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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Run For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 12, 2008
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     | 5,475 views

    As we continue in our study of Hebrews, we continue to look at the importance of faith in the Christian life as we run the race of life.

    Run for Your Life Hebrews 12:1-3 Intro Throughout our study of the book of Hebrews, we have noted the emphasis on being steadfast in our faith; the warning against developing unbelief and the need for a faith that endures. This emphasis continues, with our own life of faith described here in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hungry Heart

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,232 views

    People see Jesus in different ways-someone to work for, an opportunity to move ahead, an entertainer, the Christ of God. Who is He to you?

    The Hungry Heart Scripture: John 12:1-21 John 12:21 (The Message) “We want to see Jesus. Can you help us?" Michaëlle Jean has been appointed by Prime Minister Paul Martin as Canada’s next Governor General, our official representative of the Queen of England. Michaëlle was raised in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    David's Might Men Arise Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 31, 2007
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     | 6,065 views

    It is going to take courage to believe and live the Gospel of the Kingdom in the days ahead. We need to become like David’s Mighty Men.

    Introduction Pastor Tony- God has established times/seasons … Earth rotating around sun- new year According to the Chinese calendar … 2006 Year of the Dog 2007 Year of the Pig (begins Feb 18th) According to the Jewish calendar … 2007 is the year 5767 (began Sept 2006) ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Right At The Door

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025
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    God’s delay is mercy. Return to Jesus, repent together, walk by faith. Step into grace. Cross the river. Hope ahead, always.

    (From Bitter to Better While We Wait) There’s a tiny spacecraft drifting through darkness right now. You can’t see it with your eyes. No telescope can frame it. Pioneer 10 left Earth when gasoline was 36 cents a gallon, and bell-bottoms were still a thing. It flew past Jupiter, past Pluto, out ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Examining Our Suffering Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 10, 2014
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     | 21,108 views

    Suffering for the Christian must be seen in the perspective of eternity. The glory of the Lord lies ahead. It is suffering & then glory. Not to have the suffering means not to have the glory.

    1 PETER 4: 12-19 [Renewing Hope Series] EXAMINING OUR SUFFERING [2 Corinthians 4:11-18 / Psalm 31] What do you do when the rug is pulled out from under you? Do you panic? Do you get angry? Do you doubt the Lord¡¯s love for you? Do you trust God to get you through the tough times? Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer & Parting Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 6, 2003
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     | 5,992 views

    Final in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at Pauls farewell with the Ephesian elders as a pattern for praying together as we say goodbye.

    Prayer & Parting Text: Acts 20: 22-38 Introduction This sermon was scheduled before I knew with certainty when or even if I would be leaving Heidelberg. So perhaps it is providential that here just about exactly one month before my departure as we conclude this series of sermons on prayer that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Glimpse Of Glory Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 21, 2023
     | 4,274 views

    The transfiguration of Jesus looks backwards to Moses and Elijah, and looks forward to Jesus' passion, ascension and return. The transfiguration is significant for Jesus, His apostles, and all of us.

    Introduction: A. What are the most glorious things you have ever seen? 1. The birth of a baby? A breathtaking sunset? The pounding ocean surf or the shear force of the water going over Niagara Falls? 2. As glorious as those things are, none of those things can even come close to the glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Temptation"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,504 views

    This message looks at the temptation of Christ ... and the process of temptation in James 1:12-16.

    “Temptation” INTRODUCTION: Have you been tempted lately? Personally, I’m not tempted to sin very much … only 40-50 times a day! There are 2 words in the Greek that the Bible uses for “temptation”. 1.- PEIRAZO – this is a testing for the purpose of seeing what is good OR evil in something … to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Far Would God Go? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 25,193 views

    Jesus could have made his point with only one of these stories and yet he told all three that day. Why?

    OPEN: The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employees home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, "Hello?" The boss asked, "Is your Daddy home?" "Yes," whispered the small voice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hall Of Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 27, 2013
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     | 7,356 views

    Running the race with the heroes of the faith, with our eyes fixed on Jesus.

    THE HALL OF FAITH. Hebrews 11:29-12:2. 1. In the earlier verses of Hebrews 11, the ‘Hall of Faith’ (as I have called it) spoke of faithful individuals, ranging from Abel through Abraham to Moses. Now we have a shift to the plural, emphasising the collective faith of all involved. “By faith THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rise From The Pit Series

    Contributed by Dennise Ogalesco on Apr 22, 2015
     | 8,223 views

    Each one of us had experience down times, troubles and trials. Rising up must be our immediate action. God's help will always be available to those who call on Him. He will lift us up, if we never lose heart.

    RISE UP FROM THE PIT 2 Kings 6:5-7 Testimonies are powerful message of God's working in our life. Apostle Paul was asked by King Agrippa to defend himself... He was asked to testify. Axe symbolizes barrenness. When the axe were not sharpened, it has no use. It has no value at all. And it is good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ask For The Old Paths

    Contributed by Felicia Clayborne on Apr 6, 2015
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     | 31,171 views

    Let us all back to the old landmark.

    Title: Ask For The Old Paths Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16 KJV: Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. Introduction: The days of Jeremiah's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    What Is The Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,930 views

    A sermon examining the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 Series Prologue: “What Is The Gospel?” Perhaps the most common word used within the context of the church is “Gospel”. We listen to and sing Gospel songs, in our sermons we preach the Gospel, in our classes we learn and discuss the Gospel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Your Creator

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 11, 2018
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     | 19,076 views

    Two men think about life as they face the end of their journey on earth. Has life been meaningless or relevant? Do they look forward to a joyless process of degradation, a painful descent towards the valley of death, or to something more glorious beyond the horizon?

    [Sermon preached on 11 November 2018, 25th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] A man of about my age—sixty, give or take a few years—sits down, takes up pen and parchment, and starts to write. Or perhaps he calls his secretary and starts to dictate. He senses that his life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What We Put In The Way Of Setting People Free Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 18, 2025
     | 215 views

    Jesus came to set people free, but often we put things ahead of that. What are the specific ways we do that?

    “THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE”: Jesus came to set people free from Satanic oppression. - Luke 13:10-13; John 8:32. - There was more to Jesus’ mission than this, but one of the biggest things that He did was to set people free from Satanic oppression. - This is true both in terms of exorcisms, like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist