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  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Belong And Follow Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 18, 2007
     | 3,146 views

    In our quest to pray with and disciple our youth, the importance of the Great Commission plays a vital role. We want to follow it and pass it on reproducing disciples for Jesus.

    BELONG AND FOLLOW One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally worn ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Decision Time – Again Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,969 views

    Life is about choices, and God brings his people back again and again to one essential choice: Who will you serve?

    Introduction A pig and a chicken were walking past a church, and read the pastor’s sermon title on the outside notice board. It read: ‘How Can We Help The Poor?’ The pig and the chicken debated the question as they carried on their way. Then the chicken had a bright idea: I know, she said, we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Remember You Have Been Baptized!

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,283 views

    A sermon which stresses the grace and love of God.

    Galatians 3:26-29 “Remember You are Baptized!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN graceumcsd.org A minister friend of mine, in Virginia, once told me that as a kid before he would go off on some overnight, or to a party and then later when he left for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Settle The Matter Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 29, 2015
     | 10,046 views

    As we continue our series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”, today we're in Matt. 5:21-26 where Jesus stresses the importance of dealing with our anger and mending relationships.

    SETTLE THE MATTER Matt. 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”, we find ourselves at the place where Jesus stresses the importance of dealing with our anger and mending relationships. We’ve all had times where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Things Outside Of Paradise

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 14, 2015
     | 2,613 views

    To list the things we don't need: (a) fair sky, (b) perfume (c) precious stones

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we clothed in JESUS? Yes. Don't forget to always put on our clothes. Romans 13:14 (Amplified Bible) But clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), and make no provision for [indulging] the flesh [put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Curses Of The Woman

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 15, 2015
     | 3,940 views

    To show that the pain, suffering in pregnancy and childbearing and the submission of wife to the husband is part of the curse of the woman who led Adam to sin as well.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we still under the curse? Not anymore because of the cross of CHRIST Galatians 3:13 (Amplified Bible) Christ purchased our freedom [redeeming us] from the curse (doom) of the Law [and its condemnation] by [Himself] becoming a curse for us, for it is written [in the Scriptures], ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Isaac's Favorite, Rebekah's Favorite

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 21, 2015
     | 6,117 views

    To show that spiritual things/matter (things that are invisible) outweighs physical things. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (Amplified Bible) For we walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man’s relationship t

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you after spiritual things? Yes. Colossians 3:2 Colossians 3:2 (Amplified Bible) And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Longer A Deceiver

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2015
     | 5,053 views

    To show that GOD changed our names to CHRISTians as follower of GOD before enemies of GOD we prevail over GOD (in our prayers) and with men.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you rule with GOD? Yes. Galatians 6:16 Galatians 6:16 (Amplified Bible) Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and regulate their lives by this principle], even upon the [true] Israel of God! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stick With It

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 9, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 39,277 views

    Hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering. Fight and never quit for your destiny depends on your patience.

    “Stick with it” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 10:23 & 35-39 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised ;) Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Man Has Twisted, Contorted, Inverted, And Opposed All God’s Creation – Part 1 – Genesis Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 27, 2023
     | 1,376 views

    Every aspect of God’s perfect creation in Genesis 1 has been inverted by man to make monstrosities out of what God created and said, “It is good.” Satan is the one who will destroy and mangle all for evil. We look at these items Satan has mangled, twisted and inverted.

    MAN HAS TWISTED, CONTORTED, INVERTED, AND OPPOSED ALL GOD’S CREATION – PART 1 – GENESIS CHAPTER 1 We are now living in a twisted, contorted and inverted world. In fact the change has not been a slow creeping of the years, but a very rapid convolution that has ascended from the pit and into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cyrus The Great Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2022
     | 2,350 views

    Cyrus II of Persia, commonly known as Cyrus the Great and called Cyrus the Elder by the Greeks, was the founder of the *Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian empire.

    Cyrus the Great Cyrus II of Persia, commonly known as Cyrus the Great and called Cyrus the Elder by the Greeks, was the founder of the *Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian empire. Born: *Anshan, Iran, 600 BC Died: December 4, 530 BC, (aged 70) the *Syr Darya Full name: Cyrus II of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brandon Max avatar

    1) What Do We Believe? Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Dec 14, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    When it comes to the Word of God and to the Faith – do you know what you believe? This is my question to you, Because God wants you to be sure about the things you believe.

    WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN? Text: Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us, So then, Are you sure about what you believe? Spiritually speaking, when it comes to God – and His plan and purpose for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Are We More Wicked Now Than In Times Of The Past? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 10, 2022
     | 2,307 views

    How wicked is our current world when compared with the past? We will look at the advance of evil in this world to try to answer that question. To help us, we will look at some quotes from an ancient document called "The Epistle of Barnabas". We are in wicked times.

    ARE WE MORE WICKED NOW THAN IN TIMES OF THE PAST? In this address we are going to consider our current world and contemplate the question, “Are we more wicked than in the past?” We will look at a portion from the ancient “Epistle of Barnabas”. This message relates to the last days of the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Be Reconciled To Your Brother Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,824 views

    Reconciliation begins with confrontation; being brave enough to approach someone to say, “Hey, we need to talk about something.” Rick Warren says that running from a problem and pretending it doesn’t exist is cowardice.

    I want to ask a question to start off our message, and that is, “Whatever happened to reconciliation?” It seems as though there’s not a lot of reconciliation happening in our churches today among Christians. Probably the reason why is because reconciliation begins with confrontation; or rather, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    4th Sunday In Lent, Year C. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 21, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,541 views

    March 30th, 2025.

    Joshua 5:9-12, Psalm 32:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32. A). THE BLESSING OF PARTICIPATION. Joshua 5:9-12. The LORD spoke metaphorically of having “rolled away the reproach of Egypt” (Joshua 5:9). Egypt stands for the place of captivity. In like manner Jesus, by taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational