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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    A Cunningly Devised Fable? Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,979 views

    Easter: This message examines a common argument against the resurrection and looks at some simple proofs. We will come to realize that the resurrection did indeed happen, and that it is far from being a cunningly devised fable.

    I wish to begin our message with a quote. Virginia, minister once stated, “We have closed our minds to such trivial considerations as the question of the resurrection of Christ. If you fundamentalists wish to believe that nonsense, we have no objections, but we have more important things to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Heart Of The Matter: When Tradition Makes A Trespasser

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 117 views

    This sermon delivers Jesus' powerful warning that religious traditions can become a dangerous substitute for God's commands, leading to a worthless worship from a heart that is far from Him.

    Introduction: The Danger of Good Habits Traditions can be wonderful things. They give us a sense of identity and rhythm. They connect us to our heritage and to our families. In the life of faith, traditions and habits—like coming to church, praying before a meal, or reading our Bibles—can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5. The Prodigal Son Comes Home (A Message Of God's Unconditional Love) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 24, 2025
     | 240 views

    God waits for you like a father watching the horizon for his lost child. No matter how far you have wandered, His arms remain open to welcome you home today.

    5. The Prodigal Son Comes Home (A Message of God's Unconditional Love) Introduction: Understanding the Heart of the Father Before we explore this profound story from Luke 15, we must understand what Jesus wanted to teach us. He told this parable to religious leaders who criticized Him for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    10. Come Home To The Father (A Sermon On God's Waiting Love) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 26, 2025
     | 87 views

    A father scans the horizon daily, waiting for his wandering child. This is God's heart toward you. No matter how far you have gone, He watches and waits eagerly.

    10. Come Home to the Father (A Sermon on God's Waiting Love) Introduction: The Universal Language of a Father's Heart Picture a father standing at the edge of his property, hand shielding his eyes from the sun, scanning the horizon for a familiar silhouette. Day after day, he returns to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Word, Our Compass: Following Jesus With Unshakable Authority Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 77 views

    Cultural pressures, shifting values, and opinions masquerading as truth can lead us far from God’s path. But God has given us a compass that never fails: His Word.

    God’s Word, Our Compass: Following Jesus with Unshakable Authority Key Statement: “We believe the Bible, as originally given, to be without error, the fully inspired and infallible Word of God and the supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.” Introduction: The Compass for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The Power Of A Proper U-Turn" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2018
     | 12,413 views

    Saul made a big U-turn and became a band new person in Christ. We can too. This was his defining moment. What is yours?

    DEFINING MOMENTS “The Power of a Proper U-Turn” Acts 9:1-19 The setting for our message today is in 36 AD. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus have all taken place …. He has ascended to heaven and now it is up to a small band of men and women to move the message forward. Every one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Noah's Day All Over Again, You'd Better Get Into The Ark

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 276 ratings
     | 52,280 views

    As it was in the days of Noah, so it seems to be in our day. Unbelievers need to get into the safety of God’s ark before it’s too late.

    36But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Culture Shifts: Good Vs Evil

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 13, 2016
     | 4,457 views

    Does your church have the culture of Jesus? Our modern culture is shifting but to adapt too much destroys the mission of winning souls to Jesus..

    Culture Shifts: Good vs Evil Kelly Durant I Corinthians1:22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks[b] foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    My Heart And My Eyes Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,447 views

    The path to greater spiritual strength and depth. 1- We keep pride and haughtiness far from us 2- We are not concerned with matters beyond us 3- We have become quiet and still before God

    INTRO.- My heart and my eyes. How important is your heart and your eyes? Both are important to life and one to a better life. ILL.- A lady said to her doctor: "Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair all wiry and frazzled up, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sunday! Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,244 views

    Jesus’ resurrection consumated the salvation work of God for every sinner. The Lord’s death, burial and resurrection all come together in baptism, too.

    Did you know that it was Sunday when God began creation? The first day of the week God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light! And God saw the light that it was good. It was Sunday. Did you know that it was Sunday when Jesus was raised from the dead? The first day of the week those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Choice Is Yours!

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,000 views

    As we study our text today, we will see that the words of Joshua to the Israelites apply to us as well, and that we too have a choice to make.

    "THE CHOICE IS YOURS" TEXT: JOSHUA 24:1-27 INTRODUCTION Making choices is a part of life, we make choices everyday. Some of the choices that we make are really not that big of a deal, things like: what color socks should I wear today, what should we do for dinner or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ryan Peters avatar

    A New Beginning For You!

    Contributed by Ryan Peters on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,440 views

    It is important that we realize that God desires to bless His children. We are ready to embark upon the best, most prosperous years we have seen thus far. Get ready Get Ready Get Ready!

    A New Beginning For You! Intro: End of one beginning of the New • We can look back • Next year I want to look back at the best year so far • God has been Good to me. • No matter how good or bad 2009 was 2010 is here and God has a New Beginning for you. Some of us need it…. Stagnant… • Lets get in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Compel Them To Come In

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,143 views

    The following sermon is going to review Jesus’ Parable of the Great Banquet in hope to spur your heart on to compel the lost to come in before it is too late!

    Compel them to Come In Luke 14:15-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During our lives we will make many decisions that will not only affect our present but our future realities as well. While some decisions are routine and often trivial such as what to eat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Removing The Cover From Your Christian Relationship

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,097 views

    I want to challenge you to develop a more authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. As much as we talk about how it's about a personal relationship, do we really take it far enough?

    I want to challenge you to develop a more authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. As much as we talk about how it's about a personal relationship, do we really take it far enough? Do we really spend real time with God everyday? Do we really dive deep into the word? Do you in your prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Removing The Cover From Your Christian Relationship

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 19, 2021
     | 1,262 views

    I want to challenge you to develop a more authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. As much as we talk about how it's about a personal relationship, do we really take it far enough?

    I want to challenge you to develop a more authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. As much as we talk about how it's about a personal relationship, do we really take it far enough? Do we really spend real time with God everyday? Do we really dive deep into the word? Do you in your prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army