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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 3: How To Triumph Over Our Troubles Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 31, 2023
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    1. Wake-up to our shortcomings (vs. 31, 33-35). 2. Keep worshiping the Lord (vs. 30). 3. Keep trusting in God's Word (vs. 31). 4. Keep waiting on the Lord (vs. 31-32).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 3: How to Triumph over Our Troubles The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 31, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26 we are closing in on the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We're Doing Life Together Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016
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    It’s one thing to believe God brings us together as the body of Christ for His glory, and it is another to act upon what you believe. We can believe all the right stuff, but faith without works is still dead right? Let's walk together in covenant.

    Learning to Live in Covenant - We’re Doing Life Together Amos 3:3 Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so? Introduction: We've all watched Charlie Brown try to kick that football, but every time Lucy pulls it away. Would Charlie be better off without having Lucy as a friend, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Biting The Hand

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 8, 2019
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    Faithfulness

    An aged Indian wandered into one of our Western settlements, begging for food to keep him from starving. A bright colored ribbon, from which was suspended a small dirty pouch was seen around his neck. On being questioned, he said it was a charm given him in his younger days; and opening it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finish Well Together: Keep The Faith Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 11, 2025
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    Have you ever doubted that there is a God who loves you enough to die on the cross to pay the penalty for your sins? What if you knew how keeping your faith in Jesus Christ would empower you to press on? Get ready to learn how to run the race in a way that will enable you to finish well!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Finish Well Together: Keep the Faith 2 Timothy 1:1-18 This morning we begin a seven-part study in Paul's second letter to Timothy. We encourage all our small groups to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Opening Greeting Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2010
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     | 9,995 views

    Jude's letter followed teh letter-writing convention of the New Testament. This sermon examines the opening greeting by looking at Jude's background, audience, and prayer.

    Scripture Last week I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The Letter of Jude is the second-last book in the Bible, just before the book of Revelation. It is the fourth-shortest book in the New Testament, after 2 John, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Abraham: "I'm Too Old" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 31, 2017
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     | 8,887 views

    God Keeps His Promise, Faith, Obedience

    OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Abraham: “I’m Too Old” Genesis 21:1-7 (p. 13) August 6, 2017 Introduction: Friends are always so loving and helpful, aren’t they? LOL. After I had my heart attack a few weeks ago one of my best friends sent me this email that said, “You Know You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paddle Thru The Rapids

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 27, 2016
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    Thoughts after having gone on a whitewater rafting trip with teens group.

    Paddle thru the Rapids “So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.” 1 Peter 1:6 NLT Intro: We all have opportunities to get upset. We have temptations that we are faced with. We have stresses that come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clearing The Way(For Father’s Day)-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2015
     | 5,240 views

    1 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

    CLEARING THE WAY(for Father’s Day)-I—Psalm 119:9-16 A Properly Maintained Path A Father’s Way(for Father’s Day) Daddy’s Way(for Father’s Day) Attention: Saleeby-Fisher YMCA, Rockwell, NC has a great outdoor walking trail thru ‘the woods.’ Clearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    See From God’s Heart

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
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    The greatest commandments are to love God with all our heart, and all our mind, and all our soul, and all our strength and to love others as ourselves. There are no commandments greater than these.

    See From God’s Heart 03/30/08 AM Reading: Mark 12:28-34 Introduction There is no other commandment greater than these - Matthew reports Jesus as saying that all the rest of the law and the prophets hinges on these two laws. (Matthew 7:12) This is the teaching of the laws of Moses in a nutshell. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Why Revelation Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2013
     | 5,262 views

    The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages.

    Prelude With all the things that have happened in the past few months and the fact that we are approaching a new year, I believe that there is an urgent need to look into the Book of Revelation. You might ask why Study Revelation? Within the words of this last book of the Bible there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus Is Good For You

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 7, 2012
     | 3,762 views

    The sermon describes why Jesus is goood for you!

    Jesus is Good For You John 6:35, 41-51 • 35Jesus is good for you because he is the Bread of Life If one comes to Jesus you will never hunger and if you believe you will never thirst ,Your Forefathers ate manna in the desert yet they died but if ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Don't Lose Your Focus On God

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 6, 2021
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     | 9,478 views

    Many people gathered before Jesus for healing, but God wants us to gather before Him every single day. Understand the nature of God’s power, do not let yourself be too busy for God, and take responsibility as a Christian to live a Christian life and to do His work.

    Don’t Lose Your Focus on God Mark 1:32-34 Jesus was mobbed by the crowds. Because He taught with authority and healed those who were possessed by an unclean or evil spirit. The crowds all sought him out. The passage tells us that the entire city was at his doorstep. The crowds came to Jesus with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Worse Homecoming Ever

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 24, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,404 views

    A church in decline. A pastor discouraged. A congregation wanting to party as if all were well. Not exactly a great recipe for me to get a sermon. But the Lord spoke to me and took some weight off my shoulders in this sermon.

    Welcome to our 2nd Annual Homecoming Dinner. This is actually my sixth October as pastor and the church itself has existed for 14 years. The reason it is the second homecoming dinner is because we decided to start having one last year. This year 30 past and present members were invited. Eleven ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Our Marriage Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,736 views

    The key to a successful marriage is following God’s prescription. This message focuses on the roles of husbands and wives to imitate the example Christ has set for them.

    Live Out Loud – Our MARRIAGE Ephesians 5:22-33 Funny: A week before his wife turned 45, a husband asked what she wanted for her birthday. She said, “I’d like to be 10 again.” So on her birthday, he got her up fed her Pop Tarts and Coco Puffs, and whisked her off to of Six ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    How Can We Protect Our Most Valued Resources Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    Personal time with Jesus protects that which is most important in our lives--and keeps us on task

    One hundred forty vertical stone slabs that stretch 494 feet long and stand 10 feet tall at the highest point. Engraved on this coal-black wall are 58,132 names of American soldiers dead or missing. If you’ve been to the Vietnam Memorial, you have witnessed the somber silence that sets on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed