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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    A Future And A Hope

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,054 views

    In times of deep trouble, it may appear as though God has forgotten you. But God may be preparing you, as He did the people of Judah, for a new beginning with Him at the center. He is always waiting for His people to depend on Him.

    Opening illustration: A 60-year-old hotel in Kansas is being renovated into apartments. A rusty ship that is docked in Philadelphia is being restored and may become a hotel or a museum. Hangar 61, an admired piece of architecture at the old Stapleton Airport in Colorado, is being transformed into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing The Fire Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,018 views

    How will you respond when the fiery trial comes upon you? Will God deliver you from the fire, or through the fire?

    When Your World Is Turned Upside Down Facing the Fire Daniel 3 (Read Daniel 3 first) Sometimes, the best sermon that’s preached is the Scripture reading. And I have a feeling that today is one of those days. Obviously, this is one of the greatest stories of deliverance in the Bible. It rivals ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Christmas Message For December 22, 2024 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 9, 2025
     | 831 views

    Jesus is the greatest Christmas gift ever! John showed how that even though He was rejected, more often than not, some from that day to this still receive Him as Lord and Savior.

    A Christmas Message for December 22, 2024 (based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on 12-22-2024. This is not an exact transcription.) (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has already posted a message of mine, based on this same text, called “The Unwanted Christmas Gift”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Their Story, Our Warning

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jul 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 327 views

    God holds up the mirror of the past to keep us from stumbling in the present.

    “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” These were the words of the philosopher George Santayana about nations, politics, and the rise and fall of empires. But much earlier than George Santayana, the Apostle Paul, 18 centuries earlier, made the same point about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is Christian Nationalism?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 12, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 470 views

    Attacks upon Christianity are not new and have been taking place since day one

    In the United States of America (USA), Christian nationalism is a form of patriotism held by Christians of various backgrounds and genders since the country began, who believe the USA is the central player in God's historical purposes because it is a country founded on and defined by Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salvation Has Come

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Dec 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,483 views

    How do we know if a person is really saved?

    Salvation has Come Luke 19:1-10 Our story takes place in the city of Jericho. It is the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the world. For thousands of years humans have walk through its streets. It is the city of Palms along the fertile plain of the Jordan River. This city was so beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Praying In Secret Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,760 views

    Standing itself is interpreted as praying, for it is said, "and Abraham rose early in the morning to where he stood, "and there is no prayer but standing." though sometimes they prayed sitting, as David did, 2 Samuel 7:18

    Matthew 6:5-8 (NIV) 5 "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowledge, Love And Example

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 16, 2025
     | 338 views

    So the church was split. In our society, eating meat sacrificed to idols is no longer an issue. But at least three principles Paul teaches in this passage are as relevant as ever.

    Alba 6-15-2025 KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND EXAMPLE I Corinthians 8:1-13 Rob Kenney’s YouTube channel, “Dad, how do I?” went viral five years ago (2020). Kenney released his first video shortly after the coronavirus pandemic reared its ugly head. He wanted to provide practical advice and emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Complete Picture Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025
     | 132 views

    A sermon explaining how the members of the Triune Godhead work together in the church.

    The Complete Picture 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG 11-23-25 Scripture:1 Corinthians 12:1–11 ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION – WHEN A BODY FIGHTS ITSELF Everyone here has heard about diabetes. Everyone here knows someone too sweet for their own good, or you are one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Why We Need Christmas

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,302 views

    The Grinch wanted to steal Christmas. The Grinch of the Bible wants to steal even more!

    INTRODUCTION "The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason." One of the more popular movies right now is “The Grinch,” based on the Dr. Suess story, “How the Grinch stole Christmas.” The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Thanksgiving For God's Horn Of Plenty Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 128 ratings
     | 20,137 views

    THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD’S POWER AND BLESSING -- BOTH IN NATURE AND IN OUR LIVES -- QUIETS OUR HEART IN AWE AND EXCITES OUR HEART IN PRAISE

    BIG IDEA: THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD’S POWER AND BLESSING -- BOTH IN NATURE AND IN OUR LIVES -- QUIETS OUR HEART IN AWE AND EXCITES OUR HEART IN PRAISE INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving is a time for us to step back and to consider how good we really have it. Especially to give thanks to God for His Abundant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mother's Day 2000 

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 584 ratings
     | 45,504 views

    Our mothers need to be honored and appreciated.

    INTRO.- Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. ILL.- Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I KNOW, BECAUSE I ALREADY AT 3 PIECES." ILL.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dwight Gunter II avatar

    The Journey Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,519 views

    This sermon takes a look at the journey of Jesus from heaven to earth, particularly exploring why He came to earth in the first place.

    Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Did He Come As A Baby? (The Joy Of His Birth) Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 351 ratings
     | 17,837 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Un-Tarnished Glory Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,831 views

    This is the third an Advent Series. We allow God to touch through us when we see His glory in others and allow His glory to shine through us. The shepherds are the characters addressed

    Untarnished Glory Advent – Week Two (Honoring the Overlooked) Luke 2:8-20 Intro: “Flea market finds”, Terrie and I always get a kick out of watching home improvement shows on TV in the evening – probably because we enjoy watching people take what appears to be ordinary and turn it into something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist