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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Greatest Mission On Earth

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2025
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    Take heart from the Scriptures today and know that as we break and share the Bread of Life and take and drink the Cup of Blessing, we are surrounded by each other and a huge throng of witnesses, thousands of years old.

    Twentieth Sunday in Course 2025 Cisterns, which date back thousands of years, are holes in the ground meant to collect and store water. Often they are lined on the sides with rocks to slow down leakage into the surrounding soil. At our house we have no cisterns, but we do have rain barrels that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Serve Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2013
     | 5,948 views

    In the account of the expression of Christ’s love, the washing of the disciples’ feet, we see 1) Service Stated (John 13:1), 2) Service Spurned (John 13:2), 3) Service Shown (John 13:3–11), and 4) Service Shared (John 13:12-17).

    If there is one reaction that people are having to the recent Roman Catholic pope it is his history and focus on service. Many questions are arising on his Maundy Thursday washing of feet. Some are welcoming the efforts with a sense of new found enthusiasm. Others see the new pope as abandoning the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Defeating Sin - The Reason For Jesus"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001
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     | 5,575 views

    In this message we will see that the reason Jesus came was to defeat sin"

    "Defeating Sin, the reason for Jesus" With God, You Will Overcome Part Six 1 Corinthians 5:20,21 ’Twas the day after Christmas and all through the town The ones who weren’t Christians were feeling let down The stockings weren’t hung by the chimney anymore, And boxes and wrapping covered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Keys To Effective Evangelism (09) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 9, 2009
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     | 3,774 views

    We are called to reach out to the lost. Belonging to Jesus should motivate us to see others belong to Him also.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, our lives should change; people should be able to see a difference in our lives. • The church is called to reach out to lost people so that we can win them to Jesus. Once we immerse them into the kingdom of God, we are to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Paul's Example

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013
     | 3,237 views

    To show what we need to imitate from Paul.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you follow Paul's example? Are you a Pauline believer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what we need to imitate from Paul. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:10 (Amplified Bible) Now you have closely observed and diligently followed my teaching, conduct, purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remembering Jesus: What Kind Of Love? (Pt. 4) Series

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 29, 2006
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     | 6,133 views

    Jesus demonstrated a “greater love” through SACRIFICE. What kind of love motivates someone to sacrifice themselves?

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ John 15:13 Remembering Jesus: What kind of love? Jesus demonstrated a “greater love” through SACRIFICE. What kind of love motivates someone to sacrifice themselves? (Ill.) A man went to the doctor after weeks of symptoms. The doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • William Lock avatar

    God Is Love

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
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     | 4,703 views

    Nothing is more challenging than imitating the love of God

    GOD IS LOVE JOHN 4:7-21 WHAT IS LOVE? LOVE IS NOT EASY THE MOUSE TRAP LIONS WHO ACT LIKE LIONS WHAT IS LOVE? LOVE IS IMPORTANT! James 2:8 "If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing right." 1 John 3:11 "This is the message you heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Love Does Not Return Evil For Evil

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 9, 2021
     | 1,744 views

    You say you abide in Christ, then be imitators of Christ.

    Those of you who say you abide in Christ ought to make every effort to walk the path that he walked (1 John 2:6). "Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him" (Ephesians 5:1, GNT). To live as a Christ-follower is the promise we made when we embarked on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Living In Christ - Becoming A Christian

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 4, 2016
     | 5,761 views

    This is message # 1 of a 5 part series, the last 3 of which will be preached by other people and so not show up on this site.

    September 4, 2016 Sermon - Part 1 of 5 Part Series: “Living in Christ” We are beginning a 5 part series today on what It means to be in Christ: ”Living in Christ”. I actually wasn’t planning to do this until it dawned on me that the outline for today’s message ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disciples Of Jesus Are Devoted To Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 30, 2020
     | 6,475 views

    Disciples of Jesus are all about following Jesus and helping others follow Jesus. Therefore it is important for disciples to know and teach the truth about who Jesus is and what Jesus expects.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday after coming home from worship, a mother asked her young son, “So, who was your Bible class teacher today?” 1. The little boy replied, “I don’t know her name but she must have been Jesus’ grandmother - all she did was talk about Jesus.” 2. I love that – don’t you? And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Be Like Jesus!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,801 views

    In the Bible, God tells us that WE have ‘role models’ too. In 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Paul says that he & his friends made an effort to be “models for you to follow.” And Paul repeated that idea many times for those early Christians:

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TO BE LIKE JESUS! Scriptures: 2 Thes. 3:7-9; 1 Cor. 4:16, 11:1; Php. 3:1; Matt. 5:13-16; 2 Cor. 3:18 For over 3 weeks recently I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Parker avatar

    No Jesus

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,444 views

    There is power in the name of Jesus. Many people around the world know the name of Jesus. But, is knowing the name enough?

    Random Thoughts "No Jesus" Last week we talked about idolatry. the idea that people make god to fit in their minds and pockets. They say things like "my god wouldn't judge anyone" or "my god wouldn't allow suffering" and of course "my god would never send someone to hell". We discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,992 views

    Last in a series on unlikely heroes mentioned in Hebrews 11 using Jesus as an unlikely hero leading into ADvent.

    Chico Alliance Church December 15, 2002 Pastor David Welch “The Ultimate Unlikely Hero” Unlikely Heroes Part Eight Introduction Hebrews 11:32 mentions six individuals used by God to accomplish eternal purposes. All of these individuals had some attribute that qualified them as unlikely candidates ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Thomas Bell avatar

    Jesus

    Contributed by Thomas Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    What the name Jesus means to me and my personal relationship with Him, written for our Christmas Eve service.

    JESUS LUKE 2: 1-20 ISAIAH 9: 6-7 Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24, 2005 Pastor Thomas N. Bell, Campbell-Erwin Baptist Church Tomorrow, so many thousands of years ago the world received the greatest gift of all mankind, a gift that altered the history of man forever. A gift of hope, peace, joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Archie Norman avatar

    Jesus

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 22, 2014
     | 4,500 views

    Names of Jesus

    Jesus Matthew 1:2, Philippians 2:9 1. The Bible declaration to the Jew 2. The Bible declaration to the religious (Muslim, Buddhist, Hindi) 3. The Bible declaration to those who do not receive Christ 4. The Bible declaration to the Christian 5. The Bible declaration to all You can ignore Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist