theme: Prayer makes a difference in the life of believers. Text: Acts 12:1 - 5 Note: Some points are used from Awake My Soul by J. Sidlow Baxter Opening Scripture Acts 12:1-5 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Study Of First And Second Thessalonians Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015
     | 3,324 views

    The Study Of First and Second Thessalonians

    The Study Of First and Second Thessalonians 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Thessalonica was a large and prosperous city in Macedonia. It was located on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sermon - The Importance Of How We Live

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 12, 2025
     | 576 views

    In Proverbs 21:21-24 Solomon tackles once again the importance of how we live. All of us are living a life that is on a path, either to righteousness and kindness, which is the path of wisdom and what God desires, or we take a path toward evil and are separated from God.

    Sermon - The Importance of How We Live Scripture - Proverbs 21: 21-24 “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust. Those who guard their mouths and their tongues ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David Spares Saul's Life Again Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,624 views

    First Samuel 26:1-25 shows us the faithfulness of God's servant.

    Scripture When you hear today’s Scripture reading in this sermon series on “The Life of David,” you may think that we have already covered this incident. And, indeed, it is very similar to the incident that occurred in 1 Samuel 24 where we learned how David spared Saul’s life. Some liberal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed