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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,273 views

    Are you ready for Jesus to return. You better be!

    INTRODUCTION • Today I want to time a moment to recognize our veterans and to also have a moment of silence in honor of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country. • A teacher asked the children in her Sunday school class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake-Up Call Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,666 views

    When God calls, don't hit the snooze button.

    Probably the hardest part of writing a sermon is the beginning. If I don’t catch your attention right away, I could lose half of you. Now, some of you listen to everything I say regardless, and some of you - and I know who you are - sleep through all my sermons - but I do try to set the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Survivors

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 26, 2022
     | 3,058 views

    Today I would like to preach a sermon about faith for the storms of life.

    • If you would, please turn to the person beside you and tell that person, “I HAVE FAITH.” • If you can not say that, turn to that person and say, “I am going to listen real close to this sermon because I do not have any faith.” Life can be compared to the restless sea in many ways. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seasonal Simplicities

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,427 views

    Christams is a time of putting together the gifts we get so lets look at putting together the greatest gift we’ve ever recieved.

    SEASONAL SIMPLICITIES Introduction: I went to buy a stereo the other day and found myself looking at a contraption that I really didn’t understand. All over this country this Wednesday morning there will be fathers and grandfathers getting overly frustrated trying to put together new toys. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Blow Your Top Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,889 views

    Anger can get us, beware!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In Matthew 5:20 Jesus tells us that unless our righteousness exceeded that of the scribes and Pharisees, we will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. • In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Biblical Evangelism: Warns Of The Danger Of Delay

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,670 views

    A MAJOR QUESTION THAT WE ARE OFTEN FACED WITH IS WHETHER OR NOT TO DELAY AN ACTION OR CHOICE. SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER TO WAIT, WHILE STILL OTHER TIMES WAITING CAN BE CATASTROPHIC.. DO NOT DELAY TO ACCEPT CHRIST..

    BIBLICAL EVANGELISM: WARNS OF THE DANGER OF DELAY MATTHEW 25:1-13 A MAJOR QUESTION THAT WE ARE OFTEN FACED WITH IS WHETHER OR NOT TO DELAY AN ACTION OR CHOICE. SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER TO WAIT, WHILE STILL OTHER TIMES WAITING CAN BE CATASTROPHIC. TO DELAY MEDICAL TREATMENT CAN LEAD TO DEATH. TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare To Meet Your God

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Mar 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,117 views

    To encourage the congregation to prepare to meet God.

    Sermon adapted from a sermon by Enoch D. Solomon. Introduction A. A farmer advertised for men to work on his farm but received only one applicant, an eighteen-year-old boy who was asked, "Can you run a tractor?" "No, Sir," replied the youth. "Can you handle a milking machine?" "No, sir I've ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jehovah Jireh - God Our Provider Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 16, 2015
     | 15,177 views

    Jehovah Jireh, or "God Our Provider, " is one of the more well known names of God. But what does He provide? Why? How can we be sure He will provide for us?

    One day a man walked out of his house on his way to work and saw that it had started to rain. He didn’t think much of it at the time, but began to worry when he saw that it was still raining cats and dogs later that same night. He lived near a river, so he started to fear a possible flood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Are Invited R.s.v.p.

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025
     | 176 views

    This message proclaims God’s gracious invitation to salvation, pictured in Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast. It calls hearers to accept the free gift of Christ’s righteousness—the wedding garment—and to live daily in surrendered fellowship.

    Introduction: The Search and the Invitation Picture the best church potluck you’ve ever attended. The tables sag under the weight of steaming casseroles, fragrant breads, fruit and desserts that dare you to try “just one bite.” Everyone brings something, but nobody goes hungry. Now imagine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    You're Invited

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025
     | 135 views

    God lovingly invites everyone to His eternal banquet; true acceptance means wearing Christ’s robe of righteousness, not our own efforts.

    Section 1 – Introduction: The Search and the Invitation Picture the best church potluck you’ve ever attended. Tables sag under the weight of steaming casseroles, vege meatloaf, fragrant breads, and desserts that dare you to try “just one bite.” Everyone brings something, but nobody goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Let It Be Done Unto Me According To Your Word

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,884 views

    The life of Mary is a very challenging one and an epitome of unconditional submission to the Word of God and His perfect Will.

    Let it be Done unto Me According to your Words Study Text: Luke 1: 26 - 38 Introduction: Mary is a good example to understand the meaning of surrendering to God’s will. We often sing the song “I surrender all”. But in truth, how much of that ‘all’ part do we surrender to God. Do we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Spite Of My Issues - Part 2

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021
     | 5,631 views

    A certain woman which had an issue.

    MARK 5:25-34 (v.25) “IN SPITE OF MY ISSUES” – PART 2 A) Here is a woman who was separated and alone, day after day, month after month, year after year ....... * With no physical contact from another human being. * Her very presence caused some who knew her condition to shun her in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 819 views

    Explores discerning God's call, managing distractions, and deepening our knowledge of God, encouraging us to leave our comfort zones and follow Jesus.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you today, not in our own strength or wisdom, but in the grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a blessing to delve into God's Word together, to seek His face and to learn from His teachings. We are not here by accident, but by ...read more

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    Judas - The Voice Of Betrayal PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,246 views

    Explores the pain of betrayal, how to endure it, and finding God's grace and healing amidst the hurt, using Judas's betrayal as an example.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered in His name, to learn and grow in His Word. We are not here by accident; we are here by divine appointment. God has something to say to us today, and it's my humble ...read more

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    Remember O Lord, Your Great Mercy (November 28, 2021)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 10, 2021
     | 2,197 views

    Isn’t Advent a time of expectation and preparation? Doesn’t Advent challenge us to make changes in our lives? ... Didn’t David write this Psalm expressing remorse as well as the hunger for righteousness that only God could give him? Do we have that yearning in common with David?

    Remember O Lord, Your Great Mercy Text: Psalm 25 Psalm 25:1-10  Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.  (2)  O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.  (3)  Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist