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  • Robert Sickler avatar

    Salvation - A Relationship

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 24, 2012
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    To place our faith in the performance of a salvation ritual is to place our faith in the person leading us to the ritual; but, if we place our faith in a relationship with Jesus Christ we have placed our faith in the author and sustainer of salvation.

    SALVATION – A RELATIONSHIP INTRODUCTION If a person is uncomfortable with the idea that there is no special event or ritual that marks the time and place of their salvation, then they certainly have a great deal of company. In fact, almost all existing denominations and Christian religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Promises Are Meant To Be Kept

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 5, 2012
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    Promises are not made to be broken. They are meant to be kept. God keeps His. He expects us to keep ours.

    Promises Are Meant To Be Kept Jeremiah 42:5-6 Words come easy, often uttered without any thought or sincerity behind them. When we are faced with difficult situations or unknowns, we cry out to God saying, “God show me what I should do and no matter what I will do it.” “No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are My Loved Ones Who Have Died In The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 5, 2012
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    There is comfort for those who grieve at the death of a loved one who died in the Lord. The message explores that comfort that is ours in Christ the Lord.

    “We are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Be Afraid

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 8, 2013
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    His story, Jesus, changed history. We must all believe one of three things about Jesus: liar, lunatic, or Lord.

    Be Not Afraid Easter 2013 Introduction: A His story, Jesus, changed history. 1 We must all believe one of three things about Jesus: liar, lunatic, or Lord. a If the claims He made were false and He knew about it, liar. b If the claims He made were false and He didn’t know it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evidence Of The Resurrection - Paul's Testimony Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 12, 2013
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     | 14,439 views

    A sermon examining the testimonies of the eyewitnesses of Christ's Resurrection.

    Evidence Of The Resurrection: Paul's Testimony I Corinthians 15:8-11 Second hand information is defined as “information received from others, rather than personally experienced or witnessed”. There are times when we receive secondary information and the account is absolutely trustworthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Pray With Me? Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013
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    This message challenges us to evaluate our prayers. We need to remember the sovereignty of God, the supremacy of Christ and the sanctity of the church.

    June 23, 2013 Church Planting Will You Pray with Me? Acts 4:23-31 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    All To The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 2, 2013
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     | 8,678 views

    In this sermon we examine what it means to worship God with all of our lives, or, to state it slightly differently, to show what it means to do all to the glory of God.

    Scripture For the next three Sundays, I plan to preach on the subject of worship. My purpose in delivering these messages is to help us understand what worship is and also to give a Biblical rationale for our Order of Worship. Today, however, I simply want to lay a foundation for this series on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Message From The First Mother

    Contributed by John White on May 9, 2010
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     | 5,364 views

    What would the first mother say if she could speak to us today?

    A MESSAGE FROM THE FIRST MOTHER Gen. 3:1-7 "Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom For Us Who Are Raised From The Death.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 17, 2014
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    Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we. We can look our ancient enemy death, straight in the eye and say, I’m not scared of you. Christians don’t stay in their tombs when they die. Neither are they meant to live in tombs while they are alive.

    Word Count: 2604 This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th April 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we. We can look our ancient enemy death, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Loving For The Future Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 26, 2016
     | 5,088 views

    Others, Unity, Relationships

    AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Loving for the Future Philippians 2:1-5 (p. 819) May 1, 2016 Introduction: At one of our recent leadership meetings, one of our servant hearted elders, Brad Kidd, shared this poem called “The Bridge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossing Jordan

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 17, 2021
     | 9,733 views

    The Jordan River can represent places of change and transformation in our lives.

    Crossing Jordan Scripture Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Introduction: Jordan represents places of transition in our lives. We can never remain the same. We grow stagnant and live in depression often because we long for "the way it used to be." The writer of Ecclesiastes warns us "Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Listening?

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021
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     | 4,161 views

    The psalmist distinguishes between the life of the righteous compared to the ungodly.

    Are You Listening? Psalm 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3And he shall be like a tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Becoming A Servant Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 5, 2021
     | 4,284 views

    An ongoing look at spiritual disciplines. Today we look at Servanthood

    Spiritual Disciplines: Service June 6, 2021 It’s the night of the Passover celebration, you don’t realize this will be the last meal you eat with Jesus. You’re one of Jesus’ disciples and you walk into the room and you expect someone to wash your feet . . . You see water, a towel, but there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's In A Name Series

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Jul 14, 2021
     | 12,116 views

    Since the beginning of time, names were significant; they’re important. Biblical names had meaning; they were brands, the family’s trademark.

    Have you ever been in a fickle and all you could do was start think of someone to call upon. All you could do was try to remember that individual’s name. Maybe you saw someone but you couldn’t remember that person’s name (Now I know I’m not by myself in this situation). Since the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    This Might Be Your Day-- New Year's

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 1, 2021
     | 3,180 views

    This is a combination continuation of Christmas and New Year's message. Looking at the lives of David and Simeon, we see how God works through common life events to fulfill his promises in our lives. We have to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit.

    This Just Might Be Your Day January 3, 2021 1 Samuel 17:12-22 Luke 2:21-40 If you are believer, there are going to be situations in which you pray for something to happen, and you will have an assurance that God has said yes, or you may hear God tell you that God is going to do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed