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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    4th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,544 views

    FEBRUARY 1st, 2026.

    Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12. A). THE LORD’S CONTROVERSY. Micah 6:1-8. It is tragic when God has to serve a summons upon His own people. The “prisoner in the dock” is Israel herself, and the LORD is ready to submit His case. The witnesses are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning To Finish Well Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 19, 2024
     | 1,709 views

    Learning to Finish Well Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – January 14, 2024

    Learning to Finish Well Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – January 14, 2024 PRAY Intro “It’s not how you start...it’s how you finish.” It’s a truth that many have said and heard. We might think of the fable about the tortoise and the hare and we would say the moral of that story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John The Baptist "repent, Jesus Is Here!" - Matthew 3 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 18, 2025
     | 1,000 views

    Just as John the Baptist prepared the way of the LORD, we too are called to do the same and give the warning to “Repent”, to change. It's an urgent call for repentance, now more than ever before.

    2025.01.19. Sermon Notes. John the Baptist. Matthew 3 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Just as John the Baptist prepared the way of the LORD, we too are called to do the same and give the warning to “Repent”, to change. SCRIPTURES: Matthew 3:1-17, 2 Kings 1:7-8, Malachi 4:5, Luke 1:17, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reaping What You Sow

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 653 views

    This sermon explores how every thought, word, and action sows seeds that lead to a spiritual harvest—whether of destruction through lust, fear, and pride, or of eternal life through repentance, obedience, and walking in the Spirit—urging believers to live purposefully, sowing for the glory of God.

    Sowing Seeds, Reaping Consequences 2 Samuel 11-12; Numbers 29:7-12; Numbers 13-14; Galatians 6:8 Does it really matter how we live our lives? Each morning, we rise to meet a new day—each one filled with its own challenges, decisions, and divine opportunities. Like many of you, I begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    The Christian Religion According To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 22, 2025
     | 71 views

    Jesus helps us to see that His followers should be marked by humility, faith, and devotion.

    What is a good Christian like? Is it someone who doesn’t as the saying goes “drink or smoke or cuss or chew or date/marry people who do”? Is it someone who faithfully attends church? Is it someone who waits until marriage to engage in sexual activity? Is it someone who is morally upright? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Subjective Salvation: How Do We Make The Work Of Christ Ours? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,629 views

    If we are to understand how salvation can be applied to us, we must grasp the idea of IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS. Four concepts will help us to understand its nature.

    Subjective Salvation: How Do We Make The Work of Christ Ours? (Romans 3:21-24, 27-31) Note: for 3:24-26, see my next sermon in my Romans series, "Celebrating the Victory, But What Was the Battle? based entirely upon Romans 3:24-26) 1.I love to read Perry Mason mysteries...and the TV shows. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Just Can Not Do Enough

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,792 views

    This sermon gives a definition of what would be required for ones conversion if it were possible to earn salvation.

    YOU JUST CAN’T DO ENOUGH Pastor W. Max Alderman Text: Luke 10: 25-37. Introduction: I am sure that you have heard the expression, "You just can’t do enough". In regards to this study, we are shown that in regards to earning our own salvation, we just can not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's This Baptism Business All About?

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,401 views

    A sermon for a baptismal service with Seekers present (who need to understand what’s going on) and Believer (who need to be challenged to be obedient, themselves)

    What’s this baptism business all about? Acts 2:38 (vv32-47). WBC 23 April 2006. Baptism of Rebecca Bridges and Valerie Birch waterbed fun.wmv - play on songpro So- what’s this baptism business all about? Firstly: OBEDIENCE In the end, to be honest- it’s mainly about obedience - the reason we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Was Mary Magdalene?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 18, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,144 views

    Everything we know about Mary Magdalene is contained in a dozen references to her in the four Gospels. Who was Mary Magdalene?

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Please feel free to use this message as God’s Holy Spirit directs your heart. WHO WAS MARY MAGDALENE? LUKE 8:1-3 Introduction: Though men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    The Blessings Of Grace

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,892 views

    This sermon focuses on some of the great blessings we have trough the Lord - not because we deserve it, but because of His Grace for us.

    The Blessings of God’s Grace Romans 5:1-11 Intro.: A. This is an exciting time of year - if you are a Baseball fan. The season is coming to an end and play-off positions are still open. I am a fan, in fact this week I had to stay up a little later to watch the Dodger - Giant game. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    0600 Ascension Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,848 views

    This is in some sense the zenith of His ministry, the high point and culmination of all His work on earth. All that’s recorded in the gospels, His teaching, miracles, suffering, death, and resurrection are simply preparation, a means to an end, that lead

    Sermon: Ascension Text: Luke 24:49-53, Acts 1:1-11 Occasion: Sunday after Ascension Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, May 23, 2004 Where: TI, morning prayer When: Friday, May 13, 2005 Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, May 15, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    God's Building A Church

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,433 views

    Is your prayer to be part of God’s glorious Church? Its the one that He is comming back for, you know!

    GOD IS BUILDING CHURCH Eph 5:25-27 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Grasping The Concept Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,446 views

    A message in the series answering quetions on a variety of spiritual topics.

    Perhaps the most destructive philosophy to ever be unleashed in our culture is that of human self-sufficiency. A philosophy that first becomes noticeable at very young age when we first say, “I can do it by myself.” The philosophy continues to grow as we become more educated, countless ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Co-Mission Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    Spreading the Gospel is a co-mission between the Lord and his people. Christ’s promise to "be with us" guarantees that.

    The Great Co-Mission Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Bible students call this passage the Great Commission. Several factors about it merit that distinction. It is great because of who said it. These are the words of Jesus. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Riley avatar

    The Way Of Salvation: Jesus, Not Jesus Plus

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,171 views

    A survey of the big message of the book of Galatians

    Islington Baptist Church October 9, 2005 Galatians Scripture reading: Acts 15 The way of salvation: Jesus, not Jesus plus A. The book of Galatians: Cornerstone of the Protestant Reformation I hope you read the book of Galatians this past week. It is a very special book for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist