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  • David Owens avatar

    Answering Life's Most Important Question Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2023
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    This sermon marks a critical point in the ministry of Jesus. It is time for Jesus' disciples to know that He is the Messiah and to know what kind of Messiah He will be. They are shocked to discover there is a cross in store for Jesus and for all of Jesus' followers.

    Introduction: A. One day, two men with the same qualifications interviewed for the same job and both did equally well in the interview. 1. The hiring manager decided to have them both take an exam with 10 questions to help him make a decision about who to hire. 2. As it turned out, both men only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lutheran/Biblical Mind Knows The Importance Of Praying, Pondering... Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 9, 2017
     | 4,241 views

    What are faith basics? The Lutheran/Biblical Mind Knows the Importance of Praying, Pondering, and Persevering.

    OK you car fanatics, I have a question for you. What are the basics of car maintenance? One website I read listed these items. Regularly change the oil and oil filter, replace dirty air filters, and keep your tires pumped to the right pressure. There is more that you need to do to keep your car ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Three Important Reasons Why Jesus Came To This World

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 27, 2024
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    1. SALVATION 2 . DELIVERANCE. 3. ABUNDANCE

    THREE IMPORTANT REASONS WHY JESUS CAME TO THIS WORLD OUTLINE 1. SALVATION 2 . DELIVERANCE. 3. ABUNDANCE THE MESSAGE THREE IMPORTANT REASONS WHY JESUS CAME TO THIS WORLD 1. SALVATION The Lord Jesus came into this world for our salvation. God loves us so much that He gave his only Son to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Seven Reasons Why The Resurrection Of Christ Is So Important

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 15, 2025
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    The resurrection is not only a fundamental part of the Gospel, but it is the glue that holds every part of the Gospel together. Without it, Christians are believing in vain and are without hope.

    Opening: Unlike other religions, Christianity is based on Christ Jesus: His incarnation to be a Man, His life and teachings, His death and resurrection, His ascension to heaven, and His second coming.  Christ is the center of Christianity. No Christ, no Christians, or no Christ’s followers! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Disciples Is More Important Than Making Members

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 13, 2025
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    Discipleship is not a numbers game.

    Making Disciples is More Important than Making Members Luke 9:57-62 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:57 As they were going on the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Follow Christ In Self-Denial

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
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    Pentecost 15 (C) - Believers willingly follow Christ in self-denial with heavenly humility and with genuine generosity.

    FOLLOW CHRIST IN SELF-DENIAL (Outline) September 13, 2009 -- PENTECOST 15 -- Luke 14:1,7-14 INTRO: The childhood game “Follow the Leader” is a part of our daily lives. Unless we are the leader each one of us will be following a leader. Throughout our lives someone is in place as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Ascension Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014
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    Part 3 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

    INTRODUCTION: As we discussed last week the resurrection of Christ is the foundational truth of the Gospel, and while the Gospel we preach rests solely on that foundation, there is more to the story… We’ve looked at how the burial of Christ often gets wrongly overlooked; well there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Tending The Fire

    Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Dec 24, 2014
     | 8,583 views

    It is ALL about a relationship with Jesus and it takes discipline to pursue Him. It is NOT meant as a guilt trip for those who do not have a daily quiet time, but practical helps on how to. *May be better preached as series. Lots of content, a bit rushed.

    The Fire on the Altar - Leviticus 6:8-13 The LORD said to Moses: 9 “Give Aaron and his sons this command: ‘These are the regulations for the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the altar hearth throughout the night, till morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Priorities-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 31, 2019
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    1 of ? Haggai exhorted those returning from exile to prioritize their relationship with God. God’s people must prioritize their relationship with God. But how can they do that? A prioritized relationship with God properly assesses...

    PRIORITIES—I—Haggai 1:1-15 Attention: Yard Sale Priority: A woman was taking her time browsing through everything at a friend's yard sale, & said to her, “My husband is going to be very upset that I stopped at a yard sale.” “I'm sure he'll understand when you tell him about all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph’s Spiritual Promotion Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 4, 2020
     | 3,790 views

    Joseph had been promoted politically to the highest position in the Egyptian government, but his father would promote him to a higher position spiritually – in God’s nation, Israel.

    Joseph’s Spiritual Promotion (46:1-50:26, esp. 48:1-20) 1. Sometimes promotions are not measurements of success. 2. The boss called one of his employees into the office. "Rob," he said, "you've been with the company for a year. You started off in the mail room, one week later ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Last Words

    Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 28, 2019
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     | 9,005 views

    The Bible records seven last statements that Christ uttered while he was on the cross. While Christ was on the cross, he was doing his greatest work; he was uttering some of his greatest words.

    Last Words. Not too long after my twenty-second birthday, I arrived in Vietnam, a machine-gunner in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. My first combat was only a few days later. Combat tends to grow one up quickly. The man to my right, whose shoulder was only a foot away from my own, got a face ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Daniel Johnson avatar

    Stop Going To Church

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 16, 2019
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     | 15,265 views

    There is a danger in going to church and leaving without truly having church in them. Church is not something you go to, serve or become a member of. That is not what church is. Church isn't somewhere you go, but something you are...seven days a week!

    STOP GOING TO CHURCH Scripture Reference: Psalm 92:12-15 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on March 10, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (Powerpoints are available free of charge if you email me at saved2follow@hotmail.com and request them.) VIEW OUR SERVICES ONLINE AT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Confidence In Prayer: Aligning With God's Will 1 John 5:14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2024
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     | 759 views

    1 John 5:14 is a powerful reminder that our prayers are not just words spoken into the air but a conversation with a God who hears us.

    Confidence in Prayer: Aligning with God's Will 1 John 5:14 Introduction: Today, we delve into a crucial aspect of our Christian life—prayer. Our foundational verse is 1 John 5:14 (NLT), which says, “And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Glorifying God With Our Bodies Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016
     | 8,995 views

    This sermon deals with 1) The Importance of Our Bodies, 2) Being Good Managers of Our Bodies, 3) Glorify God With Our Bodies (vs. 19-20)

    Glorifying God with Our Bodies 9/27/15 Introduction: We are now living in a pagan nation. When the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, he was writing to believers who were surrounded by pagan religious practices. The pagan temples practiced prostitution as part of their worship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    With So Many Christians Around, Is My Witness Really That Important? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 17, 2015
     | 3,141 views

    A look at how each of us are "appointed" by the Lord and the importance of the witness that each of us share.

    PAUL'S ROLE: Paul was appointed an apostle. - 1 Timothy 2:7. - Unpack Paul’s unique place in salvation history. HOW MANY CHRISTIANS ARE APPOINTED? All of us. - 1 Corinthians 1:26; 1 Corinthians 12:1-30; 2 Corinthians 5:20; 2 Timothy 1:9. - We are Christ’s ambassadors (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist