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  • Allan Quak avatar

    Amen - So Shall It Be Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on May 1, 2018
     | 7,270 views

    Amen does not mean "come to an end." Amen means, "this is just the beginning."

    Message "So Shall it Be". A Sermon On Revelation 5:1-14 Reflect on the fact that we have been talking about prayer, specifically the Lord’s Prayer. Speak freely – in terms of the learning we have done. But here is a question:- Do you think God is listening to you when you pray? It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First In Everything! Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023
     | 899 views

    We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge.

    INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge. Some see Jesus as a great teacher. Some see Him as a prophet. Others perceive Him as a great example. Many in our culture see Jesus as one among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Shall Not Lie Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021
     | 4,250 views

    It is Better, to tell the truth, that hurts and then heals than to tell a lie that comforts & then kills. It is Better to be Hated for Telling the Truth than to be Loved for Telling a Lie. It is Better to Stand Alone with the Truth than to be Wrong with the Multitude

    In December 2001 George O’Leary was at the top of the coaching profession. He had just been named the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame – the Fighting Irish. It was a dream of a lifetime. O’Leary was in charge of one of the most prestigious sports programs in the world. Then two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Shall Return

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Dec 19, 2008
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    Jesus makes the same promise that MacArthur made when he left the Philippines. One day He will return, what will that day be like?

    I SHALL RETURN Text: 2 Peter 3:3-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Most of us remember the famous statement by General Douglas Macarthur when defeated in the Philippines, "I shall return" 2. In some ways people have made a parallel between Macarthur and Jesus Christ a. Jesus came here and will return, so in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Desert Shall Blossom

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2025
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    Christ has conquered death, making this world new for all who believe in Him as the Risen lord of Glory.

    “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the LORD, the majesty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Love Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,171 views

    No matter how many and good the works you do for the church, if Jesus is not at the center of them you are missing the target.

    Have you ever been in love? Remember back to those first dizzy days. Nothing else really mattered, did it, beyond when you would see your sweetheart next. Spending time with him or her was the most important thing in your life. Did you rush through chores to be ready earlier, or linger in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Shall Not Murder Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 3, 2017
     | 7,600 views

    A message on the reason God gave the 6th Commandment as well as the difference between killing and murder

    You Shall Not Murder CCCAG July 2nd, 2017 Scripture-Exodus 20:13 Today we will be delving into the 6th Commandment. There are some general rules of homiletics (The art of sermon preparation and delivery) and one of the most important is to craft an introduction that draws your audience into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The First Promise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 20, 2014
    based on 30 ratings
     | 47,325 views

    What would you say to a man who was afraid of dying? A man who knew his death was just months away but couldn't handle that truth? Would you be able to turn his fear into hope?

    OPEN: I recently listened to a man named Chris tell of visiting his relatives in Kokomo, Indiana. One night his family took him out to and treated him to a special meal at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant. Sometime during the evening, Chris got up and went into the bathroom, and while he was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who's On First?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
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    Is Christ’s resurrection of first importance in your life?

    SPECIAL OCCASION: EASTER SUNDAY TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-22 TITLE: “WHO’S ON FIRST?” INTRODUCTION: A. Growing up in Kentucky, I can testify to the fact that there is a huge rivalry in college basketball between the University of Kentucky and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Steps Series

    Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,604 views

    Jesus sets out for us here the first steps in someone becoming a Christian - if these steps are not apparent, then a person is not saved!

    John 17: 8 First Steps A Church Educational Officer was once sent into a particular community in America where he was to carry out a census of the people’s spiritual state there. In one home he got into asking the usual questions, "Do you attend church?" "Do you read the Bible?" and of course, "Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The First Witness Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,482 views

    Like John, we should lay aside our pride to serve Christ.

    “The Jews” • The expression is used 71 times in John. • Most commonly it refers to the Jewish leaders, especially those of Jerusalem and Judea (as here in 1:19), and usually they are cast as those who actively oppose Jesus, fail to understand Him, and who finally seek His death. • Not all Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 21,475 views

    This sermon focuses on the doctrine of salvation as pictured by the events in Genesis 3:7 & 21

    We’re in the middle of a series of messages on the early chapters of Genesis, which describe the first events in human history (the first week, the first people, the first home, the first lie, the first sin, the first promise, and the first sacrifice). The First Sacrifice is recorded in Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Shall Overcome

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,191 views

    Even though we are in the midst of a spiritual attack, we can be victorious in the power of God.

    WE SHALL OVERCOME Text: James 4:6 – 10 God has been really good to us over the past several months. He used Brother Nick Crum to deliver a very inspiring message during our New Year’s Eve Watch Service. We prayed and worked, and God blessed, and our Couple’s Day and Friends Day services were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Sin Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 22, 2020
     | 2,697 views

    Why does God allow sin?

    We are doing a series of messages surrounding the truth from Romans 3:23 which states “All have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God”! As we noted last week, this is a truth we need to deal with, especially as we anticipate the return of Jesus Christ to earth. Each one of us sins and the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    First Importance Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,001 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to get us to reexamine our priorities to see if the gospel is really of first importance in our lives.

    1 Corinthians First Importance 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 July 13, 2003 Intro: A. Priorities… 1. [Woman Misses Husband’s Funeral to Attend Ballgame, Citation: Robert Russell, May All Who Come Behind Us Find Us Faithful] Robert Russell tells this story: There is a huge rivalry in college basketball ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational