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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Spiritual Darkness Described

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
     | 4,517 views

    The treatment of Jesus during and after His trial was awful. And yet if was normal for people who are in darkness. Because when it is dark, you miss things you should be able to see.

    Passage: Matthew 27:27-46 Intro: Lightning is more impressive at night. PP lightning in the day PP Lightning storm at night 1. we see spiritual darkness all around us in many ways. 2. but there are few examples greater than what went on during the torment and crucifixion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Maybe The Worse Thing That Can Happen Is The Best Thing? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014
     | 6,518 views

    Our Father has a plan and a purpose, we can get so upset we miss what God is trying to do. This too shall pass... Press on...

    YOU CAN! THE DANGER OF MISSING MY PURPOSE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in 3 parts... INTRODUCTION: Do we realize good can come out of bad? Sometimes what appears to be a bad, terrible thing could be a good thing. In 1964 TERRESSA BELLISSIMO owned a little restaurant in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Funerals And Parties Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 266 ratings
     | 37,931 views

    We learn much from times of sorrow and loss, times when we are confronted with the reality of death, opportunities when we can learn from God

    “A good reputation is more valuable than the most expensive perfume. In the same way, the day you die is better than the day you are born. It is better to spend your time at funerals than at festivals. For you are going to die, and you should think about it while there is still time. Sorrow is ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • John Gullick avatar

    Seizing The Moment For God.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,989 views

    A sermon that uses Matthew chapter 14 to look at how Jesus seizes opportunities in a incident in his life and suggests how we can do the same.

    Seize the moment. Trite saying for a crazy world or biblical principle? Colossians 4:5-6: Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned, as it were, with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Can I Know God's Will For My Life? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 39,125 views

    What can I do to learn what God wants me to do with my life? Can I miss out on what God desires for my life?

    OPEN: I once read the true story about a man who was a guest sailing aboard a submarine. Before they set sail, he asked the coxwain if there were any special regulations to be observed during exercises. He said “I was puzzled when he replied by asking me how good my mental arithmetic was. He went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Catching The Miracles Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,479 views

    Many people including Christians, too often focus on the manger, the stable, and many of the other earthly surroundings of the birth of Christ but miss the truths and purposes of God becoming man.

    Turn Your Bibles to John 1: 14 Title: Catching the Miracles of Christmas Theme: Miracles of Christmas Sermon Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: Miracles are an absolutely essential element in Christianity. If Jesus Christ is not God manifested in the flesh, then our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Learn How To Live Today Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 81 ratings
     | 22,046 views

    Paul’s Advice: Treasure your time because it’s limited, make the most of every opportunity, and understand what the Lord’s will is.

    Today we’ll conclude on the series of sermons on the New Year. With the start of a new year, people want to make new resolution and start things afresh. • Like what King Solomon says in Eccl 1:9 “…there is nothing new under the sun.” • The Bible tells us only in Christ can we find the new life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    The Law Of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,826 views

    The Parable of the Good Samaritan offers the unique opportunity to see compassion at work outside of Israel. Compassion can change our lives, our churches, and our world.

    The Law of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life By The Rev. Rian Adams Have you ever wondered how to spot a hypocrite? It’s possible to spot them in their natural habitat… hiding behind religious rules instead of living the law of love. That happened in today's Gospel lesson. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Faithful Stewardship In God’s Kingdom

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025
     | 616 views

    Faithful stewardship means wisely managing all that God entrusts to you; time, talent, treasure, and opportunities because your management today determines your eternal rewards.

    FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP IN GOD’S KINGDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:1-13 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 4:2; Matthew 25:14-30; Colossians 3:23-24 INTRODUCTION The subject of stewardship is a foundational truth in the Kingdom of God. Everything we own, from the money in our bank ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Validity Of Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 4, 2013
     | 5,637 views

    The Jews had a problem with Jesus healing the cripple by the pool on the Sabbath. Jesus used the opportunity to try to show them that he was the real deal; and quite frankly-they were not.

    THE VALIDITY OF JESUS John 5:16-47 1) Like Father, like Son (vs. 16-30). • Jesus is equal to the Father (vs. 16-18). Vs. 16-17-God created in six days and rested on the seventh. However, he didn’t rest from preserving and maintaining his creation. He governs the affairs of his people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Are We Spreading The Cure?

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,040 views

    Christ has given us the opportunity to administer a life saving cure to a terminal virus; are we spreading the cure? Either we do or do not.

    The Present Situation: Imagine for a moment that you are a physician; not just any physician but one of the foremost in all of medical history. Through some of your research you stumble upon a previously undiscovered virus. After further study you find out that this virus has infected 100% of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Why Cling To A Beggar's Cloak?

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 35,830 views

    What keeps us from responding to Jesus when we have the opportunity? What beggar’s cloak are you unwilling to let go of?

    April, 2007 Why Cling to a Beggar’s Cloak? “Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.” Mark 10:50 NIV INTRODUCTION: The story of Bartimaeus tells of a man who had been blind for many years--perhaps all of his life. He wore the official beggar’s garment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Substitute On The Center Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,019 views

    The major theme is that Barabbas missed his cross because Jesus took his place. The story of Barabbas brings new meaning to the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement.

    Sermon.975 “The Substitute On The Center Cross” Text: Matthew 27:15-26 Theme: Barabbas missed his cross because Jesus took his place. Barabbas brings to meaning to the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement. From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 20, 2001 The story of Barabbas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roy Mason avatar

    God's Prescription For Peace Series

    Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,373 views

    Peace is not a state of mind, but a condition of the heart. The heart is the throne room where peace resides. When our heart is out of kilter, we will miss peace.

    GOD’S PRESCRIPTION FOR PEACE © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason Colossians 1: 21-29 In the midst of a stressful life, most people are looking for peace. Webster defines peace as… A state of tranquility or quiet; a freedom from civil disturbance; a state of security or order within a community provided for by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    When Crying Isn't Enough Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,175 views

    Instead of being satisfied to feel "sorry" when we miss God’s mark, we should press on to produce change in life to please Him.

    Introduction Israel lamented that God’s help was missing (7:1-2). They cried about it for 20 years (7:2). Yet, they never felt the need to do anything about it other than cry and be sad for their lack of spiritual happiness during all this time. After all, no one else was any closer to God. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist