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  • James May avatar

    Turns In The Path To Life

    Contributed by James May on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,478 views

    Life is a journey that takes us down many paths, but there is only path that leads to Heaven and eternal life. We have to find it at the foot of the Cross.

    Turns in the Path to Life Wednesday, February 03, 2010 By Pastor James May Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,799 views

    In order to have life – real life, the God’s life which is a qualitatively different life – we must believe and put our faith in Jesus Christ who is the Bread of Life. In the life of the church the Lord’s Supper is a celebration of this transformative reality.

    This message was not written or preached by myself. Jesse Caulfield, a member of our congregation who preaches every now and then to give me a Sunday off, is the author. Permission to upload and distribute this message has been given so the series can be complete. Be Blessed. Message John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Building A Prayer Life

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 19, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,421 views

    This sermon is part of our Building God's House series. It is about our need to build a prayer life.

    Building God’s House “Building a Prayer Life” Matthew 6:9-15 There was a little boy who was saying his prayers right before Christmas, and when he got to the end he yelled, “And give me a new bicycle.” When his father asked why he yelled, he said, “It’s because grandma is in the next room, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Seth Lawson avatar

    02 Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on May 5, 2025
     | 430 views

    The Spirit gives us a new identity, a new vitality, and a new destiny.

    Have you ever gotten into your car, ready to roll, turned the key — or pressed the button — and all you get is *click*? Or maybe a weak turnover. Or maybe nothing at all. No engine. No movement. Just silence. This happened just a few weeks ago out in the church parking lot. I noticed a vehicle ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Facing The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,717 views

    Each of us will face storms in our lives from this story we discover ways to survive those storms.

    Facing the Storms of Life (That video I think was taken off the coast of New Zealand, sometimes on you tube it is identified as being off of Newfoundland or Grand Manan, it’s not.) Have you ever been in a really great storm? I mean a doozy of a storm? Do you remember when Juan swept through in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Owens avatar

    The Highs And Lows Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 23, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,190 views

    In this sermon, we see Abraham experiencing the highs and lows of life and we learn how to walk with God through them.

    Introduction: A. A group of students in Texas was taking a class on the psychology of emotions. 1. The professor wanted to know what the opposite of happy was. a. One student raised their hand and said, “Sad.” “Very good,” said the professor. 2. Then the professor asked, “What’s the opposite of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revival Through The Whisper Of Water SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,027 views

    A sermon inspired by the metaphorical language of Job 14:7-9, illustrating how a seemingly dead tree can spring back to life at the mere 'whisper of water'. God calls us to be carriers of this life-giving water.

    Today, I want to share a message inspired by the poetic language found in Job 14:7-9. In this passage, Job speaks of a tree that appears dead and without hope, but miraculously comes back to life at the "scent of water." This imagery reminds us that God wants us to be like water carriers, bringing ...read more

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    King David’s Theme Song Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,391 views

    We will look at King David’s Theme song. This song has extremely high praise of God and is filled with metaphors. Some of the metaphors describe God as, a Rock, a Fortress, deliverer, refuge, shield, salvation, strength and lamp.

    You probably can sing a television theme song, and someone could name that tune right away. The theme song identifies the show. Even when the older shows are gone their theme song live on. If any of us sang Gilligan’s Island or Beverly Hillbillies, then the rest of us could sing along. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,588 views

    A focus on salt as a distinctive flavour and a preserving agent as a metaphor for Christian distinctiveness in a pluralistic world.

    Intro: We are taught by Jesus in this passage that we are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. But what do these words mean? It is important that we understand our purpose in this world and so we should endeavour to understand these metaphors that Jesus uses, that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Developing A Life Of Prayer

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,002 views

    Prayer is at the very core of spiritual life. Despite how many people speak of praying as a part of their lives… I believe that a life that lives out of a center of prayer is challenging for most of us.

    Fires and earthquakes may serve to get our attention, taking our focus off the temporary things of this world… but the voice that we ultimately long for comes in quiet places. So it shouldn’t surprise us what we find the disciples of Jesus coming to him about in Matthew 6. They might have asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Flowers avatar

    Recovering Your Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,954 views

    Life Management 101, part 3. This message examines Jesus’ use of time and challenges listeners to do what Jesus did with time - invest it, rather than spend it.

    Recovering Your Life Life Management 101, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 2, 2006 Do you spend your time, or do you invest it? Okay, not a fair question. How do you use MOST of your time? Would you say you spend or invest most of your time? What’s the difference? When you use ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    Characteristics Of An Evangelistic Life Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,003 views

    Using Paul’s example in Acts 17, a practical description of principles for us to get Christ’s message to people

    Trinity Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Winning Ways (series) Characteristics of an Evangelistic Life Acts 17:15-34 Most of you spend time with normal people. I often don’t. I have to spend time with people like pastors! I was sitting innocently with a group of Heartland pastors in Omaha a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Doing Life Together Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014
     | 9,848 views

    In Christian community we find the encouragement and support to press on the higher calling of Jesus.

    Doing Life Together Text: Gal. 6:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Christian community is like the Christian's sanctification. It is a gift of God which we cannot claim. Only God knows the real state of our fellowship, of our sanctification. What may appear weak and trifling to us may be great ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    A Lesson In Faith By Way Of The Sea

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,280 views

    The Disciples learn about their faith on the sea. The sea is a metaphor for life's events. How strong is your faith when your "sea" gets turbulent.

    Jesus's disciples were sent out to the next city that He wanted to visit. They ran into trouble. A weather event took place, and that made it difficult to continue their voyage. They were scared about what was about to happen to them. In the narrative, they did not call out to the LORD or to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Christ The Life Giver Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,757 views

    When you receive and believe in Christ, you become a child of God.

    Christ the Life Giver John 1:10-13 Rev. Brian Bill December 16-17, 2023 I’ve mentioned before that fellow pastors are some of my favorite people. It’s a joy to partner in gospel ministry with our pastors at Edgewood and with other pastors in the community. One of my favorite shepherds is Ed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist