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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Return To Civility: Intro Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 23, 2024
     | 1,679 views

    I noticed that as a society we've seemed to have lost our Civility, we no longer show one another respect. Could that be because we've lost our common morality? This is a new look at the 10 Commandments

    Earlier this year I was struck by how uncivil our society has become. I can’t remember if it was a personal encounter with someone or something I saw on the news or read on social media. But I do remember thinking: Why can’t we just be civil to each other, what can’t we just be nice? It seems that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Most Important Event In History: The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023
     | 988 views

    We have a hard time seeing it’s significance. We have a hard time understanding why Jesus dying this day matters to us. I get that. I understand that we struggle to see why it matters to us.

    Every human being on planet Earth longs for a truly great leader, someone who is upright, incorruptible, someone who speaks the truth boldly, who is authentic, who is kind but firm, deep down we all long for that perfect leader. Sometimes we get glimpses of greatness like this in certain leaders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Ten Words To Live By Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 6, 2025
     | 534 views

    An intro to the Ten Commandments

    Ten Words to Live By (Overview) Exodus 20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-06-2025 Top Ten Lists Our culture loves lists, especially top ten lists. David Letterman had a top ten list every show. My friend Becky gave me a Bathroom Reader that is nothing but top ten lists. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Fully Seen & Fully Loved

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2024
     | 557 views

    God knows you for more than you know yourself, far deeper than you can imagine. this sermon unpacks Psalm 139

    Sermon for December 29, 2024 It is the last Sunday of 2024. We are at the dusk of this year and nearly at the dawn of 2025. Let me ask you… How has 2024 been for you? What’s one word that you might use to describe how you are doing and where you are at the end of 2024. In a moment we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I'll Buy That

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 21, 2025
     | 167 views

    Simon wanted to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit

    I’ll Buy That Acts 8:18-25 I heard a story about a man who went into an antique shop in San Francisco, and on the floor, he noticed what appeared to be an ancient Chinese vase. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty. He thought, “The owner has no idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 17

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    Lesson 17

    The apostle Paul, writing to the church in Colosse said, "Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:" (Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gaza, Gath And Ashdod

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 16,141 views

    This sermon deals with the consequences of allowing "little" sins to remain alive within the life of the believer.

    Gaza, Gath and Ashdod Text: Joshua 13:1-3; Hebrews 12:1 Joshua 13:1-3 Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the Lord said unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. This is the land that yet remaineth: all the borders of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fellowship

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 125 ratings
     | 26,701 views

    Sometimes Christians speak in "Christianese". We talk in terms and words not in common usage outside the church. "Fellowship" is one of those words. This sermon is on our fellowship with God and our fellowship with our fellow man.

    Fellowship Mice Story -- Three pastors met and were talking over conditions at their churches. The first pastor said, "You know, since summer started, I’ve been having trouble with mice in my church. I’ve tried everything----noise, spray, cats---nothing seems to scare them away." The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The All-Inclusive Covenant Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 13,299 views

    God makes an everlasting covenant with Noah and family, his descendants, and all of creation.

    Sermon for 1 Lent Yr B, 9/03/2003 Based on Gen 9:8-17 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In today’s first lesson, we learn of God’s covenant with Noah. Our God is a covenant-making God. Throughout the Bible, there are several covenants made by God with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    House Of Healing

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 1, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    If you are hurting, let me tell you where you can go to get healed.

    HOUSE OF HEALING 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11 (NAS) 1. Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren I do not want you to be unaware. 2. You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led. 3. Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the spirit of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prophecy

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 15, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,664 views

    The Spirit and Power of Elijah is being poured upon people today.

    Prophecy! 2 Kings 2:13-14 (NAS) 13. He also took up the mantel of Elijah that fell from him and returned and stood by the bank of the Jordan. 14. He took the mantel of Elijah that fell from him and struck the waters and said, Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah? And when he had also struck the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peter's Description Of Love

    Contributed by Walter Pankow on May 21, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,051 views

    A description of what love is all about.

    1 Peter 4:7-11. Exandi 1927. Volume 1. Page 55. The end is at hand. This truth is apparent to all, if we will but open our eyes, for it is a common, every day experience that of all the things we can see and feel nothing abides, but perishes under hand. The great floods of the Mississippi ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's First Name Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,590 views

    This is an introductory sermon on the names of God. It was given on an "Open House" Sunday where we recieved many visitors and guests.

    God’s First Name Names are often meant to be descriptive or hopeful I really enjoyed the movie “Holes”. All the boys who were required to dig holes – 5 feet deep and 4 feet in diameter every day – were given some pretty interesting nicknames. Armpit, Barfbag, Zero, Caveman are just a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    God's Presence In Practice - The Condition. Series

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,790 views

    Part One of three sermons based on how we can enjoy the practical presence of God in our daily lives

    GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. PART ONE -THE CONDITION Hebrews 13:5-6 ‘He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee’. Hebrews 13:5 [AV] What a wonderful promise we have here in this Epistle to the Hebrew Christians. It is a promise that has been cherished and claimed over countless years ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Song

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,267 views

    Song of Songs shows us how mature, enduring love is expressed. Love is blessed, consecrated when we see God as our greatest Lover, Who gives us a capacity for life-changing love.

    “Love Song” -Song of Songs 2:1-7 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (I assure you, this will be a “G-Rated” sermon) You don’t hear too many messages on the Song of Solomon, and most people don’t know what to make of this earthy, poetic book. To add to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational