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  • John Dobbs avatar

    How Could God Love Us?

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,033 views

    If we are so sinful, how could God love us? What kind of love would allow him to love us?

    Morning Message Central Church of Christ February 4, 2000 John Dobbs HOW COULD GOD LOVE US? Introduction: Today we begin a series on love from the book of 1 John. John had a fiery and destructive temperament! He wanted to call down fire from heaven on some of Jesus’ enemies! Jesus called him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Us This Day, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 4, 2026
     | 95 views

    Launching into Chapter 6 in the Gospel of John, we see Jesus performing a miracle that so many are familiar with; but do we REALLY know (and understand) the complexity of the conversation being had around the feeding of the 5,000?

    John, Part 22 Series: Give Us This Day, Part 1 John 6:1-15 - Continuing in John with a new sermon series: “Give Us This Day” (5 parts) -- Purpose: To examine the command (discipleship) to follow Him (obediently) -- FOCUS: The application of our belief in Him to help us live faithfully, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revive Us Again, O Lord Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 5, 2025
     | 1,729 views

    Revival is a divine visitation that brings spiritual awakening, transformation, and restoration. It is the rekindling of God’s fire in the hearts of His people, leading them back to passionate love and service for Him.

    REVIVE US AGAIN, O LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 85:6 "Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?" Supporting Texts: Habakkuk 3:2, Hosea 6:1-2, Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION Revival is a divine visitation that brings spiritual awakening, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Christ Has Set Us Free! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 10, 2023
     | 3,345 views

    Based on Galatians 5:1 - Reminds hearers that only Christ can truly set us free!

    “CHRIST HAS SET US FREE!” Gal. 5:1 FBCF – 7/9/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – “My Chains are Gone!” – Remember first time I heard & sang that song – a new take on an old hymn. Blew me away! Strong reminder of the GRACE of God that frees us from EVERY chain that binds us & holds us captive to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Till Death Do Us Part Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2017
     | 12,573 views

    In this sermon, we are privileged to see how a man of God faced the death of his wife and we learn some lessons about facing grief and helping others through their losses.

    A. The story is told of three friends who were hanging out one day, and their conversation grimly turned to the issue of death. 1. One of the friends asked the others, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” 2. One friend answered, “I would want people to say, ‘He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trials And Persecutions Drive Us Onward.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 6, 2022
     | 2,144 views

    In Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles. They travel through the Antioch region. I call it, “The Antioch calling.” Paul preaches while going back into history, He points out how men and women of God were terribly mistreated. But they kept living...

    Trials and Persecutions Drive Us Onward. Acts 14:1-25TPT In Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles. They travel through the Antioch region. I call it, “The Antioch calling.” Paul preaches while going back into history, He points out how men and women of God were terribly mistreated. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Give Us This Day, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 11, 2026
     | 56 views

    John unpacks the marvelous miracle of Jesus walking on the water from a totally different perspective than what Matthew does (who includes Peter also walking on the water). Why did one disciple include this and why does another leave it out?

    John, Part 23 Series: Give Us This Day, Part 2 John 6:16-21 - Continuing in John with sermon series: “Give Us This Day” (5 parts) -- Purpose: To examine the command (in discipleship) to follow Him (obediently) -- Understand: In order to grow it requires us to dig; comes from a desire for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Like Us (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 25, 2019
     | 6,079 views

    Last week we looked at Abraham. Abraham believed God and he trusted God to lead him even though he didn't know where God was sending him. But we saw that he had his moments of weakness too. Today we'll look at Samson and see how he is just like us.

    JUST LIKE US (part three) Recap: Last week we looked at Abraham. Abraham was a man who believed God and he trusted God to lead him even though he didn't know where God was sending him. He loved God and was willing to obey God when he was told to sacrifice his son Isaac. But we saw that he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How The Holy Spirit Guides Us Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,812 views

    How to distinguish between the voice of the Holy Spirit and the voices of self and Satan

    One day, about 25 years ago, I was sitting in a church service listening to the sermon, when I sensed that God was saying to me that He wanted me to be a pastor one day. At the time, I had a very good job with a land development company in which I made a lot of money. I had a family with young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Let Us Adore Him Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2024
     | 1,525 views

    Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit.

    Series: Rhythms of Christmas: What are rhythms? A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound. Thesis: Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year – some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit. But Christmas brings a rhythm to it. My goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Has Set Us Free

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,977 views

    This sermon is about Jesus and how he has set us free from legalism, guilt and sin.

    Christ Has Set Us Free Galatians 5:1-6,13 Primary Purpose: To stress that the purpose of the law was to condemn, while Christ has set us free and justified the believer The story is told some years ago of a pastor who found the roads blocked one Sunday morning and was forced to skate on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Gospel Comes To Us In Four Ways

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013
     | 3,139 views

    To enumerate the four ways the gospel came to us.

    I. EXORDIUM: How did the gospel came to us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the four ways the gospel came to us. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:5 (Amplified Bible) For our [preaching of the] glad tidings (the Gospel) came to you not only in word, but also in [its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Using What God Gave You Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,157 views

    Parable of the Talents warns us to use what God gives us, and to use it well.

    Using What God Gave You Purpose Driven Life #32 Cornwall April 17, 2004 You have considered who you are, over the past few weeks, in looking to understand where you are to fit into the family of God. Four weeks back, we considered the subjects of the spiritual gifts you have received and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord, Give Us A Thankful Faith

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,578 views

    This is a Thanksgiving sermon on directives from Samuel to the Israelites to reflect on the great things God has done.

    November 23, 2005 1 Samuel 12:23-24 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Can Jesus Still Suprise Us

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    What we can learn from Jesus’ teaching in his home town.

    Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist