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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Palm Sunday (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 693 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Matthew 21:1-13, Psalm 73:23-28, Zechariah 9:9-12, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 27:1-54. A). THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY AND THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE. Matthew 21:1-13. Jesus approached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with His disciples - and to present Himself as the ultimate Passover lamb (cf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Two Invitations" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 4, 2018
     | 9,099 views

    In Proverbs 9, we read of the invitations extended by wisdom and folly.

    In concluding Proverbs, I want us to consider the theme of this book, which is the difference between wisdom and folly. In this chapter, we read of the invitation given by each and the result that follows when one accepts either of these invitations. (READ TEXT) We read about two houses, located ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Batterson avatar

    The Circle Maker 3: Pray Hard Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 21,067 views

    The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible. Prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.

    Introduction In standardized math tests, Japanese children consistently score higher than their American counterparts. While some assume that a natural proclivity toward mathematics is the primary difference, researchers have discovered that it may have more to do with effort than ability. In one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Church On Earth: What's Wrong With The Church?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 2,229 views

    How many times have you listened to sermons, read articles, or read books which inevitably point to the "failings of the church?" It seems like a constant theme.

    How many times have you listened to sermons, read articles, or read books which inevitably point to the "failings of the church?" It seems like a constant theme. The church isn't doing this, the church isn't doing that! The church is failing because of this; the church sucks ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Be Filled With The Fruits Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 19,325 views

    The word ‘work’ taken from verse 6 comes from the Greek word ergon, which literally means ‘to produce an accomplished product by hand’. We

    Be Filled with the Fruits of Righteousness Philippians 1: 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowerment Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 32,799 views

    This sermons shows how much we need the Holy Spirit in our lives. Without the Holy Spirit, we are literally powerless to do to God’s work.

    EMPOWERMENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Ng Wah Lok Introduction. What in the world is Pentecost??? The word “ Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, in the Book of Acts, that the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Blessings Of Meekness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 33,142 views

    Joseph literally "inherited the earth" because of his attitude of meekness. But how did Joseph show meekness and how can we learn from his example?

    OPEN: At one time, a man named Upton Dickson began a club called: “Dependent Order Of Really Meek And Timid Souls” When you make an acrostic of the first letters of its name, you have the word "Doormats." Dickson founded the society after he wrote a pamphlet called "Cower Power." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Dependence On God

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 31,669 views

    I actually forgot my notes for this message (audio) and God literally taught me a ton about dependence - fitting it was on the very night I was speaking on dependence.

    DEPENDENCE ON GOD “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Dependence starts with surrender. Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). You will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiving Means Forgeting Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016
     | 7,817 views

    Misconceptions concerning forgiveness have forged a very formidable spiritual myth. This spiritual myth is the widely-held belief that genuine forgives means literally forgetting what happened.

    Series: Mythbusters “Forgiving Means Forgetting” 1 Samuel 12:13-14 Matthew 18:21-35 Open After a two week break with Youth Sunday two weeks ago and the concert last week, we’re back in our series of messages called Mythbusters. We’re focusing in on spiritual myths. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Study Of The Letter Of First John –the Testimony Of God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,701 views

    When John writes of the “love of God” he is literally referring to one’s “love for God. “Love for God” is expressed when one keeps God’s commands.

    1 John 5:1-12 A police officer pulled over a driver and informed him that he was speeding. Just then, his wife, who was seated next to him, said, “I told you; you have to drive slowly until you get a license!” The policeman, surprised, exclaimed, “Were you driving without a license?” His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Henderson avatar

    "it Begins And Ends With Israel" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020
     | 3,579 views

    I want you to imagine for a moment that someone says to you, “John Grisham’s new book is the best I have ever read.” You have to read it right away.

    FUTURE TENSE “It Begins and Ends with Israel” Genesis 12:1-9 I want you to imagine for a moment that someone says to you, “John Grisham’s new book is the best I have ever read.” You have to read it right away. So you take your friend’s advice, you buy the book, get comfortable and begin to read. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of The Grievous Wolves!!!

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 28, 2018
     | 4,643 views

    People will always deceive others and try to lead them to destruction

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: BEWARE OF THE GRIEVOUS WOLVES!!! Acts 20:29-32 King James Version (KJV) 29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Clayton Beck avatar

    Revelation Study Series 1 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 16, 2023
     | 1,852 views

    Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

    Revelation Study Series 1 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 10.03.21 Message… “In the 1960s, the Russians sent the first cosmonaut into outer space. He circled the earth, and when he came back down, he did a press conference and said, “I searched the heavens, and I looked for God, and I did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pastoral Challenge

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2022
     | 4,285 views

    Timothy was not technically a pastor; he was actually Paul’s “delegate.” Nonetheless, he approximated the pastoral role in that he was a shepherd. Timothy faced a number of challenges, as do modern pastors who are serious about the Word. Let’s look at a few of them.

    The Pastoral Challenge (I Timothy 4:6-16) 1. At a recent pastor’s retreat each minister in attendance was asked the following question: “How many people does it take to replace a burnt out light bulb?” The answers were as follows. 2.A Reformed Pastor responded, “None. If God wants the bulb ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ronald Fair avatar

    E-Mail To God

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,672 views

    God as sent you an e-mail..read it

    E-MAIL TO GOD INTRODUCTION Sometimes ago, I received a telegram from a minister in Oroville, California, inviting me to the dedication of his new church. Telegrams suggest three (3) things namely: Importance, attention and speedy reply. The Bible might be called a collection ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist