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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    What Is Waiting On The Other Side Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
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     | 10,515 views

    A sermon examining the things that we will encounter as we continue to serve the Lord.

    WHAT IS WAITING ON THE OTHER SIDE Mark 5:1-22 Like many of you I began this year with great hope and anticipation. On the first Sunday of the year, many of my preacher friends rolled out their “2020 vision” to their churches. In hind sight, that “2020 Vision” got blurry in a hurry! There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Thing Called Love

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 1, 2023
     | 951 views

    The kind of love which Jesus models for us takes discipline, discernment, and knowledge of both God and his Word.

    The question Jesus answered for the lawyer that day was “Who is my neighbor?” But an equally important question, and one that doesn’t get asked nearly often enough, is “What is love?” Some enchanted evening you will meet a stranger across a crowded room. Neither of you has a clue what the other is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sermon # 36 - Revive The Love In Your Marriage Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 20, 2023
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     | 1,740 views

    If we want our marriages to be vibrant and happy, we must work towards getting back to the love we had for each other when we first got married. Here are some practical counsel from God’s word on how we can make love grow in our marriages.

    We read in Ecclesiastes 4:9, “Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively.” (GNB) The counsel that we receive from the word of God as mentioned in the above verse, is that two are far better than one, as together they can work far more efficiently on any given ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jesus' Second Sign Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2023
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     | 2,900 views

    The second sign in John 2:12-22 teaches us that Jesus is the new temple.

    Introduction One of my responsibilities as a pastor is to visit church members when they are in the hospital. I am grateful for the opportunity to visit members so that I can provide some spiritual counsel and comfort to them. During one of my first visits to a member in the hospital, I heard an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus' Third Sign Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 30, 2023
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     | 2,602 views

    The third sign in John 4:43-54 teaches us that Jesus is the Son of God who grants life by the word of his power.

    Introduction Loving parents will do anything to get their sick child well. When two of John Crowley’s young children, Megan and Patrick, were diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disease called Pompe Disease, the disease was considered a death sentence. Crowley gave up his entire life to pursue ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seek And Find

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023
     | 2,692 views

    Ask, Seek, Knock, a sermon based on an outline from the great old study guide called Handfulls on Purpose by James Smith and Robert Lee.

    Seek and Find Matthew 7:7-11 • When I was growing up I remember one particular thing I enjoyed about going to the doctor or dentist office • As a child you are always nervous whether it is for a regular checkup • Or maybe you are actually sick • The worst was when I was going to have to get my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warnings Of False Prophets Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 5, 2023
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     | 1,663 views

    How do we recognize the false teachers of our day?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are a culture of warning labels. Some for good reason and some for legal reasons. Some seem like they’re a bit ridiculous. When the traffic light is about to turn red, the light first turns yellow. Football ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Signs Of The Times Part 3

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 11, 2023
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     | 964 views

    The Abomination of Desolation

    The Signs of the Times Pt. 3 Mark 13:14-23 The question I have been asked as a pastor. by far more than any other is, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” The Lord created man in His image as we read in Genesis 1:28. Genesis 1:28, “Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Call On God In Worship! Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 19, 2023
     | 1,971 views

    Today we are going to talk about worship - but not what we do in worship - how we do it! In our series of Calling on God, we have called upon Him for help, guidance, and belonging. Today we call upon Him in Worship.

    Call on God in Worship 2 Samuel 6:1-15 / Psalm 150 Introduction Humorist, Erma Bombeck, reported an experience she had in church. A row or two in front of her sat a mother with a normal five-year-old boy, which means, he couldn’t sit still. As he squirmed and looked over the pew at those behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rahab’s Rehab

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Oct 22, 2023
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    Spying is a dangerous business. It’s a practice that’s probably been around as long as men and countries have gone to war against each other.

    Rahab’s Rehab Jos 2:1-19 Zec 3:2b …Is this not a brand plucked from the fire? Spying is a dangerous business. It’s a practice that’s probably been around as long as men and countries have gone to war against each other. Some countries may not admit to it, but I think it’s probably safe to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love That Never Gives Up Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 23, 2023
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     | 3,084 views

    Learn how God’s unfailing love can inspire us to love others persistently, hopefully, and powerfully, even in the midst of challenges and hardships.

    Introduction: Dear friends and families, "Love and Family" - are two concepts that often go hand in hand. We often hear phrases like "blood is thicker than water" or "family is not defined by blood." These sayings remind us that love is at the core of any family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Qualified For Special Service Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 22, 2022
     | 3,703 views

    All disciples of Jesus are supposed to be servants, but some disciples will be qualified for special service as deacons. In this sermon, we learn about the qualifications of deacons and why they are important, and we all are challenged to be faithful servants.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a rather grumpy deacon who was teaching a Bible class full of boys and was endeavoring to impress upon them the importance of living the Christian life. 1. The deacon asked the boys: “Why do people call me a Christian?” 2. After an awkward moment of silence, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Qualified For A Noble Task Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 24, 2022
     | 2,499 views

    By God's design the church is supposed to be lead by elders who are older, spiritually mature men who meet important qualifications. In this sermon, we examine the qualifications for elders from 1 Timothy 3.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed the Disney film, “The Lion King?” 1. You remember, then, that Mufasa was the king of the Pride Lands. 2. He had a son named Simba, and an evil brother named Scar. 3. Scar usurped the throne by murdering his brother, and driving Simba, the king’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformed By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022
     | 2,246 views

    We are transformed when we open our hearts to the Holy Spirit.

    Transformed By the Spirit Text: Acts 2:14-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: A woman testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted through her experience in conversion. She declared, "I’m so glad I got religion. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Should We Always Forgive? Eight Points Connected With Forgiveness For Our Assurance Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022
     | 2,681 views

    Forgiveness is one of the most difficult aspects in Christian living because pride and resentment step in the way. We look at the sadness in Nigeria in 2013 and consider 8 points related to forgiveness and then at what forgiveness is, and is not.

    SHOULD WE ALWAYS FORGIVE? EIGHT POINTS CONNECTED WITH FORGIVENESS FOR OUR ASSURANCE INTRODUCTION TO FORGIVENESS To begin, I am going to paste here a parable the Lord gave, all related to forgiveness. There are many deep, essential words that connect us with God, but one, if it did not exist, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational