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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Salt, Light, And Righteousness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022
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     | 2,111 views

    Our righteousness is in Him.

    SALT, LIGHT, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS. Matthew 5:13-20. I). SALT AND LIGHT. Matthew 5:13-16. The metaphors of salt and light follow immediately after Jesus’ profile of the blessed Christian. The meek shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) because meekness is not weakness, but quite the contrary. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope Is Not Dead!

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 5, 2022
     | 1,303 views

    Society wants to drive the hope in Jesus out of his disciples. We cannot let that happen.

    Hope is NOT Dead! Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 And He was saying to them, “A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand? 22 “For nothing is hidden, except to be revealed; nor has anything been secret, but that it would come to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hanging Between.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 20, 2021
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     | 3,083 views

    Tiger above, tiger below and mice eating your vine that you are hanging. What does it all mean?

    Sermon Title: Hanging Between. Scripture Text: Luke 1: 5-17 One day, while walking through the wilderness enjoying the things that God created; out of the corner of his eye he saw this vicious looking tiger. In his mind the only thing he could do was run for his life. That’s what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Maundy Thursday Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 14, 2022
     | 5,352 views

    Maundy Thursday reminds us of Jesus 'mandate' - his new commandment. Not just to love one another, but to love one another as he has loved us. It can be humiliating, demeaning and messy. But it brings blessing.

    The Friday when Jesus was crucified is called Good Friday. On Good Friday we remember that Jesus offered himself as the final, complete sacrifice for our sins, freeing us from a slavery we could never have freed ourselves from. The day before Good Friday is called Maundy Thursday. That Thursday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Capturing Victory: Discernment - Is It God, Self-Talk, Or Satan? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 24, 2023
     | 1,722 views

    In this sermon, Dr. Vorce discusses how to discern the voice of God. Is it God, Self-Talk, or Satan?

    John 10:27 – The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me. Introduction: The Importance of Recognizing the Voice of God • Examine the role of spiritual discernment in making the right decisions in our personal and professional lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Reach All Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023
     | 1,418 views

    A leader with any great undertaking must choose his staff. Here Jesus is choosing his staff, his right-hand men, and his helpers in the days of his flesh. They were very ordinary men. Jesus saw the Jews as wandering and lost sheep straying without a shepherd.

    Matthew 10:1-16 - Reach All Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: A leader with any great undertaking must choose his staff. Here Jesus is choosing his staff, his right-hand men, and his helpers in the days of his flesh. They were very ordinary men. They had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Title: "come See A Man"

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,911 views

    This encounter is filled with powerful lessons about the transformative power of encountering Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: Let me start it with a story: Three buddies were enjoying a peaceful day of fishing when, out of nowhere, they reel in a mermaid who pleads to be released, offering to grant each of them a wish. Now, one of the guys is a skeptic and decides to test the mermaid's abilities. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Opening The Eyes Of The Heart

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 22, 2025
     | 295 views

    This sermon explains Paul's prayer for believers to be spiritually enlightened, so that we may deeply know the certainty of our future hope in Christ and the immeasurable value we have to God as His treasured inheritance.

    Introduction Many of us here in Manila are very familiar with the experience of a brownout. You can be in a room you know well, filled with valuable and useful things, but when the power goes out and the room is plunged into darkness, everything changes. You can't see the path forward, so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Parable Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 24, 2025
     | 133 views

    A miracle is the truth of God in works. A parable is the truth of God in word.

    A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Death Where Is Your Still Sting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,650 views

    The victory of Christ over death, the hope of eternal life, and the power of the resurrection are transformative truths that can inspire optimism and hope, despite present struggles.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. Today, we are going to delve into a wonderfully reassuring passage from 1 Corinthians 15:55, "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" This profound verse reveals three incredibly powerful truths. It speaks of the victory of Christ ...read more

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    The Blessing Was Already Given PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,028 views

    Explore the story of Jacob wrestling with God, emphasizing the relationship between obedience and blessing, and the promise that God's blessing is already bestowed upon us.

    Good morning, family! In the spirit of warm fellowship, let's delve into the deep waters of God's Word today. We're going to wrestle with a familiar and powerful passage from Genesis 32:22-32, where our forefather Jacob, in the quiet of the night, wrestles with God Himself. This story is a vivid ...read more

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    This Time Its Personal PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,028 views

    Jesus desires a personal, transformative relationship with each of us, as demonstrated in the story of the Samaritan woman.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we journey into the heart of a story that portrays the power of personal encounters, the transformative response of an individual, and the profound impact of a personal relationship with Jesus. We dive into the story of the Samaritan woman, a tale that ...read more

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    The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 11, 2025
     | 848 views

    Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages in Scripture. In just six verses, it captures the heart of God’s care and commitment to His people.

    THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, I SHALL NOT WANT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Supporting Texts: John 10:11, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Philippians 4:19, Isaiah 40:11, Hebrews 13:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together Spiritual Warfare: Know Your Enemy Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 437 views

    The deception we face as Christians is serious. Being ignorant of the Devil’s schemes makes you susceptible to his deception leading you away from your faith in Christ and faithfulness to Christ.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together, beginning the final section, 6:10-20, addressing spiritual warfare. In 6:10-20 Paul’s instructs us to be strengthened in the Lord to stand against the deceitful schemes of the devil. We are going to spend several weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Speaking Life: The Divine Power Of Our Words Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,436 views

    As Christians, we understand that words matter. They hold immense power in shaping our lives and the lives of those around us. But do we truly grasp the depth of that power? Do we recognize that every word we speak carries the potential to either glorify God or grieve Him?

    Speaking Life: The Divine Power of Our Words Introduction: Today, we are going to revisit a topic that is both simple and profound: the power of our words. As Christians, we understand that words matter. They hold immense power in shaping our lives and the lives of those around us. But do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal