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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Pray, Together Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2015
     | 7,219 views

    A Message on the power of praying together.

    Sermon for CATM - June 7, 2015 – Pray Together Over the last number of weeks we’ve been looking at some very intense moments in the life of the early church, when the Holy Spirit moved powerfully and the number of people who believed in and received Jesus was in the thousands. Often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2016
     | 5,225 views

    In this sermon, we examine the second four Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount to discover the characteristics of a servant.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? 1. Do you run through an art gallery, or do you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the masterpiece. 3. For example, let’s consider Leonardo De Vinci’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2024
     | 829 views

    In the beatitudes, Jesus painted a portrait of a servant leaving us a clear picture of the heart attributes and actions that will enable us to be a servant like Jesus.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? Most, if not all of us, right? 1. When you visit an art museum, do you run through the gallery, or should you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Will For Us In The Workplace Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2024
     | 1,113 views

    God wants us to: 1. Be dedicated to our duty (vs. 5). 2. See our work from a spiritual point of view (vs. 5-7). 3. Believe that we will receive rewards for our good work (vs. 8). 4. Lead others with our minds on the Lord (vs. 9).

    God's Will for Us in the Workplace Ephesians 6:5-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared July 17, 2024) BACKGROUND: *The Apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome when he wrote this letter to the Ephesians. Bible scholars generally agree that it was written during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talents: God’s Gifts And Expectations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 118 views

    God entrusts each of us with unique gifts and opportunities, calling us to faithful, courageous stewardship that honors Him and blesses others.

    Some mornings it feels like heaven has hung a “Help Wanted” sign over your heart. You sense it when you tuck in a child, when you clock in at work, when you linger over the needs of a neighbor. The King of the cosmos has placed something in your hands—time, talents, and treasures—and whispered, “I ...read more

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    Sacrificial Love

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 9, 2025
     | 247 views

    Sacrificial Love is about a love that cost you something. Hopefully people will see that giving of themselves is the kind of love that Jesus would have them give.

    Sacrificial Love John 15:13 Introduction: The Greatest Act of Love A firefighter rushes into a burning building. A soldier shields his comrades from enemy fire. A mother works two or three jobs to put food on the table for her children. What do these people have in common? They embody sacrificial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Know Him?

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,464 views

    How well do we know Him? How well do you know this person Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior?

    Do you know Him? HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 6-30-02 My question today I want to pose before you today is. How well do we know Him? How well do you know this person Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior? I don’t mean like a guy you may have bumped into on the street. A mere acquaintance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Activate Your Faith

    Contributed by J Spurling on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 37,556 views

    How do Christians activate their faith? We’re going to look at a couple of practical directives given to us in James 2:14–26 that instruct us how we are to activate our faith.

    How to Activate Your Faith He was born in Columbus, Ohio, 1890, the third of eight children. At eleven he quit school to help with the family expenses, and got his first full-time job at $3.50 per week. At fifteen he got interested in automobiles and went to work in a garage at $4.50 a week. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Deep Stew Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2010
     | 6,321 views

    A study in chapter 11 verses 9 through 25

    Ezekiel 11: 9 – 25 ‘Deep stew’ Part 2 9 “And I will bring you out of its midst, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and execute judgments on you. 10 You shall fall by the sword. I will judge you at the border of Israel. Then you shall know that I am the LORD. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,604 views

    Jesus is the Good Shepherd who truly cares.

    John 10:11-18 The Good Shepherd 1. The shepherd of the 23 Psalm • He is responsible for giving water, food and protection to his flock. • But then he goes further than we would expect by saying, “The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (v. 11). • How many shepherds would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,665 views

    Showing how the Good Shepherd can draw near in a time of grief, bringing comfort and salvation.

    SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 10:9 – 18 (SELECTED VERSES) 9. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 11. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Good News - Bad News Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2011
     | 7,564 views

    A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 22

    Isaiah 2: 1 – 22 Good News – Bad News 1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.2 Now it shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    All About Love

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 17, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,404 views

    FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

    All About Love Scripture: John 10: 11-18. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Let us now listen to the Gospel text according to Saint John (John 10:11-18): Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A hired man, who is not a shepherd ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Joy Of Brotherly Love Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,863 views

    Sermon Series on 1 John

    Series: 1 John Week: 14 Passage: 1 John 3:16-19 Title: The Joy of Brotherly Love Focus: Brotherly Love STORY: We live in a love-obsessed world. • “All we need is love.” (Beatles) was first performed by The Beatles on Our World, the first live global television link. Watched by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Earning Your Money Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    Proverbs is God’s little book of wisdom. One area of life that’s covered in Proverbs is personal finance.

    Today, I warn you that I will be using a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! Work gets mixed reviews, doesn’t it? Some of us work too much. We are a nation of workaholics. People working 60, 70, 80 hours a week to “get ahead.” People who work early, stay late, and bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist