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  • Jason Duhon avatar

    The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on May 3, 2023
     | 3,382 views

    It isn’t easy to follow Christ. There are costs and benefits. Today, we examine the price we pay to follow Jesus.

    It was forty days after the resurrection of the Messiah Jesus. His disciples had been marveling at all that had happened. His death turned their world upside down. With the earthquake that coincided with his passing and the temple’s veil having been torn, there were reports throughout Jerusalem of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "what Are We To Make Of This?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,155 views

    A sermon for Easter morning.

    “What are We to Make of This?” John 20:1-18 Several years ago, National Geographic put out a map of the history of the world, and it was a Big Map! Anyhow, on this map, the history of the world or the history of civilization was divided up into two categories… …and the dividing line or the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Paul Addressing The Ephesian Elders Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 3, 2022
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    Paul is ready to pass the baton of leadership to the elders of Ephesus. Paul mentioned he had invested three years at Ephesus. Paul was handing off full responsibility to elders with very little experience. He did need to send Tychicus and then Timothy later to help the elders.

    Background of Paul addressing the elders This discourse of Paul addressing the Ephesian elders takes place near the end of his third journey. He already spent two years at the hall of Tyrannus in Ephesus. He mentions that in total he poured into the elders for three years (Acts 20:31). This exit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time - 6th Sunday, Year A-- The Fence

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2020
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    Jesus builds a shield around the law or Commandments in order to create more space and distance so that we won’t even bump up against the fence or sit on the fence, but rather keep a healthy distance.

    There was a large group of people. On one side of the group stood a man, Jesus. On the other side of the group stood Satan. Separating them, running through the group, was a fence. The scene was set, both Jesus and Satan began calling to the people in the group and, one by one - each having made up ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Law Removes The Offense Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 5, 2020
     | 1,934 views

    The apostle was accused by the false teachers of teaching circumcision in some places, and they said they were teaching no more than he taught. Or it may have been inferred from the fact (which was undoubtedly true) that Paul in general complied with the customs of the Jews when he was with them.

    December 14, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe IV. Practical: Defense of Christian Liberty (5:1–6:10) A. Liberty vs. Law (5:1-12) Chapter IV.A.5: The Law Removes the Offense of the Cross (5:11-12) Galatians 5:11-12 (KJV) 11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning The Lost Of This Generation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 23, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,220 views

    Millennials and Gen-Xers are the largest generation the world has ever known. Only 28% view Church as valuable enough to attend every week. Let's Change That!!!

    1 Chronicles 12:32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment. John 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Finding Religion Or Faith #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
     | 2,615 views

    We return to Galatians, moving into chapter three and entitling this sermon, Religion or Faith? Paul continues his rant by challenging us through a diatribe.

    We return to Galatians, moving into chapter three and entitling this sermon, Religion or Faith? Paul continues his rant by challenging us through a diatribe. A diatribe is a rhetorical method often used by orators of his day which uses ironic, satirical and sometimes even abuse language to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Treasure & The Loving Guard

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 12, 2019
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     | 2,817 views

    A combination of two Devotionals on Proverbs 2:1-8. Wisdom calls out like a lover inviting her beloved, and God, our Lover, promises to protect us, to guard us from harm, through His wisdom.

    Proverbs Chapter 2 1. My son, if you accept my words and treat my commands as treasures 2. So that you pay attention with your ear to wisdom and bend your heart to understanding 3. If you say “YES!” to discernment, and call out with your voice for understanding 4. If you seek her like silver and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Are There So Many Differences Among The Christian Churches?

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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    This discourse explains why there is, at present, no one single understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and, why there are many different Christian traditions, theological interpretations of scripture and differences in church organization among Christians.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) “Light” is one of the most frequently used metaphors in the New Testament. It encompasses God’s Word, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. “Light”, as it is used in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Jesus Really Means

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 15, 2024
     | 733 views

    Jesus made strong statements about His "body and blood" that could be misinterpreted as "cannibalism." However, Jesus meant something so much deeper as the Atoning sacrifice for sin.

    JESUS IS CAUSING QUITE A STIR AMONGST THE PEOPLE. THERE IS A RISING DISPUTE AMONGST THE JEWISH LEADERS INSINUATING A POSSIBILITY OF CANNIBALISM. MANY FOLLOWERS ARE TAKING THE WORDS OF JESUS LITERALLY THAT HE IS SPEAKING OF EATING REAL HUMAN FLESH AND BLOOD. IS THIS FOR REAL? JESUS DOESN’T SEEM TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Transformed By Truth: Which Father Do You Know The Best? John 8:44 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 629 views

    From John 8:44, our topic is “Which Father Do You Know the Best?” This question not only prompts us to examine our relationship with God but also to understand the influence of spiritual paternity in our lives.

    Transformed by Truth: Which Father Do You Know the Best? Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound and challenging words of Jesus found in John 8:44. Our topic is “Which Father Do You Know the Best?” This question not only prompts us to examine our relationship with God but also to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Happens When God Arises

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 24, 2025
     | 143 views

    When God arises, He manifests His power, fights battles, brings deliverance, executes justice, and empowers His people to fulfil their destiny.

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOD ARISES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 68:1 – “Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him.” Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:14; Isaiah 60:1; Psalm 82:8; Psalm 29:11; 2 Kings 19:35 INTRODUCTION: The phrase “God arises” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    The Fruit Of Gentleness

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 30, 2025
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     | 578 views

    Gentleness is a fruit of the spirit. …Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. John 15:2

    The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 1. What do you think of when you hear the word gentleness? Synonyms - Gentleness is often translated kindness or meekness Opposites – violent, quarrelsome …not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After You Have Suffered A While

    Contributed by Larry Grant on May 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 831 views

    The world will make you nervous, the world will try to unsettle you! BUT don’t put your trust in the things of this world! Put your trust in Jesus and He will settle you upon a sure foundation.

    1 Peter 5:8-11 After You Have Suffered A While May 18, 2025 WE NEED TO STRENGTHEN OUR WALK WITH GOD! We are told that we need to be "sober and vigilant". Being watchful means that we need to get serious in the church. The Devil is Real - Here, he is called "Adversary". This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hinge Of History

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    What are we to make of the Resurrection?

    “The Hinge of History” John 20:1-18 In my mom’s house there is a map of the history of the world, and it’s a BIG map. It wasn’t created by a specifically Christian publishing house; I believe it was put out by National Geographic, and fairly recently. Anyhow, on this map, the history of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist