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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Reality Distortion Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 3, 2022
     | 1,666 views

    This sermon focuses on our limited view of reality and how Paul distorts that reality by exploring the resurrection reality that has been made possible through Jesus Christ.

    How many of you happened to be here a few weeks ago when I showed the State Farm commercial as the opening illustration? The point was to show how easily it is to misunderstand a conversation, especially if you are only hearing one side of it. This week, when I was working on my sermon, I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Being Bold In The Battle Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,474 views

    Begin every day by putting on the armor of God.

    Being Bold in the Battle Ephesians 6:14-23 Rev. Brian Bill June 1-2, 2024 After one of the services last weekend, Lindsey Laud, who teaches first grade at Quad Cities Christian School, shared with me that the students in kindergarten through fifth grade have been reciting a statement about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2 Corinthians Series: Yoking Not Yolking Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 3, 2025
     | 458 views

    We are in the world and need to push, pull, and travel through this life with those who follow Christ. Our closest companions and partners and influences should belong Him; not of this world.

    2 CORINTHIANS SERIES YOKING NOT YOLKING 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-18 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-18 (ESV) “Working together with Him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's A Wonderful Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,503 views

    What would the world be like if there was no Christmas and No Jesus? This message was inspired by John Ortberg's message "Who is this Man?"

    It’s a Wonderful Life (Begin with Clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” scene where George meets Clarence and wishes he had never been born” It’s a Wonderful Life has consistently been ranked in the top 100 movies of all times, it has been called the number one ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Awesome Plan

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 16, 2024
     | 1,061 views

    At Easter we think of how Jesus, by dying on the cross, freed us from our slavery to sin. But we can't think, 'I'm saved and that's all that matters to me.' God saves us for a purpose. We need to grasp God's purpose and engage with it.

    Do any of you like watching movies? Do you like action movies? How about prison escapes? There are two kinds of prison-escape movies. There are movies like Escape from Alcatraz or The Great Escape. In these movies the hero’s goal is to escape. There is no bigger goal. Then there are movies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Being A Follower Of Christ Is More Than A Career.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 12,395 views

    Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Luke 14: 25-33 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Being a follower of Christ is more than a career.”

    Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Luke 14: 25-33 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Being a follower of Christ is more than a career.” As Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Obstacles To Maturity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,415 views

    In the parable of the sower and the seeds, Jesus identifies three categories of obstacles to maturity.

    The Bible uses a lot of agricultural metaphors. The prophet Isaiah describes Judah as a vineyard planted on a fertile hillside. “He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked for a crop ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Presence And Awareness Are The Twin Keys To Blessing, Righteousness And Pe

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,187 views

    Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Psalm 24 December 23, 2001 Title: “Presence and awareness are the twin keys to blessing, righteousness and peace.”

    Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Psalm 24 December 23, 2001 Title: “Presence and awareness are the twin keys to blessing, righteousness and peace.” The Ark of the Covenant, said to have been built by Bezalel for Moses in the desert of Sinai according to Exodus 37: 1-9, symbolized God’s presence in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Da Vinci Code: The Secret Message Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,818 views

    The Secret message of Jesus is not found in some conspiracy therory, it is found in clear sight in the New Testament. It is the Kingdom of Heaven

    The Secret Message of Jesus May 28, 2006 Matthew 13:1-23 I’ll let you in on a secret. The secret message of Jesus isn’t found in some lost manuscript found recently in the Egyptian desert. The secret message of Jesus isn’t found in an old Da Vinci painting, or a book by Dan Brown. The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Real Presence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,676 views

    The power of the Lord’s Last Supper is lost on many of us because we fail to understand Jesus’ use of the word Cup; this sermon reveals how the Disciples understood Jesus saying "This is my body" and "Drink this to commemorate me."

    REAL PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST AT EUCHARIST UNDERSTOOD AS OATH, SACRAMENTUM. It is impossible in a short space to convey all that should be said on this subject. It would be easy, for me to be misunderstood, because I can only express part of my understanding of this subject in a short space. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "Responding To Grace.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 247 ratings
     | 19,537 views

    Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. October 14, 2001 Heavenly Father, empower us to acknowledge you, with praise and gratitude, when you work in our lives. Amen. Luke 17: 11-19 Title: “Responding to Grace.”

    Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. October 14, 2001 Heavenly Father, empower us to acknowledge you, with praise and gratitude, when you work in our lives. Amen. Luke 17: 11-19 Title: “Responding to Grace.” Of ten cured lepers only one, a Samaritan, returned to Jesus to give thanks. “Leprosy” was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "In The Eternal Dimension We Need Have No Fear That Evil Will Haunt Us.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,703 views

    Year C, Psalm 121 October 21, 2001

    Heavenly Father thank you for the gift of your awareness and the awareness of Christ within us, to give us power, not our own, but yours, to not only ward off evil, but to actually dismiss it. Amen. Title: “In the eternal dimension we need have no fear that evil will haunt us.” Psalm 121 Assurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    One Nation Under God (Updated - 2013)

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 27,408 views

    We could mention many things going wrong in our country. But instead, let’s recall some of the things that have made her great & called down the blessings of God upon her.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, kANSAS, OK A. There are two verses of Scripture that I think are very important for us not only to hear, but to remember. The first one is Proverbs 14:34 - “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rules For Holy Living (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,774 views

    What Christians should NOT wear to worship? (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Before we get dressed (vs 1-4) (2). What not to wear (vs 5-9) (3). What to wear (vs 10-17) SERMON BODY: • An alternative title for tonight’s talk could be: • ‘What Christians should NOT wear to worship?’ • Of course this sermon is NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Salt & Light Series

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,345 views

    Jesus said that we are the salt of the earth and the light for the world. He compared our relationship to the world with salt and light. What does this mean? Why does Jesus compare us to salt and light? What is the significance related to this?

    INTRODUCTION We are busy with a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Last week we discussed the beatitudes and we looked at the characteristics of a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. We then proceeded to look at the benefits of being a citizen of the Kingdom of heaven. This week we look at the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal