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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Abandonment Issues Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,256 views

    This story places the Israelites’ emotional development pretty squarely in the adolescent stage, because they behaved just like a bunch of teenagers left too long with the keys to the wine cellar.

    How many of you have children? Did you have any idea, while you were painting the nursery and picking out your first set of onesies, how much of your life would get taken over? Children take a huge amount of time and attention. And of course it gets worse when they start to crawl and then to walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    David Cares For Mephibosheth The Son Of Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023
     | 2,023 views

    In 2 Samuel 9:1 it says, “David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?””

    Have you ever lost a dear friend, and then thought back to the fond memories you had of them over the years? You think back to the good times. The times you spent fishing, the family get togethers, the times out on the town, and you miss them. And you think to yourself, how could I do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Preparing For Easter: An Outline For "Preparing For Easter: The Journey To Emmaus”

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 18, 2023
     | 1,110 views

    Two disciples left Jerusalem, sad, but met a Special Person as they walked towards Emmaus, about seven miles away. This Special Person was the Risen Lord, Jesus Himself!

    (Full disclosure, Sermon Central has accepted and posted a message of mine on this text called “After Easter: On the Road to Emmaus” but this is a different message, not merely a copy and paste of the original message.) Introduction: After Jesus was crucified, He rose from the dead on Resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Kenya 2024 Outreach

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2024
     | 549 views

    Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to preach in Kenya. We left on June 16, 2024 and returned on June 25. God blessed our ministry there.

    OUTREACH TO KENYA 2024 Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to preach in Kenya. We left on June 16, 2024 and returned on June 25. MINISTRY ON THE WAY In the airports and planes we had remarkable opportunities to witness. I was waiting to board one plane and was eating an unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    When Christ Comes Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2025
     | 388 views

    When Jesus left earth after His first visit, He promised that He would return. In this sermon, we will explore what happens when Christ returns.

    A. Once there was a minister waiting in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. 1. The gas station attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars in line ahead of him. 2. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward the vacant pump. 3. The young attendant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    What Did Jesus Leave For Us?

    Contributed by James May on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 19,937 views

    When the Son of Man ascended to Heaven he didn’t leave us empty-handed. He left us with all we need to be victorious in every fact of life.

    WHAT DID JESUS LEAVE FOR US? By Pastor Jim May I was somewhat amused this week with so many people who were concerned about the passing of the date 6/6/06. It never ceases to amaze me that people, who are supposed to know and understand the Word of God, are so superstitious, and so afraid, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,987 views

    Ecclesiastes was written to people who question whether there is a God, and to those who outright reject God. What do they have left in life? Nothing but despair...but there is another Way.

    Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes Message #1, “The Search for the Meaning of Life,” chapter 1 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve entered a new year, and many people looking back on 2005 feel a sense of relief. We’re glad that year ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Giving On Purpose

    Contributed by David Derry on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,907 views

    Giving our time, talents and treasure on purpose. We give them to something, because we never have any left over, but do we really give on purpose?

    Giving on Purpose – December 15 We’ve spend the past couple of weeks talking about the purpose that God has for our lives. The next couple of weeks we will continue looking at some specific areas in our lives in relation to God’s purpose. Today we are talking about “giving on purpose.” When you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Wash Yourself Series

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,320 views

    Part 2 of "Heavenly Cleansing" series. When Jesus saves us, He sanctifies us positionally. But it is left to us to maintain our practical sanctification. This requires daily cleansing.

    WASH YOURSELVES Isa. 1:16-18 INTRO. Last week we discussed the fact that revival would not come without first recognizing and confessing any unconfessed sin that may be hiding in our hearts. The Holy Spirit moved and many of you were touched and led to clean out the basements of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Jesus Learns His Destiny

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,910 views

    I make the argument that Jesus begins to learn about His relationship to God the Father during the event when He was left in the Temple when He was 12-years-old.

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net 1/8/03 Title: Events In the Life of Christ: Jesus Learns His Destiny Text: Luke 2:41-52 Introduction Well, here we are at the 1st Wednesday Night service of the New Year... As I began to think and plan about what to do on these Wednesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jim Drake avatar

    What Are You Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,849 views

    God had faithfully restored everything required for the remnant to start building the temple. Now the only thing left for them to do was to start building. But they were satisfied, so they delayed.

    1. The first setback is satisfaction with religious activities 2. The second setback is satisfaction with raw materials 3. The third setback is satisfaction with royal grants Let me tell you a story about a 33-year old California man named Larry Walters. Several years ago, Larry had an idea. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    If You Love Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,271 views

    We are not left to dance the dance of life alone. Christ Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us show our love for Him by following His teachings.

    John 14: 23 – 39 If You Love Me Intro: You hear them all the time. Expressions like: “Luv ya man.” --- “I just love chocolate cake.” --- “I love you hair!” --- When was the last time someone told you that they loved you? Did you believe them? Why or why not? How do you know when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    God's Stimulus Package - He's Not Finished Yet.

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 20,050 views

    Jesus left His stimulus package behind to stimulate us to be ready. He said in His stimulus package I’m not finished yet, I’m coming back.

    “God’s Stimulus Package” “He’s not finished yet” District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 20:1-7 “The first [day] of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulcher. Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Adam Died Without Fulfilling His Obligation

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2016
     | 2,331 views

    To show that unbelievers of this world died without fulfilling their duties and obligations before GOD that's why their family will be left with the same negligence of not knowing the LORD JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you doing your obligation before GOD? Yes. The SEED OF ABRAHAM that lives within me is fulfilling it right now, He is my Hope of Glory. Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Adam Died Without Fulfilling His Obligation

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2016
     | 1,925 views

    To show that unbelievers of this world died without fulfilling their duties and obligations before GOD that's why their family will be left with the same negligence of not knowing the LORD JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you doing your obligation before GOD? Yes. The SEED OF ABRAHAM that lives within me is fulfilling it right now, He is my Hope of Glory. Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal