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  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Prayer And Worship Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
     | 8,726 views

    Jesus Christ is never too late to provide healing, comfort, cleansing, peace, answers to impossible questions,

    A country boy went to visit a friend in New York City. It was about noon and they were downtown by Times Square in Manhattan. The streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, sirens were wailing and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. The country boy said, “I hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2009
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     | 4,823 views

    This passage gives us insight as to how to please God! He has done so much for us that He is worth the effort!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We spent our time together last week examining the issue of having an intimate relationship with God. God desires us to be close to Him. • He paid a great price through His Son Jesus in order for that relationship to be possible. • When you have a very close or intimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "no Excuses" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 19, 2021
     | 4,741 views

    Based on Exodus 3:1-17 - Challenges hearers to live a "no excuses" life

    “NO EXCUSES” Ex. 3:1-17 FBCF – 4/18/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – EVERYBODY WILL NEED A PIECE OF PAPER TO WRITE ON AT END OF SERMON. Some people are pure geniuses when it comes to making excuses. Here are some that were given to insurance companies when they were investigating car accidents: - “I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Makeover Series

    Contributed by John Brooks on Sep 3, 2018
     | 4,754 views

    #2 out of 2 Peter. In contrast to the worlds' "makeover," we can experience God's real "makeover" in Christ.

    The “REAL” MAKEOVER! "Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "what Should We Do Then?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2021
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     | 3,461 views

    A call to radical repentance.

    “What Should We Do Then?” Luke 3:7-18 John the Baptist has appeared on the scene in order to prepare the people for the coming of Christ, the Messiah, the Kingdom of God incarnate in human form. “He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    My God Is Able PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,272 views

    Emphasizes God's boundless abilities, blessings beyond imagination, and limitless love, encouraging believers to live in faith, courage, and boldness.

    Beloved brothers and sisters, gather round as we gather our hearts and minds towards the bountiful banquet of God's Word. Let us not be like the five foolish virgins who were unprepared for the bridegroom's arrival, but let us be like the five wise ones, lamps filled with oil, hearts filled with ...read more

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    Go! And Live Redeemed - Ephesians 1:7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 13, 2025
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     | 225 views

    Paul, writing to the believers in Ephesus, gives us one of the richest summaries of the Gospel: “He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.”

    Go! And Live Redeemed - Ephesians 1:7 Ephesians 1:7 (NLT): “He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.” Introduction – The Power of Redemption Imagine standing in a slave market in ancient Ephesus. Chains clink. Bidders ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Navigating Life In A World Of Change

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,190 views

    God seeks to share the journey through life with His people, guiding us through to what He has prepared for us.

    Last week we considered the subtle settling of our expectations. > I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life To help us realize just how much change we live is… consider the foolowing changes over just the past 11 years.. 100 YEARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Revolutionary Part 2

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,891 views

    Part 2... The definition that we are going to look at today is Definition 5 – The overthrow of a government or social system, with another taking its place. Whether or not we like to admit it, this is what is taking place today in the spiritual lives o

    (This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) Are you a Revolutionary? Are you in a close orbit with God? Our Scripture last week and again this week are the words of the Apostle Paul in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Navigating Life In A World Of Change

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    > I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life

    Last week we considered the subtle settling of our expectations. > I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life To help us realize just how much change we live is… consider the foolowing changes over just the past 11 years.. 100 YEARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mother's Day 2007

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 9, 2007
    based on 120 ratings
     | 16,673 views

    From Proverbs 31 I want to mention some things that mothers do in order to honor them today. 1- Her hands work 2- Her mouth speaks 3- Her heart loves

    INTRO.- ILL.- A drill sergeant was frustrated in his efforts to make a soldier out of a certain recruit. The trainee lagged behind on marches, used any excuse to go on sick call, grumbled constantly about the food, and never made his cot properly. But one day, a noticeable change took place in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Price Of Freedom

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 22, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,378 views

    Freedom always come with a price. This Memorial Day lets remember those who gave their lives for our nation’s freedom.

    THE PRICE OF FREEDOM (Thanks to K. Edward Skidmore, Robert Leroe, and John Shearheart for their contributions) A. Tomorrow our nation will celebrate Memorial Day. 1. Many people see Memorial Day merely as a three-day WEEKEND. COMMENT: Memorial Day is much more than an EXTENDED WEEKEND, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,897 views

    The challenge to get rid of our gods and serve God in all faithfulness

    Joshua 24.14-27 Commitment to? Some decisions in life are not really that important and won’t be remembered. Let me ask you – Can you remember what you bought for everyone last Christmas? Can you remember what you had for breakfast on this day last year? Can you remember the first time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Generous Giving

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012
     | 8,435 views

    How can we learn to be generous givers.

    2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Generous Giving Do you remember 1972? Why 1972? That’s when I went to high school. A gallon of gas cost 36¢. A gallon of milk cost $1.20. By the time I graduated high school, the cost of gasoline increased an astronomical 64%, to 59¢ per gallon. Imagine, that? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength To Stand Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,545 views

    God wants you to stand your ground and He will give you everything you need to do so.

    Strength to Stand Ephesians 6:10-13 Intro: In his book, Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes, "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. "Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God