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    “taking The Journey, No One Wants To Take”

    Contributed by Emms International on Oct 19, 2016
     | 7,465 views

    This is a sermon in support of EMMS International (formerly Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society) in support of their Advent 2016 Appeal. It focuses on God's presence with us in the crisis of life and our responsibility to be with others.

    “TAKING THE JOURNEY, NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE” “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION Probably all of us have had to make journeys we would ...read more

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    Back To Bethel Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 1, 2016
     | 10,469 views

    The Patriarchs Back to Bethel Genesis 35 This is the last message in our series, “The Patriarchs,”

    The Patriarchs Back to Bethel Genesis 35 David Taylor October 9, 2016 This is the last message in our series, “The Patriarchs,” in which we have seen God’s grace triumph over human sin in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and now Jacob. This week Genesis 35 ends the Jacob cycle on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Days Of Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017
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     | 6,966 views

    Jesus told us to be in the world, but not of it. This at least implies we are to be engaged, interactive, present, making the world a better place. But it also means we have to govern our exposure to those things which dishonor God.

    To the angel of the church of Thyatira write These things says the Son of God, the one having his eyes like flame of fire, and his feet like polished bronze. I know your works, and the love, and the faith, and the service (deaconate), and the patience (endurance), and your latter works are greater ...read more

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    Mankind's Greatest Need

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 4, 2018
     | 7,000 views

    A message on the need for salvation.

    Have you ever seen any of those “man on the street,” interviews? There is a fellow on Fox News named Jesse Watters who does these things and he introduces himself by saying, “Welcome to Watter’s world.” Some of the questions he asks get some very strange answers. For instance, Who won the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Doubting And Believe

    Contributed by Joe Farnella on Apr 6, 2016
     | 9,762 views

    This is a sermon on Thomas. A play on the word Didymus Means twin. And using the Illustration from Austin Powers Mini me (The unbelieving side of us) I am sure this is not original as many have preach on this message at some time or the other.

    Stop Doubting and Believe John 20:24-29 - Do you believe in miracles? Do you believe in honest-to-goodness, old-fashioned acts of God? - Of all Gods Miracles this is the BEST. - People have asked me have I seen Miracles before. My answer is YES! -Besides seeing His physical power I see Life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Live

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,150 views

    A funeral sermon for my father-in-law after an arduous week of settling an estate. Carpe Diem message inpired by the death of a loved one.

    It hardly seems real. This last week has been spent doing all the things Necessary to close an estate. Its been arduous to say the least. But, everything that has needed to happen has happened. Except for one thing. There has been little time to actually be able to sit back and grieve The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ready Or Not Here I Come

    Contributed by Bobby Crabb on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 62 ratings
     | 10,841 views

    A message on the sure second coming of Jesus

    “Ready or Not Here “I” Come” Luke 12:32-40 Introduction An adult Sunday School class was studying sayings about “the end time” in the Gospels. Some were troubled and confused by Jesus’ use of symbols to describe the coming judgement: lamps lit, loins girded, wise and foolish maidens, a thief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Fairh V Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 27, 2007
     | 2,388 views

    Jesus is the object of our faith

    The Life of Faith V Hebrews 12: 1-3 I find the life of faith grows better and better every month I live. I can truly say my life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentations and can add most heartily that, Day by day this pathway smoothes Since first I learned to love it. It is better and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Good News In Christ’ Death And His Resurrection

    Contributed by Arsenio B. Segismundo on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,275 views

    This sermon tackles about the good news in Christ’ death and what the hope of His resurrection brings.

    Topic: The Gospel of Christ’ Death and His Resurrection Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 By Ptr. Jack Segismundo JESUS IS LORD CHURCH 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 1Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2By this gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Holes In The Darkness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,496 views

    You are the light of the world. As you live out this goodness visibly in front of the people of the world, your life will point them to Jesus where they too can find life that is real life.

    Opening illustration: Robert Lewis Stevenson, peering out of the window saw a workman come by and light the gas lights along the street. When asked what he was watching, the young boy said, “I see a man making holes in the darkness.” Let us turn to Matthew 5 and see how we as believers can make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessing Of The Father

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,249 views

    Joseph was blessed by his father prior to dying, but it was the hand of God that sustained Joseph throughout his life.

    Intro. We come to our eighth sermon in the Life of Joseph. We began with the change in his father. He has gone from the son that was favored to the sovereign leader of the Egyptian kingdom. To do that, God allowed him to go into a pit, a place of temptation, a prison, and then the palace. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking A Stand

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,825 views

    Make a difference, risking it all and putting everything on the line, taking a stand by faith, influencing this world for Christ.

    Taking a Stand 1. Welcome to FLC! a. Acts 17:26-27 - “From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing Is Believing

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 18, 2015
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     | 11,155 views

    We as modern disciples are an extension of Jesus’ ministry. We are witnesses to the same real relationship with Jesus that the disciples had. We have his power so that we can touch lives and affect eternity.

    Has anyone ever told you something so outrageous or so unbelievable that you thought you couldn’t believe it unless you saw it for yourselves? Have you ever seen anything that was so unbelievable that it was scary? If so, then you can understand how the disciples felt after they saw the risen ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Missions 12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 8, 2012
     | 4,474 views

    The Scripture verse above reminds us that the power of the Holy Spirit is given to us to be Jesus witness to a world that has no idea who He is, was or will be. We as believers are called to be His witness to bring the message of hope of the Good News to

    Series: 12 in 2012 Sermon: Missions 12 Christa's video saying thanks to Christian Hills Church The challenge this month for our spiritual mile markers, show the picture of the boys and the need for a floor. share the need. Give an extra $12 to missions this month to help put a floor in for these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commitment Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 3, 2014
     | 14,593 views

    Jesus is calling the church to commitment. We are committed to our sports teams, hunting, fishing, pleasure and entertainment. Jesus calls for commitment and repentance. It is a call for being in the world but not of the world.

    Intro: The words that Jesus share with the church in Laodicea are hard words. Sometimes it takes hard words to awaken those asleep. It will help us understand Jesus words if we know more about the city the church was in. The city of Laodicea was founded by Antiochus II in 253 B.C. It was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist