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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    We Need A Little Good News Today

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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    Everyone is looking for some good news. At Christmas we have the best news of all to share with people, the coming of the Messiah.

    WE NEED A LITTLE GOOD NEWS TODAY LUKE 1:26-35 – JOHN 3:4-8 OUR WORLD HAS CHANGED MUCH OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. CHRISTMAS WAS AN EXCITING TIME OF YEAR FOR YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE. IT WAS THE ONLY HOLIDAY THAT WE CELEBRATE AS A SEASON. AS CHILDREN WE WOULD GET DRESSED UP AND MEMORIZE OUR PARTS FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delivered In Difficulties

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Oct 6, 2018
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    A sermon of encouragement for times of trouble

    DELIVERED IN DIFFICULTIES TEXT: PSALM 18:1-6 INTRODUCTION: The explanatory preface to this Psalm says it is a “Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk In The Light!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
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     | 8,751 views

    Many Christians suffer from Spiritual Affective Disorder, because they do not allow their lives to be exposed to the light of God. "Bright light therapy" can bring their lives back on track. How can God's light change our lives?

    [Sermon preached on 4 February 2018, Candlemas / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I have been living in Finland for more than thirty-five years now. And still, every year, I get affected by the winter blues. Days are so short, and the clouds are so thick, that some days it seems to me that the sun does ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    17. The Exodus Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018
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    Introduction of the Mosaic Law

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE – 17 – THE EXODUS] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    43. Resurrection - Defeating Death Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018
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     | 5,152 views

    If Jesus remained in the grave, all His previous saving work would be for naught!

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 43 – RESURRECTION - DEFEATING DEATH] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 30, 2018
     | 7,547 views

    A sermon that reviews the importance of the church as the body of Christ

    Ephesians 4:1-16 New International Version (NIV) Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Foundation Which Christ Laid Through His Apostles Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2018
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     | 7,228 views

    You are regarded as being with the people of God. You are entitled to their privileges, and are not to be regarded as outcasts and aliens. The meaning is that they belonged to the same community (the same family) as the people of God.

    The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 5/2/17 Lesson 11: The Foundation Which Christ Laid Through His Apostles (2:19-22) Ephesians 2:19-22 (KJV) 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abandoned At Birth-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 5, 2016
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     | 3,422 views

    3 of ? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

    ABANDONED At BIRTH-III—John 3:1-21 Concessions For New Birth Attention: The environment of the womb—Life there is very different from that outside the womb. The womb must be abandoned by the baby in order to experience life as intended. Likewise, when you are saved/born again/born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Healing Gift Of Hope

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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    An exposition of hope, its meaning, how it differs from wishful thinking, how it impacts upon our life, and how it can be rekindled after it has been lost.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, we invite you to join us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Many critics of the Christian religion criticize it because they feel that Christianity is based upon mere hope, that is, wishful thinking. In fact, hope, like faith ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Generosity #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019
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    Generosity can flow from a heart that has been transformed by God

    Developing a culture of generosity doesn’t happen overnight. It happens over the long haul with consistent attention toward growing through faith which requires commitment and discipline. One way we can grow is through our giving. The generous life is something God desires for us. Giving is God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Launch Out

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 19, 2019
     | 9,301 views

    Jesus wants us out of the boat because that is where the miracles take place. If we would only push out we would see a harvest.

    Dare to launch Out Luke chapter 5:1-11 Introduction- If you would turn to Luke 5, we are going to look at the largest catch of fish recorded in the Bible. It is where Jesus changed people’s lives and it was the beginning of where Jesus began training people to spread the gospel. It is a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fixing Our Corrupted Os

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020
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    Makes sense of Paul's comparison of living "by the flesh" or "by the Spirit." Analogy of corrupted computer operating system (inherited corruption/original sin). Focuses on living by the Spirit.

    FIXING OUR CORRUPTED OS—Romans 8:1-14 You opened a file in your e-mail, and now you have a virus on your computer. The entire operating system is corrupted, resulting in erratic behavior, broken links, and malware. What do you do? Adam and Eve opened a door—the door of sin, and an evil virus got ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Growing On The Vine

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 22, 2020
     | 5,217 views

    To be connected with the Lord is the only way a believer is able to do what the Lord is wanting and desiring for us today .

    Growing on the vine John 15:1-8 Prayer- Introduction- Good Morning We have been talking about connections. Connections to God and connections to each others. Connections to your family and connecting with your church. Connecting is especially hard during a period of time where it is hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are You Married Or Just Dating The Church? Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 8, 2020
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     | 16,256 views

    This morning, I want to talk to you about Christ's love for his bride, the church. I want to speak to you about His devotion and sacrifice for what is, for Him, the unrivaled passion of his heart.

    TITLE: ARE YOU MARRIED OR JUST DATING THE CHURCH? SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:25-32 (This is not an original sermon as selective portions were gleaned from various ministers that contributed to on-line platforms) This morning I will conclude our Four-Week Series entitled “The Church Series.” If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Came For Us Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 30, 2019
     | 4,899 views

    Jesus came for us, for our benefit, for our salvation.Jesus revealed God to us, and made a way for us to be part of the heavenly family.

    Much of the world does not understand Christmas. Christmas is celebrated but only the trapping of Christmas is presented. We see it all around us in the music of the season: “I dreaming of a white Christmas” “Rock around the Christmas Tree” “Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer” “Santa Claus is coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist