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  • John Gullick avatar

    Seizing The Moment For God.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,819 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Learn How To Live Today Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 81 ratings
     | 21,819 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

  • 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
     | 38,812 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
     | 12,244 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

  • 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
     | 3,651 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

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Seeking The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency Of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,215 views

    Isaiah 55:6 is a divine invitation for every one of us to draw near to God, not later, not tomorrow, but right now.

    Seeking the Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Introduction: Today, we will explore a verse that speaks to the urgency of seeking God—Isaiah 55:6, which says, “Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.” (NLT) This is a divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faithful Stewardship In God’s Kingdom

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025
     | 321 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

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Validity Of Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 4, 2013
     | 5,527 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
     | 10,781 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
     | 35,592 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

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 24, 2011
     | 4,535 views

    Part 11 of this series discusses Noah's sin, and his sons response to it which gives us a unique opportunity to examine ourselves and our own reaction to sin.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Genesis 9:18-29 Introduction - Last week, we set up the foundation for what mankind had done - Simply stated, we provoked God’s wrath through disobedience and rebellion - God sent men like Enoch and Noah to preach to them; but still they rebelled - Hebrews 11:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roy Mason avatar

    God's Prescription For Peace Series

    Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,200 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
     | 5,975 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

  • Miles Anderson avatar

    A Christian Church

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    With so many things missing from the church and Christian lives it’s time to look again at the 8 Charesteristics that wrere present in the first Churh.

    A CHRISTIAN CHURCH Introduction: Isn’t I funny that everyone around can’t regonize the living God at work in the world today. God has given us truth and salvation through Jesus and this world refuses to acknowledge the living savior, Jesus. It doesn’t amaze me because Peter wrote about it in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Substitute On The Center Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,858 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