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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Radical Obedience

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 4, 2018
     | 8,080 views

    This sermon focus on Jesus' call to Radical Obedience. An obedience that leads us to enjoy the discipleship and being able to be a positive witness for Him in our world.

    Mark 10:17-31 Theme: Radical Obedience This sermon focus on Jesus' call to Radical Obedience. An obedience that leads us to enjoy the discipleship and being able to be a positive witness for Him in our world. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Our Savior and Lord - Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    One Thing I Do Know

    Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,120 views

    This starts with a story of a young boy who has a pivotal moment that changes the focus of his whole life. Just as the blind mans interaction with Jesus changed his.

    When you think about the narrow streets of Paris at night, under the glow of the sparkling Eiffel tower, with a chilly summer breeze blowing down the promenade that sends lovers close together, you might find it romantic and enchanting. But pan out, to a 12-year-old boy…sitting alone on a bench, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,158 views

    Within every person is a deep longing, a yearning of spirit, for something full of beauty, purity, peace and purpose, and where evil is defeated.

    Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness Matt 5:6 March 27, 2011 Intro: Last week I was sitting at my desk in my office and heard this loud whining sound, it would rise in pitch and then die away, then start up again. It is a familiar sound, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Turned A Funeral Into A Celebration

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 27,767 views

    Jesus made it clear in His teachings that you are not really ready to live until you have faced the reality of death.

    Jesus Turns a Funeral into a Celebration (Theme for this message came from "Outflow" by Sjogren and Ping) Luke 7:11-17 Can you imagine the shock of the widow of Nain and the crowd surrounding the funeral procession when Jesus walked up and stopped the procession? Jesus saw the widow and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Simply Christmas ... According To The Epistles Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,437 views

    How do we steer through the madness of the holiday season? We can do this by recapturing a focus on the message of Christmas… to help us focus on Simply Christmas! Today, we’ll discover from Galatians 4:4-7 God’s two gifts to us at Christmas.

    I. IN CHRISTMAS, THE GIFT OF GOD IS … HIS SON. (4:4-5). We find out so much as we take the time to unwrap this present… A The Timing of the One Was Given (4:4a) B The Identity of the One Given (4:4b) 1. The Son is fully GOD (4:4a; cf. Micah 5:2; Colossians 1:15, 2:9) 2. The Son is fully HUMAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Second Touch

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 43,381 views

    In our text this morning we find some help for those who have lost their focus. Can’t seem to feel God or see God in our spirit realm. We can get to the point in our spiritual walk where we begin to lose focus

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Preached at Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK Sunday, April 25, 2010 RevWLawson@aol.com (I make no claim for the originality of this message. I first preached it about 22 years ago and could not locate the references. It was revised for this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Even Though I Feel This Way Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,034 views

    We are faced with two options. The first is to see how bad things really are and to focus on them. And we have every right to focus on them because things are indeed bad. Or the second option is to decide even though things are bad, I chose to rejoice and trust in my Lord.

    Introduction: I cannot recall in my 27 years as Pastor a sermon that I preached from the Book of Lamentations until today. Today will be my first. But I believe that are present condition of the world makes Lamentations a good book to preach today as we begin our new series “Even Though”. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sing A New Song

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,763 views

    This is a call to move from traditional worship focusing on the Builder Generation to Multi-ethnic worship. Can also be used to explain the differences in worshop preferences between generations and moving to contemporary worship

    Sing a New Song Psalm 96 I am a PK, a preacher’s kid and grew up in a traditional Methodist church with hymns, the organ, anthems, a handbell choir and Calls to Worship. In 1990, I attended a conference in Houston on cutting edge ministry. The first night opened with worship. I walked in and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Have You Not Read? Palm Sunday, 2025

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 17, 2025
     | 225 views

    The religious in Jerusalem missed 2 critical applications that we must not: The old testament prophecy of Zechariah was fulfilled in what Jesus did (because of who He is), and, these were the same leaders charged with teaching God’s word and they don’t know it!

    Have You Not Read? (Palm Sunday 2025) Matthew 21:1-17 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! - If you’ve been to church for any time, prob heard about Jesus’ triumphant entry -- The significance of this moment written in history and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strengthening Your Faith In Times Of Adversity Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025
     | 615 views

    Adversity is part of life, even for believers. Jesus never promised a storm-free life but a storm-proof one.

    STRENGTHENING YOUR FAITH IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7 “Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparing For Christ’s Return

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025
     | 835 views

    The return of Christ is a reality that every believer must prepare for. The signs of His coming are evident, and we cannot afford to be unprepared.

    PREPARING FOR CHRIST’S RETURN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Wounded Savior For A Wounded People

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,611 views

    This particular Lenten sermon, is a good example of what Lent (Ash Wednesday) is all about. We focus not on what we do but, on what Jesus did for us.

    Ash Wednesday A Wounded Savior for a Wounded People Joel 2:12–19 Text “Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,653 views

    Remember as we come to the Lord’s table today we look back to remember what Jesus has done, we look inside to see what we need to do, we look outward to what we can do for the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Intro: We as Baptists love to eat, we love food for baptisms, ordinations, festivals, and revivals. You name function and we love to bring food. One of the most important meals that we take part in is not about food, but about faith. It is a clear representation of what close fellowship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Smith avatar

    Holiness

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 20, 2017
     | 10,371 views

    It’s been debated, twisted, misunderstood, rejected and frowned upon. Man has diluted and distorted its true meaning by creating man made doctrines that place emphasis on a person’s outward appearance more than their inward being. So what is Holiness?

    Holiness Colossians 3:1-17 What is Holiness? It’s been debated, twisted, misunderstood, rejected and frowned upon. Man has diluted and distorted its true meaning by creating man made doctrines that place emphasis on a person’s outward appearance more than their inward being. If you have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcome By Paying Attention To Your Heart Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 22, 2021
     | 3,150 views

    The iconic statement is our consideration this morning: “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)

    Pay Attention To Your Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction A few years ago Forbes Magazine published an article by Ty Kiisel about how appearances impact our work lives. In the studies he looked at he noted that people who are tall are generally paid more. More, those who are blonde, who work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ