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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Rebel Without A Cause"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,722 views

    A sermon based on the parable of the Prodigal Son.

    "Rebel Without a Cause" "Luke 15:11-32 A young woman writes: "My dad kept a coin jar on his dresser. Every night when he got home from work, the first thing he did was head upstairs to change his clothes. You could hear the familiar jangling of coins as they spilled from his pocket and he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    An Eventful Night In Bethany Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 19, 2018
     | 7,061 views

    A Jesus entered the home of Simon the Leper, many were there. Some out of curiosity; some came to see the spectacle; one, in particular, came to worship.

    An Eventful Night in Bethany Mark 14: 1-11 Today we begin a journey through a very eventful and emotional chapter in Mark’s gospel. The events recorded cover a span of just over twenty-four hours. At the conclusion of the chapter, we will find Jesus accused and condemned of the Sanhedrin in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful In Our Witness Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,458 views

    A vibrant church is faithful in its witness even through persecution. Lessons for us from peter and John facing the Sanhedirn.

    One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed survivors worked to dig out their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Communication Relative To Divine Purpose Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,952 views

    This message is intended to help us evaluate and make changes to, if needed, our communication habits as they pertain to God’s divine purposes.

    COMMUNICATION RELATIVE TO DIVINE PURPOSE Colossians 4:2-6 INTRODUCTION: A. June Hunt, in her Biblical Counseling Keys on Communication opens with this question: Have you ever paused to evaluate the impact of how you communicate? 1. Folks, if you have not noticed already, communication can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God's Church Move Out Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,289 views

    Implement the four steps for God’s Church to minister beyond the church walls

    (Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) I was visiting someone in the hospital this week, and a curtain separated the room into two. At one point, there were loud beeping sounds from a machine on the other side of the curtain, so I looked over. An ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    We Have Work To Do PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,690 views

    Encourages Christians to embrace their divine assignments, honor God through their work, and serve others, fulfilling their role in God's grand plan.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a blessing to gather together in fellowship, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to a powerful message rooted in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 4. The passage reads as ...read more

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    Killing Giants In Our Lives

    Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,263 views

    Overcoming depression, phobias and disapoinment through applying the principles of David and Goliath! God can turn your ’scars into stars’ and ’your tragedies into triumphs’! Uplifting and very encouraging sermon. Full PP slides available.

    Goal/purpose This message is one of encouragement for our people to press into God with the difficulties of life. To receive instruction from the Word of God in being able to gain perspective on our problems. To see life from God’s point of view and not be overcome with despair when difficulties ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If I Give All? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose!

    WHAT IF I GIVE ALL? John 6:1-13 John 6:1-13 1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Cry That Stopped Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025
     | 258 views

    In a world where people are often overlooked due to their conditions, limitations, or backgrounds, the account of Bartimaeus gives hope.

    THE CRY THAT STOPPED JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 10:46-52 Supporting Texts: Luke 18:35-43, Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 35:5, Jeremiah 33:3, Hebrews 11:6 INTRODUCTION: Blind Bartimaeus is one of the most inspiring figures in the New Testament. Though blind and seemingly insignificant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Rewrites Destinies Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 17, 2025
     | 260 views

    Description: God has the sovereign power to change your story, break every negative pattern, and give you a glorious destiny far greater than your present situation.

    THE GOD WHO REWRITES DESTINIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main 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.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28; 1 Samuel 16:11-13; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gospel Memorial Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 29, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    Mary’s act of love became a world wide memorial to her. Judas act for money became an unmemorial as the Pharisees used the betrayal money to bury strangers.

    One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Joey was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. It was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    400 Years Of Silence

    Contributed by George Durham on Dec 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,328 views

    Intertestemental years; Where is God?

    INTERTESTAMENTAL YEARS: MALACHI: 432 BC--- MATTHEW: 40 AD “BEHOLD, I AM GOING TO SEND YOU ELIJAH T PROPHET BEFORE T COMING OF T GREAT & TERRIBLE DAY OF T LORD. HE WILL RESTORE T HEARTS OF T FATHERS TO THEIR CHILDREN & T HEARTS OF T ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Barrett avatar

    Lessons From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,391 views

    This is a outline of a message that will minister to anyone who feels that they are stuck in a wilderness. It answers the question, "why am I going through this?". It will teach the congregation 4 lessons from the wilderness that they need to know so that

    Text: Luke 4:1-13 Definition of WILDERNESS- lonesome, waste desert, desolate, solitary Definition of LED by the Spirit- bring, drive, carry Examples: Ezekiel 37:1, Mark 6:31, John 6:5,6 The Lord WILL at times lead you into a solitary place. Why? To allow you to be proved (tested), so that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    Expressing Our Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    Showing our Faith throught the hard times.

    Sermon Scripture: John 12:1­8; Mark 14:3­9, especially Mark 14:9 Expressing Our Faith Introduction: In our lives we have a choice. We might respond to Jesus in a conventional way, "going through the motions," or we might surrender our lives to Him as an expression of our faith no matter how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Me? Worry?

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,406 views

    Worry doesn't have to be toxic.

    Who Me? Worry? Matthew 6:25-34 "For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, as to what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body than clothing? [26] Look at the birds of the air, that they do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist