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  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Saved

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 24, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,503 views

    A sermon about salvation.

    Saved Intro: WHOSOEVER 1: Salvation a) John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. b) Acts 2:21 and it shall come to pass that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    An Advocate With The Father Series

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019
     | 4,794 views

    An Advocate with the Father

    Introduction: The Advocate From a Florida prison cell in June 1962, Clarence Earl Gideon wrote a note asking the United States Supreme Court to review his conviction for a crime he said he didn’t commit. He added that he didn’t have the means to hire a lawyer. One year later, in the historic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transforming Devastation Into Confident Dependence Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2020
     | 3,108 views

    During bleak, devastating times, God is Rock we can lean on. He is more than a listening ear, though He is that; He can bring new life to demoralized souls.

    Transforming Devastation into Confident Dependence (Psalm 6) 1. July 24 (UPI) -- A British police department said officers responding to a report of a "large apex predator" -- a black panther -- in a public park arrived to find the supposed dangerous animal was only a stuffed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From Biblical Backsliders Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 628 views

    The Bible provides several examples of people who fell into backsliding, some of whom were restored, while others faced tragic consequences. Studying their lives gives us valuable lessons on how to remain steadfast in faith and avoid their mistakes.

    LESSONS FROM BIBLICAL BACKSLIDERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 16:20 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 15:23, Proverbs 14:14, Jeremiah 3:22, Luke 22:31-32, Revelation 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a spiritual decline where an individual who once walked closely with God gradually drifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Exchanges Ashes For Beauty Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025
     | 228 views

    God specializes in transforming sorrow into joy, shame into glory, and ashes into beauty for those who trust Him.

    THE GOD WHO EXCHANGES ASHES FOR BEAUTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Key Verse: “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Water In The Desert

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 31,971 views

    Good news must be spoken.

    WATER IN THE DESERT Acts 8.26-40 S: Evangelism C: Willingness to speak Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOOD NEWS MUST BE SPOKEN. ?: How? How do we accomplish this? KW: Tasks TS: Let’s study how Philip leads a spiritually thirsty man to life-giving water. Type: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Establishing Credibility Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2025
     | 887 views

    To establish your credibility, fervently DECLARE and faithfully DEMONSTRATE the good news of God’s grace.

    Several years ago (1993), FBI agents conducted a raid of Southwood psychiatric hospital in San Diego, which was under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of reviewing medical records, the agents had worked up an appetite. The agent in charge of the investigation called a nearby ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Loving God With Our Whole Heart Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 2, 2023
     | 2,598 views

    Loving God with Our Whole Heart Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – April 2, 2023

    Loving God with Our Whole Heart Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – April 2, 2023 [The following was not all stated when shared publicly due to the limits of both time and general nature of only developing notes as a form of preparation which I neither memorize nor read… but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Hour Of Decision Is Midnight

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,346 views

    When one asks the question, "What must I do to be saved," accepting the answer we give will determine the eternal destiny for that person.

    “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were unfastened. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soul Desire Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,363 views

    This is the third in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

    Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 15, 2002 “Soul Desire” A lawyer came to Jesus, spurred on in part by his Pharisee cohorts and, I believe, in part by a desire to know the truth. He came asking an important question; he came to the right place to get the answer. No one could ever be more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Forty Questions To Ask Yourself About Finances

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 11,218 views

    Forty Questions to Ask Yourself About Finances - (Luke 6:38) Evaluative criteria to help you decide how to best invest for eternity

    Forty Questions to Ask Yourself about Finances - Luke 6:38 "Give and it will be given to you...For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." (Luke 6:38) Quote: Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure; where your treasure is, there is your heart; where your heart is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Up In The Air Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,143 views

    Spiritual indecision leads to sickness and ultimately to death. We are scared of taking risks. Black history shows us, however, that without accepting risk there is no progress.

    You should be a fly on the wall around our house on Friday evenings. You see, Friday evenings are our night for ourselves. We try not to take on church things on Fridays, and unless you are at the point of death, you can wait for your pastoral call until Saturday morning. The pastor and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Turns Away Temptation

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    A look at the devil’s temptation of Christ and what it gives us for dealing with temptation in our own lives.

    February 29, 2004 — First Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 4:1-13 Jesus TURNS Away Temptation Trust Use God’s Word Recognize Temptation Never Surrender (note: An outline for the congregation should be printed in the bulletin, put on screen, etc., with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Two Responses - One Savior

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,269 views

    From a simple look at the two thieves hanging with Jesus, we find that there are really only two choices to make about Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Last week I said that from Genesis to Revelation there has only ever been one plan of salvation, “for by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.”(1) Today we look back at the cross by faith and put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Feeding 5,000+

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,509 views

    Feeding 5,000+ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 14 verses 13-21. Ill: • Bread Test • Bread (in some form or other) is the basic diet of people all over the world; • Two reasons: first it is cheap & therefore accessible for the poor. • Second it satisfies it fills you up. Ill: ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren