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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Keep Knocking

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
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     | 16,715 views

    We must find a commitment to perseverance in our Christian walk.

    Acts 12:16 KJV But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. I. INTRODUCTION—BE CAREFUL AS TO HOW YOU JUDGE THINGS -It is perilous to judge a person by a single action. Life is far too complex and intricate for that. -Every man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take Up Your Cross And Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,160 views

    Jesus' teaching on discipleship in Luke 9:23-27 shows us what is involved in being a disciple of Jesus.

    Scripture We have come to what one commentator called “a turning point in Luke’s Gospel.” In the first part of his Gospel, Luke demonstrated the identity of Jesus. Then Peter, on behalf of the twelve disciples, confessed Jesus as the Christ (9:18-20). From this point on now Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mother's Day: I Have Been Reminded

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2014
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     | 10,976 views

    The sermons I used to preach years ago on Mother's Day just don't fit very well today. So let me suggest some things that describe what I think motherhood is, & what the home ought to be.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) NOTE: This message contains a number of illustrations and ideas gleaned from many sources that I no longer remember. But my thanks to all those who have enriched my sermon preparation!) ILL. An elementary teacher was teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 25, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 43,235 views

    A sermon addressing the credentials of a true minister.

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1: His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Middle Ages Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 29, 2014
     | 5,709 views

    Tonight, we are going to cover a very large portion of history, the period normally referred to as The Middle Ages. This lesson covers a thousand years of church history, so there will be much more that is left unsaid than is said.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 8: The Middle Ages (AD600 to the Reformation) Tonight, we are going to cover a very large portion of history, the period normally referred to as The Middle Ages. This lesson covers a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Death - The Final Frontier? Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 9, 2013
     | 7,860 views

    Our viewpoint of death is a stark contrast to God's viewpoint.

    Since I have retired I have developed a new hobby. It is called sleeping. I love to sleep. After 34 years of averaging 6 hours sleep a night it is nice to now get 8 or more. In fact I have to set the alarm or I would probably sleep the entire day away. There is an old saying “I fell dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Don't You Know What You Are Saying?

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014
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     | 6,071 views

    Sermon on the Triumphal Entry

    I loved songs from the '70s. I find that most of today's music, no offense to today's generation, just doesn't get it. I love those old songs, and many of them--from bands like Chicago, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Doobie Brothers, Electric Light Orchestra and others just seem to have much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What Must I Do? Love Your Wife And Respect Your Husband Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 13, 2014
     | 7,661 views

    The Designer's instructions can breathe Good News, life and peace into a marriage.

    WHAT MUST I DO? LOVE YOUR WIFE AND RESPECT YOUR HUSBAND EPHESIANS 5:33 Big Idea: Whatever God’s Word says you MUST do, God knows you CAN do! INTRO: A few years back I decided to help Vickie with some household errands that are not in my “wheel house.” One of those was to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Expectations Of Ambassadors Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 15, 2014
     | 11,093 views

    We are called to be ministers of reconciliation and ambassadors of Christ; what can we expect as ambassadors?

    Expectations of Ambassadors 2 Cor. 6:1-13 The US presently has appointed around 225 ambassadors throughout the World to represent the interests of our country in those places. Throughout the history of the US, only 8 ambassadors have died while serving, the latest we are all very aware: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Coming King Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,040 views

    Jesus rules as king where He is received as king. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

    Everyone wants to back a winner. Take our allegiance and enthusiasm for sports teams, for example. Year after year may pass, and the local team may have a nucleus of loyal fans, but when they start winning, when they enter the playoffs, when they are vying for the championship, suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Can Always Go Home (Luke 15:11-24)

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,299 views

    A sermon on the Prodigal Son, and how we can always go home to Jesus when we stray from the faith.

    You Can Always Go Home (Luke 15:11-24) Ernest Hemingway wrote a story about a father and his teenage son. In the story, the relationship had become somewhat strained, and the teenage son ran away from home. His father began a journey in search of that rebellious son. Finally, in Madrid, Spain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Your Choice, Heaven Or Hell

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
     | 10,470 views

    Contrasts between the glory of heaven, and the horrors of hell.

    Your Choice, Heaven or Hell (Rev 21:1-27) I'm going to tell you about your future. About the choice you make, and where you will spend that future, and just what that future place will be like. I've spent some time here, teaching from the pulpit, telling you what Hell looks like. Today, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Quarrelsome Christians

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,840 views

    Shows the problem quarrelling is in the church and the home and how to stop it.

    “Quarrelsome Christians” October 20, 2013 2 Timothy 2:14, 23-24 “Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.” “Don’t have anything to do with foolish ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Gospel Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 24, 2013
    based on 80 ratings
     | 19,544 views

    Several different looks at this “good news” gospel. 1- It’s the gospel of the apostles 2- It’s the gospel of the prophets 3- It’s the gospel of the Son

    INTRO.- The word “gospel” means glad tidings or good news! Good news! Know some? Heard any lately? Good news seems to be few and far between these days what with the poor economy, high gas prices, unemployment, decent jobs hard to find, falling housing market, etc. ILL.- A farmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Having The Mind Of Christ.

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013
     | 10,422 views

    Having the mind of Christ is to love what He loved, and hate what He hated. Everyday we are called upon to imitate our Lord, reproducing His image, being more and more like Him, not only in the outward, but also in the inner life.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning November 25th, 2012 Let us pray Welcome...... "O Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever." (Psalm 118: 1) “Oh, thank the Lord, for he is so good! His lovingkindness is forever.” Last Sunday we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God