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  • Steve Malone avatar

    A City On A Hill Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 14, 2022
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     | 7,155 views

    In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus uses 2 metaphors to underscore the influence and the impact that those who live in His Kingdom will have on the world around them.

    A City On A Hill Matthew 5:13-16 OKAY – so we are in this message series, a chapter by chapter, verse by verse… in depth study, of the Gospel of Matthew. TODAY – is week 16. NOW – some may wonder, why we are spending so much time on just this one Gospel. WELL – the answer is pretty simple. YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is The Answer To Your Fear

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,674 views

    Whenever you go through fearful situations, Jesus is the confidence to keep you going. This sermon examines some of the fear-conquering metaphors for Jesus.

    October 7, 2001 Luke 2 ¡§Jesus is the Answer to your fear¡¨ INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus is the immovable ROCK. (Isaiah 26:1-4) ƒá Hard ¡V some people want God¡¦s standards to bend. Allow sin. Allow other religions. ¡§I am the way¡K¡¨ There¡¦s a reason that the Ten Commandments were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    Fulfilling The Law

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
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     | 3,083 views

    When Jesus uses the metaphors of salt and light, He is talking to us about our covenant, our calling and how they relate to our righteousness.

    FULFILLING THE LAW Text: Matthew 5:13 - 20 Mat 5:13-20  "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.  (14)  "You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Escape The Flames: A Biblical Truth About Hell And Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 28, 2025
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     | 362 views

    This message is not comfortable, but it is vital. Hell, hades, gehenna, tartarus, the lake of fire, and the chaff thrown into the furnace. These are not myths, metaphors, or medieval inventions. They are Biblical truth.

    Go! And Escape the Flames: A Biblical Truth About Hell and Eternal Life Introduction – The Question Few Dare to Ask How often do we hear about heaven in our churches? Quite often. How often do we hear about blessings, hope, and eternal joy? Regularly. But how often do we hear about hell? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 1, 2025
     | 806 views

    The New Testament likens the Christian life to running a race. We look at how it uses the metaphor. It calls us to strive, to improve, and to stay the course.

    INTRODUCTION The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote: ‘Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.’ The writer imagined the Christian life as a race – a race that requires endurance. We’re presently in a series in which we’re looking at items in the news. In some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "We All Need Some Encouragement"

    Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,004 views

    Originally a Mother’s Day sermon directed to men who are incarcerated, this message focuses upon the Christian act of encouragement as seen in the lives of Philemon and Barnabas.

    Submitted By Dr. Bobby J. Touchton Ashland, Kentucky INTRODUCTION. Let me begin by reading an email, entitled, "What My Mother Taught Me," My other taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Time Has Come To Glorify The Son

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,427 views

    sermon reflecting jesus prayer to be glorified by God after having completed his work here on earth - slight connection with mother’s day / ascension

    May 12, 2002 John 17:1-11 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Touching The Heart Of God

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 9, 2021
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     | 10,564 views

    This Mother’s Day, Pastor Dennis will be looking at how we go about touching the heart of God and the three H’s of prayer that God hears.

    Touching the Heart of God Luke 18:9-14 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnsKqgXUXKLZ13J7FrnC6uQ The other day as I was looking at the topic of prayer, this came across my desk. “A faithful Christian mother will seek to carry her children in at least three places: in her womb, in her heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Spiritual Healing – Preparing Oneself For Heaven

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 13, 2021
     | 1,778 views

    Spiritual Healing is the preparation of one's soul to enter the gates of Heaven. Are you ready? The healing stories in Mark's Gospel are metaphors for our preparation.

    Spiritual Healing – Preparing oneself for Heaven Mark 5:21-43 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz [Healing Story #1] 21 When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore. 22 One of the synagogue officials named Jairus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 9, 2021
     | 5,312 views

    The character of Jesus is formed in us as the fruit of the Spirit continue to develop in us. This online message, giving during thenCovid pandemic, includes an introduction to a series on the Fruit of the Spirit and a talk on Love

    July 4, 2021 Online Live Sermon Fruit of the Spirit: Love - Galatians 5:13-23 At beginning of message and before Scripture reading, ask people to grab a piece of fruit that they might have in the house, in the fridge, even frozen in the freezer. People generally have a favourite kind of fruit, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Final Words Of A Family Man Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 19,687 views

    “When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, ‘Dear woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’” In the midst of His pain and recognizing that He is about to die for the

    Final Words of a Family Man In the days before expectant fathers were allowed in the delivery room, four dads-to-be gathered in a Minneapolis hospital waiting room while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, “Congratulations, sir. You’re the father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    What Your Father Never Knew And Your Mother Never Told You Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Jan 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,355 views

    Study for most is not fun but what can be learned by real study of Scripture?

    THE IMPORTANCE OF BIBLE STUDY Anyone who claims to be a Christian and bases that claim on a knowledge gained from the Bible will also have a desire to be pleasing to the One Who has provided the salvation promised in the Bible. The desire to be pleasing to our Lord is not only something which we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Words From The Cross: 'woman, Here Is Your Son; Here Is Your Mother"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,671 views

    A sermon from the series: "Words from the Cross."

    "Words from the Cross: 'Woman, Here is Your Son; Here is Your Mother'" John 19:23-27 What makes us happiest in life? Some people may point to fabulous fame and fortune. But hands down, surveys show that friends and family are the real prize. That said, researchers suggest that loneliness ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Three Gifts To Give The Next Generation - Mother's Day 2024

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 9, 2024
     | 1,691 views

    Repeatedly, tell them they are loved by their Heavenly Father. Repeatedly, tell your children that every one of God’s commands is an invitation to help yourself to happiness. Repeatedly, tell the next generation that every time the Bible says, “Don’t do this,” He’s saying, “Don’t harm yourself.”

    Here are some interesting things I have heard moms say. 1. My kids sure make a lot of plans for someone who can’t drive anywhere. 2. One mom said to another, “That’s it. I’m selling my kid on eBay.” The other mom replied, “Don’t be silly! You made him. Sell him on Etsy.” 3. Nothing is lost until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    A Joyful Heart

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 378 ratings
     | 58,222 views

    Someone says, "All right, preacher, I hear you. But circumstances in my life aren’t that good. Things have been tough. Just why should my heart be filled with joy?" Let me mention 3 reasons.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) The basic point of some of my messages in recent months has been that, for most people, their faith - what they have been taught, what they believe - makes all the difference in the way they act, in the values they hold dear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ