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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Costly Worship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 17, 2016
     | 11,648 views

    If you want to truly worship God, obey without delay, give without limits, and receive without fail.

    Dad was driving his family home from church one Sunday when he heard his 16-year-old son saying, “The sermon was boring today.” His sister chimed in. “Yea, could you believe how the pastor stumbled over the reading of the Scripture?” she said. Mother replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    New Things Have Come

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015
     | 4,973 views

    Paul had been a resident of Jerusalem during the earthly ministry of Jesus (some scholars believe that Paul was the rich young ruler of the gospels who refused to give up all he owned to follow Jesus.)

    “New Things Have Come” 2 Corinthians 5.14-17 January 4, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Paul had been a resident of Jerusalem during the earthly ministry of Jesus (some scholars believe that Paul was the rich young ruler of the gospels who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Follow Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 1,208 views

    The main point of this sermon is to explore the call of Jesus Christ, understanding that while discipleship requires self-sacrifice, it brings immeasurable blessings and a new way of life.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive deep into the life-changing call of Jesus Christ, the cost that comes with answering that call, and the immense blessing it brings into our lives. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, "Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you your ...read more

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    Narnia: The Enemy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Kevin Adams on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,871 views

    Like the white witch of Narnia, Satan works at deceiving God’s people. Revelation 12 shows us the Christmas nativity "behind" the one we usually see.

    THE ENEMY OF CHRISTMAS. December 11, 2005; Revelation 12:1-12 (17) Matthew 2:13-18 Narnia Image: The White Witch who makes it always winter and never Christmas. Theme: There is real evil in the world. Revelation opens the curtains of heaven and we see it in personal form. This evil wreaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Second Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,357 views

    What does the Bible really say about the Rapture? Will Jesus come secretly? Will People really be left behind? Is your Knowledge based on fact or fiction?

    Pastor Keith R. Bunch Antioch Baptist Church of Dandridge, Tennessee 1. Pre-Tribulation Doctrine: Secret Rapture - 7 Years of Tribulation - Second Coming of Christ - Judgment Sermon Text: (Matt. 13:24-30; 36-43) "Parable of Wheat and Tares" 2. Is the Rapture of the Church a Secret ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From The Pit To The Palace Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 35,722 views

    The fourth message in a series on the life of Joseph. This deals with Joseph’s continued faithfulness and good response, recognizing that God was behind his sudden and high elevation.

    Trinity Baptist Church July 9, 2006 Character on Display From the Pit to the Palace Genesis 41 If you’re a Christian, we know two things about what God has planned to happen in your life. Before you depart the planet, He has two key objectives for you: One is your maturity. God is intent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wonder Bread

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,999 views

    A Sermon on the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. The crowd failed to see the true miracle in the meal, and this sermon invites followers of Jesus to focus on the meaning behind the miracle.

    "Wonder Bread" Sermon on John 6:1-21 July 30, 2006 Pentecost +8-B Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks,he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted…When the people saw the sign that he had done, they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    All Is Not What It Seems Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 69 ratings
     | 56,554 views

    A sermon bringing to light the "unseen" worlds that impact our lives and how the truth is sometimes hidden behind the trappings and events of this twisted world.

    In the late 1800s, doctors and scientists believed in something called spontaneous generation. Spontaneous generation . . . the idea behind spontaneous generation was that living organisms could suddenly pop up anywhere from non-living organisms, and this pretty much explained, in the late 1800s, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why The Man On The Cross?

    Contributed by M. K. Mathews on Oct 29, 2012
     | 4,634 views

    This sermon based on the present culture in India, here now people are running behind "human gods". And many asking questions like "why this man on the cross?".

    God’s Plan: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have an everlasting life” (John 3:16). The above verse deserves to be decorated with jewels as it is one of the diamond verse in the Bible, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Journey Begins

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,464 views

    This sermon was preached as I began a new ministry. We must leave some things behind to move ahead, but we must also move ahead.

    As you might imagine I have been thinking a lot about journeys lately Trips to Hickory and Lexington Came back from CBF in Tampa and Journey here Bible seems to have someone always on a journey Noah in an Ark, Abram going to land he knew not of Ruth to land of Naomi, Jonah to Ninevah, Paul on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 1, 2011
     | 6,755 views

    The theme of Exodus is the Deliverance of God’s people. Chapter 1 gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the events leading up to their redemption...

    The theme of Exodus is the Deliverance of God’s people. Chapter 1 gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the events leading up to their redemption. 1. The Need for Deliverance (1-6) When Jacob and his family came to Egypt to escape famine, there were only seventy. Now, there were thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Spiritual Struggle Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
     | 5,619 views

    This passage deals with the spiritual struggle behind the great tribulation—the dragon’s (Satan’s) attacks against the woman (Israel).

    Last time we got a glimpse of the great spiritual conflict that is going on behind all the ungodliness and evil of this world. We have seen how the devil is out to hurt the heart of God. He does that by turning people away from Christ. Last time in Rev. 12: 1-5 we ended with the woman (Israel) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Feast To Remember: Book Of Esther

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,273 views

    An intended genocide against the people of God is thwarted. Behind all the machinations of human deliverers, we see the quiet unassuming hand of providence. Praise the LORD!

    A FEAST TO REMEMBER. Esther 7:1-6; Esther 7:9-10; Esther 9:20-22. Esther is a book of feasts. First there was the extravagance of a six-month long drinking feast for the army and the princes of the 127 provinces (Esther 1:3-4). This was immediately followed by a seven day drinking feast for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Aug 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,940 views

    There are so many supernatural events that are going on behind the scenes right now that Paul writes us that he doesn’t want us to be unaware of them ,

    Today we are going to put our faith to the test What good is faith unless you use it , and how can you use it unless you know how it works? There are so many supernatural events that are going on behind the scenes right now that Paul writes us that he doesn’t want us to be unaware of them , ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Launching Out Into The Deep Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,094 views

    A description of evangelism the first thing Jesus called His disciples to do, showing it priority, the power behind it and practical steps every church should take.

    Annual Sermons: Vol. 12 Sermon 9 Bob Marcaurelle Mt. 4:18-20, Lk. 5:1-11 Yahoo search to: homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Anderson SC LAUNCHING OUT INTO THE DEEP This miracle is not about fishing - it is about evangelism - fishing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist