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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    An Anointing And A Betrayal Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 2, 2014
     | 6,660 views

    In an act of worship, a woman anoints Jesus' head with oil in complete adoration - which is followed by a Disciple betraying Jesus for the place of a slave. Our challenge in this message is simple: How much is Jesus Christ worth to us today?

    An anointing and a betrayal Mark 14:1-11 - Reminder, final msg in Mark, Wed Oct 22, will be “open forum” style - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely - We are looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Touch.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 22, 2020
     | 2,468 views

    Paul and Silas were going about the county preaching the gospel—God’s eternal word. Results became their fruit. Souls saved, life’s changed—reconciliation on every side. Miracles, and deliverances bought new life!

    The Greatest Touch. Acts 19:22-31NIV Above Acts 16:16-19, the caption from—The Passion translation reads, The Python Spirit. Acts 16:16-19TPT One day, as we were going to the house of prayer, we encountered a young slave girl who had an evil spirit of divination, the spirit of Python. She had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,408 views

    The beatitudes are the highest Life values ever once can attain. Try out in your personal life with the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Text: Mathew 5:1-12 Topic: Beatitudes and Blessings Introduction: Jesus Selected men who would be his followers. He wanted to instruct his helpers and assistants to do their work intellectually, efficiently, so set the guidelines for them to follow as rules and regulations. It is also known as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Recharge! God Can!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,564 views

    Let us reason together we have a spiritual duty to keep our power sources recharged and ready. God can renew our strength. Life drains our power, we need to recharge our power.

    RECHARGE! GOD CAN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 2 Corinthians 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; *RECHARGE: TO REGAIN ENERGY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Compassion Is Built

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 27, 2023
     | 1,346 views

    A sermon for the first Suday in Lent, Year A

    February 26, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 4:15-16 How Compassion Is Built Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This first Sunday in Lent always begins with the same story: Jesus’ temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Serving God Without Selling Your Conscience Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 6, 2026
     | 188 views

    In a generation where shortcuts are celebrated and compromise is normalised, God is calling His people back to conscience-driven service.

    SERVING GOD WITHOUT SELLING YOUR CONSCIENCE Main Text: 1 Kings 21:1-16 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro OPENING PRAYER Heavenly Father, We thank You for the privilege of serving You, the living and true God. As we gather around Your Word today, we ask that You search our hearts, purify our motives, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    The Power Of The Invitation: Bringing Others To Christ

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,431 views

    This sermon is all about the power behind inviting others into the family of Christ... We have a biblical mandate to share the gospel and make disciple... We never know what God will do when we give the invitation to come

    Introduction (feel free to use my testimony if you like) Personal Story: There was a time in my life where I really didn’t like to be around people, I was a workaholic and a gym rat… I had been away from church for a long time and really didn’t think I would ever get back to a right relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mingled With Their Sacrifices

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,790 views

    Many find themselve engrossed in the work of the Lord, but miss the more pressing need of true scriptural repentance.

    Mingled With Their Sacrifices Luke 13:1-5 INTRODUCTION Today, we’re going to look at an unusual story from the scripture, and try to glean from it what God would have us take away. In it, we find an account of HISTORY; Christ’s applied OBJECT LESSON; the underlying TRAGEDY of the situation; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brad Sorensen avatar

    The Swan Song

    Contributed by Brad Sorensen on May 11, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,726 views

    non-linear, neo-interactive, multi-conclusatory, ad-hoc, pre-undetermined ecclesiastical experience

    This morning I’m going to do something a little different. What will be different this morning is what I will be expecting from you. I’m a little nervous because it seems to me that what I want to share with you is a little bit over the top. I coined a term, at least I think I did, for what this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,564 views

    Jesus didn’t just tell us how to live, He showed us how to live it by living it Himself. Therefore, we should strap on the truth to our feet, pick up our cross and walk “In His Steps.”

    In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do? 08/05/07 PM Text: 1 Peter 2:21 Introduction Peter wrote: 1 Peter 2:21 “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,” The word rendered “example” (hupogrammon) occurs nowhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Great Pretenders Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,845 views

    "The Great Pretenders" sermon is part of the Sermon on the Mount series talking about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and how they were acting out the part in their giving of alms, prayer and fasting.

    Sermon on the Mount “The Great Pretenders” Matthew 6:1-6 A father complained about the amount of time his family spent in front of the television set. His children watched cartoons and neglected their schoolwork. His wife preferred soap operas to doing housework. His solution was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ's Style Of Counseling

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,500 views

    Christ’s Style of Counseling

    Christ’s Style of Counseling John 15:1-7 Case Study - Recently, one of the students at our seminary asked me, "How should I counsel my Father who is about ready to take a second wife? He wants to have enough male children that he will be properly remembered and honored. My Mother is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Don't Act Like A Christian Just Be One! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 37,054 views

    Being a Christian isn’t like wearing a winter coat, one minute we put it on because we’re cold, and then the next minute we take it off and store it away until harsh weather rolls in. Yet that’s how many of us act. We pull out our church clothes, our chur

    Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions of being a Christian? Being a Christian isn’t like wearing a winter coat, one minute we put it on because we’re cold, and then the next minute we take it off and store it away until harsh weather rolls in. Yet that’s how many of us act. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Dunn avatar

    Let Go Of My Ego

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025
     | 405 views

    True victory comes when the ego dies and Christ lives through us—surrendering self to gain the freedom and fullness of His Spirit.

    Part 1 – The Waffle and the War 1. A Breakfast Battle You’ve seen the commercial. A sleepy kid stumbles into the kitchen clutching a golden waffle. Just as he’s about to take a bite, a sibling swoops in. They wrestle and shout the famous line: “Leggo my Eggo!” It’s silly, harmless, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Tony Miano avatar

    How To Be An Effective Witness At Home

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,864 views

    What Peter teaches us in these verses can apply to the life of every Christ-follower at one time or another, but Peter’s primary focus is on the marriage relationship.

    How to Be an Effective Witness at Home I Peter 3:1-12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March, 2001 Introduction: This morning we’re going to talk about how we can be effective witnesses in our homes. In our passage for today, I Peter 3:1-12, we’re going to tackle some ...read more

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