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  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    Until That First Raindrop Fell

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    Comparison of two boats in history that each carried their passengers to death or unto life

    "Until that first raindrop fell" 2 Peter 2:4-5 This evening I want to talk with you about two boats in history and two men who were each on one of those prospective boats. One of these men is as well known to you as Moses, Peter, John or Paul but the other has gone unheralded in the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Herod - How Deniers Find Jesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 15, 2014
     | 5,106 views

    Herod was a wicked man and an evil king. But you don't have to kill baby Jesus to end up in hell. You just have to deny him.

    Herod - How Deniers Find Jesus Matthew 2:19-20 Today’s message takes a somber tone. This is our third message on the subject of Finding Jesus. Today, we look at Herod who was seeking Jesus but for the wrong reason. As we know, Herod was seeking Jesus to kill him. He demonstrates for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Truth? A Battle Of Worldviews Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,748 views

    So I prayed, “Lord, please help me understand my faith.” This led to a journey of discovery and learning that transformed my walk as a Christian.

    I prayed a short prayer one day, as I began my first semester at Liberty University. I knew I loved Jesus, but I didn’t really understand how it fit into everything in my life. I felt like I didn’t really know the full implications of my faith in areas like society, law, personal conduct, history, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Choose Authenticity Series

    Contributed by Clif Mckinley on Feb 6, 2015
     | 4,276 views

    Message 5 or 7 in a series about the practical things we can learn from the 7 church in Revelation

    Revelation Week 5 "Choose Authenticity" WELCOME: Everyone Guests Online REVIEW: We are in wk 5 of a series called Revelation. I know most people think “End of The World” “Dooms Day” when they hear The Book of Revelation, but in the first chapters of this book we have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Favoritism In High Places Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2021
     | 2,629 views

    God is at least fair with everyone, but has the prerogative to be especially gracious with those He has chosen.

    Favoritism in High Places? (Romans 9:14-21) 1.Penicillin was invented by Alexander Fleming in 1928. What Happened: Halfway through an experiment with bacteria, Alexander Fleming up and went on vacation. Slob that he was, he left a dirty petri dish in the lab sink. Big Discovery: When he got ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala avatar

    Jesus Is Risen! - He Is Risen Indeed, Halleluiah! Series

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 702 views

    Jesus' triumph over death on Easter wasn't just his triumph — it is ours, too.

    Today's Easter celebration marks the end of Holy Week, in which we commemorate the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is the linchpin of the Christian faith. In his first epistle to the Corinthians – written about twenty years after Jesus' ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Testing Times PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 763 views

    Explores Jesus' journey through the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of trials in revealing our true selves and strengthening our faith.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's always a blessing to stand before you, to share the word of God, to be part of this spiritual family, and to be in the presence of our Father. Today, we gather under His grace and His love to understand His word and His will for us. We gather to grow, to ...read more

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    The Love Of Money

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    What should be the Christian attitude toward wealth and possessions?

    The Love of Money / I Tim. 6: 6-19 / LK 16:19-31 Intro: John was a very lonely, wealthy old man. He had worked hard all his life and built a great business and made loads of money. But, he was all alone. One Sunday evening as he was talking a walk to clear his head, he was drawn to a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Growing As Christians

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,431 views

    Tools to helps us continue to grow strong in the faith

    Growing as Christians Intro: 1. Attend Church Worship Regularly Church is not a building A large family of people A place where people are taught o come to God through his son Jesus Read: Hebrews 10:24-25 Electronic culture disembodies and separates us from those closest to us. Most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of God Thrives

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 937 views

    If it is not growing, the work is not His and you may as well shut the doors.

    So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 1 Corinthians 3:7 KJV Psalms 127:1  A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    The Christ Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 888 views

    CHRISTMAS originated with Christ. Before Christ there was no Christmas. The root word of Christmas is CHRIST. Christmas is all about Christ. What is the truth about THE CHRIST of Christmas?

    I. JESUS CHRIST is the TRUTH! It was Jesus Christ Himself who said in reference to God, “Your word is truth” (John 17:17). And so we are told in John 1:1 that, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”?? A. Then we learn in John 1:14 that, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Typical Counselees' Masks

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,035 views

    Typical Counselees’ Masks

    Typical Counselees’ Masks Matt 5:44 1). The Mask of Politics - Some people both inside and outside of the church are making decisions based on what is diplomatically expedient. They are often more concerned about hiding behind their diplomatic identities, roles, and responsibilities than doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,234 views

    Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year B.

    John 2: 13 – 22 / Out! Intro: Emily Post was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. During her lifetime she gained a reputation for doing what was the proper and polite thing in nearly every situation. Mrs. Post wrote in her book titled, “Etiquette”, “Manners ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Trinity Sunday And Father's Day

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 25, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    On Trinity Sunday we consider the community style of God’s nature, as applied to Fathers.

    Trinity Sunday and Father’s Day What is the ultimate structure of being? What can we hope for? Is there some ultimate shelter? These are existential, social, and above all, theological questions. On Trinity Sunday we consider the community style of God’s nature, as applied to Fathers. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Does It Take To Live The Christian Life? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 3,958 views

    PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST BASIC QUESTIONS WE ASK OURSELVES AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS, “HOW DOES SOMEONE GO ABOUT LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE?”, OR, “WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING FOR CHRIST?”

    WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE? Philippians 2:17-24 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18  You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me. 19  But I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist