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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Welcome Everyone: The Gospel Of Radical Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 168 views

    The church is not called to be a museum of the like-minded—it is called to be a home for the broken, a family for the lonely, a refuge for the lost. And if that makes us uncomfortable—that’s the point!

    Go! And Welcome Everyone: The Gospel of Radical Hospitality Introduction – A Question That Opens the Door Let me start with a question: Who do you struggle to welcome? Is it the person who doesn’t fit your idea of “respectable”? The one who votes differently? Dresses differently? Worships ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Love Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    Explore and understand the depth of the Love of Christ, and how it manifests in our lives as joy, peace, and patience, which are fruits of the Holy Spirit.

    Good morning, Church! Today we are going to dive deep into Galatians 5:22-23. In this beautiful passage, the apostle Paul shares with us the fruits of the Holy Spirit. He says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; ...read more

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    The Call Of Compassion/Identity Check Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014
     | 4,033 views

    The Call of Compassion

    If you have your Bibles, I want you to open with me to the book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 17. In Romans 12:17, it reads like this. "Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all." Now I don't know about you guys, but when I read a verse like that, I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Curing Church Conflict-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014
     | 4,045 views

    1 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT-I—James 4:1-17 Attention: A Cure & its Challenge... A new miracle doctor had just arrived in town. He could cure anything & anybody, & everyone was amazed with what he could do. Everyone except for Mr. Thompson, the town skeptic, who didn't believe a thing. Grumpy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,867 views

    Because Christ is the living Word, submission to the Scriptures will bring spiritual victory!

    I. The Law provides a glimpse of the glory of God! A. God’s glory is revealed through His actions. 1. God chooses to give blessings. 2. God has a right to give commands. B. God’s glory is revealed through His Law. 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecuted

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,601 views

    How to find encouragement when everything seems to be against me.

    Satan has three lines of attack. First, he tries to keep men from becoming Christians. Then, if stopped here, he tries to keep them from being active and useful as Christians. And finally, as a last resort, he tries to destroy their character. (Lou Nicholes - Author and Missionary). THOUGHTS ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Be Spirit-Filled If I've Never Spoken In Tongues? Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 2,959 views

    Instead of the demonstration of a miraculous special gift, Paul indicates our Spirit-filling can be tested by much simpler means.

    1 Corinthians 12:29-30 Q: Does every believer have the role or gifts going with an apostle? Prophet? Teacher? Miracle worker? Heal? Tongues? Interpret tongue-speaking language? A: The answer to all those questions is: “...no…” (Greek term for question with an assumed answer of "no" is used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Of A Conqureor

    Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,486 views

    Challenges make Champions

    THE SPIRIT OF A CONQUEROR Joshua 14: 6-15 “If there were no challenges there would be no champions. Challenges produce champions and battles produce conquerors.” Cami De Almeida 1. A Conqueror holds the vision in his/her heart. v7 •Your heart is the vessel in which God deposits your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inside Connections And The Jewish Trial Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,141 views

    Peter’s denial and the Jewish trial of Jesus opens our eyes to the nature of sinful mankind and society...and to God’s Sovereign Purposes which cannot be thwarted

    Note: this is a bulletin insert that I included with the sermon. The actual sermon follows below it. Ed Inside Connections and The Jewish Trial of Jesus (Luke 22:54-65; John 18:12-27; Matt. 26:57-75; Mark 14:54-72) Have you ever noticed this verse about John sneaking Peter into the courtyard ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Building Better Relationships Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 33,623 views

    An Expository Sermon from Genesis 21:22-31 concerning handling conflict and bulding better relationships. Genesis Series #44

    Genesis Lesson # 44 April 14, 2002 Read Genesis 21:22-31 Introduction: There are many stories about people who get into fights and conflicts about crazy things and the terrible results. In Orlando, a 48-year-old man was shot to death by his wife after a fight over the satellite TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parting Words Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,586 views

    EASTER reminds us of what mattered most to Jesus now that his work on earth was finished...He shared what he wanted his followers as far away as the 21st century, to remember.

    Many of you have had the experience of standing at the bus stop, train station or the airline terminal sending your child off for that school trip or launching them into the scary world of university campuses. •Parting words – “Behave yourself; make me proud; don’t get into trouble; be careful who ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    God's Permission Not To Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    God gives us permission not to love the world because who ever loves the world cannot love God.

    God’s Permission Not to Love Text: 1 Jn. 2:15-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Hamby avatar

    "The Race Of Life” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 128 ratings
     | 35,638 views

    Hebrews # 22. In the race of life if we are to run a good race there are four things we must do!

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 22 “The Race of Life” Hebrews 12:1-3 The scene that is set in Hebrews 12 is that of a Track and Field event. The runners have gathered and the event is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ticking Time Bomb Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of anger, primarily acceptable/unacceptable forms of it.

    Ticking Time-bomb Jonah 3-4 Text: 4:4 "Have you any right to be angry?" (NIV) ANGER – who has not known its unleashed fury and witnessed the devastation left in its wake? Like a tornado with no predetermined path, it sucks into its violent vortex absolutely anyone or anything that creeps across ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God As Shepherd

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 4,892 views

    Year C Fourth Sunday of Easter May 6th, 2001 Psalm 23

    Psalm 23 This has been called the “pearl” of the Psalter, one of just about everyone’s favorites. The beauty of its imagery has survived many translations down through the ages. Ironically, it is the translation of a verb in the last verse which makes it difficult to classify this psalm. In verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran