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  • Larry Lewis avatar

    Baptized - A New Identity Series

    Contributed by Larry Lewis on Sep 10, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,298 views

    There are three types of baptism mentioned in the Bible. This 2nd sermon in our series focuses on water baptism. We explore why water baptism is so crucial in the life of the believer.

    Read Luke 3:21-22 , Romans 6:1-11, Galatians 3:27 • Last week started a three week series entitled ‘Baptized’, where we are studying God’s word to gain a deeper understanding of the reality of Baptism in the Bible • Last week we spent most of our time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 6, 2017
     | 13,122 views

    This sermon focuses on the interaction between Jesus, Zacchaeus, the Pharisee's and the community at large. Lost People matter to God. You can overcome a critical spirit and God cares about families.

    We come this morning to one example of what I consider to be the most difficult part of the Bible to understand. So I’m just going to name it for what it is, right up front. This scene of Deborah calling members of the Israelite tribes into battle is just one story among many of the seemingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Finding What We’ve Lost Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 5,184 views

    This sermon focuses on the question of “How do you find something that’s lost, especially if you’re the one that’s lost?

    Finding What We’ve Lost Luke 15:11-32 A couple of years ago, I was blessed to win tickets to the practice round of The Master’s golf tournament. The Masters is one of four majors in professional golf and is considered to be hallowed ground to golfers. It’s in Augusta, GA in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus

    Contributed by James Stophel on May 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,915 views

    What is our purpose? To Worship the King of all Kings! But do we really know how to worship Him? Five areas that every Christian needs to be committed to focusing on.

    How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus Isaiah 45:22 “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else” Opening: The story is told of a pastor of a large church who had a dream one night that really opened his eyes. He dreamed that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold, He Comes! Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on May 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,023 views

    This sermon is focused on the promise of a quick return from Jesus and the tension due to the apparent delay. It concludes a six sermon series on: Creation, Crisis, Covenant, Christ, Church, and Coming.

    Behold, He Comes! Rev. 22:12-21: Act 6 5/22/11 3KCOC Introduction: Anticipation is powerful inspiration. Some of you may have been to “In-N-Out Burger” in California. It is a pretty good hamburger, but I have to tell you it is perhaps the most over-hyped food chain in history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rebuilding Faith - Believing God’s Faithfulness - #3 Series

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012
     | 10,180 views

    The "Rebuilding Faith" series focuses on seven steps to experiencing a renewal of faith. Using the REBUILD acrostic, each steps prepares the audience for taking one more step in their journey of faith.

    Session Three: Believing God’s Faithfulness Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 4 A Word to Session Leaders This third session is all about the faithfulness of God. At the same time, I want to take an opportunity to speak from one teacher/pastor to another as I express my gratitude for your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Offered Himself Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 16, 2011
     | 4,912 views

    A sermon focused on Hebrews 7:26-27 (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon on the same text http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/2693.htm)

    HoHum: Have the children come up front and do a Children’s Minute (From Sermons 4 Kids http://www.sermons4kids.com/big_sin_little_sin.htm) In Romans 3:23 the Bible says … All have sinned & come short of God’s glory. Do you know the definition of SIN? 1 John 3:4 says that sin is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ten Commandments Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 29, 2018
     | 3,946 views

    Part nine of this series focuses on the ninth commandment, "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." This message examines the reality of how prevalent lying is in the world today.

    The Ten Commandments – Part 9 Scriptures: Exodus 20:16; Proverbs 3:5-7; Hebrews 6:18; John 8:44; Ephesians 5:8 Has someone ever asked you how they looked in some clothes and you, not wanting to hurt their feelings, told them they looked fine? Has someone asked you how you are feeling, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith: Sometimes Now, Sometimes Later Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,285 views

    Faith is focused on God’s Kingdom work and doesn’t mean you get it all now, but it does mean you are rewarded in eternity — and sometimes faith is rewarded in this life!

    Faith: Sometimes Now, Sometimes Later (Hebrews 11:32-40) 1. Faith, hope, and love are the big three Christian virtues. Hebrews 11 has been focusing on faith, and that focus will continue some as we get in chapter 12. 2. Faith, however, needs to be Biblically defined and should be distinguished ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    New Year 2021: The Choice Is Ours

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 30, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,695 views

    This message focuses on the truth that the choice is ours as it relates to how we think about our situations. And how we think about our situations will determines our responses to them.

    The Choice Is Ours Scripture: Joshua 24:15; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:24-25 The title of my message this morning is “the Choice Is Ours.” Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right.” I personally believe he came to this conclusion after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Carrots, Eggs, Or Coffee: Responding To Adversity

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Nov 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,567 views

    This sermon focuses on what Jesus told the disciples they should do when the destruction of the temple would occur. It's a practical and applicable look at ways to endure difficulties.

    Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee: Responding to Adversity I’m a sucker for those cheesy “There’s good news/bad news” jokes. I heard one this week that I’m compelled to pass along… An art gallery owner said to a local artist, “I have some good news and some bad news.” The artist asked, “What’s the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Born Again Christian 5a: Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 6, 2019
     | 2,578 views

    This message is part one of two that focuses on the first two chapters of the book of Ephesians which give us a detailed description of who we are as born again Christians in Christ Jesus.

    Born Again Christian Part 5a Who Are You? Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Isaiah 55:11; Ephesians 1:1-2:22 In my message last week I shared with you that was the conclusion of my series on Born Again Christian. This week the Spirit laid on my heart one additional message for the series. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Christmas Eve - What Do You Want For Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,104 views

    Using the popular song by Mariah Carey "All I Want For Christmas Is You" this Christmas Eve devotion focuses the fact that all God wanted for Christmas... is you.

    OPEN: There was a preacher who said that (when he was young) he was an only child - for the first few Christmases. As a result, he got the impression that Christmas was all about HIM, and he said “That was the essence of real joy. I thought Christmas was all about me, and all I wanted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeremy Long avatar

    Psalm 40- A Righteous Response To Hurt And Hardship

    Contributed by Jeremy Long on Feb 18, 2023
     | 1,495 views

    Man will hurt us, but God will heal us. David gives us a roadmap to making sure we stay focused on God and His purpose through even the toughest times.

    Psalm 40:11-17 11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord; Let Your lovingkindness and Your truth continually preserve me. 12 For innumerable evils have surrounded me; My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up; They are more than the hairs of my head; ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Church Is A Community Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022
     | 2,697 views

    This sermon focuses on the idea that the Church is not simply a building where people gather, but it is a spiritual community of called out people of God who are commissioned to carry out His mission on earth.

    Can anybody tell me what date it is today? The 25th. So what does that mean happened about a month ago? Christmas. You guys are sharp. Very good. It was Christmas a month ago. It is hard to believe. This week I was reflecting on some of the great gifts I received this past Christmas. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church