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  • Jack Woodard avatar

    Understanding Real Saving Faith

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Aug 6, 2014
     | 4,678 views

    If there is one word that could accurately describe the average American’s understanding of the Christian Faith, it would have to be either IGNORANCE or CONFUSION. This messages seeks to clear up that confusion.

    TEXT: EPHESIANS 2:8-10 TITLE: UNDERSTANDING REAL SAVING FAITH INTRODUCTION: If there is one word that could accurately describe the average American’s understanding of the Christian Faith, it would have to be either IGNORANCE or CONFUSION. The Church is as ignorant and confused as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: The Source Of Abundant Life

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 12, 2025
     | 625 views

    Jesus came so that you might have life—true, abundant life. In contrast, Satan's mission is to rob you of that life. As John 10:10 tells us, "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.

    Jesus came into this world so that we would have new hope and new life. He said in John 10:10, "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come, that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. Jesus came so that you might have life—true, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What A True Conversion Looks Like

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 23, 2025
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     | 745 views

    A lot of people like to have the title of Christian. Now I use the word title because they want it in name only.

    A lot of people like to have the title of Christian. Now I use the word title because they want it in name only. Know that to be a Christian you must meet this simple criterion: being a Christian refers to a person who follows or belongs to a religion based on the worship of one God and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "not What We Want But What We Need"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,740 views

    A sermon about following Christ and finding life.

    “Not What We Want but What We Need” Matthew 16:21-27 In the words of the late American news commentator Paul Harvey, this morning’s Gospel Lesson is “the rest of the story.” It is a continuation of what we talked about last week. Jesus had asked His disciples: “Who do you say I am?” Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Comfort Received, Comfort Shared: Living Out Compassion Together

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2025
     | 198 views

    This is a reflection for an inner city mission for the mid-level leadership team. The reflection focuses on compassion

    2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV) “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” Paul calls God “the Father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Journey To Bethlehem Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,987 views

    The second part of our Journey takes us into the town of Bethlehem, to the Inn and finally to the stable where Jesus was born.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Deceived Church (Church Of Laodicea)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 25, 2025
     | 431 views

    Some good Bible teachers have spiritualized these letters to the seven churches and made each local congregation represent a particular era of church history.

    But I strongly disagree with some of these good Bible teachers that I have a high respect for and I will explain in a few minutes why I disagree. For example, according to their view… • The first church on the list is the Ephesian church would represent the time when the apostles were alive and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Being Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    Forgiveness and the need we have to give and recieve God’s forgiveness

    Ernest Hemingway starts his short story, “Capital of the World” by describing Madrid Spain. He says, there is a Madrid joke about a father who took out an add in a local paper which asked his son, Paco, to meet him in front of the newspaper office. And told him that “all was forgiven”. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christmas Is For All The Lees/Leighs Of The World

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,101 views

    A sermon designed to meet the needs of seekers and nominal Christians looking for peace in their lives.

    Theme: Christmas Task: To help listener’s unwrap God’s gift and make it their own. Title: For all the Lees/Leighs of the world. Text: John 4.10 Time: 12/24/05 CUMC; 12/24/08 AUMC Lee, a reporter for the Chicago Tribune and a self professed atheist was sitting at his desk on Christmas Eve. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Semore avatar

    The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,466 views

    This is a part 1 of a powerful series dealing with a human heart and developing a sense of expectation concerning the destiny of God in our lives.

    The Spirit of Expectancy Part 1 of a Series TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Most of us are familiar with this scripture. It is a really great verse that can be applied to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The American Holocaust

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,895 views

    God expects us to speak for those with no voice being treated unjustly, and specifically for those in danger of death; if not there is accountability.

    Text: Pro 24:11-12, Title: The American Holocaust, Date/Place: WHBC, 1.28.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Together for Life video after opening song, Imagine Life video before the sermon, 11 million in WWII, and 60 million in US – 125 during the course of this service. B. Background to passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis L. Billings avatar

    Supporting An Enemy Of God

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Jan 7, 2020
     | 4,157 views

    What happens when we align ourselves with what is contrary to God and in opposition to Christ? When we sin, we crucify an innocent man all over again.

    Heavenly Father, we have come against you and your commands in ways that have cost us dearly. Our sinful ways and disobedience to your commands have resulted in chastisement and punishment from you. You have proven that you will do whatever it takes to correct us and bring us back to you. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Clark Harden avatar

    Dirt (Devine Intervention Righteous Triumph)

    Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,630 views

    One certainty for 2013 is the two t’s, trials and triumphs, will visit all of us this year. Today I want to speak to you on the topic of DIRT (Divine Intervention Righteous Triumph).

    DIRT (Devine Intervention Righteous Triumph) Opening: • Happy New Year to everyone! I’m thankful for another opportunity to share with you today. When I think of the New Year’s Day, I always think about staying up to see the new year begin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    An Outline Of Acts 8:26-40

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 9, 2021
     | 5,838 views

    Philip had been preaching in Samaria, seeing the Lord do wonderful things. Now he receives a message to go somewhere else. He didn't know why, but God did.

    Introduction: One disciple met one man on a deserted road. What happened after the disciple shared the gospel with the other man? The disciple, Philip Text, Acts 8:26, KJV: 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    We Must Learn To Receive From God

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,997 views

    There are times that God wants to be a blessing and we stop him and we need to allow him to have his way.

    We Must Learn to Receive From God Scripture Reference: John 12:1-7 / Mark 14:3-9 (KJV) John 12:1-7 1 Then Jesus six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal