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  • Rich Anderson avatar

    I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,076 views

    No amount of perfection can secure our place in heaven, because we all fall short of the glory of God. But Jesus, the only perfect One, stands before us to show us the way, the truth and the life.

    Mrs. Fisher was recovering from surgery and received a card from the fourth grade class: “Dear Mrs. Fisher, your fourth grade class wishes you a speedy recovery, by a vote of 15 to 14!” Mark Twain said, “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Not Another Dead God Good Friday Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 21, 2017
     | 3,954 views

    Jesus was unlike any other god or person in history because He did not stay dead – Death did not consume Him or contain Him.

    Video Transition: Before there was Resurrection there was Death! Easter Series: Not Another Dead God! Thesis: Jesus was unlike any other god or person in history because He did not stay dead – Death did not consume Him or contain Him. Introduction: This makes Jesus so unique, so different in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Put That Down Before You Hurt Yourself

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,080 views

    FORGIVENESS -BECAUSE AS LONG AS YOU HOLD ON TO IT ---IT WILL CONTINUE TO HOLD ON TO YOU

    Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV) 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    None Of Your Business

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 28, 2024
     | 962 views

    A sermon on Christ the vine, God the vinedresser, abiding in Christ, and bearing fruit.

    5 Easter B April 28, 2024 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church John 15:1-8 None of Your Business Have you heard of Malcom McLean? Honestly, I had never heard of him until a few Wednesdays ago. Malcolm McLean lived from 1913 to 2001. He revolutionized international freight ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Fear, Death, Life

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2010
     | 3,445 views

    It may seem strange to embrace death. But John could do so as he learned of fellow believers being killed, because he had a vision of the risen Christ as lord of life and death and even as lord of all human history.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC July 27, 1986 The picture is indelibly etched on my memory, I'm sure because at the time the incident seemed so bizarre, so peculiar. The scene was an elementary school talent show; all of us had been groomed and polished and persuaded that we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lola Olanrewaju avatar

    Life Is Worth Living

    Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Dec 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,216 views

    As we remember the birth of Christ and the significance of His prophetic names, It is also very empowering to realise the awesome power of His resurrection as this gives us the assurance that life is worth living . And because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow.

    There are times in life when we feel life is not worth living because we are faced with one hopeless situation or the other. 1 Sam 30:3-20 described how David felt when he lost his possessions to the enemy. The bible says David and his men wept until they have no more strength to weep because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Pause Before You Act (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,915 views

    Wisdom is acting in accordance with God's revealed will. Knee-jerk reactions cause great harm. See the other sermons is this series for more details. Handouts are available on request.

    This is part 3 of a series. See the other messages for the context. III. U – Understand (Proverbs 18:13) Have I taken the time to get an understanding of the matter from every angle, every perspective? Do I fully understand the circumstances? ILLUS: Television shows have for decades used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Other Side Of The Grave Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,200 views

    Message 19 in a series in Romans dealing with our identification with Christ.

    “The Other Side of the Grave Pt 2” Romans 6:1-14 Review Many lessons have emerged in our study of Romans thus far. We detected Paul’s passion and persuasion in the opening verses of chapter one. He modeled a passion to pray continually. He conveyed a passion to promote spiritual maturity. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Christ Is Our Suffering Servant

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,358 views

    Pentecost 22(B) - Christ is our suffering Servant: Christ died for the sins of the world and Christ rose for the life of the world.

    CHRIST IS OUR SUFFERING SERVANT (Outline) October 12, 2008 -- PENTECOST 22 -- Isaiah 53:10-12 INTRO: In our day-to-day activities we may look at certain decisions as life or death. From time to time we may think about weighty matters such as our own life and mortality. Today we gather ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    When Jesus Changed Addresses

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,558 views

    This sermon considers the benefits resulting from the incarnation Of Jesus Christ.

    Have you ever changed addresses? There is so much involved. You must notify the post office. You must notify your creditors. You must notify your friends. You must notify the IRS. You must notify the utility company. I want to use the change of address idea to communicate a spiritual truth. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brandon Park avatar

    The Life-Changing Power Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Brandon Park on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 304 ratings
     | 25,786 views

    How your life can be changed through the power of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: ILLUS: Harry Houdini - Have you ever heard of a man named Harry Houdini? - He died in October of 1926…but Harry Houdini’s claim to fame was that he was a magician and an excellent escape artist. - As a matter of fact, he was said to have laughed at locks and sneered at fetters. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Who?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,299 views

    Ultimately, each person must answer for themselves the question of who Jesus really is.

    Who? Matthew 16: 13 – 20 Introduction: The old childhood game, “HERE’S THE CHURCH. HERE’S THE STEEPLE. OPEN THE DOORS AND SEE ALL THE PEOPLE” took on new meaning for me while I was pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in South Bend, Indiana. I had just sat down to enjoy my lunch when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    Living In Christ- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on May 8, 2006
     | 2,720 views

    . Our unity is in Christ- allowing His life to be lived out in us- letting the humility of Jesus Christ flow in and out of our MINDS.

    LIVING IN CHRIST- Part 11 (Philippians 1:12-26; 2:1-13; 3:7-21; 4:4-19) Part 11 HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST Philippians 2:1-13) Introduction A. Of dogs a. recognized as “man’s best friend” b. dogs remain loyal to his master Unfortunately, such “dogged” determination is often lacking among those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Receive The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019
     | 5,169 views

    Before Jesus left this earth after his resurrection, he left us in the care of the Holy Spirit

    Easter is over, but Jesus has not yet ascended to be with God. But the disciples know that He will be leaving them soon; He had told them that and they were afraid. He had been their teacher and guide; now he would not be there to tell them what to do. And just as happened after the crucifixion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Living A Satisfied Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 3, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,818 views

    From the Sermon on the Mount series, it deals with the 4th beatitude. It takes a look at all the wrong places people look to find satisfaction, along with the secret of satisfaction that comes out of God's word. A satisfied life is a life lived for Christ

    The Sermon on the Mount “Living A Satisfied Life” Matthew 5:6 Watching commercials gives some insight into how Jesus taught lessons in His day. Advertisers pay millions of dollars to put their slogans and images before us, because they know it works. They know that if they can get ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare