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  • Michael R. Hodge avatar

    A Retreat With Jesus

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 14, 2012
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     | 26,750 views

    Sermon focuses on the need for personal spiritual retreats based upon the example of Christ as He withdrew from the crowds.

    Sermon Title: “A Retreat with Jesus” Emphasis: The importance of personal spiritual retreats for growing believers Written by: Rev. Michael R. Hodge – www.michaelrhodge.com Introduction As we open up God’s Word together, I invite you to begin in the book of Philippians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Lies With Living Truth Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Apr 21, 2012
     | 5,393 views

    Why do so many believers know all the basic God-Facts but never change? Because underneath the God-Facts their lives are built on lies.

    Defeating Lies With Living Truth April 15, 2021 Pastor Dan Little email: adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church 126 Court St. Binghamton, NY 13901 Scripture reading Acts 2:17-24, 32, 36-41 Peter stands to address a large crowd. He sites one of Israel’s prophets (Joel) as saying; Acts ...read more

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    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 22, 2012
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     | 10,197 views

    When God calls you to do something you had better run to Him because you cannot run from Him.

    Running On Empty Text: Jonah 1:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A hospital administrator was once startled to see a patient fleeing down the hall out of the operating room, his loose hospital gown flapping the breeze behind him. He stopped the fleeing patient and said, "Do you mind telling me why ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Would God Love Me? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 5, 2013
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     | 14,549 views

    Once we have established that there is a God and that Christianity is the way to God, then a big question that might be asked is: Why would God love me? This sermon answers that question.

    Introduction: A. Every year the youngest children in a Christian preschool would steal the show at their end-of-the-year program. 1. This year they did their usual waving to parents, tugging at their clothes and at each other, and staring at the floor. 2. The highlight came when 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Love Perfected Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013
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     | 31,929 views

    We have just seen that God's love is proclaimed in the Word, proven at the Cross & now we will find it is perfected in believers. Those believers who abide in God will find God's love being perfected in their lives.

    1 JOHN 4:12-19 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LOVE PERFECTED [Romans 8:1-17] God’s love is a selfless love. It considers the welfare of those He loves. If God considered only Himself; He would not have created such rebellious beings much less sent the Lord Jesus Christ into the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Safe And Secure (Find The Hidden Message)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 18, 2013
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     | 3,126 views

    I slowly opened my eyes and saw two angelic beings next to the ceiling. Their wings covered themselves from head to toe with such beauty and all of a sudden their wings began to unfold and show their perfect form. I began to feel so safe and secure as I h

    Safe and Secure (find the hidden message) Feb/2013 I was going to write a message late the other night and I thought about a great champion for the Lord that day, that was Stephen in Acts chapter 7. I have always pictured Stephen as young and on fire for Jesus, stands ready to serve Him until death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leonard Cook avatar

    What God Series

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 26, 2013
     | 8,822 views

    Daniel chapter 3, What Kind of God do we serve?

    Introductory Material The Book of Daniel 6th Century • The Author of this book is Daniel. His name means “God is my Judge”. The book is named after him since he is the principle character and author. In Daniel 12:4 he claimed to write the book. From Chapter 7:2 and thereafter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Shofar So Good Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 20, 2013
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     | 5,615 views

    Today is the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish spiritual new year.The main them of Rosh Hashanah (Feast of Trumpets) is repentance.One of the most significant moments of Rosh Hashanah is the blowing of the shofar, ram’s horn.

    Shofar So Good - Our Hebrew Heritage Series September 16, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Show Rosh Hashanah video B Today is the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish spiritual new year. 1 The main them of Rosh Hashanah (Feast of Trumpets) is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blunders Of Self-Indulgent Gain-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 23, 2011
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    1 of 2. James warned of the danger in self-indulgent gain. Accumulation of wealth is spiritually questionable. But How so? The blunders of self-indulgent gain are in their Accumulated...

    Blunders of Self-indulgent Gain-I—James 5:1-8 Attention: My kindergarten-aged daughter suddenly announced just before school that she needed to take a clean tee shirt to class. She told us the teacher was going to iron an anti-drug message on it. My wife frantically swept through my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Do You Just Survive....i Got News For Ya It

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011
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     | 7,352 views

    Too many people today feel that their life is headed toward a crash. They life feels like two trains headed directly toward each other and there is really nothing they can do to stop it from happening. For them, a crash seems inevitable.

    A young man, who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as a signalman for the railroad. For his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, "What would you do if you realized that two trains were heading toward each other on the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Like A Volcano

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 4,599 views

    On several occasions we have studied about revival, and a genuine revival is something that this world desperately needs. However, the reality is that this world will never experience a revival, unless the revival first takes place in each of us, that is

    On several occasions we have studied about revival, and a genuine revival is something that this world desperately needs. However, the reality is that this world will never experience a revival, unless the revival first takes place in each of us, that is to say the church (the Body of Christ). ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
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     | 5,552 views

    We develop joy in the body of Christ by looking beyond our circumstances and developing contentment in our lives.

    Before I read our story from Home Town Tales, let’s take a moment to briefly review the three aspects of the fruit of the Sprit that we’re focusing on during this series: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognize The King!

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 13, 2011
     | 5,400 views

    Palm Sunday is a time when we see Jesus enter into Jerusalem, BUT, did the people really see Jesus for the King He is, or the King they wanted Him to be?

    RECOGNIZE THE KING (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) I have often wondered how many people would recognize Jesus if He were to walk amongst us today? Now I know that Jesus is “with us,” but that is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believers And Baptism Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011
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     | 11,184 views

    A clear explanation of Bible baptism: It is INSUFFICIENT (to save); ILLUSTRATIVE (of Christ’s death, burial & resurrection); IDENTIFICATION (with Christ and the core Gospel truths); INTENTIONAL (not for babies); IMITATION (of Christ); & IMPORTANT.

    Believers and Baptism Chuck Sligh August 22, 2010 TEXT: Matthew 3:13-17 – “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Concerns From The Cross-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 19, 2011
     | 2,692 views

    2 of 2. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced concerns of great significance. At the juncture of life & death, our greatest concerns are prioritized. What are significant concerns for Jesus? 6 Significant Concerns of Jesus from the Cross.

    CONCERNS From The CROSS-II Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39; Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30 MATTERS of GREATEST SIGNIFICANCE Significant Concerns of Jesus As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance become our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist