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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Recognizing The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 19, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,201 views

    This is the 32nd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#32] RECOGNIZING THE SON OF MAN Luke 9:18-27 Introduction: It has been an awesome week of Vacation Bible School, full of fun, learning, and growing closer to God. During the week, both children and adults learned about Jesus’ great love and the sacrifice He made for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Year-End Inventory 2025: Reflection And Renewal For God’s Glory

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 26, 2025
     | 1,123 views

    Before we rush into the next year, we must pause and look back. What did 2025 teach you about God, about yourself, and about the people around you? Did you walk faithfully with Him? Did you experience seasons of joy, sorrow, or doubt?

    INTRODUCTION: As we approach the end of another year—2025—we are often filled with mixed emotions. Some of us are grateful for the victories we’ve experienced, others may have regrets and hope to leave the failures behind. The Bible encourages reflection. As written in Lamentations, we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Father’s House PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,921 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of dedicating time to God in His house, where we can find safety, communion, acceptance, and a deeper understanding of Him.

    Good morning, family of God! We gather here today to delve into the Word of God, to seek His wisdom, and to understand His purpose for us. Today, we turn our attention to the Gospel of Luke, specifically Luke 2:49. Here, we find a young Jesus in the temple, astonishing the scholars with His ...read more

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    Redbuds, Baseball, And Turkeys Gobbling Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,028 views

    Exposition of Mark 13:28-37 about the conclusion of the Olivet Discourse and its main application to watch and pray for the end is near

    Text: Mark 13:28-37, Title: Redbuds, Baseball, & Turkeys Gobblin’, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Redbuds, Baseball, & Turkeys Gobblin’ B. Background to passage: this is the closing of the Olivet Discourse, except for the portions found in Matthew 24-25. And most of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Kinds Of Followers- The Kissers And The Cleavers (From The The Book Of Ruth)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2022
     | 3,473 views

    Today I want to preach about a wonderful love story in the book of Ruth.

    The Book of Ruth is probably the most wonderful love story ever written. Illus: Benjamin Franklin—as you know, he was one of the fathers of our great nation. He was also the ambassador to France. And, when in France, he was a member of a literary society, and they were giving different readings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This Man? Jesus, The Savior Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 5,916 views

    Jesus staked His entire reputation on the Resurrection. If it didn’t happen, everything that Jesus said and did is open to question. Easter is not about a crime against an innocent man, it is about a claim -- a claim so spectacular and so crucial that it

    Who Is This Man? Jesus, The Savior Mark 16:1-7; 1 Corinthians 15:17 An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    World War Won! - Memorial Day - Independence Day Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 274 ratings
     | 17,200 views

    Good for this time of continuing war...Eye-opening scriptures to help lay people understand why war is sometimes necessary, and sometimes even recommended by God. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint.

    World War Won! Prov. 14:34 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WarAndFreedom.html Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. We take our freedom for granted. Here we sit today, praying, singing, fellowshipping, worshipping God together, reading His Word…w/out fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promised One Is Coming! Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,620 views

    Preparing for Christmas means more than just shopping for presents and putting up the decorations. It means opening our hearts and lives to the working of the Holy Spirit. This is a sermon for Advent 3, Year B.

    The Promised One is Coming! Well, there are only 11 more shopping days until Christmas. Are you prepared? When many people talk about preparing for the holidays, this is the line of questioning that follows. And with good reason. If buying Christmas presents was the only thing that had to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Narnia: Begin The Journey Series

    Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005
     | 2,824 views

    Introduction to our Narnia Christmas series; coincided with the opening of the film The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. This message provided information regarding the author (C.S. Lewis) the basic story, the characters and specific themes

    Narnia Christmas Series “Begin the Journey” Oakbrook Church 12/4/05 Intro.- The scenes and music start slowly; children standing by a train station, later playing a game of hide and seek at an old country mansion. A little girl climbs into a giant wardrobe and is magically transported to a winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benifits Package Of Justification Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,422 views

    THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL IS NOT TO GIVE US BLESSINGS, BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST TO RECONCILE US TO GOD. THIS MESSAGE OPENS UP FOR US BENFITS SOME WHICH ARE EXPECTED OTHERS MAY BE UNEXPECTED BUT NECESSARY.

    ROMANS 5:1-5. THE BENEFITS PACKAGE OF JUSTIFICATION. I REMEMBER APPLYING FOR A JOB AT THE TOYOTA CAR PLANT IN DERBY AFTER GO THROUGH A RIGOROUS TESTING PROCESS I WAS ACCEPTED ONTO THE STAFF, AS A RESULT I WAS INCLUDED INTO A COMPANY WITH OFFERED GOOD COMPANY BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDED : ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2011
     | 3,592 views

    1 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. But What are its losses? The tragedy of unrepentance is a Lost...

    THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: There was a painter named Jack, who was very interested in making a dollar where he could. So he often would thin down his paint to make it go a wee bit further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time. Eventually the Presbyterian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Available For Impossible Dreams Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,394 views

    We become available to God when we fully worship and trust Him, when we go out of our comfort zones; there are many possibilities open to us in our church and community.

    Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD July 9, 2006 If what you expect to receive and what someone wants to give you are not the same thing, you are doomed to disappointment. If you want a particular thing, but the person you are dealing with is determined that you shall have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying To Live Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,843 views

    Because Christ has died and we have died with him, sin no longer has the power to do us in. But, if we open the door, sin can still hurt us.

    During this period of time leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, we are focusing on the book of Romans. Romans is the longest, the deepest, the most penetrating explanation of what the death and resurrection of Jesus means for God’s people. So, it is fitting that we take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Something Beautiful For Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Mar 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,239 views

    This message looks at the actions of Mary as she breaks open the bottle of perfume and anoints Jesus during Holy Week. It challenges us to ask the question what can we do for Jesus that is beautiful?

    She hesitates in the doorway separating the two rooms. Through the opening she sees her sister Martha hard at work helping Simon’s wife prepare the evening meal in the kitchen. She listens to the laughter and conversation as it drifts through the house. She hears Simon make a joke at Peter’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Calling Of Paul And The Romans Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 1, 2019
     | 8,263 views

    This sermon explores the first 17 verses of Romans 1 as Paul introduces himself and his mission to the Romans and reminds them of their calling. There are many powerful lessons we can learn in these opening verses.

    A. Many years ago a minister was walking to church one Sunday morning when he passed by the home of one of his church members who was working in his flower garden. 1. The minister said to him: “Can’t you hear those bells calling you to church?” 2. “Eh, what’s that?” asked the church member. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ