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  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    It All Turning Around At Midnight

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,697 views

    What you're going through is a praise, prayer and song away from turning around

    In the New York Times there was an article stipulating the population of the prison system, this article asserts that the United States of America constitutes 5 percent of the world’s population, but it houses 25 percent of the prison population. Penal Statistic’s Data reports that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking The Lost

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,699 views

    How valuable are we to God? How valuable are those not yet in the church? I want us to learn that everyone is valuable to God. Let’s discuss a lost sheep and a lost coin from Luke 15:1-10.

    Intro How valuable are we to God? How valuable are those not yet in the church? Goal I want us to learn that everyone is valuable to God. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss a lost sheep and a lost coin from Luke 15:1-10. Luke 15:1 Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Payne avatar

    Shiphrah And Puah Series

    Contributed by Charles Payne on May 12, 2025
     | 118 views

    We know story of Shiphrah, Puah and Pharaoh Of Egypt We are the now ones in the birthing room of history, standing between the innocent and the machinery of moral decay. Are you ready to stand—cost be damned?

    PROLOGUE: The cries of labor echoed through the mud-brick corridors of Egypt. Israelite women, wide with promise, clung to their beds while the future thrashed in their wombs. But Pharaoh, hungry for control and drunk on fear, issued a decree: “If it is a son, you shall kill him.” The words hissed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis King avatar

    The Many Other Significant 3:16 Verses

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018
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    When “3:16” is mentioned as a Bible verse, most of us think of John 3:16. “For God so loved the world....” That verse contains a powerful message to be sure. But the New Testament has many other “3:16” verses that are very meaningful.

    When “3:16” is mentioned as a Bible verse, most of us think of John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” That verse contains a powerful message to be sure. But the New Testament has many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    No Condemnation In Christ: Romans 8:1-4 Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 1, 2022
     | 3,883 views

    It's one of the most stunning truths of Scripture: We can and will face the consequences of our sin, but we will never face the punishment for our sin. Christ already has.

    Good morning! Please turn to Romans, Chapter 8. I am so excited to be turning to Romans, Chapter 8, and not Romans Chapter 7. We’ve been in the book of Romans since January. And maybe there are some of you that are getting maybe just a little tired of it. Certainly, when we were just hitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Christ Gave Of Himself

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 3, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
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    Jesus Christ makes salvation possible because he became our substitute for sin’s punishment.

    A VIOLENT ENEMY OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST. A DESPISER OF ALL CHRISTIANS AND ONE WHO ABHORRED EVERY SINGLE WORD OF THE CHRISTIAN MESSAGE. A BITTER PERSECUTOR OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD AND ONE WHO ENJOYED REEKING HAVOC WITHIN THE CHURCH. PROBABLY AS WICKED AND MEAN AS OSAMA BIN LADEN AND SADDAM HUSSEIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 5: Playing To Win

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 1,505 views

    Series: The Bible and Retirement

    A. THE END OF THE GAME IS RETIREMENT 1. Retirement doesn’t happen at a chronological age, but at your age of choice. Retirement should be dreamed, planned, and worked for, then enjoyed. 2. Life is a journey to retirement. - You are gonna get in the game whether you want to or not. - You are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Coleman avatar

    When The Church Get Involved

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,106 views

    Prayer of the Church

    WHEN THE CHURCH GET INVOLVED Acts 12.5 THE CHURCH — THE CHURCH — THE CHURCH Jesus Declared it (Upon this rock. . . Jesus Purchased it (His death, burial, resurrection Jesus’s Blood sanctified it Somewhere along the line of life. . People have become fascinated, infatuated, captivated by what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    General Observations Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 16, 2011
     | 4,089 views

    We have looked at the Savior now the salvation.

    I. The Source of salvation. It is all of God! We have seen this in the first section of our study on the Savior. Every aspect of salvation is a work of God and all man can do is to believe and receive. This is what makes salvation an absolute certainty. Salvation is not something man must Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    A Practical Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,422 views

    Forgiveness and love are hallmarks in the Christian community.

    2 Corinthians 2:1-10 “A Practical Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION In the second chapter of his second letter to the Corinthians Paul continues to address the issue of community and to answer the questions, “What is authentic community?” and “How do we as individuals ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Being Holy: Surrender Series

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 14, 2025
     | 197 views

    In order to live more holy lives, we must surrender all to Christ.

    In the past few weeks, we have been looking at how we can be more holy in our living in the new year. First, we looked at repentance and how we must get back to the type of repentance where our sin breaks our hearts. Next, we saw how if we are to have a great relationship with God, it requires ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Why Should We Celebrate Christ’s Birth?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,994 views

    In our society you can’t even utter the word "Christmas" in many circles. Why not just do away with it?

    Have you noticed that a lot of stores are now open on Christmas Day? At one large grocery store chain, they told their employees that the reason they now open on Christmas is that only about 30% of Americans are Christians so why not? In our culture, especially in the last few years, the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Guilty Or Not Guilty Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,427 views

    This sermon uses a non-traditional style to expound the text. A court proceeding is set up and narrated to communicate Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders of His day. It was fun to preach!

    Guilty or Not Guilty Fortifying the Foundations # 13 John 5:16-47[1] 8-3-03 Intro: I want you to come with me to a courtroom this morning. There with the prosecution at this table[2] are a number of well-dressed men. They are well known in the community, experts in the law and highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Behold, My Servant Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 16, 2014
    based on 21 ratings
     | 23,662 views

    A sermon examining God's Servant, Jesus Christ.

    Series: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH (A study of Isaiah 53) Message: “Behold, My Servant” Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15 Majesty! Worship his majesty! Unto Jesus be all glory, honor, and praise. Majesty! Kingdom authority, Flow from his throne, unto His own; His anthem raise! In Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dewayne Bolton avatar

    The Holy Place

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,419 views

    The joy of living in the HOly PLace

    PSALMS 24:3-4 THE HOLY PLACE INTRO. A. Psalms 23 ends with the hope of dewlling in the house of the Lord forever. a. This is a hope all cherish b. It is also a possibility available to all B. The verses I read to you ask a question and give an answer. a. The question is WHO SHALL ASCEND TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness