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  • Larry Cockerham avatar

    Attack On America

    Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    Americans watched in disbelief on the morning of September 11th as two passenger jets slammed into the twin World Trade Center towers located in the lower section of Manhattan in New York City.

    Americans watched in disbelief on the morning of September 11th as two passenger jets slammed into the twin World Trade Center towers located in the lower section of Manhattan in New York City. The first aircraft struck at 8:48 a.m., soon followed by the second at 9:06 a.m. These two incidents ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You're No Angel Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,290 views

    2 of 5 on Hebrews 1-5. This message from Hebrews 2 focuses on how God made man a little lower than the angels and why Jesus became one of us.

    We live in a World Full of Choices Best Buy: Thousands of Possibilities – Get Yours Consider all the choices we have in the world today. I read somewhere that there are over 900 different models of automobiles for sale in the United States. The average supermarket has 45-50 thousand different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hands Up: Win! Hands Down: Lose!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,353 views

    “As long as Moses held up his hands [in prayer], the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.” Ex. 17:11

    HANDS UP: WIN! HANDS DOWN: LOSE! Ex. 17:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two ministers were scheduled to speak at a convention. The first speaker, a young preacher, discovered he’d left his sermon back home. He told the older preacher his trouble and asked him what he ought to do. The older minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ministry Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,794 views

    What does a successful ministry look like. How should we gauge the success of a preacher or a church. By worldly standards, John's ministry was a failure. By Jesus' standards John the Baptist was the greatest of all prophets.

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/eu6yP42Qz2o Introduction Have you ever asked yourself how you identify the mark of a great pastor or preacher? What are the hallmarks of a great ministry? By worldly standards, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Time To Grow Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 921 views

    Encourage Christians to live in unity, grow in maturity, and serve with humility by tuning our hearts to Jesus Christ as our standard.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from Ephesians 4:1-11, where the Apostle Paul encourages us to live in unity, grow in maturity, and serve with humility. Before we get started, I want to share a quote with you from Corrie Ten Boom. She once said, "Be united ...read more

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    The Scientific Brilliance Of Genesis 1: A Second Helping

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,272 views

    One of the first sermons I wrote and posted for this site dealt with the scientific brilliance found in the first chapter of Genesis. There are other scientific standards found in this opening chapter of the inerrant and all-sufficient Word of God, and they are worth exploring and affirming.

    When I read the first chapter of Genesis, I do not see the development of an ancient myth or legend. I do not see the fruit of an overactive imagination of an anonymous sage trying to explain to his "backward" clan or tribe of how they came to be. I do not see any collection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 2, 2025
     | 849 views

    The Kingdom of God is not just a place but a way of life governed by divine principles. When we align our lives with these principles, we experience the fullness of God's power, blessings, and peace.

    PRINCIPLES OF THE KINGDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Supporting Texts: Luke 17:20-21, Romans 14:17, Colossians 1:13, Matthew 13:11, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Questionable Judgment Day Plans Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 8, 2014
     | 5,201 views

    This message looks at three iffy Judgment Day plans and then how to be confident in what God has revealed.

    WHAT ARE OUR JUDGMENT DAY PLANS? - Hebrews 9:27 tells us that everyone will be judged by God. - This is something that we all intrinsically know: there needs to accountability for what we’ve done in this life. - So many things are left undone by this life in terms of justice that there has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflection B.3 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Pestilence Is One Of God’s ‘standard’ Ways Of Judging

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020
     | 1,788 views

    We are asking if God might be behind coronavirus. Is sending a plague the kind of thing God might do? Yes, it is.

    Before him went pestilence, and plague followed at his heels – Habakkuk 3:5, speaking of God We’re looking at three questions. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times? And, what does the Bible say about COVID-19? These are hard questions! Today I will think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sanctity Of Marriage

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,139 views

    How does the Bible define marriage? Why did God institute marriage in the first place? It must be clear from the outset that our final authoritative standard for our lives is the Word of God. God’s standards do not change.

    THE SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: This coming week Congress is slated to vote on a Federal Amendment defining marriage. There are those who want to establish a traditional definition of marriage. Others oppose any traditional definition and are seeking to redefine marriage. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Father Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Jun 14, 2019
     | 6,872 views

    Fathers today are seen as little more than another child for the wife to take of. We have lowered the expectation of dads to an all time low. But dads, fathers are so very needed.

    INTRODUCTION: How important are a father’s words of wisdom? How valuable is a father's presence in the lives of his children? How necessary is a father's influence as compared to his income or him providing for his family? How many of you remember the old song “Cat’s in the cradle”? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Of Elevation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
     | 404 views

    Elevation is the act of being lifted up from a lower place to a higher one, and in the spiritual context, it refers to God’s divine lifting of His children into new positions of favour, honour, and purpose.

    GOD OF ELEVATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 75:6-7 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:7-8, James 4:10, Genesis 41:39-44, Daniel 2:21, Isaiah 60:22 INTRODUCTION: Elevation is the act of being lifted up from a lower place to a higher one, and in the spiritual context, it refers to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fleeing Sin The Right Way

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 10, 2013
     | 10,432 views

    The world is obsessed with cleanness. Everywhere you look you see people with different hand cleaners and antibacterial soaps and lotions. We must have an even greater desire for purity of heart. In 2 Timothy 2, we see some great keys to equip us.

    The world is obsessed with cleanness. Everywhere you look you see people with different hand cleaners and antibacterial soaps and lotions. People want cleanness outwardly, but purity in heart? That is not the case. Everything that we see in this world is saturated with all kinds of impurity; TV, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising The Bar: Let Your Life Count For Something Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,316 views

    We are called to let our lives count for Christ even when it means go against the cultural standards and political correctness of society.

    Raising The Bar—“Let Your Life Count For Something” 10/13/152 2 Chronicles 33:21-34:8 Philippians 3:7-16 Today is the final message in our series “Raising The Bar.” We have looked at letting our yes mean yes, our attitudes towards those around us, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Smeared With The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,278 views

    God’s presence in our lives is a vital necessity for living according to God’s standard.

    Smeared With the Presence of God Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: I want us to focus in on that phrase: "I am with you always" for a time today. The promise of God to all who follow after Him is "His presence." More than anything else in this world, we need God’s presence surrounding us and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist