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  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Too Good To Be True Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 23, 2018
     | 7,610 views

    We don't notice or believe something at times because we have been offered something that is too good to be true

    Luke 24:36-48 Close Encounters: Too good to be true In the movie “It could happen to you” A New York cop named Charley is having coffee in a little diner. He finishes up and starts to pay and discovers he only has enough for the coffee and nothing for a tip. So he offers the waitress a choice he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Released From Chains Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2019
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     | 14,215 views

    Jesus offers to give us "newness of life" - a rebirth and a 2nd chance put our lives right. How does that work, and what do I need to do to lay hold of that promise?

    OPEN: His name was Harry Houdini, one of the greatest escape artists of all time. He freed himself from handcuffs, chains, ropes, and straitjackets and even jails. He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the US and then, later, as "Harry Handcuff Houdini" on a tour of Europe where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Week After PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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    This sermon explores the personal encounter of the disciples with the risen Christ, emphasizing His manifestation, their meeting, and the mystery of His miraculous appearance.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in His name, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of His Word. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to seek His face, to know His heart, and to be ...read more

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    Don't Teach The Gospel

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 16, 2012
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    Christians aren't called to teach to the world, because the world is essentially unteachable. However, we can reach the world through our witness, the authentic living of a Christ-like life.

    Who here is a teacher? St. James tells us, “Not many of you should presume to be teachers…because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly” (Jas. 3:1). Who presumes to be one? Anyone want to be judged? Nodody? Well, I guess that, to escape any additional judgment ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Death: The Last Enemy

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 16, 2012
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    We see a lot of movies about ghosts, afterlife, spirits, vampires, underworld creatures. People have a need to fantasize about what happens after we die. Let us see what the bible tells us.

    1 Corinthians 15:26 - The last enemy to be destroyed is death. Death is the last enemy for a number of reasons 1. It is the final thing we will all have to face when we get to the end of our lives 2. It's the last step of our journey on Earth 3. It's our graduation day for the Heavenly life 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death - The Last Enemy Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 30, 2011
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     | 5,250 views

    Most people want to get to heaven. The problem is that there are many different religious organizations in the world today and they all tell us a different story on what we must do to be saved. And they will all have some scriptures to back up what they c

    1 Corinthians 15:26 - The last enemy to be destroyed is death. Death is the last enemy for a number of reasons 1. It is the final thing we will all have to face when we get to the end of our lives 2. It's the last step of our journey on Earth 3. It's our graduation day for the Heavenly life 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encountering The Gospel Of Jesus Christ At The Most Unexpected Time And In The Most Unexpected Place. Series

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 11, 2020
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    We preach The Gospel Of Jesus and we live The Gospel Of Jesus, and because of who we are we can do both even when we don't realise it.

    Last week I preached about the two men who encountered Jesus as a stranger on the road to Emmaus, and how we too can encounter Him in the most unexpected place and at the most unexpected time. It seems to me though that something else unexpected also happened that day. The two men, both disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divine Visitor

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 5, 2013
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    Christ's knocking at the door is proof that He has come near to come in and bless us. He is willing to come in, but sometimes the heart hesitates to open its house of many rooms. The Lord knocks at the door of each

    Title: THE DIVINE VISITOR Note: Scripture references are from the New International Version of the Bible. Text: Revelation 3:20, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me." Truth: "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Parable Of The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 12, 2017
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    "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep." (John 10:1-2)

    Jerusalem Parable of the Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 The ancient sheepfold of that day still exists in many towns in that land. It was a public sheepfold. In the evening all the shepherds who lived in the town would bring their sheep to the sheepfold and turn them in for the night. They would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gifts To Us Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    The Galatians were falling back and Paul reminds them of the gifts from God they would be laying down.

    Text: Galatians 1:11-24 Title: God’s gifts to us “I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my previous way of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If I Lead Will Anyone Follow? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,265 views

    Every church needs to be led. How does someone with the gift of leadership lead the church the way God wants them to? How can leaders avoid hurting God's church? And how can a leader be sure they're leading the church the way they should?

    OPEN: I once talked with a friend of mine who told about the new preacher his congregation had hired. In the type of church my friend attends they have “pastors” who are placed in the position of running the church. And my friend was talking about the great respect he had for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is The Church Still Needed

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012
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     | 8,124 views

    With churches declining & dying, the question should be ask, "Is the church still needed." This message gives 3 Biblical reasons why the church is mandatory.

    Is the Church Still Needed? Jerry Watts Matthew 16:18-19 * At the beginning of the 20th century most of America was rural. For the rural population life was hard. They made their way by the sweat of their brow and their calloused hands. Transportation, for the most part was still by ‘horse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Graveyard Stories

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 5,116 views

    Fear is the first reaction to the Resurrection. After all, what could be more frightening than being in a graveyard when things that ought to be dead start walking around?

    "Graveyard Stories" By the Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Easter Sunday, April 23, 2000 Mark 16:1-8 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Like Mushrooms? Parts 2 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 1, 2007
     | 2,074 views

    Christ has called us as a church to not be busy and compete with the world but to learn how to be a place that we can help people be energized, refocused and standing firm on the foundation of Christ.

    Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 2 of 2 I Peter 2:4-12 Pastor Ryan Akers Me- (Recliner Chair) This is my favorite place. Comfortable, it fits me. I know this chair. To get a different one would be unthinkable. It would be stiff and awkward. It would not feel right. But at the end of the day this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    A Personal And Purposeful Peace

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 12, 2020
     | 3,156 views

    Jesus gives personal and purposeful peace. See how Jesus did that for his disciples on Easter evening and continues to do so to this day.

    Last week we met two of Jesus’ followers on their way from the city of Jerusalem to a village named Emmaus which was about a 7 mile roundtrip. If you missed that message, you can go back and listen to it. It was Easter afternoon when those two disciples decided to leave Jerusalem. There were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran